Miami-Dade County District 7 Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado led a ribbon cutting for the new nature-based playground at Sabal Chase Park, located at 10940 SW 113 Place in Miami. The Commissioner was joined by representatives of the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, and the community.
The new playground is designed to encourage children to spend more time outside and develop an appreciation of nature through play. The 4,510-square-foot area contains inclusive playground equipment, surrounded by play mounds and nature play elements such as Australian pines logs which will provide added play/seating experiences. The playground equipment features climbing nets, a double tower, spring riders, swings, a play and learn panel, and musical instruments to play. The site contains concrete curbing, walkways, benches, and bike racks.
The playground equipment rests on a wood-fiber play surface that blends into the natural landscape. The landscaping includes five new oak trees, sod, and native pollinator-attracting plants.
These park enhancements advance the implementation of the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan, a community-inspired vision to create a seamless, sustainable system of parks, recreation and open spaces for this and future generations. The 4.43-acre neighborhood park also offers athletic courts and is currently under a joint use agreement with William H. Lehman Elementary School.
“An investment in our parks is an investment in our children and our future,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “By encouraging kids to get outside and enjoy activities in nature, we are incentivizing and supporting a healthy community that values and protects its environment. Our Parks Department works tirelessly to make our county’s green spaces modern, safe and accessible to everyone, and I am grateful for their dedication to our community.”
Commissioner Regalado said, “This new playground is a wonderful addition to Sabal Chase Park. We are proud of the great work that the Parks Department is doing here to create more space for children and families to stay active and develop an appreciation of nature together. I know the neighborhood will enjoy this precious park space for years to come.”
Miami-Dade County Parks Director Maria I. Nardi added, “We are excited to celebrate these improvements at Sabal Chase Park. Playgrounds are an integral part of kids’ lives. This Nature Based Playground provides children with the opportunity to reconnect to nature through play. It is a dynamic play space and another great example of improving the quality of life for the community while building the next generation of parks stewards.”
