Brian Piccolo Park
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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.
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,fee, and submittal of a Certificate of Insurance. Adult softball and flag football leagues are offered year round. Questions, call 954-437-2600, ext. 0.
Flag Football
Basketball -- Two lighted courts - open for free play.
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.
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 --12 lighted clay tennis courts, six lighted four-wall racquetball courts, and a pro shop. The tennis center is operated by contract with Lakeshore Tennis Center, Inc. Contact by phone: 954-437-9983; or e-mail: Coach.Eli@BPTennis.com or Herb@BPTennis.com.
Skate Park -- 35,000 square feet of wooden ramps and courses for skateboarding, in-line skating, and BMX biking (Monday and Thursday evenings -- 7:45 to 9:45 p.m.). Memberships available. Call 954-437-2626.
Snacks -- Toby's Concession Services, Inc. is contracted to provide food at the concession stands near the baseball fields, near the softball fields, and at the Snack Attack located at the Velodrome/Skate Park.
Velodrome -- A 333.3-meter cycling track and a 200-meter banked track for in-line skating. Bike rentals available. Programs and classes for cycling and in-line skating. For information, call 954-437-2626.
About Brian Piccolo...Piccolo graduated in 1961 from Fort Lauderd
ale's Central Catholic High School (now known as St. Thomas Aquinas High), where he lettered in baseball, basketball, track, and football. He attended Wake Forest University and went on to play halfback for the Chicago Bears football team for four seasons. He died from cancer at age 26. His story inspired the 1971 movie Brian's Song, which starred James Caan as Piccolo and Billy Dee Williams as his friend Gale Sayers.
*Brian Piccolo photo from the collections of the Wake Forest University Athletic Department.
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Weather at the Park |
Maps and Directions |
For Your Safety |
Fee Schedule |
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For more information, contact:
Brian Piccolo Park
9501 Sheridan St.
Cooper City, FL 33024
Phone: 954-437-2600
Fax: 954-436-0753
e-mail: BrianPiccoloPark@broward.org
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