Smoker Family Park

Smoker Family Park, located along the south bank of the New River in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was officially designated as a park in 2009 but has yet to receive the necessary zoning classification as a Conservation Area. Named in honor of resident Stanford Smoker, who advocated for the preservation of local historic trees and homes, the park is currently zoned for potential development which poses threats to its existence.

Part of a 99-year land lease initiated in the early '90s, Smoker Family Park has faced challenges due to conflicting interests between developers and residents. The ongoing debate over the park's zoning underscores the urgency of protecting this community space, as changes could allow for significant construction that would detract from its current use as a public park.

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