Oakland Park Welcomes New Mayor and Vice Mayor

Mayor Aisha Gordon (center) and Vice Mayor Mitch Rosenwald (right), shown here with Commissioner Matthew Sparks (left), took the Oath of Office Wednesday during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. The Mayor and Vice Mayor were surrounded by family and friends as they were sworn in for the 2022-2023 City Commission session. Click here to see a video recording of the ceremony. Commissioners-elect Steven R. Arnst and Tim Lonergan will be sworn in at the beginning of the next Commission meeting on Wednesday, November 30th, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

City Sets December Date to Break Ground on Sky Building

Oakland Park is getting ready to break ground on the project that jumpstarted the revitalization of the downtown. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Sky Building will take place on Monday, December 12th, at 12:30 p.m. at 3701 North Dixie Highway. Through an innovative public-private partnership, Oakland Park will move operations to the west side of Dixie Highway and serve as a landmark tenant in the Sky Building. In addition to a new City Hall and public parking, this mixed-use development on Park Lane will include residential and commercial spaces. The City is working with the developer, NR Investments, to ensure the Sky Building complements Oakland Park’s small-town charm. The groundbreaking ceremony will be followed by refreshments. Parking for the event will be available on the grass lot on the northwest corner of Dixie Highway and Park Lane. Visit the City website for more information.

Atomic Carrots Featured in November LOAKL Entrepreneur

The City issues a monthly newsletter, the LOAKL Entrepreneur, for the Oakland Park business community. Check out the November issue to learn about the West Oakland Park Boulevard Corridor study and read the interview with Atomic Carrots owner, Nora Pinell-Hernandez. If you own or operate a business in Oakland Park, you don't want to miss the LOAKL Entrepreneur monthly newsletter! Designed as a resource to help local businesses, the monthly newsletter includes information on funding opportunities, upcoming events, business tips, and City news. Click here to join our mailing list to receive the next LOAKL Entrepreneur newsletter. 

Do Your Holiday Shopping at the Oakland Park Art & Antique Walk & Marketplace

Get your holiday shopping done early! Explore unique finds from Oakland Park's eclectic shops at the Oakland Park Art & Antique Walk + Marketplace on Saturday, December 10th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Art Park at 1110 N.E. 34th Court and feature a complimentary shuttle service to area stores. Visit our website or call 954-630-4500 for more information. 

Join Us at Holiday Village

Oakland Park transforms into a magical wonderland at Holiday Village! Join us on Friday, December 2nd, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, December 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to get into the holiday spirit. Mark your calendar for the lighting of the magical 40-foot Christmas Tree, Menorah, and Kinara on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Holiday Village will feature live entertainment, a Christmas tree decorating contest, visits from Santa, the Holiday Village Carousel, the Oakland Park Holiday Village Snow Slide, Artisan & Craft vendors, and a food court. The free, family-friendly event will take place at Jaco Pastorius Park, located at 4000 North Dixie Highway. For more information, visit the City website or call 954-630-4500.

Thanksgiving Solid Waste

Collection Schedule

There will be NO interruptions to solid waste collection on Thanksgiving, November 24th, or Friday, November 25th. Service will remain on schedule for all curbside collections, which include garbage, recycling, and bulk trash. For more information, please call 954-630-4452.

Access City Services Online over Thanksgiving

City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th, for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. As a reminder, many City services are available 24/7 on the City website at www.oaklandparkfl.gov, including utility bill payments, business tax receipts, code enforcement, public records searches, and Commission Meeting agendas. Residential permits for structural, zoning, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing, can also be submitted on the City website. Click here to learn more about the many convenient services available on the City of Oakland Park website.

Registration is Now Open for the Free January Paddle Club

Do you have kids 7 - 17 years old who are looking for something exciting to do after school? Look no further than the free Oakland Park Paddle Club! It gets kids out on the water and gives them a chance to have fun and make friends. The two-hour program runs for three weeks from 4 to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting January 10th. All kayaks, paddleboards, and life jackets will be provided: just show up and get ready to have fun! Click here to register now. Click here to visit our website or call 954-630-4500 for more information.

Make this a Special Holiday for a Child in Oakland Park

The City of Oakland Park wants to make this a wonderful holiday for kids in our community. You can help by donating a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, from infants to 15 years old, now through December 12th, 2022. Toys will be donated to the Light of the World Clinic. Drop-off boxes are located at the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library (1298 NE 37th Street), City Hall (3650 NE 12th Avenue), and Fire Station 87 (2100 NW 39th Street).

Dates to Watch for King Tides

High tides known as “King Tides” occur every fall. The final round of King Tides for 2022 is expected to occur from November 23rd to 27th. King Tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas. The City of Oakland Park is taking steps to protect against flooding and King Tides, and we encourage our community to do the same. Click here to learn about the steps you can take to plan ahead, stay safe, and protect your property during King Tides. Residents can also help us by identifying drainage obstacles that may cause flooding. If you see a clogged storm drain or to report flooding, please call 954-561-6275.

Bulk Pick-Up Coming to Zone Four

Oakland Park offers residents free bulk collection service once a month. Next week, starting Monday, November 28th is the fourth Monday of the month. The area that will be serviced for bulk trash collection is the area west of N.E. 5th Avenue between N.E. 38th Street and Prospect Road and all areas in Oakland Park west of I-95 (see the area shaded in blue on the enclosed map). Bulk Trash should be placed out between Sunday and 7 a.m. on Monday. Please place only accepted items curbside for bulk collection. Please do not include items such as construction materials or demolition debris. Loose items such as leaves should be bagged and placed on the bulk pile, or they can be placed in waste carts and placed out with regular waste collection service. Bulk trash collection information, including pick-up schedules and accepted items, can be found on the City website.