The Women’s Park officially opened in 1992 and was the first park in the nation dedicated to women. It began as the dream of pioneer feminist Roxcy O’Neal Bolton, who envisioned a park and a Women’s History Gallery to honor all women of Miami-Dade County and their contributions to our community.

This 15-acre lakeside park offers a walking path to visitors, the Leona Ferguson Cooper playground for children, the Roxcy O'Neal Bolton Women's History Gallery with displays on prominent women in history, a picnic pavilion and the Gates and Fences Project by Miami artist Lydia Rubio. The Gates and Fences Project, completed in partnership with Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs' Art in Public Places program, exemplifies the strength and power of women and recognizes their contributions in making our community a better place to live.

Time Capsule

A time capsule was buried in December 1992 at The Women’s Park as part of the official dedication ceremony. It contained hundreds of items celebrating the work and accomplishments of notable women from Miami-Dade County, such as writings from environmental activist and author Marjory Stoneman Douglas, African American author Zora Neale Hurston and Cuban anthropologist Lydia Cabrera. Among these treasures are tape recordings, newspapers and news clippings, photographs, artwork, books, and historical mementos from noteworthy women in government, medicine, the arts, law, journalism, and other professions.

Thirty years later on March 22, 2023, the time capsule was unearthed, and the contents were unveiled in a special ceremony in honor of Women’s History Month. The contents remain currently on display in the Women’s History Gallery.

Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M.) Summer Arts Camp

June 16 – July 25, 2025

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is proud to present the 16th year of the award-winning Girls Empowerment and Mentoring (G.E.M.) Summer Arts Camp. Held at the Roxcy O’Neal Bolton Women’s History Gallery at The Women’s Park, the six-week leadership and arts program is open to girls ages 6-14. The G.E.M. girls will be taught by professional artists and educators and provided with a safe, quality experience enhanced by the natural beauty of The Women’s Park.

Art is manifested at G.E.M. in a multitude of ways and surrounds the girls in all its forms and expressions. This multi-faceted program captures the visual, performance and language arts, and includes dance, chorus, painting, crafts and music. The result is a grand festival of the five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell.

In 2025, the G.E.M. Summer Arts camp will focus on wellness and healthy lifestyles. Through speakers, field trips, activities and projects, the G.E.M. girls will learn about the history of women in health and different methods for maintaining a healthy life. “There is only one you,” says pioneering community leader, nurse and longtime Women’s Park supporter Thelma Gibson. In 2025, each G.E.M. girl will focus on that "one you.”

The G.E.M. Summer Arts Camp for girls ages 6-14 takes place at:

• The Women's Park
10251 W. Flagler Street Miami, FL 33172

For more information and registration call 305-480-1717.