On the Rise: Hard Hat Heroes

As the On the Rise series continues, this week’s spotlight is Hard Hat Heroes, a closer look at the Public Works projects, services, and daily operations that keep Oakland Park moving. The article is especially timely as Oakland Park joins communities across the country in recognizing Public Works Week, honoring the teams that maintain streets, sidewalks, facilities, utilities, landscaping, drainage systems, and other essential infrastructure that residents and businesses rely on every day. From road improvements and stormwater upgrades to facility maintenance, beautification, and neighborhood enhancements, Public Works plays a central role in supporting safety, reliability, resilience, and quality of life across the city. Read the full article and the entire Spring/Summer 2026 issue of On the Rise on the City of Oakland Park website. Residents and businesses should have received their copy of the newsletter in the mail. Additional copies for homes, businesses, or HOAs are available by emailing mycity@oaklandparkfl.gov.

Next City Commission Meeting Scheduled for May 20

The next Oakland Park City Commission Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is posted on the City website.

Public Participation

Any person will be able to speak up to four minutes in person in the Commission Chambers at City Hall on any matter that pertains to City Business during the public comments portion of the agenda. 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, as well as on Comcast Channel 78 and AT&T Channel 99. It will also be available on the City website the following day.

Join Us for a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25

The City of Oakland Park and the American Legion Post 222 invite you to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation at a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post 222 at 4250 NE 5th Avenue in Oakland Park. Visit the City website or call 954-630-4500 for more information.  

Access City Services Online On Memorial Day

City Offices will be closed on Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026. Residents WILL receive regularly scheduled solid waste collection service (garbage and recycling) on May 25. 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. 

Oakland Park Students Receive First Friends of the Library Scholarships

The Friends of the Oakland Park Library presented its first scholarships to two Oakland Park high school students during the recent City Commission meeting. Nia Chantal Brown and Alexandre Gervaud, both Oakland Park residents, each received $1,000 to support their next step after graduation. Brown graduated from Nova High School and will attend FAU in the fall. Gervaud graduated from Somerset Academy High School and will attend Harvard University in the fall. The Friends of the Library created the scholarship this year to support local students pursuing college, community college, trade school, or other post-secondary paths. The selection process considered academic achievement, service, civic engagement, and essays about each student’s connection to Oakland Park and the Library. The City thanks the Friends of the Oakland Park Library for investing in local students and helping create more opportunities for young people in Oakland Park.

Share Your Input on Oakland Park’s Neighborhood Participation Meeting Process



The City of Oakland Park invites residents, neighborhood representatives, business owners, and community stakeholders to attend a Neighborhood Participation Meeting (NPM) Community Listening Session at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The meeting will focus on the City’s NPM process and provide an opportunity for the community to share feedback and ideas about neighborhood outreach, public participation, and communication related to development applications. Community members can attend in person at Oakland Park City Hall, 1100 Park Lane East, 1st Floor, or participate online via Zoom. Click here to register to attend on Zoom. For questions, contact the Engineering and Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning Division, at 954-630-4425 or planning@oaklandparkfl.gov

Two Weeks Until the Official Start of Hurricane Season

The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1, 2026. As warmer weather moves in, our area may experience heavy rain and severe weather even before hurricane season begins, so now is a good time to review your emergency plan and supply kit.

 ⚠️ Stay Safe and Alert

·    Monitor weather conditions regularly

·    Stay informed and alert

·    Drive cautiously in wet conditions

·    Never drive through standing water — turn around and find another route

·    Report flooding by calling 954-707-5184.

✅ Be Prepared: Start Now

Take these important steps to protect yourself, your family, and your property:

·    Build or update your emergency supply kit

·    Review and practice your family evacuation plan

·    Trim trees and secure outdoor items around your home

·    Review your flood insurance coverage

·    Sign up for CodeRED alerts to receive emergency updates from the city and the National Weather Service.

Visit www.oaklandparkfl.gov and www.ready.gov for tips and resources.

Get in the Game: Youth Flag Football Registration Is Open

Youth Flag Football registration is open in Oakland Park! Boys and girls ages 6 to 17 can sign up for the 2026 season now through June 19. Fees are $70 for residents and $125 for non-residents. Financial assistance is available for eligible families, with a reduced scholarship rate of $20. Volunteer coaches are needed to help make the season a success. Interested residents are encouraged to get involved. For season details, financial assistance, and registration, visit oaklandpark.gov/athletics or call 954-630-4500.

