The City of Sunrise is proud to announce the opening of Hiatus Road Trailhead Park, a thoughtfully designed passive park at the northwest corner of Hiatus Road and NW 29th Manor. The new green space transforms a formerly unused piece of land into a functional, welcoming park and rest stop for walkers, joggers, skaters, and bicyclists using the nearby Hiatus Road Greenway and Sunrise’s robust network of sidewalks and bike lanes.

The Hiatus Road Trailhead Park was designed and constructed by City of Sunrise employees, resulting in significant cost savings from not having to pay an outside contractor. The work  involved collaboration across multiple City departments, including the Utilities Department’s Capital Projects, Public Works, Engineering, and Sustainability teams.

“This project is a great example of how Sunrise maximizes the value of taxpayer dollars,” said Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan. “By designing and constructing the park in-house, our staff delivered a high-quality community amenity on schedule and within budget—while advancing our sustainability goals.”

• Bike racks and a bike repair station
• Park bench and picnic table
• Walkway constructed with sustainable, pervious asphalt
• Trash and recycling receptacles, as well as a pet waste disposal station
• Wildflower meadow featuring native Florida plant species that attract local butterflies
• Educational signage highlighting native plants and pollinators

Sustainability was central to the park’s design, resulting in the City of Sunrise’s first wildflower meadow. The meadow serves as a bee and butterfly pollinator habitat and educates visitors about the importance of native plants and ecosystems. Native plant species support biodiversity, improve air quality and soil health, and enhance the natural beauty of public spaces. The project aligns with the City of Sunrise Sustainability Action Plan by protecting natural resources and expanding recreational opportunities in natural areas. The wildflower meadow was funded in part by a $5,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund through Broward County.

Additional sustainable elements of the project include solar lighting, the removal of invasive plant species, and the addition of a pervious asphalt walkway that allows rainwater to filter naturally into the meadow’s root system. A community planting event, organized by the City of Sunrise Sustainability Advisory Board, further reduced project costs by engaging Sunrise volunteers to help with the park’s creation.

The new Hiatus Road Trailhead Park aligns with the City’s commitment to community connectivity and to supporting active lifestyles through diverse transportation and mobility options. Visitors can access this new park directly from the Hiatus Road Greenway or via nearby sidewalks and bike lanes as there is no parking for vehicles.

For more information, explore our parks or learn more about our sustainability initiatives.