The City of Fort Lauderdale is currently in the process of implementing improvements to your parks! With dedicated funding of $200 million, secured through the public-approved general obligation bond, the City is excited to be moving ahead with the planning, design, and construction of improvements in more than 90 parks throughout your community. These improvements will help ensure that Fort Lauderdale will continue to provide world-class parks to be enjoyed by all residents now and into the future.

Visit the Parks Bond website to stay updated, track progress, and provide your input.

Current Projects

Esplanade Park

Please be advised that the restrooms at Esplanade Park will be closed from June 1 to September 11, 2026, for renovations. Portable restrooms will be available to accommodate park users during the renovation period. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

Harbordale Park

The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with KOMPAN, Inc. to replace the existing playground, construct a new outdoor fitness area, and complete accessibility improvements at Harbordale Park. 

• Harbordale Park Improvements Flyer

Construction Schedule

Demolition of the existing playground is scheduled to begin in May 2026 and will take approximately two weeks.

Construction of the new improvements will last approximately six weeks after demolition and site preparation have been completed.

All construction activities will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

All improvements and a full reopening of the new playground and outdoor fitness area are expected to be completed by early July 2026. This is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen conditions. 

Impacts

• The playground area will be closed for the duration of construction.
• Elevated noise levels shall be expected for the first two weeks of construction while demolition is performed.
• The existing parking along Miami Road, adjacent to the park, will be limited during the eight weeks of construction.
• There may be minimal impacts along Miami Road, although a full road closure is not anticipated.
• Please follow all posted signs and drive with caution.

Holiday Park

The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Lunacon Construction Group, Corp. for the construction of a new playground, dog park, baseball dugout shade improvements, wayfinding signage, landscaping and walking trail enhancements

• Holiday Park Park Improvements Flyer

Construction Schedule

The contractor began to mobilize and stage equipment at the location of the current playground.

All improvements including the reopening of the new playground is expected to be completed by summer 2027. This is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen conditions. All construction activities will take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Impacts

• The playground area will be closed for the duration of construction.
• The existing dog park will be closed May 26-28, 2026.
• The western portion of the existing dog park will be closed for the duration of construction.
• The existing walking paths will be impacted and detours will be indicated.
• Elevated noise levels shall be expected.
• Please follow all posted signs and drive with caution.