See What 3 Oakland Park Restaurants Are Among The Top 100 in Florida

Congratulations to Escargot Bistro, Salimar Ceviche Bar, and American Coffee Shop, for being named among Yelp's list of the Top 100 restaurants in Florida! Click here to see the complete list of top places to eat in the state. Click the links below to visit the websites for the Oakland Park restaurants on the list.

American Coffee Shop - 41 NE 44th Street (Prospect Road)

Escargot Bistro 1605 E Commercial Blvd. 

Salimar Ceviche Bar - 199 E Oakland Park Blvd. 

Learn About the New Community Center Coming to North Andrews Gardens

We are excited to start construction soon on the new North Andrews Gardens Community Center. Planned improvements for the project will also include a new playground and basketball court. Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual preconstruction meeting to learn more about this upcoming project. Click here to pre-register now on Zoom. Get meeting details on the City website.

Access City Services Online On July 4

City offices will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July on Monday, July 4th, 2022. Residents WILL receive regularly scheduled solid waste collection service (trash and recycling) on July 4, 2022. 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 structural, zoning, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits can also be submitted online. Save yourself a trip and avoid waiting in line; click here to learn more about the many services available on the City website. 

Enjoy Summer Nights July 15

Enjoy live music from the Bobby Nathan Band, food trucks, and more at the Oakland Park Summer Nights Rock & Soul Concert on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 6 to 10 p.m. The free, family-friendly concert will take place at Jaco Pastorius Park, located at 4000 North Dixie Highway. Free event parking will be available in the lots on the west side of Dixie Highway at Park Lane/NE 38 Street and on Main Street/NE 12 Avenue. Visit our website or call 954-630-4500 for details.

Oakland Park: On the Rise 

The Summer/Fall issue of the City of Oakland Park newsletter is out! Find out about many of the exciting improvements underway in our community. Learn about the mixed-use projects coming to our downtown, get updates on the bond projects, Stormwater Master Plan, and public safety improvements. Read a letter from the Mayor and find out how you can support the commuter rail project. Visit the City website now to read the newsletter online; residents can look for a printed issue coming soon in the mail. 

Get a Free State Park Pass at the Library

Want to get outdoors this summer? Thanks to a partnership between the Florida Division of Library and Information Services and the Florida State Park system, you can check out Florida State Park passes for FREE with your library card! Passes can be checked out to patrons with an Oakland Park Library card in good standing for a week at a time. This program is available now through September 12, 2022. Click here for more information.

Free Meals for Kids and Teens  

Summer BreakSpot offers free balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners all summer to kids and teens 18 and under. Site locations and operating times are updated daily at SummerBreakSpot.com or by texting the word “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304. No application is necessary, just show up at one of the thousands of meal sites across Florida.

Library Offers Oceans of Possibilities for Summer Fun

The Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library is offering many ways to enjoy a fun and enriching summer. From a Lego League and Chess Club to storytime and arts and crafts, there are many free, family-friendly programs that will take place this summer at the library, located at 1298 NE 37th Street. For more information visit the City website or call 954-630-4372. 

Youth Summer Reading Program - Click here for details

Lego League, Mondays at 1 p.m., ages 4 and up

Chess Club, Tuesdays 12:30-2 p.m., ages 8-17

Meet Dizzy the Dog, July 20, 10 a.m., ages 2-10 

Sea Crafts, dates and times vary, ages 5-17

Movies and Popcorn, Fridays at 1 p.m.

Be Prepared for Hurricane Season 

Hurricane Season is here! Busy hurricane seasons in recent years are important reminders to be prepared and stay alert. If you have not already done so, now is the 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. Click here for a Hurricane Preparedness Guide with important safety tips, a planning checklist, shelter information, and more.

Get Updates on School Construction Projects

Broward County Public Schools has many bond improvement projects underway at the schools in Oakland Park, including Lloyd Estates Elementary, Oakland Park Elementary, North Andrews Gardens Elementary, James S. Rickards Middle School, and Northeast High School. Information on each of the planned improvements is available on the SMART Futures website at bcpssmartfutures.com/oaklandpark/. Access the site for construction photos and videos, project news, and reports that allow you to stay updated with the SMART Programs in our community.