Is Silver Lakes safe?
Pembroke Pines, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Silver Lakes as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Silver Lakes
“Go. Silver Lakes is an exceptionally safe, affluent master-planned suburban community where violent crime is virtually nonexistent and general risks are exceedingly low. Visitors can comfortably stroll through the neighborhoods, parks, and retail plazas at almost any hour.”
About the area
Silver Lakes is a tranquil, lake-filled residential enclave located in western Pembroke Pines, characterized by manicured subdivisions, private waterways, and family-oriented amenities. While strictly suburban and car-dependent, it offers a peaceful atmosphere with easy access to neighborhood shopping centers and nature preserves.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Planned
- Quiet Waterfronts
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Silver Lakes
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 46/100
There is no municipal bike-share system, but internal residential roads and wide sidewalks along Pines Boulevard accommodate recreational cycling.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent and property crime rates are among the lowest in South Florida.
- High median household incomes (exceeding $100,000) and low poverty rates under 5%.
- High rate of homeownership and impeccably maintained neighborhood infrastructure.
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with large multi-lane perimeter arterials.
- Strict HOA regulations mean limited public street parking for visitors in residential subdivisions.
- Limited nightlife or late-night entertainment within the immediate community.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Silver Lakes, with virtually no encampments or panhandling observed in the neighborhood.
What Silver Lakes is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with residents jogging, walking dogs around the lakes, and commuting with no safety concerns.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-centered with children returning from schools and light suburban shopping traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with families walking along interior neighborhood pathways and dining at local plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very safe, though residential streets are dimly lit and gated in certain enclaves.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus service along major corridors via Route 7 on Pines Boulevard, but service is infrequent. The nearest commuter rail is the Tri-Rail station in Hollywood, approximately 15 miles to the east.
Ample free surface parking is available at all shopping centers and public parks, but overnight on-street parking in residential subdivisions is heavily restricted by HOAs.
Things to do in Silver Lakes
- Explore the walking paths and wildlife at the adjacent Chapel Trail Nature Preserve.
- Enjoy the waterfront paths, basketball courts, and playgrounds at Silver Lakes South Park.
- Shop and dine at the open-air plazas along Pines Boulevard and 172nd Avenue.
Local favorites
- Los Verdes Pembroke Pines · Latin American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)Popular local spot serving Colombian-style gourmet burgers, hot dogs, and loaded fries.
- Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (680)Laid-back eatery offering traditional shawarma, kebabs, falafel, and fresh mezze platters.
- Dragon Gate Chinese Restaurant · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (410)Longstanding neighborhood staple serving classic Cantonese dishes and dim sum favorites.
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.