Residents of Pembroke Pines should expect temporary disruptions to recreational access after police evacuated C.B. Smith Park on Monday, July 13, following an anonymous bomb threat, city and police officials said.
What happened and where
Police announced the evacuation in an Instagram post at about 1:45 p.m., saying the action was taken “in an abundance of caution.” The park, at 900 N. Flamingo Road, was closed to the public while officers investigated.
"the park would be evacuated in an abundance of caution."
By 3 p.m., the Pembroke Pines News reported that the Broward Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit was conducting a search of the park. Authorities told the outlet that "no safety concerns have been located at this time."
Impact for residents
- All park facilities were closed for the remainder of Monday, affecting visitors, scheduled events and recreational programming.
- Access to C.B. Smith Park was restricted while law enforcement completed searches and cleared the area.
- Officials planned to reopen the park on Tuesday, barring new developments.
The closure affects a major green space in Pembroke Pines used for daily recreation, events and community gatherings. Residents planning to use the park should verify its status with city communications before traveling there.
Agency actions and next steps
Responding units included Pembroke Pines police and the Broward Sheriff’s Office K-9 team. The department described the evacuation as precautionary and said the investigation was ongoing. No explosives or other safety hazards were reported by officials during the initial search.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | 900 N. Flamingo Road, C.B. Smith Park |
| Incident | Anonymous bomb threat; evacuation ordered |
| Initial notice | Instagram post at ~1:45 p.m., July 13 |
| Search | Broward Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit conducted search; no hazards located at time of report |
| Park status | Closed for remainder of the day; scheduled to reopen Tuesday |
Police asked the public to remain patient and to follow official city and department channels for updates. This remains a developing story; authorities said they would provide more information as it becomes available.
Local residents with scheduled events or plans at C.B. Smith Park should contact park administration or check the city’s official communications for confirmation on reopening and any rescheduling.
