Upcoming and Archived Meetings
Links to upcoming meetings regarding park developments. Meetings appear on the community calendar and in RecNews (Sign up for Community Rec's email newsletter). View proposed designs in drop-downs below.
Past Meetings
View all past meetings on the city's YouTube channel. Past meetings and more information for a specific park can be found below in its respective park park tab.
Planned/Proposed Projects
The Community Recreation Department maintains a 5 Year Capital Improvement Matrix to budget for the replacement, enhancements or renovations of its existing park and open space inventory. Stay up to date on new projects, community input meetings and opportunities as well as project timelines and construction updates.
Barker Park, 1035 Venetia Ave.
Greenspace Management staff is scheduled to re-sod the grass at Barker Park (previously Venetia Park) on Friday, Feb. 7. The park will be temporarily closed through Friday Feb. 28 to allow the sod to establish before visitors are allowed back on the grass.
The Blue Road Open Space is set to break ground this year. Thank you to everyone who provided their input. Below is the site plan and community meeting discussing the open space May 2023.
Blue Road Open Space site plan [PDF]- Meeting that discussed proposed designs on April 25, 2024 at Police and Fire Headquarters
- Proposed Nellie B. Moore Park Designs [PDF]
Thank you to everyone who provided their input on the proposed park designs! Updates will provided once available.
Meetings
Phillips Park Community Meeting recording - May 15, 2024
Designs
- Proposed Master Plan
- Proposed Community Center/Restrooms
- Proposed Playground Design
- Proposed Splash Pad
Community input for these designs were open until Friday, June 7, 2024. For additional information, please contact Coral Gables Community Recreation at 305-460-5620 or ParksProjects@CoralGables.com.
Meeting
Designs
Community input for these designs were open until Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. For additional information, please contact Coral Gables Community Recreation at 305-460-5620 or ParksProjects@CoralGables.com.
The Toldeo & Alva Open Space is set to break ground this year. Thank you to everyone who provided their input. Below is the site plan and community meeting discussing the open space May 2023.
Toledo & Alava Park Site Plan
The Venetian Pool located at 2701 De Soto Blvd is currently undergoing a full renovation of its concession stand area in hopes of providing a more modern and efficient way to dine at the historic location.
- Contractor: Vercetti Enterprises
- Expected Completion Date: Spring 2025
Meanwhile as concessions remain closed, outside food and beverages will be allowed in the facility, but please note that alcohol, glass containers, and coolers are not permitted on the premises.
- Meeting that discussed proposed designs on April 25, 2024 at Police and Fire Headquarters
- Proposed Cooper Park Design [PDF]
Thank you to everyone who provided their input on the proposed park designs! Updates will provided once available.
Additional Park Resources
Little Free Libraries
Find our Little Free Libraries across a selection of some of the city parks.
Little Free Libraries
Community Recreation Master Plan
Read our Community Recreation Master Plan and FAQ.
Community Recreation Master PlanRecently Completed Projects
Maggiore Park, on 5028 Maggiore Street, Coral Gables, will be transformed into a multi-faceted public space to provide the community with several park amenities. Construction has begun! For additional information, please email ParksProjects@coralgables.com.
- Oct. 20, 2022: The window for public comment in relation to the proposed Merrick Park ADA improvement is now closed.
- Sept. 15, 2022: Plans are in place for a walkway in Merrick Park (across from City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way). See below for a PDF.
- Location: 1120 Andalusia Ave.
- Project Scope: New concrete walkways, landscaping, sand surfacing, grading, asphalt pavement resurfacing, perimeter fence, drainage repairs and installation of a water service line for a new dog park.
- Project Phase: Construction
- Construction Start Date: March 2023
- Construction Completion Date: August 2023
- Contractor: Marcdan Inc.
- Cost: $331,083