New Centennial Garden Honors Deerfield Beach’s First Century

The City of Deerfield Beach has officially opened its new Centennial Garden, a public space created to honor the city’s 100th anniversary. Located at the corner of SW Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and SW 2nd Street, the garden was designed as a living tribute to the city’s history, community spirit, and future growth.

The Centennial Garden features lush landscaping, winding paths, and a central circular plaza that symbolically represents each of the ten decades since Deerfield Beach was incorporated in 1925. This thoughtful layout allows visitors to reflect on the city’s evolution while enjoying a peaceful and inviting environment. As part of the planning process, the city invited residents to participate in surveys that asked them to share personal stories, milestones, and events that have shaped Deerfield Beach over the last century. Many of those contributions are being incorporated into the garden’s identity and future programming.

The garden is one of several projects being launched as part of Deerfield Beach’s centennial celebration. Other initiatives include commemorative coins, keepsake books, community events, and public art installations designed to connect residents with the city's past while looking forward to its future. Officials describe the garden as a space where “a century of memories are taking root,” and encourage residents and visitors alike to stop by, explore, and be part of the ongoing celebration.

With the Centennial Garden now open to the public, Deerfield Beach invites the community to visit the new landmark and take part in upcoming centennial events. The garden stands as both a tribute to the past and a welcoming symbol of what’s to come for the next hundred years.