The City of Oakland Park continues building our second century to create a variety of new facilities and amenities for the centennial in 2029. Read on...
Enjoy a fun morning at Mommy and Me Circle Time, on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library. Dads are welcome, too! Enjoy free refreshments. Additional Info...
We are excited to share an update on the progress of our highly anticipated Fire Station 9 at the corner of NE 6th Avenue and Park Lane East/NE 38th Street. Read on...
The City of Oakland Park held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community cookout to open the new community center in North Andrews Gardens on Friday, October 20th, 2023. Read on...
Oakland Park continues to invest in its infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. Work has begun to repave over eight miles of City-owned streets. Read on...
The City Commission has approved a decrease in the property tax rate for fiscal year 2024, which starts on October 1, 2023. This is the ninth millage rate reduction in ten years. Read on...
The City of Oakland Park was excited to participate in National Good Neighbor Day in September. Find out how volunteers came together to help their fellow neighbors. Read on...
The City of Oakland Park has been honored by the Government Finance Officers Association with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City’s fiscal year 2023 budget. Read on...
The Horizon of Oakland Park mixed-use project is bringing the City closer to achieving our goal of economic sustainability and a thriving downtown. See the final renderings for this exciting project. Read on...
Vote-by-Mail refers to voting a ballot received by mail instead of going to the polls during early voting or election day. Any registered voter can vote by mail. Additional Info...
Oakland Park does it again! Thanks to the help of volunteers from Farm Share, HandsOn Broward, the City Commission, City staff, and the City's volunteer corps, Oakland Pak coordinated a major supply distribution event. Read on...
Oakland Park continues to invest in its infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. In September Oakland Park will begin repaving close to eight miles of City-owned streets. Read on...
Stay informed in an emergency! Sign up to receive alerts in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Residents can also sign up to receive weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Read on...
Oakland Park has done it again! Vice Mayor Rosenwald attended the Florida League of Cities Conference in Orlando to accept two awards for Oakland Park. Read on...
Oakland Park continues to seek grant opportunities to bring as many improvements and amenities to the community as possible. The City was recently notified it was awarded a grant to bring Little Free Libraries to town! Read on...
More improvements are coming soon to Oakland Park! Find out about the new dog park and other enhancements underway at Richard E. Giusti Heart Par Cours on NE 38th Street. Read on...
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded the City of Oakland Pak $3.5 million for two projects to adapt to changing conditions and strengthen community resilience. Read on...
Staff are recommending a decrease in the City's property tax rate for the next fiscal year, which starts on October 2, 2023. If adopted, this would be the ninth reduction in ten years! Read on...
Sprouts Farmers Market has earned a POP Star Award from the City of Oakland Park! The Proud Oakland Park Award recognized residents and businesses that beautify their properties and enhance our community. Read more. Read on...
On July 1, 1929, Floranada was dissolved, and a new city, Oakland Park, was incorporated. The new town extended from Federal Highway on the east to Northeast Third Avenue and from the North Fork of Middle River to Prospect Road. Read on...
The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County Enhanced Home Modification program offers assistance with minor repairs to increase safe and independent living at home. Additional Info...
Oakland Park reaffirmed its commitment to jointly advance strategic climate adaptation and mitigation efforts by adopting the Southeast Florida Climate Action Pledge. Read on...
Oakland Park’s Fire Rescue Extrication Team competed in the North American Vehicle Rescue Association National Rescue Challenge in early May. The team placed fifth in the Palm Beach State College Invitational. Read on...
Oakland Park Elementary School recently received an extra dose of TLC, kindness, and positivity thanks to the City’s Volunteer Corps and the Kiwanis Club of Oakland Park. Read on...
Oakland Park is getting a second dog park! Wag Dog Park will be located on NE 38th Street and NE 6th Avenue in Richard E. Giusti Heart Par Cours. Read on...
Introducing the new waterfront promenade at BLYS on NE 6th Avenue. The new 12-acre, mixed-use development includes open space and a public promenade on the Middle River. Read on...
The City of Oakland Park received a federal grant for $400,000 for improvements to the Royal Palm Park Trail located at 1701 NW 38th Street. Read on...
Oakland Park held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 23rd for a new Public Works Complex at 5100 NE 12th Terrace. The City will consolidate operations to add five acres of land to its park inventory. Read on...
The Urban Farming Institute is a hidden gem in Oakland Park. Started about ten years ago, UFI has evolved into the largest community garden in Broward County. Founder Jon Albee was honored by the City as Grand Marshal of the 2023 Youth Day Parade. Read on...
Some of Oakland Park’s most vulnerable residents are getting vital assistance thanks to a nutritious monthly food delivery program coordinated by the City, Hands On Broward, and Farm Share. Read on...
Oakland Park has spent years trying to cultivate a walkable and vibrant downtown. Following the sale of the City lots on Park Lane, the community vision is one step closer to reality as construction is set to begin on the exciting mixed-use Sky Building! Read on...
Access customer service from anywhere, anytime with Tell OP. See a street light out? Clogged storm drain? Let us know so we can address it. Use Tell OP to pay a utility bill, find events and more! Additional Info...
Oakland Park is partnering with Hispanic Unity of Florida on a free Internal Revenue Service program called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. Read on...
On the heels of a groundbreaking ceremony for Station 9, Oakland Park plans to kick off two phases of extensive renovations to Fire Station 87, located at 2100 NW 39th Street. Read on...
Nine miles of roadways in Oakland Park will be improved this year thanks to $2.8 million in surtax funding from the Broward Mobility Advancement Program. Read on...
Oakland Park aggressively pursues funding opportunities to supplement its annual operating budget. Since 2021 the City has earned over $630,000 in tax credits for improving city land. Read on...
The City hosts dozens of free, fun, family-friendly events throughout the year and you're invited! Find out how much fun it is to live LOAKL in Oakland Park! Additional Info...
The City of Oakland Park held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Fire Rescue Station 9. This brand-new facility will replace the existing fire station 9, completed in 1967 on Park Lane/NE 38th Street and 3rd Avenue. Read on...
The Oakland Park Volunteer Corps donated over 3,000 hours of their time in 2022. From National Good Neighbor Day and food distributions to library volunteers and park cleanups, our volunteers' selfless efforts reflect our strong community spirit. Read on...
