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Royal Palm Park Is Being Revitalized

The City of Oakland Park has been awarded a substantial federal grant of $400,000 to enhance the Royal Palm Park Trail, located at 1701 NW 38th Street. The grant, provided by the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) of the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, aims to support the development and maintenance of recreational trails and […]

Oakland Park Celebrates Completion of First Bond Project: City Park Phase I

In December of 2007, the City of Oakland Park adopted a Comprehensive Facilities plan which was “… designed to provide a guide for the future physical, economic and social development of the City”. Since that time, the City and the different City Commissioners over the years have been progressively working on the execution of this […]

Pickleball: A Sport For All

There is no denying that pickleball is the hottest sport right now, but what exactly is it? The sport of pickleball combines badminton, tennis, and table tennis into one game. The sport is played on a badminton court with a net that is 34 inches high in the center just like tennis. Wooden paddles are […]

Socially Distant Sunshine, South Florida Style

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 […]

Parade of Orchids: Honoring Our Loved Ones and Helping the Ecosystem

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 in a time when our society is […]

Oakland Park Re-Opens Parks

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 City Manager as to the steps that Oakland Park would […]

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