Osswald Park

Osswald Park is an active urban recreation area in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The athletic fields are lighted so people can play at night.

To contact the community center please call 954-828-6455.

To contact the Fort Lauderdale Parks Department call 954-828-PARK.

Fort Lauderdale Park Rules

For your own safety and for the safety of those around you the City of Fort Lauderdale has passed some laws regulating the use of the parks.

*All parks may only be used during the hours of operation. It is a crime to remain in the park after posted hours.

*The cutting or removal of any plants is prohibited without Departmental approval.

*All social services and business activities require special permit.

*Unless done for a special event under special permit, fireworks are prohibited.

*With the exception of service dogs, animals are very restricted in Fort Lauderdale's Parks. On the Riverwalk, beaches, and in Snyder Park they are allowed with a leash no longer than 6 feet and all waste must be removed.

*The following are all prohibited in any Fort Lauderdale City Park, littering, sleeping, soliciting or vending without proper permits, spear guns, scuba instruction, consumption of alcoholic beverages.

*The following conditions make swimming a no go at the beaches; bad weather, improper attire (no shoes and no long pants), all children must be supervised.

*All scuba divers must be accompanied by at least one other diver and may not venture further than 100 yards offshore.

*The following are only allowed in designated areas; kite flying, frisbee, any type of ball game, surfing, fishing, motor vehicles including boats.

*All United States, State of Florida, and local statutes apply.

Please respect these rules and the parks and all local, State of Florida, and United States statutes. Come on out and have a blast!