Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park - Fort Lauderdale (FL)

5 /5 Rick The Grandmastr: Very nice chill park. Seems quiet but it was just 9:30am So children playing maybe in a daycare program was beautiful. They had adult supervision by many adults and that was great!

4 /5 Tina: Park looked cool laid back has a shaded playground big lake and a stream great for fishing and there is a kayak/canoe launch. It was pretty wet when we went due to rain earlier. So it wasnt as nice but I could imagine when it isnt so wet. Has a shaded workout area as well! Should check out.

4 /5 Michael Jimenez: Wonderful hidden park here in the middle of Fort Lauderdale. Plenty of shade and trees. They have a exercise area with equipment. A big playground. A beautiful lake with small docks to overlook the water. Lots of grills and picnic tables to use. There is also a canoe and kayak ramp to get in the river. Very nice park to spend some time and relax or exercise.

1 /5 Billy Taylor: I came to grill here at 4pm . Cleaned the grill all the way out, set up, poured and lit my charcoal. Then some security guard pulls up and says the park is closed to the public from 2 till 6. Mind you the park is full of people. He tells me I have to leave. Currently waiting for the police.

4 /5 Ariel W.: The Reverend Samuel Delevoe Park is located on Sistrunk Boulevard in the historically African American section of northwest Ft Lauderdale. This 34 acre park is named in honor of Samuel Delevoe (1936-1977). Delevoe was a veteran of the Korean War and after he was one of Ft. Lauderdales first black police officers. At the time he was sworn in there were only three other black law enforcement officers. After Delevoe left the police force he became a community leader and political activist. He was one of the founders of the Minority Builders Coalition of Broward and the Black Coalition of Broward. The reverend honorific was in reference to his position in the community as a street preacher. In April of 1977 at the age of 41, Mr. Delevoe was murdered at his wifes real estate office leaving a void in the community. The formerly maned Riverbend Park was renamed in his honor. In 1979 Governor Bob Graham declared November 11th would be declared Samuel Delevoe Day in Florida. Park amenities include an exercise path, basketball court, volley ball court, playground, outdoor fitness area, and an indoor computer lab. The park has a 17 acre lake with a fountain. Adjacent to the park is the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. Programs at the park include classes, club and association meetings, and After-School and Summer Recreation programs. I think Mr. Samuel Delevoe would be pleased to know that the park that bears his name is still bringing the community together.