Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts

Davie Park amenities open for use:

• Tennis courts are open for singles and doubles play. 
• Pickleball courts are open for singles and doubles play. 
• Volleyball courts will reopen on Monday, January 11, 2021, for groups of 10 or less.
• Youth athletic leagues are able to operate by Town permit only. All leagues must adhere to the County’s COVID-19 Comprehensive Emergency Order (CEO) and guidelines provided by the leagues sanctioning authority.
• Skate Park will be open with a reduced capacity of 10 participants at a time.

Restrooms in Bamford Sports Complex will be open during permitted activities only. 

Playgrounds

As of Friday, January 8, 2021, the Town of Davie will reopen all Town playgrounds and restrooms from 9 a.m. to sunset daily: 

• Each playground and restroom will be sanitized once per day with an electrostatic sprayer. 
• Park restrooms will be cleaned once per day and monitored periodically. 
• Sanitation scheduling may result in temporary closures of the facilities while the electrostatic spraying is in progress. 

Visitors should be prepared to comply with all CDC guidelines and social distancing measures. Per Broward County COVID-19 Comprehensive Emergency Order (CEO), visitors are required to wear face coverings, maintain at least six-feet distance from individuals outside of their party, can participate in limited active and passive uses by individuals and families, cannot gather in groups larger than ten and follow current Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Park staff, Park Rangers, and Police personnel will conduct periodic checks to ensure compliance with CDC guidelines. Being able to reopen facilities and start programs even while the pandemic continues will require the public’s assistance to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of facilities, wear facial coverings as required, and socially distance. Any violations may result in the closure of the playground. Please note:

•  Betty Booth Roberts Park is closed through Spring 2021 for park upgrades and enhancements.  
• Shenandoah playground is closed for repairs and will reopen upon completion. 

 For more information, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at 954-797-1146.

Please remember to stay home if you are sick, practice social distancing, avoid crowded areas, wash or sanitize your hands frequently, and use facial coverings. Community cooperation is critical for the Town to enter this phased opening.

The hours of operations for Parks and Recreation facilities and parks are:

• All Town of Davie parks and open spaces are open for passive.
• Playgrounds will be open from 9 a.m. to sunset. 
• Parks and open spaces are open starting at 9 a.m. and closing at sunset
• Pine Island Park/Bamford Sports Complex is open starting at 9 a.m. and closing at 9 p.m. Monday – Friday and will be open starting at 9 a.m. and closing at sunset on Saturday and Sunday.
• Park restrooms will not be open.
• Operational changes still in effect at parks include the suspension of facility rentals, transactions at parks, youth and adult programs, and activities at community centers.

While parks and trails are open, the following amenities and activities are prohibited:

• Social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people are not allowed
• Indoor Gymnasiums 
• Grills and grilling
• Splash pad

Davie Aquatic and Fitness Center

Davie Aquatic and Fitness Center will be open for limited access to up to 50% capacity.  The hours of operations will be:

Pine Island Fitness Center

Open for members and residents. The daily drop-in rate will apply to all non-members.

• Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Pine Island Aquatics Center

• Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. (reservation only)
• Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (reservation only)
• Sunday: Closed

The swimming pool is open for lap swimming and swim team practice only. Lane reservations must be made in advance. Members and residents are given priority.

To ensure lane availability, reservations should be made within the specified timeframes below:

• Members five days in advance
• Residents three days in advance
• Non-residents one day in advance
• To make reservations, please call 954-327-3926.
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 Programming

• The Town of Davie Youth Baseball Season has been canceled.  Anyone who previously registered for the league will receive a full refund in four to six weeks. 
• The Town of Davie Youth Flag Football Season has been postponed.  A new start date for the program has not been determined.
• Facility rentals and special events at Town facilities are canceled through the end of July. 

• All organized activities including adult and youth sports travel sports, recreation programming, special events, and senior activities are suspended.
• Davie Golf and Country Club is closed.

Child Care Programs Update:

According to Emergency Order 20-15, allows youth activities, including summer camps, to operate including at museums, parks and while visiting County beaches effective 12:01 a.m Monday, June 8, 2020 ( Read Attachment 16). It is recognized that these activities provide members of the community with opportunities for exercise and entertainment; however, they must occur under safe conditions during this continuing public health crisis.

Broward County Parks have reopened with restrictions Effective April 29, 2020 - Click here to read more

Fire Department

All fire stations, including Fire Administration, are closed to walk-in visitors. If you have an emergency, call 911. Non-emergency phone number is 954-797-1213.

Police Department

The Town of Davie Police Department is running at full capacity to protect and serve the people of Davie. To help alleviate social distancing concerns regarding COVID-19, Police are providing some options to Davie Citizens

• Please continue to call 911 for any emergencies or life-threatening incidents or “in progress” crimes – our response efforts will remain the same
• For non-emergencies, call 954-693-8200 

Updates: 

• The Police and Fire Rescue Explorer program is suspended.
• Special Magistrate meetings will be postponed.
• Police Athletic League activities and aftercare are canceled.

Due to a decrease in ridership following COVID-19, we have adjusted the hours as follows:

Blue Route 1: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Blue Route 2: 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Green Route: 8:35 a.m. to 5:05 p.m.

SFEC Shuttle: SFEC Community Shuttle has resumed its normal route schedule as of Thursday, June 4, 2020. Riders must wear face masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines (6 feet apart).

View the updated schedules here: https://www.davie-fl.gov/quicklinks.aspx?CID=85