Parkland Mayor Rich Walker.
By Sharon Aron Baron
Do you have what it takes to match wits with Mayor Rich Walker? Now’s your chance to make your move.
The Parkland leg of the Mayors’ Chess Challenge takes place on Saturday, January 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center (PREC) located at 10559 Trails End.
Offered as a free and friendly series of meet-ups in cities across Broward County, the event was initially created by Sunrise Mayor Michael J. Ryan in cooperation with mayors from throughout South Florida to draw attention to the benefits of playing chess.
More than just a chance to learn and/or play a classic game that encourages concentration and a battle of wits, the Mayors’ Chess Challenge offers a laidback setting to interact with city leaders.
Never played chess before? No worries.
For attendees who are new to the game and would like to participate, there will be free lessons and instructions available at the event. All you must do to participate is show up to the event ready to learn one of the oldest games ever played.
Novice or chess connoisseur, you may even get to leave the event saying you matched wits with the Mayor of Parkland himself.
2024 Mayors Chess Challenge Schedule
City of Oakland Park
January 20, 2024 – 10 am to noon
North Andrews Garden Community Center
250 NE 56th Court
954-630-4373
City of Parkland
January 27, 2024 – 9 am to 11 am
Recreation and Enrichment Center
10559 Trails End
954-757-4107 or 954-757-4121
City of Plantation
February 3, 2024 – 10 am to noon
Volunteer Park
12050 W Sunrise Boulevard
954-797-2141
City of Delray Beach
February 10, 2024 – 10 am to 1 pm
Old School Square Fieldhouse
51 N. Swinton Ave.
561-243-7250 x5204
City of Pompano Beach
February 17, 2024 – 10 am to 1 pm
Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 West Atlantic Boulevard
954-786-4148
City of North Lauderdale
February 24, 2024 – 10 am to noon
North Lauderdale Teen / Recreation Center
701 SW 71st Avenue
954-724-7061
City of Coconut Creek
March 2, 2024 – 10 am to noon
Recreation Complex
4455 Sol Press Blvd.
954-545-6633
City of Lauderhill
March 9, 2024 – 11 am to 1 pm
Veterans Park
7600 NW 50th Street
954-572-1459
City of Hollywood
March 23, 2024 – 9 am to 11 am
Driftwood Community Center
3000 NW 69th Ave
954-967-4235
City of Miramar
March 30, 2024 – 9 am to 11 am
Sunset Lakes
2801 SW 186th Ave
954-602-3198
City of Fort Lauderdale
April 6, 2024 – 10 am to 1 pm
Riverland Park
950 SW 27th Avenue
TBA
City of Boca Raton
April 20, 2024 – 10 am to 1 pm
Boca Raton Public Library
1501 NW Spanish River Boulevard
561-393-7963
City of Cooper City
April 20, 2024 – 9 am to 11 am
Pool & Tennis Center
11600 Stonebridge Parkway
954-434-4300 xt 272
City of Coral Springs
April 27, 2024 – 10 am to noon
Mullins Hall
10170 NW 29th Street
954-345-2110
City of Pembroke Pines
May 11, 2024 – 9 am to 11 am
Club 19 at Pembroke Lakes
Golf & Racquet Club
10500 Taft Street
954-392-2127
City of Lauderdale Lakes
TBA – 5 pm to 8 pm
Multipurpose Auditorium
4340 NW 36th Street
954-967-4236
City of Wilton Manors
TBA – 10 am to noon
Hagen Park Community Center
2020 Wilton Drive
954-390-2130
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