The City of Oakland Park, located in the geographic center of South Florida, was incorporated as the City of Floranada in 1925. Four years later, it became known as the City of Oakland Park.

T-Ball and Pitch Ball

These programs are designed to teach fundamental skills to boys and girls. The leagues use a modified age-appropriate game to encourage children to have fun.

Season: March - May

Ages: 4 - 5 and 6 - 7

Games played at Stevens Field

Registration: Begins in December

City-sponsored youth athletic programs are operated by city staff with volunteer coaches. The fees are $50 for residents and $90 for non residents. Contact 954-630-4500 for more information. Volunteer coaches are needed to assist city staff with the youth athletic programs. Volunteers must fill out an application, attend a coaches meeting and pass the NYSCA background check.

Girls Modified Fast Pitch Softball

Learn to play softball or sharpen your skills. Have a great time and get exercise while you learn sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork.

Season: March - May

Ages: 8 - 16

Games played at Wimberly Athletic Complex

Registration: Begins in December

Youth Basketball -- 2010 Youth Basketball League Schedule

This league specializes in teaching basketball fundamentals to boys and girls. Participants will learn interpersonal skills, values and ethics while having fun.

Season: May - August

Ages: 7 - 16

Games played at Rickards Middle School Gymnasium

Registration: Begins in April

Youth Soccer

Join our largest youth program. A safe and supervised way to learn and play soccer. Separate teams for boys and girls in most divisions.

Season: November through February

Ages: 4-16

Games played at Wimberly Athletic Complex and Stevens Field

Registration: Begins in September

Youth Flag Football -- 2010 Youth Flag Football Information

2010 Youth Flag Football Flyer

A fun and safe way to introduce boys and girls to the game of football. Children learn the fundamentals of catching, throwing and flag pulling in this non-contact version of football.

Season: August - October

Ages: 6 - 16

Games played at Wimberly Athletic Complex and Steven Field

Registration: Begins in June

Other Youth Athletic Programs include:

Little League Baseball/Northeast Little League at Oakland Park -- Contact: Dave McLeod 954-793-2348
Tennis Lessons: The Dillon Tennis Center has eight clay tennis courts with on-court gazebos, small pavilion, restrooms and office. The courts are located at 4091 NE 5 Avenue. For more information or for court reservations or lessons, call 954-561-6180
Girl's Lacrosse: The East Broward YMCA offers a program on City fields. Contact info www.fwll.org