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Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park

Tourist attraction Memorial park

One of the Most Reviewed Tourist attractions in Oakland Park


Address

2520 NW 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Website

www.broward.org

Contact

(954) 357-8801

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (294 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Michael J. 10 months ago on Google • 362 reviews
    Wonderful hidden park here in the middle of Fort Lauderdale. Plenty of shade and trees. They have a exercise area with equipment. A big playground. A beautiful lake with small docks to overlook the water. Lots of grills and picnic tables to use. There is also a canoe and kayak ramp to get in the river. Very nice park to spend some time and relax or exercise.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ariel W. 1 year ago on Google • 1130 reviews
    The Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park is located on Sistrunk Boulevard in the historically African American section of northwest Ft Lauderdale. This 34 acre park is named in honor of Samuel Delevoe (1936-1977). Delevoe was a veteran of the Korean War and after he was one of Ft. Lauderdale's first black police officers. At the time he was sworn in there were only three other black law enforcement officers. After Delevoe left the police force he became a community leader and political activist. He was one of the founders of the Minority Builders Coalition of Broward and the Black Coalition of Broward. The reverend honorific was in reference to his position in the community as a street preacher. In April of 1977 at the age of 41, Mr. Delevoe was murdered at his wife's real estate office leaving a void in the community. The formerly maned Riverbend Park was renamed in his honor. In 1979 Governor Bob Graham declared November 11th would be declared Samuel Delevoe Day in Florida. Park amenities include an exercise path, basketball court, volley ball court, playground, outdoor fitness area, and an indoor computer lab. The park has a 17 acre lake with a fountain. Adjacent to the park is the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. Programs at the park include classes, club and association meetings, and After-School and Summer Recreation programs. I think Mr. Samuel Delevoe would be pleased to know that the park that bears his name is still bringing the community together.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael H. 8 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    This is such an beautiful park and the people who work there are amazing! We help with a monthly waterway cleanup at the park and with all the rain lately everything ends up in the water.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Britani R. 7 months ago on Google • 74 reviews
    I bring my kids to this park because it's close to where we reside however they keep closing the bathroom and now today they close the park from Monday to Friday for what look like summer camp isn't this a public park the kids aren't even at the play ground why does this only happen in poor neighborhood I thought public park was for all kids not just the ones rhat pay for summer school but for the ones also in the neighborhood
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kylee H. 4 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    This part is amazing it’s very spacious and has a lot of activities for you to do. There’s a community center. There is a playground. There is a basketball court. There is a exercise place. And there’s a lot of grass right around it with benches. The bathrooms are decent and the water is not nasty. You can play how you want to and it closes at good enough time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimakra N. 4 years ago on Google • 468 reviews
    Historical place and adjacent to the library,, small walking trail and outdoor fitness bars. Plenty of space for picnics and gathering.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany “Brushslinger1000” H. 1 year ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Beautiful lake, wildlife and park. Basketball courts were well painted and pristine. No garbage, no junk, spacious, grills and gazebos. Picnic benches too. Great rec center for the community on the premises too. I love it. Bring fam. Meditate or have a date. Even and outdoor circuit gym with various equipment. Love it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tjballoons Special O. 5 years ago on Google • 42 reviews
    We had a blast decor by T &J BALLOONS
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken H. 4 years ago on Google
    I have been going to this park every since they made the grounds a park. For those that don't know. It use to be a good Croce back in the days. I myself I have lived the N. W. part of town 63 years now. I once landed a 12 pound 6ounce bass out of the lake at that park. It's has a very nice trail around the lake. Stop by sometime take a walk around. You just might be impressed. .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lala B. 2 years ago on Google
    It was great until we weren't let out, and wasn't informed that they were locking up or which way to go to get out. What really got me was that the person that locked the gate up was right outside of the gate and wouldn't inform myself and 2 other vehicles on which way to go to be let out.

  • 5/5 Akhenaten Hotep A. 4 years ago on Google
    A great location for a family gathering.

  • 4/5 Ramona Alleyne Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Covered area to share, eat and socialize. Enjoyed Honoring the elders

  • 3/5 Karen K. 1 year ago on Google
    Difficult to find parking on a busy event filled weekend.

  • 5/5 Michael F. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park .with iguanas sun bathing in the grass

  • 5/5 Lina B. 2 years ago on Google
    The Park staff is very nice and if you have any question's or concerns they are always available.

  • 4/5 Isaiah L. 2 years ago on Google
    Used to go to the apartment I was younger love the new changes I guess I'm going to be at the free open-air workout space really nice

  • 4/5 Coby K. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice facility with excellent greenspace for outdoor events.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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