Parks, Recreation & Culture Department

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  1. Mission

Our mission is to enhance the quality of pleasant living in South Miami by providing safe, inviting, and beautifully maintained parks and facilities; provide a variety of fun and inclusive programs, services, and events; and, serve as a model of excellence in both customer service and operational performance. #ItStartsNEndsWithParks

  1. Function

The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department is responsible for the management of public parks and facilities and coordination of diverse programs, services, and events. The Department is comprised of four (4) major service areas as follows:

Administration provides sound leadership & management, capital project planning and management, grant and contract management, budget development and monitoring, and oversees various day-to-day administrative operations. 

Events plans and organizes diverse internal events and coordinates permits for external events and filming activities within the city’s limits/boundaries.  

Park Maintenance performs skilled tasks to ensure city parks and facilities are clean, safe, and operational; specializes in the care and maintenance of trees, and assists with construction projects. 

Recreation organizes and delivers internal and contracted programs, activities, and services; manages facility rentals and permits; and, conducts routine maintenance support duties.