Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park

Michael Former

Beautiful park .with iguanas sun bathing in the grass

Tiffany Hammond

Beautiful lake, wildlife and park. Basketball courts were well painted and pristine. No garbage, no junk, spacious, grills and gazebos. Picnic benches too. Great rec center for the community on the premises too. I love it. Bring fam. Meditate or have a date. Even and outdoor circuit gym with various equipment. Love it!

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. Lauderdale's 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 wife's 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.

Karen Kassebeer

Difficult to find parking on a busy event filled weekend.