Vincent Torres Memorial Park — Attraction in Lauderdale Lakes

I met Vincent Torres when I we were in the 8th grade at Lauderdale Lakes Middle school. We grew up in Lauderdale Lakes/Oriole Estates. Super nice guy. My folks knew his folks from church. It was a great place to live, especially if you had kids. Vincent played baseball at the Lauderdale Lakes Field. We were in the 8th grade at Lauderdale Lakes Middle School. I wasn't there when it happened but Vincent and another player collided at 2nd base. It was a freak accident. To this day I don't know who he collided with and I 🙏 the other player was able to move on and have a wonderful life. Now you know why the field is named in his honor of Vincent. He was a nice...

This park and recreation center has something for everyone. It incorporates facilitates that house a senior center, sports for kids a basketball court and a huge field for other sports and activities. There’s lots of room for kids to run and play. The park also rents out three buildings at other nearby locations for weddings, spiritual service, classes, memorial services activities. The grounds are clean and well kept. Whatever you need, just ask the Manger, Reeva, she is friendly, courteous and is always smiling, especially when she is accepting your payments,...

Grew up in Lauderdale Lakes back in the 70s. Played softball there for years. Lived in the village apts and was at the field on the horrible night that Vincent lost his life while playing baseball and collided with another player at 2nd base. Such a tragedy and freak accident. I still remember that night like it was yesterday. So...