Miami-Dade Parks Department announces Arcola Lakes Senior Center will be closed and programs for seniors and Active Older Adults will be canceled until further notice, effective Monday

Miami-Dade County is under a state of emergency, as we deal with the public health threat of COVID-19. Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Arcola Lakes Senior Center will be closed and programs for seniors and Active Older Adults at the facilities listed below will be canceled until further notice.

• Continental Park
• Country Village Park
• Deerwood Bonita Lakes Park
• Goulds Park
• North Point Park
• Oak Grove Park
• Gwen Cherry Park
• South Dade Park
• Tropical Park
• West Perrine Park
• Westwind Lakes Park

In addition, senior swimming programs at the following parks will be cancelled:

• A. D. “Doug” Barnes Park
• North Pointe Community Center
• Oak Grove Park
• West Perrine Park

The health and safety of our participants and staff is a top priority. These closures follow guidelines from the most recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of Health on health risks associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19).

For the most reliable information, please visit www.miamidade.gov/coronavirus or www.cdc.gov/coronavirus.

Individuals in Miami-Dade County who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should call the Florida Department of Health at 305-324-2400. If traveling to a medical office or facility, call ahead.

The Florida Department of Health also has a dedicated call center for COVID-19 questions and concerns. The phone number is 866-779-6121, or you can email [email protected].

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 278 parks and 13,769 acres of land. 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. The non-profit Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade supports Miami-Dade County Parks’ efforts to further develop Miami-Dade County’s world-class parks system for residents and visitors.

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