Parkland in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Liberty Park: The Park the People Built

City of Parkland

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Liberty Park: The Park the People Built Marker

Inscription. Building Liberty Park wasn't just about playground equipment. It was about building a sense of community in Parkland. From conceptualization to the finished product, residents were at the helm, raising funds, gathering materials, and organizing the workforce to build a new park.

The Parkland Commission set aside seven acres for the project. The Build-A-Park committee planned fund-raising events and the City contributed matching grant funds. Each component of the park had a donation amount associated with it as did each playground feature. The goal was for every family in Parkland to contribute to making the Build-A-Park initiative a reality.

Hearkening back to an old-fashioned barn raising, residents, young and old, yearned for a chance to help their city. On "Building Day" (actually "Building Week"), February 12 to February 19, 2001, the entire community built the structures and on November 3, 2001, the Build-A-Park committee and City Commission dedicated Liberty Park.

Erected by City of Parkland and the Parkland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 2001.

Location. 26° 18.642′ N, 80° 14.902′ W. Marker is in Parkland, Florida

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, in Broward County. Marker is on Ranch Road, 0.3 miles west of NW 87th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located close to the entrance to Liberty Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9200 Ranch Road, Pompano Beach FL 33067, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); The Parkland Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Holmberg Road and its Namesake (approx. 0.3 miles away); “Fire Works” in the 1970s (approx. 1.6 miles away); Coral Springs Covered Bridge (approx. 1.7 miles away); Camp Telogia, Parkland’s “Hidden Gem” (approx. 2.2 miles away); Building of Holmberg Road (approx. 2.6 miles away); Covered Bridge (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parkland.

Also see . . .
1. Liberty Park: The Park the People Built. (Submitted on March 31, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Parkland Historical Society Makes Progress, Seeks Additional Helpers. (Submitted on March 31, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Liberty Park: The Park the People Built Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.