Category: Parks
Opinion: Keep West Matheson Natural, Pristine
By: David Walsh Miami-Dade County’s Parks Department wants to turn a pristine, wild preserve into a developed park with a boardwalk carving through a tropical hardwood hammock. The development would cost taxpayers $5 million, and would put one of the…
EXCLUSIVE Gables Drive-Thru Halloween Caravan
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 from 5 – 9 p.m.An exclusive event for Coral Gables residents only. Roll down your windows to get candy from Count Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s monster, and other scary friends. Decorate your car in the most…
OPINION: West Matheson Hammock Park
By: Patricia Cox This park is on track to close from October to May during the worst pandemic in our history. Hammock Lake residents opposed drivers entering the park from the county road. Miami-Dade County wants to build a 1/3…
City Playgrounds Re-Open
After six months of closure to comply with Miami-Dade County Emergency Orders, playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment in Coral Gables parks reopened this past Saturday. The City’s Community Recreation department set the following parameters: To stay safe we need you…
Coral Gables Debuts World’s First Digital Playground In The U.S.
The City of Coral Gables inaugurates Magical Park, an interactive mobile game app that turns a park into a digital fantasy land on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9 a.m. Coral Gables is the first U.S. city to launch this program…
Salvadore Park Playground Expansion Virtual Community Meeting
Coral Gables Community Recreation Department announces zoom meeting to discuss Salvadore Park. The following announcement was posted on the City’s website: We welcome your input for the conceptual design for the City’s first ever inclusive adventure playground. The City of…
OPINION: City’s Change From Playbycourt To Rectrac Sparks Frustration Among Coral Gables Residents
By: Andres Robelo On any given day, a dedicated Coral Gables tennis player can book a court in just a few taps on his or her phone. Later on, there’s a good chance he or she can see the people…
Coral Gables Community Recreation Department Offers Virtual Gables Explorer Camp
COVID-19 has presented parents with unique challenges and finding activities for the children during the summer is one of them. This week, the Coral Gables Community Recreation Department launched its Virtual Gables Explorers Camp with weekly activities and missions for…
Lake Granada?
When founder George Merrick designed the City, Granada Golf Course was a key part of his grand design. This weekend, South Florida was hit with torrential downpours and gusty winds that caused flooding in many parts of the City. Granada…
A Very Merry Coral Gables: Holiday Happenings In The City Beautiful
Here is a list of the Holiday activities taking place in Coral Gables… CORAL GABLES HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR December 6th from 5:00PM to 10:00PM Tree Lighting at 7:00PM Photos with Santa will begin soon after Santa’s sensational arrival at Merrick Park…
