What’s closed or canceled from the rain and flooding in South Florida
▪ The deluge and flooding in South Florida has closed places and canceled events.
Before heading to an event or venue, check the status. What we know so far:
Libraries
Broward: Beside the closure of all public schools, all branches of Broward County libraries are shut “due to hazardous conditions.” Online resources are still available 24/7 at Broward.org/Library. Info: www.broward.org/library
Museums
ArtServe: Incubator/creative laboratory ArtServe notes that while no damage was sustained from the deluge in downtown Fort Lauderdale, it will nonetheless be closed. The facility expects to be back open Friday to launch the “Wellness Exhibition: Fostering Mental and Emotional Health—An Artist’s Journey Through Healing.” Info: www.artserve.org
Charity events
Carousel of Giving: The Neighbors 4 Neighbors 30th Anniversary Event, Carousel of Giving, set for Thursday night, will be postponed. “Looking forward to celebrating soon and thank you so much for understanding this difficult decision we had to make,” says a statement from the nonprofit organization’s CEO Katy Meagher. “At this time, we are turning our focus to providing flood relief to all those who have been affected by yesterday’s storm.” Your ticket will be honored for the new date, she adds. Info: www.neighbors4neighbors.org.
Food delivery
DoorDash has suspended service in the Fort Lauderdale area until at least 5 p.m. Thursday.
Medical services
Broward Health: Feeling sick? Injured? Know that all outpatient services at Broward Health Medical Center have been canceled. Other services may be impacted as the hospital and some surrounding facilities saw flooding. The Emergency Department remains open for walk-up and EMS transports. Business as usual at all other Broward Health hospitals. Info: www.browardhealth.org
Department of Health: Locations that are closed include:
▪ Fort Lauderdale Health Center 2421 SW Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
▪ Operations Building 2421A SW Sixth Ave., Fort Lauderdale
▪ Administration Building 780 SW 24th St., Fort Lauderdale
▪ Edgar Mills Health Center 900 NW 31st Ave., Fort Lauderdale
▪ Children’s Reading Center and Museum 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie
Recreation
Hollywood: All city community centers, sports fields, pools, tennis centers and golf courses are closed Thursday. City after-school programs and activities are canceled.
Broward parks: Many facilities are closed on Thursday, including:
▪ Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood
▪ Brian Piccolo Park, Cooper City (athletic fields, pathway)
▪ Central Broward Park and Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill
▪ Easterlin Park, Oakland Park (the campgrounds are not accessible by standard vehicles; park staff is assessing the needs of campers and assisting)
▪ Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek (foot trails are closed, and programs are canceled)
▪ Franklin Park, Fort Lauderdale
▪ Hollywood North Beach Park, Hollywood
▪ Kemp’s Ridley Park, Hollywood
▪ Lafayette Hart Park, Fort Lauderdale
▪ Long Key Nature Center, Davie (trails closed)
▪ Markham Park & Target Range, Sunrise (dog park, mountain bike trails, and sporting clays course are closed)
▪ Marine Environmental Education Center at Carpenter House, Hollywood
▪ Plantation Heritage Park, Plantation (east playground and restroom #10 are closed)
▪ Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale
▪ Roosevelt Gardens Community Center, Fort Lauderdale
▪ Secret Woods Nature Center, Dania Beach + programs canceled
▪ Special Populations Section (programs canceled)
▪ Sunview Park, Fort Lauderdale (sports fields)
▪ T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, Hollywood (south end, shelters 0, 1, and 10 [including parking lot], walking path, R.V. campgrounds, basketball court). The campground remains open.
▪ Tradewinds Park and Stables, Coconut Creek (disc golf, sports fields, pony ring, educational farm)
Note: This list will be updated.
