CORAL SPRINGS, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — A former Coral Springs fire station has officially reopened as the new Kiwanis Park Community Center, giving residents a new recreation and gathering space after a project that took more than six years to complete.
City officials, residents and staff gathered April 25 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new center, marking the transformation of the former Fire Station 2 into a community facility designed for residents of all ages.
The building first opened in 1977 as Fire Station 2 and served southeast Coral Springs for decades. Its role changed after Fire Station 64 opened next door in 2023. Rather than demolish or abandon the older building, the city converted it into a modern community center while keeping parts of its historic character intact.
The result is a new public space with a lounge, teaching kitchen, flexible program room, upgraded technology, outdoor patio and a new multi-sports court.
One of the center’s most recognizable features is the reuse of the former fire bays. Those areas have been converted into indoor recreation space for activities such as pickleball and basketball.
The project was supported in part by $1.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. The Florida Panthers Foundation also provided support for the outdoor multi-sports court.
Mayor Scott Brook said the project grew out of resident feedback and reflected a long-term commitment by the City Commission to expand recreation opportunities in Coral Springs.
“One of the things I am most proud of is that this vision came directly from listening to residents,” Brook said. “They told us they wanted more recreation opportunities, more spaces to gather, and more ways to connect with neighbors. The City Commission heard that feedback, and we stayed committed to making it happen.”
City Manager Catherine Givens thanked staff across multiple city departments for their work on the project and recognized employees who helped carry it forward over several years.
The ceremony also included recognition of former Commissioner Joy Carter for her longtime advocacy for seniors and former City Manager Frank Babinec for helping lead the project in its early stages.
The city also honored the memory of Nancy Metayer, whose work and passion for welcoming, inclusive spaces were reflected in the project.
For Coral Springs residents, the opening means the former fire station now has a second life. The building that once housed emergency crews for southeast Coral Springs is now intended to serve as a neighborhood hub for recreation, programs and community connection.
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