A reimagined Greenleaf Park is coming to downtown, delivered at no cost to the city through a public-private partnership.

On Tuesday, March 24, Mayor Arnst joined City Commissioners, residents, staff, and the Horizon of Oakland Park development team for the groundbreaking of Greenleaf Park at 1300 Park Lane East.

The park is being delivered through a partnership with Horizon Oakland Park LLC, a joint venture of Falcone Group, LLC, and Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. Park construction is underway before work begins on the larger Horizon development to bring the neighborhood a modern community amenity. When complete, Greenleaf Park will feature a basketball court, tennis and pickleball courts, a playground, a shaded pavilion, and parking, lighting, and landscaping throughout.

Part of a Citywide Parks Surge
Greenleaf Park is the latest in a wave of park improvements underway across Oakland Park. Upgrades are underway at several locations:

• Royal Palm Park is getting a comprehensive trail upgrade, including pedestrian-friendly pathways, improved lighting, landscaping, and enhanced stormwater management. 
• Stevens Field is being transformed with a new perimeter walking trail, restroom building, LED sports lighting, a multipurpose field, and new seating and amenities throughout. 
• Veterans Park is receiving a new kayak launch opening the Blue Heron Lake, along with a paved trail, enhanced lighting, accessibility upgrades, and resurfaced parking. 
• Richard E. Giusti Heart Par Cours is getting new trail improvements, upgraded exercise equipment, and refreshed signage.

More Coming Soon
The momentum doesn't stop with Greenleaf. Several major projects are on the horizon:

The City Library is on track to open later this year, bringing a technology hub, job training, telehealth access, and flexible community spaces under one roof.

Also coming later this year is Glenwood Garden, a new passive park on NE 35th Street, funded in part by a private resident donation and grant funding. 

Currently under design, City Centennial Park will expand by five acres, unlocked by the relocation of Public Works, and add a tiered lawn viewing area and performance stage, outdoor seating, new trails, a butterfly garden, community gathering space, an urban forest, an exercise area, and surface parking.

Oakland Park's parks are getting better across the board, and the best is still ahead.

For updates, visit oaklandparkfl.gov