Fort Lauderdale Force Main Project Update

The Fort Lauderdale force main project is nearing completion. All sewer main connections are complete, and restoration work is underway along Park Lane East/NE 38th Street. Asphalt restoration is taking place at NE 16th Avenue, and Park Lane East is closed at NE 16th Avenue while crews restore the intersection. The roadway remains open to local traffic, allowing residents to continue accessing their homes and driveways. This work is part of a regional effort to modernize and strengthen critical underground infrastructure. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as this important project moves forward. For more information and project updates, please visit the project page on the City website.

NE 13th Avenue Sidewalk and Drainage Improvement Project Update

Progress continues on the NE 13th Avenue Sidewalk and Drainage Improvement project.

This week, drainage crews will continue installing stormwater infrastructure on NE 35 Street and at the intersection of NE 13 Avenue and NE 39 Street. Sidewalk crews are also expected to begin driveway apron work and make final adjustments in areas where sidewalk construction has been completed. Construction will continue block by block, with drainage work first, followed by sidewalk installation and restoration. Residents may continue to see equipment, excavation, and material deliveries as work moves through the corridor. When complete, the project will add new sidewalks and create safer, more accessible routes through the neighborhood. It will also improve stormwater management through new drainage structures and swales that address long-standing drainage concerns and strengthen the City’s response to heavy rainfall and future storm events. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the project team so staff can review the plans and provide additional information. Get contact information on the city website.

Check out some of the meetings and events happening in Oakland Park below! For the full lineup, be sure to visit the City website—from Special Events to Advisory Board Meetings—there’s always something going on.

Upcoming Neighborhood Participation Meeting

Oakland Park facilitates Neighborhood Participation Meetings to allow the community to participate early in the planning and permitting process for potential projects. Please see the information below about an upcoming Neighborhood Participation Meeting. 

Proposed Project: Applicant is requesting a Site Development Plan Review and Conditional Use Approval to permit an outdoor landscape storage yard

Location: 3620 NE 5 Avenue

Meeting Date: Monday, June 1, 6 p.m.

Click here to pre-register for the virtual meeting. Get meeting details here.

Friends of the Library Bag Sale Set for May 30

Book lovers will have another chance to stock up at the Oakland Park Library later this month. The Friends of the Oakland Park Library will host a Bag Sale on Saturday, May 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the library, 1098 NE 40th Court. Shoppers can fill a bag with books for just $5, and bags will be provided. The sale offers an affordable way to discover new reads while supporting the Friends of the Library and their work on behalf of the Oakland Park Library.

For more information, call 954-630-4370.

Unearth a Story at the Summer Reading Rollout Event

Start your summer reading adventure at the Oakland Park Library’s Summer Reading Rollout event for K-12 students! Join us as we kick off a season of books, discovery, and fun with the theme “Unearth a Story.” Families can enjoy free snacks, free gift bags, free games, a bounce house, the video gaming bus, and more, while supplies last. The free Summer Reading Rollout will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Oakland Park Library at Jaco Pastorius Park, 1098 NE 40th Court. Come explore new stories, build reading skills, and get ready for a summer full of learning and adventure. For details, call 954-630-4372.

Take a Health & Wellness Class This Summer

Oakland Park’s free Health & Wellness classes continue this summer at North Andrews Gardens Community Center, 250 NE 56th Ct.

Residents can enjoy a variety of classes designed to support movement, relaxation, creativity, and healthy habits. Upcoming classes include Soca Fitness, Chair Yoga, Pilates, Kids Painting, Meditation, Healthy Cooking, Family Painting, African Dance, and more. All classes are free. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.oaklandparkfl.gov/wellnessclasses or call 954-630-4500.

Bulk Pick-Up is Coming to Zone Four

Oakland Park provides residents with bulk collection service once a month. Monday, May 25 is the fourth Monday of the month. The area that will be serviced for bulk trash collection is the area west of NE 5th Avenue between NE 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 do not place items out late, as Public Works begins bulk collection promptly at 7 a.m. on Monday. Please place only accepted items curbside for bulk collection. Please do not include construction materials or demolition debris. Loose items, such as leaves, should be bagged and placed on the bulk pile. Alternatively, they can be placed in waste carts and collected with your regular waste collection service. Dispose of up to 10 cubic yards (about the size of a mid-size sedan, like a Honda Civic), or roughly 3 feet high, 15 feet long, and 6 feet wide. Bulk trash collection information, including pick-up schedules and accepted items, can be found 

Solid Waste Drop-Off

Oakland Park residents can drop off various items, such as most electronics, landscape debris, or household hazardous waste, for FREE on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Broward County Drop-Off Center at 2780 N. Powerline Road in Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Please bring proof of residency. Click here for more information and a list of accepted items. 

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