A new nature-based playground has opened at Sabal Chase Park, located at 10940 SW 113 Place in Miami. Joining the Commissioner will be representatives from the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department.
The 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 an engineered wood-fiber play surface that blends into the natural landscape. The landscaping includes five new oak trees, sod, and native pollinator-attracting plants.
The project cost was approximately $492,822. Funding was provided by the Quality Neighborhood Improvement Program (QNIP) and Impact Fees.
These park enhancements advance the implementation of the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space Master Plan, a community-inspired vision to create a seamless, sustainable system of parks, recreation and open spaces for this and future generations.
