The Safe Neighborhood Parks (SNP) Citizens’ Oversight Committee has awarded $200 million from Bond proceeds, plus an additional $11.4 million in Bond interest earnings and recaptured funds, to more than 40 municipalities, not-for-profit agencies and Miami-Dade County. To further the impact of the SNP Bond Program, grant recipients have leveraged their SNP funds with more than $70 million in municipal, state, federal and private funding.

The impact of the SNP Bond Program can be measured by the many park improvements throughout the County. From tot lots to major indoor recreational facilities, millions of dollars have been awarded to enhance the recreational landscape of Miami-Dade County, making parks safer, more attractive and fun for the young and young-at-heart. The range of improvements funded through the SNP Bond Program includes:

	$72 million to fund restoration of park buildings and build recreational and cultural facilities
	$36 million for project and construction contingencies, art allowances and other capital improvements
	$32 million for park acquisitions
	$23 million for project planning, design and administration (per the SNP Bond Ordinance, these costs are limited to 17% of an award)
	$18 million for athletic field improvements, including security and lighting
	$9 million for access control and paving projects
	$7 million to irrigate and landscape parks
	$6 million for new and refurbished pools
	$5 million for new tot lots and playgrounds
	$3 million for beach restoration projects

Within these allocations, there are many exciting projects currently being planned or in progress, including the Tropical Americas Exhibit at Metrozoo; Carol City Y.E.S. Center; Chapman Field Park; Crandon Park; Greynolds Park; Ives Estates Park; Southridge Community and Aquatics Center; West Kendall District Park; Tamiami Park; Rolling Oaks Park; Camp Owaissa Bauer; Kendall Indian Hammocks Park; and Homestead AFB Recreational Area.

You will find SNP-funded projects throughout the County from landscaping and irrigation in small neighborhood parks to multi-acre land purchases for future park development. Visit the SNP Photo Gallery to view some of the projects that have been completed with SNP funding.