Miami-Dade Parks inaugurates a mini-park in historic Liberty Square

On Wednesday, July 10th at 10 a.m., Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will join Miami-Dade County District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon, and Miami-Dade Parks Director Maria Nardi to dedicate the recently renovated Area 227 to residents of the historic Liberty Square neighborhood. The new mini-park is located at 5905 NW 15th Avenue in Northwest Miami.
"This park is more than just a space for recreation; it is a testament to our commitment to improving the quality of life for all residents, where children can play, where families can bond, and neighbors can connect,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “This park stands as a symbol of our dedication to creating a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient community for a brighter, healthier future."

Built in the 1930s, the area encompassed the first public housing development for Black Americans in the United States. Area 227 was acquired by the County in 1971 and served as a gathering place for the community. 

“Residents deserve a beautiful and safe place to recreate within walking distance of their homes. Revitalization efforts like this demonstrate that we value our residents’ well-being and want them to feel rooted in their community,” said Commissioner Keon Hardemon.

“We are excited to revitalize this park for it to serve as a beautiful space that brings the community together,” said Miami-Dade County Parks Director Maria Nardi. “This park improvement is part of the implementation of the Parks and Open Space Master Plan, a community-inspired vision to build a healthier, more vibrant community, and enhance the quality of life for all, through parks and open spaces.”

As part of the project, Parks relandscaped the area with open lawn, trees, and shrubs. Additional improvements include relocation of the existing play sculpture and a new walkway, pavers, wooden and iron benches, and bike racks. The Area 227 renovation project was partially funded by the federal government’s Community Development Block Grant Programs.

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