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Coconut Creek honors Wayne Toby for 39 years leading parks and recreation
Summary
The commission presented a proclamation recognizing Wayne Toby’s 39 years with the city's Parks & Recreation Department, citing development of 15 parks, a counselor-in-training program, and the Butterfly Festival among his accomplishments.
The Coconut Creek City Commission on March 26 presented a proclamation honoring Wayne Toby for 39 years of service with the Parks & Recreation Department, highlighting his leadership in park development, programs and volunteer coaching.
City Manager Sheila Rose read the proclamation noting Toby’s hiring on Oct. 5, 1987, and his progression through department ranks to parks and recreation director in 2016. The proclamation credited Toby with helping design and develop 15 parks, creating the counselor-in-training program in 1987, launching the annual Butterfly Festival in 2001, and supporting youth athletics over more than a decade.
Several commissioners and a former mayor recalled personal experiences with Toby and thanked him for mentoring staff and creating family-focused programs. Toby accepted the recognition and thanked his Parks & Recreation team, saying the department’s work is a group effort and expressing confidence in staff continuity.
Why it matters: Toby’s long service shaped the city’s parks network and programs that touch residents of many ages. The recognition is ceremonial but records institutional memory and acknowledges staff contributions.
Next steps: The commission presented a plaque/crystal butterfly and staff photos were taken; no further policy actions were recorded.
