BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION

NEWS RELEASE

Parks and Recreation ▪ 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309

Phone: 954-357-8100 ▪ Fax: 954-561-5359 ▪ www.broward.org/parks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: August 2, 2012 Phone: 954-357-8115

From: Michael Mills E-mail:

Find Something To Do After School

- Six neighborhood parks offer free After-School Program -

WHAT: Broward Parks and Recreation again offers a free After-School Program, for ages 6 to 17, at six neighborhood parks in communities in unincorporated Broward County. The program is offered from 2 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, starting on Monday, August 20 and running through Friday, June 7, 2013. As space is limited, preregistration is required.

Activities include cultural programs, youth sports, arts and crafts, time for homework, game-room activities, field trips, computer access, and more.

WHERE: Boulevard Gardens Community Center

313 N.W. 28th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale 33311

954-625-2988

Franklin Park

2501 Franklin Dr., Fort Lauderdale 33311

954-791-1037

Lafayette Hart Park

2851 N.W. Eighth Rd., Fort Lauderdale 33311

954-791-1041

Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park

2520 N.W. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale 33311

954-791-1036

Roosevelt Gardens Park

2841 N.W. 11th St., Fort Lauderdale 33311

954-327-3888

Sunview Park

1500 S.W. 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale 33317

954-791-1040

WHEN: Monday, August 20, 2012-Friday, June 7, 2013

2-6 p.m. daily

WHO: For ages 6-17.

HOW: Space is limited; preregistration is required.

For further information, call the park of your choice.

Founded in February 1956 and accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies, Broward County Parks and Recreation manages nearly 6,500 acres, encompassing 19 regional parks and nature centers, six neighborhood parks, and 21 natural areas at various stages of development. Facilities include water parks, campgrounds, a target range, a stadium, a skate park, an observatory, mountain bike trails, an educational farm with stables, and a velodrome and other sports facilities. Hours and fees vary by location. For more information, visit www.broward.org/parks.

Find Yourself – At a Broward County Park

# # #

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in County programs, services, and activities must contact the Special Populations Section at 954-357-8170 or TTY 954-537-2844 at least 10 business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation.