Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Jean Monestime and Parks Director Maria I. Nardi gathered to officially break ground for a new soccer field and other park improvements at Oak Grove Park, 690 NE 159 Street, Miami.
There is a new synthetic turf soccer playing field, complete with new sports field lighting, a field drainage system, WiFi, new bleachers, enhanced landscaping, and ADA accessible updates.
The 21.71-acre park is home to the Father Gerard Jean Juste Community Center. In addition to the Community Recreation Center, existing park amenities include tennis courts, a recreational swimming pool, a splash pad, a playground, and walking paths.
Cava said, “This is a landmark improvement project for Oak Grove Park, a precious gem in our community. Accessible green spaces are key to building a strong and healthy community – where our children truly can enjoy exercise and everyone’s mental and physical well-being, regardless of age, is enhanced.”
“I am very pleased to see this new development taking place at Oak Grove Park,” saidMonestime. “Given this community’s passion for the sport of soccer, the new field improvements will surely enhance the experiences of those who enjoy playing and watching the sport.”
“We are proud to break ground on this new soccer field and other planned improvements at Oak Grove Park that enhance Miami-Dade County residents’ equitable access to safe recreational experiences in a beautiful park,” said Nardi. “This is part of the implementation of the Parks and Open Space Masterplan: a community-inspired vision to create a seamless, sustainable system of parks, recreation and open spaces for this and future generations.”
