Recreation

About

Under the direction of the Recreation Director, the department supervises City parks, recreation areas, tennis center, and tennis programs. It coordinates and supervises all youth sports leagues and other special activities, including a summer recreation program.

New Community Center at Dan Witt Park Construction has Begun

On Tuesday, December 29, 2021, construction of the new Community Center at Dan Witt Park began. The Park will be closed for the duration of the project. We apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to a new space for our residents to enjoy very soon.

Thank you for your patience.

Safe & Responsible Use of Frank McDonough Park

  1. Practice physical distancing (6 foot minimum).
  2. Only City sanctioned approved sports training with cleats is allowed.
  3. No groups of more than 50 shall congregate in any area of the park. A minimum of 50 feet must be maintained between all groups.
  4. All CDC Guidelines regarding social distancing must be observed at all times by all persons using any area of the park.
  5. Report misuse of the park to Lighthouse Point Police Department: 954-942-8080

Safe & Responsible Use of DeGroff Park

  1. Practice physical distancing (6 foot minimum).
  2. No groups of more than 50 shall congregate in any area of the park. A minimum of 50 feet must be maintained between all groups.
  3. All CDC Guidelines regarding social distancing must be observed at all times by all persons using any area of the park.
  4. Park open daylight hours only.
  5. Report misuse of the park to Lighthouse Point Police Department: 954-942-8080

Safe & Responsible Use of Exchange Club Park

  1. Practice physical distancing (6 foot minimum).
  2. No recreational programming, pick-up games, organized sports or activities are allowed.
  3. No groups of 50 or more are allowed in the parks; smaller groups must maintain social distancing following CDC/Health Department guidelines. A minimum of 50 feet must be maintained between all groups.
  4. Park open 8:00am to sunset.
  5. Report Misuse of the park to Lighthouse Point Police Department: 954-942-8080

Tennis Center

The Lighthouse Point Tennis Center is open by reservation (please call 954-946-7306). The Pavilion is closed until further notice.

Visitors should follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines: 

  • Masks are required outside unless playing, in bathrooms, and in Pro Shop

For more information about COVID-19 visit the Broward COVID-19 webpage.

  1. Colo Colo Soccer Academy
  2. Riptide Beach Volleyball

Colo Colo Soccer Academy - Monthly Training

This training program is for dedicated young soccer players who want to master the game of soccer. The primary focus of Colo-Colo Soccer Academy USA is to develop the individual skills of our athletes that can be effectively utilized in a team environment.

Program fundamentals: 

  • Agility
  • Dribbling
  • General skills
  • Goalkeeping
  • Passing
  • Shooting
  • Speed 

Soccer Program: Practices are year round from August to May. The program will be based on two days of training per week. Tuesday and Thursday 6 pm to 7:30 pm and occasionally Saturday or Sunday.

Open to both girls and boys form ages 4 to 15 years old, for beginners and advanced players.

Cost: Registration fee of $175 (includes 1 month of training, 2 training shirts, 1 pair of shorts and 1 pair of socks). Monthly Training Fees of $100 (beginning on the second month)

Registration: available online, call 561-386-2254, or email Colo Colo Soccer Academy.

The City of Lighthouse Point Recreation Department is currently looking for Sponsors, Coaches, and Volunteers to assist with our Youth Sports Programs.

Sponsor Information

The Recreation Department has a $300 plus sponsorship program that allows your business to have a 4' by 5' banner displayed at our City Parks during the sports season. These sponsorships help our programs tremendously and we greatly appreciate the support! 

Please call 954-784-3439 or email the Recreation Department for more details.

Coach & Volunteer Information

We are in need of adult volunteers to help with our sports leagues. The City is restructuring the youth sports leagues to increase player participation, but we need your help! We are looking for kid loving individuals who can commit 2 days a week to coach our sports teams. The City will provide team equipment and coaching support.

Students in need of volunteer service hours may contact the Recreation Department. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering please contact the Recreation Department at 954-784-3439 or email the Recreation Department.

Thank you for your support of Lighthouse Point Sports and Recreation!