Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces closes until further notice

Miami-Dade County is under a state of emergency as it deals with the public health threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Pursuant to the emergency order signed by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on March 18, 2020, all Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (Miami-Dade County Parks) have been closed, effective 9 a.m. EDT, Thursday March 19, 2020, until further notice. These closures include, but are not limited to: 15 miles of beaches from Government Cut to the Broward/Miami-Dade County line, Crandon Park Beach and the beach at Haulover Park; Zoo Miami; Deering Estate; Redland Fruit & Spice Park; Larry and Penny Thompson Park; Trail Glades Range; golf courses and charter boats. 

The Mayor’s emergency order includes the closures of both municipal and privately owned parks, beaches and recreational facilities.

Marinas and boat ramps will remain open from 7 a.m. to sunset.

Only patrons with existing wet slip, dry slip or mooring agreements, designated by a Miami-Dade County Parks' marina sticker on a vehicle's winshield, will be granted access to the marina. Patrons cannot be picked up or dropped off at marinas by vessel or vehicle.

While at the marinas, boat owners must comply with the standards established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the number of people at a social gathering. Patrons visiting the marinas must practice social distancing — remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others.

The above actions are being implemented in an abundance of caution as the health and safety of residents and visitors are of the utmost importance. 

Park rangers, with the assistance of Miami-Dade County Police, will continue to monitor the County’s parks to enforce compliance with these requirements and ensure public safety.

Miami-Dade County Parks is strictly following all requirements, procedures and protocols as outlined through the Mayor’s office, which is providing real-time updates through its regular communication with the CDC as well as the Florida Department of Health. For updates, see www.miamidade.gov/coronavirus.

For Miami-Dade County Parks questions or concerns, please call 305-755-7910.

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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