Our Annual Reports highlight the Parks & Recreation Department's impact on shaping a healthier, more connected, and vibrant Plantation. Through innovative programs, facility enhancements, grant funding, and community-driven initiatives, we continue to expand opportunities for recreation, wellness, and engagement for all residents.

Explore our latest report to see how your feedback has influenced new projects, key accomplishments, and future plans. Stay informed about how we are working to enhance parks, programs, and services to meet the evolving needs of our community.

View the 2024 Annual Report by following the link below: 

Annual Report 2024

Annual Report 2023

Our Strategic Plan is a roadmap for the future, outlining upcoming projects, new initiatives, and improvements to our parks, programs, and facilities over the next few years. From expanding recreational opportunities to upgrading community spaces, we’re committed to making Plantation a better place to live, play, and connect. Check out the plan and see what’s in store for the future of Parks and Recreation!

2024-2025 P&R Strategic Plan

Mission Statement:

Plantation Parks and Recreation Department is a public agency of well-trained professional staff, community partners and volunteers working to preserve, protect, improve and enhance its parkland and recreational opportunities for current and future generations. We strive to provide places and recreational opportunities for all people to gather, celebrate and engage in activities that promote both physical and mental health, a sense of the community and the environment. 

Vision Statement: 

Plantation Parks and Recreation Department's vision is to become a premier destination park system that welcomes and engages residents and visitors. Through parks and recreation services, we seek to enhance the quality of life and nurture the health and well-being of our community, our environment and our economy. The Department will create a quality park system by engaging the community, meeting national and state standards and by providing excellent customer service as well as diverse amenities and programs. 

View the Central Park Master Plan by clicking the link below: 

View Central Park Master Plan

Dogs in Parks Ordinance

  Leashed dogs are now allowed at certain passive Plantation parks starting August 1st! In order to bring your pooch to one of the designated parks, your dog must be leashed, dog waste must be scooped (bring your own bag), and all dogs must wear their county license tag. Click on the map above to view which parks you can and cannot bring your dog to. 

Dogs are not allowed in active parks or in a park adjacent to a community center as listed below: 

• Central Park
• P.A.L. Park
• Pine Island Park
• Pop Travers Park
• Sunset Park
• Volunteer Park
• Plantation Community Center 
• Jim Ward Community Center
• Deicke Auditorium

View PDF of dog map here: 

Enjoy Plantation's Nature Corner publication! A bi-annual digital magazine created to help our community learn about Plantation's environmental programming and sustainability initiatives. For more information call (954) 452-2518 or email Luz Reyes at LReyes@plantation.org

Click here to view Nature Corner Publication PDF

Click here to view Nature Corner Publication PDF in Spanish

Please click the link below to see the Plantation Parks & Recreation Department's Code of Conduct and Code of Good Sportsmanship.

Code of Conduct

 Code of Good Sportsmanship

View real-time weather status updates for our pool, golf course and some of our parks. Simply click the link below to see a list of parks and their weather status. 

 Weather Status Page