05/31/2026
Please be advised that Tunnel Top Plaza will be closed June 8-12, 2026, for the installation of a new shading system. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
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Welcome to the City of Fort Lauderdale's Parks and Recreation Department -- the place to play! The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department serves the seventh-largest city in Florida with a population of nearly 180,000 and has nine divisions including: Administration, Facility Maintenance, Park Rangers, Park Operations, Real Estate, Solid Waste, Recreation, Marine Facilities, and Ce
05/31/2026
Please be advised that Tunnel Top Plaza will be closed June 8-12, 2026, for the installation of a new shading system. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
05/29/2026
Starlight Musicals kicks off your summer under the stars with an evening of country hits, good vibes, and dancing on the field with the Andrew Morris Band! 🤠 Grab your lawn chairs, bring your crew, and enjoy a classic South Florida summer night at Starlight Musicals. 🎶
📅Fridays, June 5 - August 14 (No concert 7/3.)
⏰7-10 PM
🌳Holiday Park, E. Sunrise Blvd and Federal Hwy
🔗parks.fortlauderdale.gov/starlight
City of Fort Lauderdale
05/27/2026
Join the City of Fort Lauderdale as we celebrate Juneteenth, a powerful commemoration of freedom, unity, and culture. ❤️🖤💚
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, community, and celebration as we honor the significance of June 19, 1865, the day freedom reached the last enslaved people in the United States. Come celebrate history, culture, and community with us!
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 5–8 PM
🌳 Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd
🔗 parks.fortlauderdale.gov/juneteenth
City of Fort Lauderdale
05/26/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the Memorial Day Ceremony as we came together to remember and pay tribute to our fallen heroes. 🇺🇸 From the heartfelt performances to the dove release and moments of reflection, it was a meaningful morning of remembrance and gratitude.
📸View all the photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=playlauderdale&set=a.1415550687274826
Mayor Dean Trantalis Ben Sorensen - Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Pam Beasley-Pittman
05/26/2026
05/24/2026
This afternoon at the Great American Beach Party, the City welcomed four new names to our Walk of Fame:
- Linda B. Carter, Champion of Youth
- Dr. Bill Kent, Community Leader
- Stacy Ritter, Leader in Tourism
- John P. "Jack" Seiler, Fort Lauderdale Mayor 2009–2018
Their pavers now have a permanent home on the beach at A1A and Las Olas. A fitting place for Fort Lauderdale to say thank you.
📍 Walk of Fame (A1A Northbound starting at Las Olas Blvd)
For more on the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Walk of Fame, visit 🔗
parks.fortlauderdale.gov/gabp
Steve Glassman, Fort Lauderdale Commissioner, District 2 Ben Sorensen - Fort Lauderdale City of Fort Lauderdale
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