Celebrate Arbor Day and Lauderhill Becoming a "Playful City USA"

On Monday, November 1, the City of Lauderhill Invites You to Celebrate Arbor Day, Becoming a “Playful City USA,” and the Opening of the New Park on NW 47 Avenue.

The Arbor Day and “Playful City USA” Celebration will take place at 10 am; and the Ribbon Cutting / Grand Opening for the NW 47 Avenue Park at 11 am.

The historic site of Lauderhill’s First City Hall (1080 NW 47th Avenue) is about to re-open to the community - but this time as a brand new park! The old City Hall building from Lauderhill’s inception built in 1959 was demolished after Hurricane Wilma damaged it beyond repair. At the request of United Homeowner President, Walton Hunter, the Lauderhill Commission eagerly welcomed the idea to build a community park in the neighborhood.

With community input, the park’s architect Barranco Gonzalez, Inc. designed a passive park which features a playground area, a decorative fountain, gazebo, colorful outdoor benches and tables. There is also a walking trail and small amphitheater to be adorned with public art. “Public art - is yet again - being placed in one of our parks. As the Chair of the Public Art Board and a Commissioner of the City, I couldn’t be prouder to build a beautiful new park in my own community,” states Commissioner M. Margaret Bates. Phase II of this new park will include a community room.

At 10 am on Monday, November 1st, join Lauderhill’s youth as they acknowledge and celebrate Arbor Day and Lauderhill’s new “Playful City USA” designation as they plant several trees and plants in the park’s garden before jumping on the brand new playground equipment! This hands-on planting project allows Lauderhill students to partake in making the City clean and green while acknowledging Arbor Day! As a newly designated “Playful City USA,” it is important that the youth who live in the area feel a sense of pride and ownership for their park and feel encouraged to play in it often.

At 11 am, join the Mayor, City Commission, and United Lauderhill Homeowners’ Association and celebrate Arbor Day, Playful City USA, and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the NW 47 Avenue Park. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information call 954-730-3000.