Oakland Park On the Rise- Coming Soon to a Mailbox Near You! 

The new City of Oakland Park newsletter, On the Rise, is coming soon! Find out about many of the exciting improvements underway in our community. Get an update on the major capital improvement projects and new City facilities. Learn about a new food delivery program for homebound seniors, efforts to increase open space, and how to get more involved in our community. See photos from new business openings and recent events. Residents and businesses can look for a copy coming soon in the mail. Look for a link to the digital version in the next Weekly Update.

City Honors Young Illustrators During Children's Book Week

The Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library recently hosted its 47th Annual Illustrate-a-Book Contest Award Ceremony. Students from elementary schools in Oakland Park submitted their original creations inspired by their favorite books. Award recipients were honored at the library during Children’s Book Week in May. We want to thank the Kiwanis Club of Oakland Park for framing the students’ artwork and Friends of the Library for sponsoring refreshments. Visit the City website to learn more.

Congratulations to the honorees:

Best-in-Show: Joselyn Trujillo, North Andrews Gardens Elementary (5^th Grade)

“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” by Kate DiCamillo

1^st Grade: Gianni Camardese, Floranada Elementary

“Green Eggs & Ham” by Dr. Seuss

2^nd Grade: Montana Herrington, Floranada Elementary

“In My Heart: A Book of Feelings” by Jo Witek

3^rd Grade: Sofia Alvarez, North Andrews Gardens Elementary

“Ms. Coco is Loco!” by Dan Gutman

4^th Grade: Steven Argueta, North Andrews Gardens Elementary

“Wonder” by RJ Palacio

5^th Grade: Layla Scott, North Andrews Gardens Elementary

“The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister

6^th Grade: Stella Flower, Sunrise Middle

“Peter and the Shadow Thieves” by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

Oakland Park Pride is June 9th

Oakland Park Pride is coming to Main Street on Friday, June 9th, 2023, from 6 to 10 p.m. This year's event will feature a music DJ, contests, food trucks, cash bars, a photo booth, and more on Main Street/NE 12th Avenue, between Oakland Park Boulevard and NE 33rd Street. Event parking will be located on Main Street/NE 12th Avenue. Guests are encouraged to consider rideshare, carpooling, or public transportation. Visit our website or call 954-630-4500 for more information.

Calling All Kids for our Summer Reading Program

The countdown is on to Oakland Park's annual Youth Summer Reading Program, which starts Saturday, June 10th at 10 a.m. with a Kickoff Party featuring Ooopsy! Kids are encouraged to register for the Summer Reading Program to track their reading and be eligible to earn prizes at the end of July. Throughout the months of June and July, the Library will have a variety of programming, including storytelling, Craft Zone, Lego League, STEM Club, weekly movies, and more. Some programs have limited space and require pre-registration. Please check the calendar or call 954-630-4372 for details.

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season 

Hurricane Season starts on Thursday and continues through November! This season NOAA is forecasting a range of 12 to 17 named storms with winds of 39 mph or higher. Of those, 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 1 to 4 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). Busy seasons in recent years have served as important reminders to be prepared and stay alert. If you have not already done so, now is a good time to put together an emergency plan and prepare a hurricane supply kit so you are ready in the event of a storm in our area. A Disaster Preparedness sales tax holiday is underway now through June 9th, and a second sales tax holiday is scheduled to take place from August 26th to September 8th, 2023. Click here for a Hurricane Preparedness Guide with safety tips, a planning checklist, shelter information, and more. 

Join Us Saturday for a Free Cardio & Walking Class at Royal Palm Park

The City of Oakland Park is excited to offer a variety of free classes to help improve your health and well-being. Next up is a Cardio & Walking Class on Saturday, June 3rd, at 9 a.m. at Royal Palm Park. Experienced instructors are dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and tools you need to lead a healthy and happy life. Whether you want to get in shape, reduce stress, or take better care of yourself, there are a variety of options available. The free classes are open to all levels, from beginner to advanced; simply call 954-630-4500 to register. Enjoy meditation, cardio, walking, yoga flow, weight training, singing bowls, circuit training, and more. Visit our website for more information.

Learn How to Fish During Father's Day Weekend

Oakland Park will host Father's Day Weekend Fishing Fun on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. This free and educational "catch and release" event will take place from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at Royal Palm Park, located at 1701 NW 38th Street. Learn essential fishing skills, including how to rig a fishing pole and put bait on a hook. Visit our website for more info.

Upcoming Neighborhood Participation Meeting

The City facilitates a neighborhood participation meeting program to allow the community to participate early in the planning and permitting process. A potential permit applicant will host a virtual neighborhood participation meeting for the property located at 3490 NE 3rd Avenue on Thursday, June 15th, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Click here to pre-register to join the virtual meeting. 

Progress Continues on Fire Station 9

It’s been about four months since we broke ground on Fire Rescue Station 9 on Park Lane East/NE 38^th Street. The foundations are in, the walls are up, and soon the roof will go on. Station 9 represents an investment of more than $16.6 million into public safety, fire, and emergency medical services. The new facility is being built on NE 6th Avenue, three blocks east of the existing station on 3rd Avenue. Station 9 is the third bond project to go into construction as part of the City’s Comprehensive Facilities Plan aimed at Building Oakland Park’s Second Century. Visit the City website to learn more.

Animal Care Offers Free Pet Microchips in June

The Broward County Animal Care Division will provide free microchips at the Animal Care Pet Clinic at 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33312. Appointments are available online on June 7th, 14th, 20th, 21st, and 28th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free microchips are available to Broward County residents and will help reunite lost pets with their owners. Visit the Animal Care website for details.

Take the MPO Transportation Survey

The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wants your input as it develops a transportation plan for 2050. The MPO uses its Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) to guide the use of Federal, State, and other funds to create a transportation system that moves people and goods, creates jobs, and strengthens communities within its planning area. Click here to take the MPO survey and give your input for the 2050 Transportation Plan.

Bulk Pick-Up is Coming to Zone One Next Week

Oakland Park offers residents bulk collection service once a month. Next week, starting Monday, June 5th, is the first Monday of the month. The area that will be serviced for bulk trash collection is the central-eastern area of the city, including the areas between Federal Highway and Dixie Highway, from NE 38 Street north to NE 56 Street, and areas east of Andrews Avenue between Prospect Road and Commercial Boulevard (see area shaded in green 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 your regular waste collection service. Bulk trash collection information, including pick-up schedules and accepted items, can be found on the City website.

Oakland Park City Commission