Deerfield Beach Parks & Recreation

The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for Athletics, Aquatics, Recreation, Waterfront Operations, Park Maintenance, Transportation, and our two Cemeteries. Along with that, we maintain over 470 acres throughout our 50 parks and green spaces.

The City of Deerfield Beach Parks system consists of five Community Centers and 19 parks, both active and passive. Other unique facilities include a state-of-the-art Aquatic Center, a Tennis Center with six lighted courts, a Middle School Athletic Complex, the 920 foot Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier, and a Blue Wave award-winning one mile stretch of beach. Amenities at the various parks run the gamut, from multiple athletic fields and courts to fishing docks and boat ramps to a full-size gymnasium at the Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex in addition to many neighborhood playgrounds and tot lots.

Our Community Centers

Oveta McKeithen Recreation Complex

445 SW 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Facility Website
954-480-4480

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex (OMRC) is a beautiful 15-acre park located south of Hillsboro Boulevard. The complex consists of the Dr. Leo J. Robb Jr. gymnasium and the Johnny L. Tigner Community Center. OMRC offers 2 lighted basketball courts, a football field and a multipurpose field – with a concession stand, 2 youth baseball fields, a community center, a walking trail, a full-size gym, picnic areas, a playground, and a game room featuring quiet games, pool table, and table tennis.

The Johnny L. Tigner Community Center closed in March of 2023 for construction. Anticipated reopening of the new facility is scheduled for early 2025.

Constitution Park & Arboretum

2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Facility Website
954-480-4494

Constitution Park & Arboretum includes a community center with a game room and recreation room with an adjoining full kitchen. This park features a playground, two tennis courts, and an outdoor basketball court. The Arboretum, our “Tree Zoo,” is approximately nine acres of land containing over 200 exotic trees from five continents around the world. These trees are displayed along a half-mile walking path, fully accessible by wheelchair. The types of trees included in the tree zoo are Flowering Tropical Fruit, Exotics, Palms, Wetlands, Bamboo, Natives, and the Butterfly Garden. The tropical rain forest houses two misting waterfalls.

Hillsboro Community Center

50 Hillsboro Technology Drive
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Facility Website
954-571-7550

The Hillsboro Community Center is the latest edition to our ever-growing number of facilities within the City of Deerfield Beach. Sitting on 3.45 acres of land, the 4,360 square-foot community center opened its doors in January 2017. This facility is geared towards programs and seminars focusing on technology and the professional industry. There are several computers with internet access and printing capabilities for the community to use. The Hillsboro Community Center is the perfect business atmosphere to host your next seminar, meeting, or luncheon.

Highlands Community Center

511 NE 44th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
Facility Website
954-429-1847

The Highlands Community Center is a 2,400 square foot community center on the redesigned 1.61 acres of land now named Highlands Park.

West Deerfield Community Center

580 S. Powerline Road
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Facility Website
954-246-8947

The West Deerfield Community Center is a newly renovated facility located across from the Powerline Road entrance of Quiet Water’s Park. With a flex space, a large kitchen, a basketball half-court, and a computer lab this facility is home to a variety of community programs in addition to our school break camps for middle schoolers.