Renovations of Chapman Field Park will offer updated amenities

Miami-Dade Parks led a ribbon cutting for new park amenities and broke ground on phase two of improvements at Chapman Field Park, a county coastal park located in Coral Gables. 

As part of this project, the renovated dog park is the largest in Miami-Dade County, featuring a watermain extension and water fountains for visitors, both human and canine. In addition, there are new wider sidewalks and new asphalt surfacing for roadways, from the bridge to the dog park and from the park entrance to the canoe launch parking lot. The improvements are designed to enhance public access to the park and serve as nature trails to be shared by walkers, joggers, and cyclists. The existing canoe launch parking lot was also renovated to accommodate 32 parking spaces.

The environmental and resiliency focus of the project includes the removal of invasive Australian pine trees, which will be recycled and repurposed throughout our parks. New sod will be installed for soil stabilization and beautification.

These park enhancements advance the implementation of the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Spaces Master Plan, a community-inspired vision to create a seamless, sustainable system of parks, recreation and open spaces for this and future generations.