The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation operates PLAY Fort Lauderdale, a licensed and accredited after-school program, at six community parks. PLAY Fort Lauderdale is your child’s passport to fun! Children have the opportunity to exercise, play, and build their self-esteem in a safe and nurturing environment. This program offers a balance of organized and recreational activities in a pleasant, comfortable afternoon experience. Activities include free play, games, arts and crafts, fitness, sports, cultural arts, homework help, and so much more!

All of our sites have been awarded Accreditation by the Florida Association of Child Care Management and have received the Gold Seal Quality Care designation by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Child Care Regulation. Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment is the number one childcare accrediting body in the State of Florida. Our sites were the first, and currently only municipality in South Florida, to earn this endorsement.

All of our sites have been awarded Accreditation by the Florida Association of Child Care Management and have received the Gold Seal Quality Care designation by the Florida Department of Children and Families Office of Child Care Regulation. Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment is the number one childcare accrediting body in the State of Florida. Our sites were the first, and currently only municipality in South Florida, to earn this endorsement.

For complete details, visit parks.fortlauderdale.gov/play.

Registration for our after-school program is opens July 22! 🎉 Join us for an enriching and fun-filled experience with activities, homework help, and new friendships. Secure your spot today!

The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation operates PLAY Fort Lauderdale, a licensed and accredited after-school program, at six community parks. PLAY Fort Lauderdale is your child’s passport to fun! Children can exercise, play, and build self-esteem in a safe and nurturing environment. This program offers a balance of organized and recreational activities in a pleasant, comfortable afternoon experience. Activities include free play, games, arts and crafts, fitness, sports, cultural arts, homework help, and more!

• PLAY After-School Flyer

Dates: Session I, August 12 - December 20
          Session II, January 6 - June 3

Ages: 5-11 (Grades K-5th)

Days: Monday-Friday

Time: 2 - 6 PM

Locations

• Bass Park
• Carter Park
• Croissant Park
• Osswald Park
• Riverland Park
• Warfield Park

Registration Includes

• No school days (excludes national holidays & winter/spring breaks)
• Fitness
• Games
• Parties
• Performing arts
• Special events
• Sports instruction
• Visual arts

PLAY Fort Lauderdale Closed

• Labor Day - September 2
• Veterans Day - November 11
• Thanksgiving Break - November 27-29
• Winter Break - December 23 - January 3
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 20
• Presidents' Day - February 17
• Spring Break - March 24-27 & 31
• Memorial Day - May 26

Early Release Days, 12 - 6 PM

• February 14

No School Days, 8 AM - 6 PM

• October 3
• October 14
• November 5
• November 25 and 26
• January 6
• March 21
• April 18

Community Events

• Lights On for After-School - October 24 
• Kwanzaa Ujamaa Celebration - December 27
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 20
• Remembering Our Roots - February 1
• Kijiji Moja - February 15
• Sistrunk Parade & Festival - February 22
• St. Patrick's Parade & Festival - March 8
• Children's Art Showcase - TBA

Membership Fees

• Residents $400/session
• Non-Residents $600/session

Please inquire about available scholarships.

Transportation Fee

• Resident $200/session
• Non-Resident $300/session

Bus Pick-Up Locations

• Dillard Elementary School
• Rock Island Elementary School (Only drops off at Bass Park and Osswald Park.)
• Walker Elementary
• Wilton Manors Elementary School

Bus Drop-Off Locations

• Bass Park
• Carter Park
• Osswald Park
• Warfield Park