Miami-Dade Park and Recreation
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Children & Youth
- Environment
- Seniors
- Sports & Recreation
Location
275 NW 2 Street, 3rd floorMiami, FL 33128 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
We create outstanding Recreational, Natural, and Cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance our community for this and future generations.
Description
Miami-Dade Park and Recreation is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 263 parks and more than 12,848 acres of land, Miami-Dade Parks is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises out-of-school, sports-development, and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; environmental restoration efforts; arts and culture programs and events; the renowned Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate at Cutler; the Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open (the USTA's fifth largest tennis tournament); golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; pools; and more.