Category: Parks
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…
The Underline Project Receives $22 Million Federal Grant
The Underline Project, a 10-mile linear park,bike and pedestrian trail and public art and cultural destination that will extend under the Metrorail from the Miami River to Dadeland South, was awarded a federal BUILD grant from the Department of Transportation…
Segovia Flower Sculpture Fading ‘expected’
Many of our readers have been asking us about the visible fading and condition of the flower sculpture on Segovia and Biltmore Way, by artist Alice Aycock. We have confirmed that the city reached out to the artist to inquire…
Hundreds Participate In Coral Gables’ Pumpkin Patch
The City of Coral Gables held its 2019 Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 19th at Pittman Park. Hundreds of residents and visitors participated in the event that enjoyed great weather. The event presented families with opportunities to take photos in…
Give Your Input For The Recreation Master Plans
Don’t say you didn’t know! Here’s your change to help shape the future of recreation throughout the City of Coral Gables and the War Memorial Youth Center as the Master Plans continue to be finalized. The City of Coral Gables…
Gables Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 19
Looking for a perfect venue for some Fall family portraits with the little ones? This Saturday, October 19th, the City of Coral Gables invites the community for fun at the Pittman Park Pumpkin Patch! Located at 2200 Galiano St The…
Asked & Answered: Update On Dog Waste Stations
Question from Gables Insider Reader: Can we get an update on the Dog Waste Stations? We’re wondering if you could provide us with an update on deployment? How many have been placed? Is there a map of locations or a…
Asked & Answered: Status Of New City Parks
Question from Gables Insider Reader: What will be done at the park at Granada and Alhambra and the one on Venetia right off of Granada? Will there be resident input and what is the timeline to completion? Are there others…
Million Orchid Project Gets Extended. Have You Seen Them?
In 2014, the City of Coral Gables passed a resolution to enter into an agreement with Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden to plant native orchids throughout the city. Although it is called the Million Orchid Project, the project only intended to…
