Eastside Lauderhill neighborhood park (NW 21st Street & 46th Avenue)
Summary
Parks presented its priorities and youth sports budgets, with only 25-30% of program participants being Lauderhill residents. Vice Mayor Campbell pressed for more parking at Sports Park, potentially negotiating with the South Florida Water Management District and the school board for adjacent land. Geobond projects are underway, including Jackie Gleason basketball courts and Bradley Park lighting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Geobond funds capital improvements; city youth sports run about $15,000-$40,000 per program annually; the community shuttle's $1.4 million contract is largely reimbursed by the penny tax.
Youth athletes, park users, and shuttle riders.
Non-resident users could face higher fees; Sports Park users deal with inadequate parking.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission Meeting — October 26, 2026
Resident Varian Harris asked what happened to the promised $2 million park. City Manager Hobbs said the park is now funded through the voter-approved GO bond with a $3.325 million combined budget (with the Oakland Park/56th Avenue park), with construction slated FY2029-2030 and tracked on RiseLauderhill.com.
Budget Workshop — July 14, 2026
Parks presented its priorities and youth sports budgets, with only 25-30% of program participants being Lauderhill residents. Vice Mayor Campbell pressed for more parking at Sports Park, potentially negotiating with the South Florida Water Management District and the school board for adjacent land. Geobond projects are underway, including Jackie Gleason basketball courts and Bradley Park lighting.
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