Is Washington Park safe?
Hollywood, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Washington Park as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Washington Park
“Go with care. Washington Park is a predominantly working-class residential neighborhood that offers access to vibrant Caribbean and Latin dining along its perimeter corridors. Daytime visits to local spots or community facilities are generally fine, but visitors should exercise heightened awareness after dark and secure their vehicles.”
Western Hollywood police have maintained regular targeted enforcement operations along the adjacent State Road 7 corridor to curb commercial disturbances and auto thefts.
About the area
Washington Park is a compact residential community located in western Hollywood, Florida, bordered by major commercial corridors like State Road 7 (US-441). It consists primarily of mid-century single-family houses, small multi-family properties, and neighborhood parks serving a culturally diverse local population.
- Residential
- Working-Class
- Car-Dependent
- Culturally Diverse
Walking and biking in Washington Park
Walk score: 62/100 · Bike score: 54/100
Dedicated bike infrastructure is limited to standard road sharing, with no direct access to protected multi-use greenways without riding on busy arterial roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Diverse and affordable authentic Caribbean and Latin American dining options nearby.
- Convenient driving access to Florida's Turnpike, US-441, and Interstate 95.
- Community recreation amenities centered at the Washington Park Community Center.
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle theft rates are higher than the Broward County average.
- Lower median household income and elevated poverty levels compared to eastern Hollywood.
- Commercial borders along US-441 experience frequent traffic congestion and occasional street-level disturbances.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and panhandling are moderately concentrated along the commercial intersections of State Road 7 and Pembroke Road, but encampments are largely absent from interior residential streets.
What Washington Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and residential with routine morning school and work commuters heading toward main corridors.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Moderate foot traffic near parks and strip malls; generally safe for daytime visits.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Commercial perimeters become busy while residential streets quiet down; heightened situational awareness is recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking through interior streets or unlit areas late at night is not recommended due to increased crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides bus services along the perimeter with Route 18 and Route 441, while the nearest Tri-Rail commuter rail station (Sheridan Street Station) is about 3.5 miles to the northeast.
Residential parking is mostly private driveways and unrestricted curbside spots, while commercial establishments along SR-7 have free on-site surface lots.
Things to do in Washington Park
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the sports courts and playground at the Washington Park Community Center.
- Explore diverse Caribbean, Haitian, and Jamaican food spots along the SR-7 border.
- Visit the nearby Seminole Classic Casino Hollywood just northwest of the neighborhood.
Local favorites
- Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant · Jamaican Restaurant · 4.2★ (2150)Popular fast-casual staple known for generous portions of jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry goat.
- Snappers Fish & Chicken · Seafood & Fast Food · 4.1★ (1200)Neighborhood counter-serve spot serving seasoned fried fish, conch, wings, and fries.
- El Tipico Dominicano Restaurant · Dominican Restaurant · 4.3★ (980)Long-running restaurant featuring hearty Dominican comfort staples including mofongo and sancocho.
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.