"This long awaited field of dreams represents a home run for this active neighborhood park," said Commissioner Souto.

This little league size baseball field, developed for kids ages 13 and under, sports new fencing, clay, sod, and benches.  New native shade trees at this park are courtesy a $5,000 donation from the Florida Marlins through its partnership with the Parks Foundation and BioPlanet USA, as part of Miami-Dade County's Million Trees Miami campaign.  The 10-acre-neighborhood park also has basketball courts, lighted walking paths and a playground. 

"Miami-Dade Parks remains committed to providing outstanding recreational opportunities and athletic fields, and these much needed ball field upgrades will further encourage younger children who love baseball to stay active playing their favorite sport," said Miami-Dade Parks Director Jack Kardys.

Concord Park is located at 3301 SW 114 Avenue, Miami. For directions to the event and further information about activities at Concord Park, visit Miami-Dade Parks or call Miami-Dade Parks Central Region office at 786-315-5252.  

About the Million Trees Miami
The Million Trees Miami campaign is a community-wide effort to plant 1 million trees by 2020 in order to achieve a 30% tree canopy cover for Miami-Dade County. The campaign is an initiative of the Healthy Communities goal area in GreenPrint, a community plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, cut energy, water and fuel consumption, and help develop a sustainable community for future generations. For more information, please visit Million Trees Miami.

About the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade
The Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization supporting the Miami-Dade Park & Recreation Department's efforts to further develop Miami-Dade County's world-class parks system for residents and visitors.  Its mission is to create a healthier, more livable and sustainable Miami community by ensuring the implementation of the Parks Open Space Master Plan and the development of year-round park and recreation programs for local children, adults and people with disabilities. Monies raised through membership and fundraising efforts help fund: scholarships for disadvantaged children to attend after-school and summer camp programs; recreational and community programs, such as disability services and health and wellness initiatives for people of all ages; and Parks Open Space Master Plan initiatives, such as the development of trail ways, bikeways and safe access to parks and open spaces throughout Miami. For more information on the Parks Foundation, please visit Parks Foundation of Miami.