The two City-owned lots beside 3541 NE 13th Avenue, at 1265 and 1279 NE 35th Street, are becoming Glenwood Garden, a Florida native botanical garden designed for the City of Oakland Park. That means shaded paths, meadows and gardens beside the homes, not new construction on that land.
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It is funded by a private resident's donation, grants and the City's capital budget.
"A visionary Florida native botanical garden that is rooted in place, history, and community."
Cadence Landscape Architects
| Park | Where | What | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Garden | 1265–1279 NE 35th St, next door | A native botanical garden with a boardwalk, meadows and shaded paths | Building |
| Greenleaf Park | NE 38th St, about a 3-minute walk | Playground, shaded pavilion, lighting, and basketball, tennis and pickleball courts | Open |
| Wag Dog Park | 600 NE 38th St, Giusti Park | The City's dog park: separate small-dog and large-dog areas and a dog wash, beside an exercise trail | Open |
| J. Dewey Hawkins Landing | 2960 NE 12th Terrace | Access to the Middle River, backed by $860,000 in grants | Planned |
New sidewalks on NE 13th Avenue. The City's NE 13th Avenue project adds sidewalks, accessible paths and better drainage from NE 12th to NE 16th Avenue, between Oakland Park Boulevard and NE 40th Place, which takes in the homes' block. It is backed by more than $3.2 million in state grants.
More guides: Glenwood Garden · Oakland Park is rising · New construction in Oakland Park · Oakland Park & Wilton Manors guide · Buying a second home in Fort Lauderdale · Short-term rental rules, city by city
Beyond the garden next door, these are the City's newest and best-loved parks, with what is open now and what is planned.
1300 Park Lane East, downtown
Source: City News Flash, 27 Aug 2026 · Cadence: Glenwood Garden
4000 N Dixie Highway
Source: City: Jaco Pastorius Park · City calendar: Holiday Village
600 NE 38th Street
City Centennial Park, 3900 NE 3rd Avenue
Source: Oakland Park CRA: featured projects · City News Flash, 3 Mar 2025 · On the Rise, Fall/Winter 2026
2960 NE 12th Terrace
Source: On the Rise, Spring/Summer 2026 · City: J. Dewey Hawkins Landing · City News Flash, 21 Jul 2025
3490 NE 3rd Avenue
Source: Oakland Park CRA: featured projects · City: Dr. Carter G. Woodson Park
The view from Unit A's back balcony over the City lots that become Glenwood Garden
Unit B's private pool and backyard
3541 NE 13th Ave from the air, October 2026Wilton Manors, the Island City, wraps around the Middle River. Its parks are about three minutes by car from the homes.
1975 NE 15th Avenue, Wilton Manors
Source: Wilton Manors: City Parks · Florida DEP: Middle River Paddling Trail
1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Source: Wilton Manors: Richardson Historic Park · Florida DEP: Middle River Paddling Trail
2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
Source: Wilton Manors: Hagen Park
823 NE 28th Street, Wilton Manors
Source: Wilton Manors: Stafford Park
Around Wilton Manors, the Island City
Source: Florida DEP: Middle River Paddling Trail · Wilton Manors: Waterways
Two brand-new 5-bedroom, 6-bath pool townhome condos of about 2,700 air-conditioned sq ft each, completed 2026, each with a private pool, a finished backyard and a 240-volt EV charger. STR-eligible, subject to licensing: the City of Oakland Park confirmed in writing that each condominium unit can hold its own Short-Term Rental License (letter obtained through Becker & Poliakoff). $1,485,000 per unit; pricing for buyers of both — ask Share.
Tell Share how you'd use it: a second home, an investment, or buying both. She'll send the buyer handout and set up a showing.
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Sharon "Share" Ross