Parks & recreation in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about parks & recreation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,054 Florida meetings since 2024 covered parks & recreation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most parks & recreation activity
- Coral Gables, FL (120)
- Gainesville, FL (82)
- Oakland Park, FL (68)
- Northport, FL (65)
- Marco Island, FL (64)
- Atlantic Beach, FL (59)
- Fort Pierce, FL (51)
- Jacksonville, FL (50)
- Gulf Breeze, FL (47)
- Clearwater, FL (46)
- Wellington, FL (44)
- Cape Coral, FL (43)
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Recreation board meeting agenda contains no substantive items
This agenda for the Gainesville Public Recreation and Parks Board meeting on 2026-11-18 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.
Recreation and Parks Board meeting agenda contains no substantive items
This agenda for the Gainesville Public Recreation and Parks Board meeting on 2026-10-21 contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.
Special Magistrate hears 51 animal-control cases including beach parking and cruelty violations
The Collier County Special Magistrate will conduct a public hearing on 51 animal-control cases, including beach parking fee violations and animal cruelty or abandonment citations. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as motions for continuances, extensions, and reductions or imposition of fines.
Palm Beach landmarks board to review Bath & Tennis Club padel/pickleball courts
The Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to landmarked properties, including new padel and pickleball courts at the Bath & Tennis Club, exterior alterations at two Sunset Avenue hotels, rooftop equipment at Breakers Palm Beach Inc., and…
Commission to vote on AI platform for permit reviews and other contracts
The Miami Beach City Commission will consider several procurement contracts, including an AI platform for permit and plan review, a healthcare benefits consultant, and holiday lighting services. They will also vote on resolutions for capital projects, grants, and housing fund allocations. The agenda includes multiple…
Code enforcement hearing on 7 property violations, including sanitation and rental licensing
The South Daytona Special Master Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing to address seven cases of alleged property code violations, including sanitation issues, unlicensed rental dwellings, and animal license lapses. The board will consider findings of fact and may issue orders of compliance. One case from…
Board to hear two variance requests for Jamaat ul Muttaqeen at 1010 SW 196 Ave
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two variance requests (ZV2026-0007 and ZV2026-0008) for the property at 1010 SW 196 Avenue, along with two consent agenda items: playground equipment and shade canopy at Raintree Park (1602 SW 114 Avenue) and minor facade and signage changes for SPG - Portland Leather (523…
Council to adopt tentative FY2027 budget and millage rate
The Marco Island City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative FY2026-2027 millage rate and budget, including the Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District. The council will also consider several resolutions, including issuing up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for construction and…
Board to vote on zoning changes, gas tax extension, and $12.8M transit grants
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning changes for Twin Oaks Drive and Mobile Highway, a 10-year extension of the local gas tax, and a $12.76 million federal transit grant for bus fleet upgrades. The board will also consider a park parcel vacation for Figland Park and a…
Council to vote on rezoning 586 acres for residential development
The City Council will hold public hearings on second readings of ordinances to rezone two large agricultural tracts (204.42 and 382.48 acres) to Very Low Density Residential (3 units/acre) and approve associated PUD-R planned unit development plans. The council will also consider first readings on alcohol sales near…
Bartow Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting, mostly routine items
The Bartow Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, a director's report, and comments from board members and city commissioners. No specific action items, proposals, or discussions are listed beyond…
Fort Pierce Parking Committee meets Sept 9 to review enforcement and downtown paid parking
The Fort Pierce Parking Committee will hold a procedural meeting at City Hall to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old business including parking enforcement, downtown paid parking, and project updates. No official decisions are listed on this agenda.
Pre-bid meeting for Justin Flippen Park electrical upgrades
The City of Wilton Manors is holding a pre-bid meeting for ITB#2026-13, which covers electrical upgrades at Justin Flippen Park. The meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. This is a preliminary step for contractors interested in bidding on the project.
Pre-bid meeting for Mickel Park lighting improvements
This is a pre-bid meeting for ITB#2026-14, the 51st Year CDBG Mickel Park Lighting Improvements project. The city is inviting contractors to attend before submitting bids. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a procedural step in the bidding process.
Hialeah board to weigh land-use change, multifamily, rezoning, variances
The Hialeah Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings on seven items, including a small-scale land-use map amendment, a rezoning, and several variance requests. The board will make recommendations to the City Council, which will hear these items on September 22, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of the…
CRA to vote on $2.09M FY 2026-27 budget and Turkey Creek grant
The Niceville CRA Board will consider approving the proposed FY 2026-27 budget totaling $2,093,979, which funds continued capital projects including the Dock/Pier completion and Landing Phase II. The board will also consider submitting a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant for Turkey Creek…
Council to consider $625,000 purchase of 42 acres behind Lake Felter Park
The Clermont City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a $625,000 purchase of 42 acres behind Lake Felter Park, a new comprehensive fee schedule for FY 2026-2027, and several contract awards. Under new business, the Council will discuss variance requests for the Green Mountain Subdivision, the…
Commission to award $6.59M Ultimate Sports Park contract
The Pompano Beach City Commission will consider awarding several construction and service contracts, including a $6.59 million contract for the Ultimate Sports Park and a $16.9 million water treatment plant improvement project. The agenda also includes public hearings on ordinances for a utility easement abandonment…
Planning Board to consider North Beach incentives and South Pointe overlay
The Planning Board will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use amendments, including North Beach residential incentives and South Pointe overlay district changes. The board will also review a progress report for a conditional use permit at 801 S. Pointe Drive and consider revocation/modification hearings…
Council to vote on police union contract, dock special exception, and $54,500 pickleball court contract
The Lantana Town Council will consider several action items, including a special exception for commercial dock use at 300 E Ocean Ave, a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the police union, a $54,500 contract for pickleball court conversion, and ratification of a $134,860 emergency water main replacement…
City Commission to consider fire assessment fee, annexations, and solid waste rate changes
The New Smyrna Beach City Commission will hold public hearings on establishing a Fire Assessment fee, annexing several parcels on Spruce Street and Jungle Road, and revising solid waste charges. They will also consider a new fee schedule for the Sports Complex, a parking guidance system contract, and various board…
Commission to vote on $300K communications contract, solid waste rates
The Surfside Town Commission will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including contracts for event production, landscaping, consulting, and engineering services. They will also hold public hearings on the annual solid waste assessment rate and a $300,000 marketing and communications services proposal…
Parking garage advisory committee to review design precedents
The Parking Garage Special Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to review and discuss precedents that can inform the design of each site. The agenda includes approval of the August 27, 2026 meeting minutes and discussion of design precedents, followed by adjournment.
