Miami-Dade Parks dedicates new pickleball courts at Tamiami Park

On Tuesday, October 10, at 9 a.m., Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will lead the official ribbon cutting ceremony for six new dedicated pickleball courts at Tamiami Park. The mayor will be joined by Miami-Dade County District 11 Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez, Miami-Dade County Parks Director Maria I. Nardi, members of the local pickleball community, and park neighbors. 

“I’m very proud of our Parks Department for always making sure our green and open spaces are up to date and ready to accommodate our community’s changing needs,” said County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “These new courts are a great addition to our wonderful parks system and will add even more quality of life for residents who love playing this popular sport.”

In 2021, pickleball grew to 4.8 million players in the U.S. - a 14.3% increase from 2020. Miami-Dade Parks continues to provide for the growing demand of the sport, as part of the Parks Department’s mission to create outstanding recreational experiences that enhance the community’s quality of life.  

“Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in our community and we are excited to have these courts here in Tamiami Park,” said Commissioner Roberto J. Gonzalez.  “The addition of pickleball courts ensures that Tamiami Park remains a central recreation destination for our residents.”  

Tamiami Park is a 247-acre community park located in Commission District 11. The park houses the Miami-Dade County Fair and Expo Center, the famous Cuban Memorial Monument, and Miracle League Field. The park offers an array of amenities such as bike and walking paths, a playground, baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, a football field, soccer field, tennis courts, and a 22-lane heated Olympic-size swimming pool. Tamiami Park provides a variety of amenities that connects people with the natural environment, conduct social science research and planning, provide park volunteer opportunities for residents, cultivate community partnerships, and provide park visitors of all ages opportunities to learn more about their natural and cultural heritage.

“We are excited to celebrate the installation of pickleball courts at Tamiami Park that expand outdoor recreational opportunities for Miami-Dade County residents,” said Director Maria Nardi. “We look forward to having the community enjoy these wonderful amenities.”  

Miami-Dade Parks has dedicated pickleball courts at Haulover Park, Ives Estates Tennis Center, Tropical Park, and Water Oaks Park. They also have multi-use courts for pickleball and tennis at  Colonial Park, Coral Estates Park, Country Club of Miami, Devon Aire Park, Kings Grant Park, Norman & Jean Reach Park, Marva Y. Bannerman Park, JL (Joe) and Enid W. Demps Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, Miller Drive Park, Modello Park, North Trail Park, Oak Grove Park, Princetonian Park, Ruben Dario Park, Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, and Tamiami Park Tennis Center. 

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About Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces:
Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is the third largest county park system in the United States, consisting of 287 parks and 40,000+ acres of parks and natural areas, comprised of active, passive parklands and nature preserves. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world and focused on placemaking, health and fitness, and conservation and stewardship. Miami-Dade Parks is a recipient of numerous awards, both as an agency as a whole and for the accomplishments of its individual facilities and programs. It is one of only 199 park and recreation agencies to be CAPRA-accredited. It is also a two-time recipient of the Governor’s Sterling Award and the National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award for demonstrated excellence in long-range planning, resource management and agency recognition, among other accolades.