Parks & Recreation

Purpose of Program

Miami-Dade Parks’ Boxing Program is designed to give participants a feeling of self-worth as an individual and team player. During the most important teen years, this program will help youth and young adults to feel like productive citizens having participated in something rewarding and worthwhile.

Training Facilities

We have two! The Tropical Park Demos Boxing Center and the 27th Avenue Boxing Center are both fully staffed and equipped to teach the fundamentals of amateur boxing. Each center has qualified coaches and equipment to satisfy all amateur participants.

• The Tropical Park Demos Boxing Center
  7900 SW 40 St., Miami
  305-221-0678

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m.
Saturday 1-5 p.m.

Yearly Membership Fee

$45 Ages 17 and younger
$65 Ages 18 and older

Competitions

The Miami-Dade Boxing Team participates in an average of two boxing shows quarterly in the South Florida area. They also participate in local, state, regional and national tournaments sponsored by the U.S.A. Amateur Boxing Federation, the Golden Gloves, the Silver Gloves, the Police Athletic League, the Florida Sunshine Games and other sanctioned tournaments in Florida and throughout the nation.

Service to Public

Former world Cruiserweight Champion & Miami-Dade Amateur Boxing Center Supervisor, Robert Daniels will gladly assist in organizing an amateur boxing program to suit your needs. We provide instruction, demonstrations, physical fitness and clinics.

Miami-Dade Parks welcomes children and adults with disabilities in its boxing programs. If you need accommodation to participate, call 305-755-784 (V/TDD).