Have Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday

Get to know the officers from the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) who serve Oakland Park. You're invited to National Coffee with a Cop Day on Wednesday, October 5th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join BSO at Oakland Park Coffee and Juice Bar at 201 East Oakland Park Boulevard for a chance to meet School Resource Officers as well as members of the Motor Unit, Traffic Unit, and Criminal Investigations Division. Visit our website for more information. 

City Commission to Meet Thursday

The next Oakland Park City Commission Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 6th, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Click here to see the meeting agenda.

Provide Comments

To provide public comments virtually, please register by 5 p.m. on the meeting day on Zoom, Webinar ID# 854 6231 0331. Written public comments up to 250 words in length can be submitted for the record up to 5 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Email comments to publiccomments@oaklandparkfl.gov. Call the City Clerk's office at 954-630-4300 for more information. 

Watch the Meeting

The City Commission Meeting will be 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.

Oktoberfest Starts Friday

We're excited to celebrate Oktoberfest this weekend! Presented by the Funky Buddha Brewery, Oakland Park's Oktoberfest will take place from October 7th - 9th, 2022. Enjoy live German music, food, Central Bark's Dachshund Dash & Doggie Fashion Show, apple strudel eating contests, beer stein races, 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, children 12 and under are free. Visit the City website for a complete schedule of events or call 954-630-4500 for more information. 

King Tides Expected This Week

High tides known as “King Tides” occur every fall. Dates to watch for King Tides are:

October 6th - 12th

October 24th - 30th

November 6th - 9th

November 23rd - 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. 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

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 that were scheduled to take place on September 28th have been rescheduled to October 10th due to Hurricane Ian. 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 Monday, October 10th 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 Monday, October 10th at 7 p.m. Click here to pre-register to join the virtual meeting. Visit the City website for more information. 

City Welcomes 2022 Local Government Academy 

Oakland Park kicked off the 2022 class of the Local Government Academy on Thursday. Eighteen residents signed up for the ten-week program to learn about city operations and gain skills to be effective leaders in their community. Participants learn about the history of Oakland Park and day-to-day operations from staff in the Broward Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue, Parks and Leisure Services, Public Works, Engineering, and more. To learn more about the LGA, call 954-630-4510. 

Help Conserve Water

Did you know? Year-round landscape water restrictions are in effect for the entire South Florida Water Management District. Lawn watering is permitted on Thursdays and Sundays for even-numbered addresses, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays for odd-numbered addresses. Residents can water from 3 a.m. - 9 a.m. or 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. The restrictions allow enough water to maintain healthy landscapes year-round. Landscaping only needs 1-inch to 1.5 inches of water per week in the summer and only as needed to supplement rainfall. In the winter, when a lawn goes dormant, it requires even less. Learn more at www.sfwmd.gov.

Non-Profits Invited to Apply for Grant Funding

The City of Oakland Park is accepting grant applications from Non-Profit organizations that serve our community. The Non-Profit grant application cycle for FY2023 is open now through Monday, October 31^st at 5 p.m. Grants will be awarded this fiscal year in the amount of $10,000. Organizations that would like to apply for aid during the 2023 fiscal year should complete and submit an application to the City’s Financial Services Department. Grants will be reviewed and awarded by the City Commission at a later date. Click here for more information and to download an application. For questions, please contact the City of Oakland Park Financial Services Department at 954-630-4203.

Bulk Pick-Up Coming to Zone Two

Oakland Park offers residents free bulk collection service once a month. Next week, starting Monday, October 10th, is the second Monday of the month. The southeast corner of the city will be serviced for bulk trash collection, including the area from 38 Street south between Federal Highway and NW 9 Avenue; and the area south of Prospect Road, between Dixie Highway and NE 5 Avenue (see area shaded in purple 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.

Water Chlorination Continues

The City of Fort Lauderdale, which provides water to Oakland Park, is temporarily using free chlorine in its drinking water system now through 9 a.m. on 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.