Is Playland safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Playland as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Playland
“Go. Playland is a modest, primarily residential neighborhood in Hollywood that presents few direct hazards for standard visitors during the day. While it lacks major destination attractions outside its local parks, standard urban precautions against opportunistic property theft are sufficient.”
About the area
Playland is a quiet, working-class suburban neighborhood in western Hollywood characterized by mid-century single-family ranch homes, canals, and modest strip malls. Visitors primarily pass through to visit local recreation facilities like Playland Park or to access nearby commercial corridors along State Road 7 and Pembroke Road.
- Suburban Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
- Working-Class
Walking and biking in Playland
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 52/100
There are no public bike-share stations in the neighborhood, and dedicated bike lanes are sparse, requiring cyclists to share suburban roads or sidewalks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly residential area with established single-family homeownership providing neighborhood stability
- Violent crime rates are generally lower than in Hollywood's dense commercial corridors
- Convenient access to major regional hubs including the Florida Turnpike and Hard Rock complex
Cons
- Elevated risk of vehicle burglary and opportunistic property theft along perimeter thoroughfares
- Pockets of lower household income and aging infrastructure compared to coastal Hollywood
- Lacks cohesive pedestrian infrastructure and active street lighting on interior residential lanes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though individuals occasionally congregate near commercial plazas and bus stops along State Road 7.
What Playland is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work and school buses navigate neighborhood streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban activity with families at local parks and moderate traffic along boundary roads.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Streets settle down quickly, though peripheral commercial avenues maintain steady car traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally dark and quiet, with minimal foot traffic; walking alone through poorly lit side streets is not recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus routes (such as Routes 18 and 28) along major boundary corridors like State Road 7 and Pembroke Road, though there is no direct rail station within walking distance.
Parking is straightforward and free throughout the residential streets, and commercial strip centers offer ample surface lot parking without meters.
Things to do in Playland
- Enjoy the playgrounds, sports courts, and green open space at Playland Park
- Sample authentic Latin and Caribbean culinary spots along the adjacent State Road 7 corridor
- Take a short drive north to explore entertainment and dining at the Seminole Hard Rock complex
Local favorites
- Los Tacos by Chef Omar · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Popular local eatery serving generous portions of authentic tacos, burritos, and Mexican specialties.
- Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine · Cuban Restaurant · 4.3★ (2100)Longstanding South Florida staple serving classic ropa vieja, plantains, and Cuban coffee.
- Dairy Belle · Ice Cream & Comfort Food · 4.5★ (1250)Beloved retro-style outpost serving soft-serve ice cream, burgers, and authentic Quebecois poutine.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.