Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀! Miami-Dade Parks are more than just playgrounds! They're vital green spaces that promote health, well-being, and community engagement. This month, we celebrate the role parks play in: 🌳 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Parks provide opportunities for physical activity and stress reduction, leading to a healthier and happier workforce. 🌳𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Parks offer safe spaces for families to connect and create lasting memories. 🌳𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Parks foster appreciation for nature and encourage sustainable practices. We're committed to providing accessible and inclusive recreational opportunities for all. #OurCounty #LiveAParkLife #ThingsToDoWithKidsInMiami #NationalParkAndRecreationMonth #NPRA #WhereYouBelong #ParkAndRecMonth2024 #MiamiMomsBlog #MiamiKids #MiamiMoms

Celebrate America's birthday and kick off National Park and Recreation Month with Miami-Dade Parks' FREE 4th of July extravaganza at Tropical Park! Join us on Thursday, July 4th for an afternoon filled with live entertainment, delicious food trucks, a family fun zone, and a dazzling fireworks finale! Our parks are the heart of our community, fostering connections and creating lasting memories. This event is the perfect way to celebrate all that Park and Recreation Month represents! #MiamiDadeParks #NationalParkandRecreationMonth #4thofJuly #MiamiDadeCounty #TropicalPark #FreeEvent #FamilyFun #OurCounty #LiveAParkLife #WhereYouBelong #ParkAndRecMonth2024 #NRPA

🌟 Exciting News from Zoo Miami Foundation! 🌟 Today, I am thrilled to announce the newest additions to the Zoo Miami Foundation Board of Directors for 2024-2027. As Chairman, I consider it a privilege to help shape the future of our beloved Zoo alongside such talented individuals. Please join me in welcoming Rodney Barreto, Jason Comer , Luisa Santos, Josh Schertzer and Steven Williamson to our board. Their diverse expertise and passion for wildlife conservation will undoubtedly enrich our mission. Founded in 1956, the Zoo Miami Foundation serves as the vital non-profit arm supporting Zoo Miami. Thanks to the unwavering support of donors from all walks of life, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities, we fuel essential Learning Experience programs, drive impactful conservation initiatives, and enhance crucial capital projects that elevate animal welfare and visitor experiences. Reflecting on my journey, I can attest to the profound impact of philanthropy and non-profit work. It's not merely about giving back; it's about building a stronger community and ensuring a brighter future for generations to come. Through giving our time, talents, and resources to meaningful causes, we pave the way for progress and innovation. Congratulations once again to our new board members! Together, we are poised to lead Zoo Miami into a future brimming with promise and possibility. Let's continue to strive for excellence and inspire others to join us in championing the cause of wildlife conservation. #ZooMiamiFoundation #WildlifeConservation #CommunityLeadership #Philanthropy Jose Romano Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Natalie Canelas Alan Atkinson Eric Eikenberg Brittnie Bassant Alex Binelo, CPA

☀️𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶-𝗗𝗮𝗱𝗲!🌳 July is National Park and Recreation Month, and Miami-Dade County Parks is proud to celebrate the vital role parks and recreation play in fostering strong, healthy communities. Our parks and recreation facilities provide essential green spaces, promote physical and mental well-being, and offer opportunities for residents to connect and build a sense of belonging. This month, we're highlighting the many ways Miami-Dade Parks contributes to a thriving Miami-Dade County. From offering diverse fitness and wellness programs to hosting community events and educational initiatives, our parks are Where You Belong. We invite you to join the conversation! Share in the comments below how Miami-Dade County Parks has impacted your life or your organization's commitment to employee well-being through park and recreation programs. #MiamiDadeParks #NationalParkandRecreationMonth #HealthyCommunities #EmployeeWellness #CommunityEngagement #PublicHealth #MiamiDadeCounty #OurCounty #LiveAParkLife

