Bill Keith Preserve

The Bill Keith Preserve is the newest addition to our neighborhood. In 2005 Broward County purchased the 4-acre tract of undeveloped riverfront land with park bond funds. The county then leased the land to the City of Fort Lauderdale for development as a nature preserve. This new park has been named the Bill Keith Preserve in memory of Bill Keith, a dedicated preservationist and friend of Shady Banks.

When purchased by Broward County, the property was a jungle in need of extensive cleanup. City staff and volunteers for Shady Banks and Broward Urban River Trails are now spending one Saturday morning each month cleaning up the property. Once the cleanup is completed, the Preserve will be a beautiful green space and asset to our neighborhood.

 

Keith Preserve Management Plan The management plan for the Bill Keith Preserve includes the removal of non-native trees. This process is a concern to some Shady Banks residents. City Forester Gene Dempsey has written an article explaining the plan. To see Gene's article, click here.

 

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