Save the Date! Oktoberfest is Coming October 7th - 9th 

Funky Buddha Brewery will present Oakland Park's Oktoberfest from October 7th - 9th, 2022. Enjoy live German music, food, Central Bark's Dachshund Dash & Doggie Fashion Show, and more at Jaco Pastorius Park, located at 4000 North Dixie Highway. Event times are Friday, from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, from 1 to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, from 1 to 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, and children 12 and under are free. Visit the City website or call 954-630-4500 for more information. 

City Commission to Meet Wednesday 

The next Oakland Park City Commission Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Click here to see the meeting agenda. The second public hearing for the FY23 budget is scheduled to take place during the meeting. For more information, visit the City website. 

Public Participation

To provide public hearing or public comments virtually, register by 5 p.m. on the meeting day at Zoom Webinar ID# 868 2102 6996. Written public comments (up to 250 words) can be submitted for the record to: publiccomments@oaklandparkfl.gov by 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Call the City Clerk's office at 954-630-4300 for more information. 

Watch the Meeting

The City Commission Meetings are available via live web stream on the City website, on Comcast Channel 78, and AT&T Channel 99. A recording of the meeting will be available on the City website the following day

Participate in National Good Neighbor Day on September 24th 

The City is partnering with neighborhoods in Oakland Park to organize volunteer projects to celebrate National Good Neighbor Day on Saturday, September 24th. Neighborhoods including Harlem McBride, Lakeside, and Summer Lake will host clean-up projects to enhance our community. Click here to see a list of planned projects. Contact your neighborhood association to register. Click here to find your contact information for your neighborhood association. For more information or questions about organizing your neighborhood project, please contact Steven Mattair at 954-630-4494 or stevenm@oaklandparkfl.gov. 

Prepare for King Tide Season

Unusually high tides known as “King Tides” are expected between September and November. These 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. Look for a mailing coming soon with important information about King Tides and the steps you can take to plan ahead, stay safe, and protect your property. You can also help us identify drainage obstacles to minimize flooding. If you see a clogged storm drain or to report flooding, please call at 954-561-6275.

Upcoming Neighborhood Participation Meetings on September 28th 

The City facilitates a neighborhood participation meeting program to give the community an opportunity to participate early on in the planning and permitting process. Two neighborhood participation meetings are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 28th. Please see more information below.  

4111 N.W. 17th Avenue

A potential permit applicant will host a virtual neighborhood participation meeting for the property at 4111 N.W. 17th Avenue on Wednesday, September 28th at 6:30 p.m. Click here to pre-register to join the virtual meeting. Visit the City website for more information. 

3501 N.W. 31st Avenue

A potential permit application will host a virtual neighborhood participation meeting for Oakland Grove Commerce Park, located at 3501 - 3551 N.W. 31st Avenue on Wednesday, September 28th at 7 p.m. Click here to pre-register to join the virtual meeting. Visit the City website for more information. 

Water Chlorination Starts Tuesday

The City of Fort Lauderdale, which provides water to Oakland Park, will temporarily use free chlorine in its drinking water system from 9 a.m., Tuesday, September 20th to 9 a.m., Tuesday, October 11th, 2022. Free chlorination is a common practice for water systems using combined chlorine disinfection. The chlorination period is anticipated to be transparent; however, there may be a slight change in the taste or smell of tap water. In addition, some customers may see water running from fire hydrants in their neighborhoods, which is part of the normal maintenance process. A list of Frequently Asked Questions is posted on the City website. For more information, please call 954-630-4430.  

Bulk Pick-Up in Zone Four

Oakland Park offers residents free bulk collection service once a month. Next week, starting Monday, September 26th, is the fourth week 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 material or demolition debris. Bulk trash collection information, including pick-up schedules and accepted items, can be found on the City website.

Are You Prepared?

With more than two months remaining in Hurricane Season, we encourage residents to be prepared in the event of a storm in our area. Visit our website for a quick refresher on Hurricane safety and preparation tips. Double-check your hurricane supply kit and make sure you have enough non-perishable food, water, and prescription medication to last each person in your family a minimum of three days. Determine if there are steps you can take to protect your home, such as clearing gutters, checking stormdrains, and purchasing sandbags. Anyone with a medical condition that does not require hospitalization is encouraged to sign up for the Broward County Vulnerable Population Registry. Click here to register online, or call 954-831-4000.