Promenade Cracks Down After Teen Incident: New Rules Require Adult Supervision for Minors

Coconut Creek shopping center implements stricter policies to maintain family-friendly atmosphere

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:35pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a security camera lens against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the increased surveillance and security measures at the Promenade shopping center.Heightened security measures at Promenade aim to curb disruptive behavior and maintain a safe, family-friendly environment.Coconut Creek Today

Following recent incidents, Promenade at Coconut Creek has announced stricter rules and an updated code of conduct to improve safety and maintain a family-friendly atmosphere at the popular outdoor shopping destination. The new policy focuses on minors, requiring anyone under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 21 years old during designated hours. Security personnel may request identification to verify age, and groups of four or more juveniles may be restricted from congregating without supervision.

Why it matters

The new rules at Promenade aim to address safety concerns and maintain the shopping center's family-friendly reputation after recent incidents involving large groups of unaccompanied minors. The policy changes come in response to an incident last Saturday where over 300 unaccompanied juveniles refused to leave the property when asked.

The details

Under the new rules, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 21 years old during designated hours: after 2:30 p.m. on weekdays and after 5:30 p.m. on weekends. The adult must remain with the minor at all times while in common areas. Security personnel may request identification to verify age, and groups of four or more juveniles may be restricted from congregating without supervision. Exceptions are made for minors who work at the shopping center and are traveling to or from their jobs. The policy will be enforced by security, management, and law enforcement, and those who violate the rules may be asked to leave, detained until a guardian arrives, or face trespassing charges.

  • Last Saturday, over 300 unaccompanied juveniles would not leave the property after they were told to.
  • Six juveniles were charged with misdemeanor trespassing following the incident last Saturday.

The players

Promenade at Coconut Creek

A popular outdoor shopping destination in Coconut Creek, Florida.

Scotty Leaman

A spokesman for the city of Coconut Creek.

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What they’re saying

“A significant portion of the updated policy focuses on minors.”

— Scotty Leaman, Coconut Creek spokesman

What’s next

The new rules and code of conduct will be enforced by security, management, and law enforcement at Promenade at Coconut Creek.

The takeaway

The stricter policies at Promenade aim to address safety concerns and maintain the shopping center's family-friendly atmosphere after recent incidents involving large groups of unaccompanied minors. The new rules require adult supervision for minors during certain hours and allow for enforcement measures against those who violate the policies.