Broward County posts four public meeting notices for Sept. 3
This agenda lists four Sunshine Notices for public meetings on September 3, 2026, covering HIV health services, cultural affairs, marine advisory, and community action. No substantive decisions or proposals are detailed; it is procedural only.
Council to review utility rates and impact fee studies
The Groveland City Council is holding a workshop to receive updates on two studies: one on utility rates and water/sewer connection fees, and another on city impact fees for police, fire, parks, and administration. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.
North Port Commission to honor fire, police, parks staff with awards
The North Port City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a ceremonial agenda. The main items are recognitions and proclamations, including an American Heart Association award for the Fire Rescue Department, proclamations for the Police Department, and awards for Parks & Recreation staff. No substantive policy…
Tamarac Parks Board September meeting canceled
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026, has been canceled due to lack of quorum. The next meeting is set for October 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 6001 Nob Hill Rd, Tamarac, 33321. This notice is procedural only; no agenda items are…
OMNI CRA votes on $220.6M budget and $10M park grant
The OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency will decide on its proposed $220,622,862 operating and tax-increment budget for fiscal year 2026-27, a $10 million grant for Phase 1 of the Margaret Pace Park improvement project, and a $300,000 public art program. The board will also vote on two sublease agreements totaling…
County to hold public hearings on fire assessment, tourist tax, and MSBU rates
The Franklin County Commission will hold public hearings on a fire protection special assessment, a proposed two-percent tourist development tax increase (subject to November referendum), and a final MSBU rate resolution. The board will also consider several contracts and grants, including a change order for ADA…
Disability board to discuss workshop, autism designation, training
The Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs is meeting to approve minutes from August 5, 2026, and discuss new and old business. Items include a city workshop/summit, updates on the UM Card Autism Friendly City designation, director training, Adventure Day, and school inclusion suggestions.
Civil Service Board September meeting cancelled
This agenda is a cancellation notice for the Civil Service Board meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026. The next meeting is set for October 13, 2026. No business items are listed.
Palm Beach Planning & Zoning to review parking, loading, and R-B zoning changes
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review proposed changes to parking and loading regulations and to the R-B zoning district regulations, and will receive an update on edits to Ordinance No. 022-2026 regarding commercial district regulations. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
Parks board to discuss promotion projects and National Night Out
The Longwood Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from August 4, 2026, and discuss board promotion projects and National Night Out. The agenda includes public input, board member reports, and a staff report. No major policy decisions or financial items are listed.
Council to decide on clerk pay raise, FPL easements, and Northlake Blvd special exception
The Village Council will hold a special meeting to consider several items, including a 4.6% merit increase for the Village Clerk, approval of utility easements for Florida Power & Light at two parks, and a special exception use for vehicle sales or repair at 631 Northlake Boulevard. The agenda also includes routine…
Commission to vote on $738,768 Taser purchase for police
The Lauderhill City Commission will consider several consent agenda items, including a $738,767.76 sole-source purchase of 125 Taser 10 devices and related equipment for the police department, a $458,675 contract for soccer field replacement at Veterans Park, and other service contracts. The commission will also hold…
Surfside Commission to vote on $300K communications contract, zoning repeal
The Surfside Town Commission is meeting to approve routine consent items, set the solid waste assessment rate, and vote on several contracts. Key actions include selecting Public Communicators Group for $300,000 in marketing services, repealing a zoning ordinance, and extending the beach services agreement. The agenda…
Board adopts FY 2023 property tax millage rate and approves temporary parking lot changes
The Treasure Island Board of Commissioners is scheduled to adopt the proposed property tax millage rate for fiscal year 2023. The body will also consider modifications to a special exception use and site plan for a temporary parking lot in the Resort Facilities Medium zone. Additionally, the agenda includes renewing a…
Parking garage advisory committee to review designs and 7th Street concept
The Parking Garage Special Technical Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss parking garage designs with CPH, review the 7th Street conceptual design, and discuss City Hall details. The committee will also consider minutes from its August 20, 2026 meeting. This is a working session focused on design and planning, not…
Commission to adopt solid waste and parks ordinances; stormwater rate withdrawn
The Anna Maria City Commission will vote on second readings of ordinances revising solid waste rules and the entire parks and recreation chapter. Several items originally on the agenda were withdrawn or postponed, including a proposed stormwater utility rate and variance requests. The consent agenda includes routine…
LaBelle Commission to review proposed FY2026-2027 budget
The LaBelle City Commission is holding a budget workshop and special meeting to discuss the proposed FY2026-2027 budget, along with an employee handbook, the location of the Barron Park Pavilion, and a general fund transfer. These are discussion items under new business, with no final votes scheduled on the agenda.