Happy 2021, Oakland Parkers! It’s a new year, but we’re not exactly ready for a fresh start. As long as the pandemic continues to rage, we’re going to need to stay safe and socially distant. That doesn’t mean we have to stay stuck inside, though. In fact, experts recommend fresh air, sunshine, and time outdoors…
Tag: Parks in Oakland Park
Neighborhood Journals: Spreading Joy Through Words Around Oakland Park
By Maria Scudella-Beltran | content@livinginoaklandpark.com Just a few weeks ago, Oakland Park resident Layla Hinson had the novel idea of creating Neighborhood Journals for Oakland Park and its surrounding areas. The concept is simple: Layla purchased a variety of pens/pencils/markers, smile stickers, and plastic zip bags for this initiative. With materials in hand, Layla set…
The Future of Greenleaf Park?
By Rhiannon Samoyedny | content@livinginoaklandpark.com This week in the Living in Oakland Park Facebook Group, a lively discussion took place regarding a prime piece of land that everyone in the city and surrounding cities has been wondering about for some time: Greenleaf Park and City Hall. As Oakland Park grows, all eyes are on us…
Parade of Orchids: Honoring Our Loved Ones and Helping the Ecosystem
By Steven Mayer | content@livinginoaklandpark.com Saying Thanks Taking time out of your day to say “thank you” or “I appreciate you” to someone who needs to hear it is a powerful thing. Thinking about others makes us feel good—plain and simple; otherwise we wouldn’t give gifts during the holidays. Altruistic thinking brings many benefits, and…
Oakland Park Re-Opens Parks
Phase 1 Re-Opening, “Keep it Moving“ On Monday, April 27th, Broward County Mayor Dale V.C. Holness announced that the County would begin the gradual re-opening of parks, waterways and golf courses. Mayor Matt Sparks received news of the County’s just before the announcement was made. Mayor Sparks sprung into action and begin discussions with the…