• Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan, District 1
• Jack Kardys, Miami-Dade Parks Director
• Jeff Ransom, Miami-Dade County Archaeologist
• Willard Steele, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Seminole Tribe of Florida
• Neal "Marty" Bowers, Cultural Advisor, Seminole Tribe of Florida
• Catherine "Hummingbird" Ramirez, Carib Tribal Indian Queen, who performed a special incantation for the blessing of the land. 

Addressing the public, Miami-Dade Park Director Jack Kardys said: "This opening could not have been possible without Commissioner Jordan who stood by us since the beginning." Miami-Dade County Archaeologist Jeff Ransom echoed the sentiments by adding: "Many of us worked hard on this project but Commissioner Jordan is the reason we are here today; we are very lucky to have her."

"You are standing here in holy ground: if you are feeling sick, you are going to get better; if you are looking for a job, you will find it; and if you need a house, you will have it," said with full conviction Carib Tribal Indian Queen Catherine "Hummingbird" Ramirez.

Formerly known as the Dolphin Center STD Archaeological Zone, Commissioner Jordan who has been working with staff since 2005 to see this park come to fruition recently approved the renaming of the site to Chittohatchee Park at Honey Hill (Cetto Hvcce).  "Chittohatchee" is the translation of the Muskogee language phrase "Cetto Hvcce," which means "Snake Creek."  During the naming process, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, whose history includes a settlement on the site, was consulted by the Office of Historic and Archaeological Resources, a division of the Miami-Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning, and the Tribe approved of the name selected.

The discovery of the site on Miami-Dade Parks land was made in 1975 during a survey conducted by the State of Florida Department of Archives, History, and Records Management.  The location, which has generally been referred to as Honey Hill throughout its modern history, is best known for being one of Miami-Dade County's most valuable and well-known archaeological resources.  In 1982, the County designated Honey Hill a historic site, which provided protection against development and recognized the site's archaeological significance. Although the site was protected, it remained dormant and unknown to the community at large.  Once elected in 2004, Commissioner Jordan work steadfastly to see that the park was developed and to share this jewel with the public.

Miami-Dade Parks in conjunction with the Office of Historic and Archaeological Resources are offering tours of the park by appointment only to maintain the integrity of the archaeological site and safeguard its artifacts.  School field trips are also available.  Tours of the interpretive site may be arranged by calling (305) 375-4958.

The park is priceless when it comes to archeological value; nevertheless, the project was funded by $918,000 from the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund.  The scope of the project included removal of exotic vegetation and the planting of native vegetation; installation of furniture, grading, a metal picket fence; construction of a walkway and three informational kiosks with interpretive signs containing color photographs, educational text, and maps; installation of a rain shelter with four picnic tables for guests; benches; and landscaping.

Miami-Dade Parks creates outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance our community for this and future generations; if you are interesting in becoming a volunteer, please call 3-1-1.