| New development at Jeb Estates Park From David Volz On Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 10 a.m., Miami-Dade County District 2 Commissioner Jean Monestime and the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department will break ground for new development at Jeb Estates Park, located at 14530 NW 16th Court, Miami FL 33167. The 1.46-acre, undeveloped green space will be revitalized as a new mini park, complete with a nature-based playground and recreational amenities. The park will feature new recreation playground equipment such as: an explorer dome, an oasis sand boat with sail, a percussion music panel, a dress-up wall with mirror, an accessible slide set into a hill with bolder “scramble” features and flat steppingstone stairs, and a quiet zone area. Other features will include walkways, park benches, trash and recycling receptacles, a bike rack, and nature trails. Site improvements include a two-rail, perimeter wood fence, a drinking water fountain, ADA parking within the right-of-way, park irrigation, electrical service installation, an artificial stone entry feature, and water meter service installation. The project is aimed at improving park accessibility, encouraging physical activity and spending time outdoors, providing an aesthetically pleasing landscape and more native plantings, and fostering a sense of place and community. These improvements fulfill the goals of the Parks and Open Space System Master Plan (OSMP). |
Oakland Park has successful Tree Giveaway
From David Volz
The July 30th Tree Giveaway in Oakland Park was considered a success. More than 20 volunteers and City staff helped distribute 285 free trees and shrubs to more than 100 residents and local business owners. Members of the City’s Beautification Advisory Board and representatives from Florida Power & Light and the Urban Farming Institute helped distribute information about tree care and planting the right tree in the right place to enhance Oakland Park and increase the local tree canopy
The City is working with FDOT to enhance the downtown and make our streets safer and easier to get around. A $3 million connectivity project is underway to install new sidewalks on several streets between Dixie Highway and NE 2nd Avenue, from Oakland Park Boulevard to NE 38th Street. As part of the improvement project, decorative lighting is also being installed on NE 11th Avenue, from NE 32nd Street to NE 38th Street. The project is expected to be completed in early 2023.
The City is partnering with Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures to host a free afterschool program for kids ages 7-17 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4 to 6 p.m., from September 6th through September 22, 2022. The program is free for Oakland park residents
