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Brian Piccolo Park
This park was named in honor of the late football star Brian Piccolo,*who grew up in Broward  County. Sports activities are the focus of this 180-acre park, which opened in 1989.
The following is a list of available facilities at Brian Piccolo Park:
Athletic Fields
 Four lighted softball fields, four lighted multipurpose fields (two Little League), three lighted soccer/football fields, and one unlighted practice field. All fields are available by reservation and fee.
Adult softball and flag football leagues are offered year round. Questions, call Joe Kreps at 954-437-2600, ext. 230.
Click here for softball league schedules.
Click here for current standings.
Basketball Two lighted courts
Biking/Jogging Paths
A picnic/softball complex loop (1 ¼ miles); a soccer complex loop (1 mile); and a gatehouse/lake/Palm Avenue loop (2 miles).
Cricket
Two fields available by reservation and fee.
Fishing
Permitted during daylight hours. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission laws are enforced. Licenses required (ages 16 and up). Catch and release encouraged. Lake area closed at dusk.
Horseshoes
Four courts.
 Meeting Room
Available for rental. Capacity: 50 persons (classroom setup; 825 square feet)
Shelter
Large shelter (seating capacity 61-90 persons) available by reservation and fee.
Picnic Areas
Tables and grills available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Play Areas
Located in picnic area and on the west side of the park.
Road Course
500-meter and 800-meter courses for cyclists, runners, and walkers.
 Tennis/Racquetball
Twelve lighted clay tennis courts, six lighted four-wall racquetball courts, and a pro shop. Round-robin, league play and lessons are available. For fees, membership, and program information, call the center at 954-437-2661.
Skate Park
35,000 square feet of wooden ramps and courses for skateboarding, in-line skating, and BMX biking (Monday and Tuesday evenings). Memberships available. Call 954-437-2626.
Snacks
A concession stand is located near the baseball fields, another concession stand is located near the softball fields, and the Snack Attack is located at the Velodrome/Skate Park. Concession area hours vary with scheduled programs and events.
Velodrome
A 333.3-meter cycling track and a 200-meter banked track for in-line skating. Bike rentals available. Program and classes for cycling and in-line skating. For information, call 954-437-2626.
About Brian Piccolo...Piccolo graduated in 1961 from Fort Lauderdale's Central Catholic High School (now known as St. Thomas Aquinas High), where he lettered in baseball, basketball, track, and football. He attended college at Wake Forest University and went on to play halfback for the Chicago Bears football team for five seasons. He died from cancer at age 26. His story inspired the 1970 movie Brian's Song, which starred James Caan as Piccolo and Billy Dee Williams as his real-life friend Gayle Sayers.
*Brian Piccolo photo from the collections of the Wake Forest University Athletic Department.
For more information, contact:
Brian Piccolo Park
9501 Sheridan St.
Cooper City, FL 33024
Phone: 954-437-2600
Fax: 954-436-0753
We also invite you to visit our other Broward County Parks.
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