🚨𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘🚨 Miami-Dade Parks is thrilled to announce the grand opening of eight brand new pickleball courts at Haulover Park! This expansion reflects Miami-Dade Parks' dedication to offering residents diverse and inclusive recreational opportunities that enhance their quality of life. To view the post release on our website, visit the following link 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/eVeMMHzf #MiamiDadeParks #HauloverPark #Pickleball #PickleballCourts #OurCounty #LiveAParkLife #CommunityWellness #HealthyLiving #Miami

𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶-𝗗𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! We're excited to announce the grand opening of the brand new Haulover Pickball Courts! Thank you to Miami-Dade County and Commissioner Micky Steinberg. These state-of-the-art courts provide residents with a fantastic opportunity to: 🏓 Engage in a fun and social sport: Pickleball is a great way for people of all skill levels to connect and get active outdoors. 🏓 Promote overall well-being: The sport offers exercise, social interaction, and a chance to enjoy the beautiful Miami weather. 🏓 Increase recreational opportunities: This new facility expands the diverse offerings available to Miami-Dade residents. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶-𝗗𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀' 𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. #LiveAParkLife #OurCounty #MiamiDadeParks #HauloverPark #Pickleball #PickleballCourts #NewPickleballCourts #CommunityWellness #HealthyLiving #Miami

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀!📣 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶-𝗗𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴? We're searching for vendors in various areas like playground equipment, fresh produce, & more! Join our FREE Vendor Matchmaker event on June 26th (1-3 PM) at Arcola Lakes Senior Center. Get the inside scoop on: ✅ Upcoming contracting opportunities ✅ How to navigate County vendor registration ✅ Our small business enterprise program Don't miss out! RSVP today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eEczcerH 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱! #MiamiBusiness #GovernmentContracts #ParkServices #LiveAParkLife #OurCounty #VendorMatchmaker #MiamiDadeParks #ShopLocal

Miami-Dade County Parks & Rec. recognizes the enduring struggle for true freedom. As Coretta Scott King reminds us, "Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation." This Juneteenth, let's celebrate the progress we've made while acknowledging the work that remains. Together, we can build a more equitable future by fostering inclusivity and opportunity in our parks and recreation programs. #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #SocialImpact #Juneteenth #OurCounty #LiveAParkLife

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀!📣 Do you have the products or services Miami-Dade Parks needs to keep our parks and recreation spaces thriving? We understand navigating government contracts can feel daunting. That's why the Strategic Procurement Department is hosting a FREE Vendor Matchmaker event on Wednesday, June 26th, from 1 PM to 3 PM at the Arcola Lakes Senior Center! 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻: ✅ Insider info on upcoming contracting opportunities with Parks. ✅ Direct access to Parks contracting officers to answer your questions. ✅ Clear steps on the County's vendor registration process. ✅ Guidance on our small business enterprise program. Whether you supply playground equipment, fresh produce, veterinary services, or anything in between, this event is your chance to connect with Parks and grow your business! 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁: https://lnkd.in/eEczcerH #MiamiBusiness #GovernmentContracts #ParkServices #LiveAParkLife #OurCounty #VendorMatchmaker #MiamiDadeParks #ShopLocal

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗶-𝗗𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀! ☀️ As summer heats up, Miami-Dade Parks is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our staff and attendees during our upcoming 4th of July celebrations. While we'll have cooling stations readily available, we encourage everyone to prioritize heat safety by following these simple tips from our Chief Heat Officer, @Jane Gilbert: ☀️ 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: Pack plenty of water and encourage frequent hydration breaks throughout the day. ☀️ 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻: Opt for loose-fitting, lightweight clothing that provides adequate sun protection. ☀️ 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: Don't forget sunscreen! Reapply often, especially after swimming or sweating. ☀️ 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲: Plan activities during cooler times of the day and take breaks in shaded areas. By implementing these preventative measures, we can all ensure a safe and enjoyable 4th of July celebration. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? #MiamiDadeParks #HeatSafety #EmployeeWellbeing #4thofJuly #OurCounty #LiveAParkLife