The Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and Miami-Dade County District 13 Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., announced the completion of new amenities at the 20-acre Norman and Jean Reach Park, located at 7901 N.W. 176 Street in Palm Springs North.
The improvements include a new six-foot perimeter asphalt walkway with wayside shaded benches, expanded concrete patio space around the recreation center and concession building, and a new portable bleacher. Residents were invited to join officials at the park for the dedication ceremony on Tuesday, August 26.
Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade School Board have, on an on-going basis, entered into agreements to provide for the joint use of their respectively owned public properties for recreational purposes. Palm Springs North Elementary School is adjacent to the park and the walking path will be built on both properties provide a safe route for walking activities.
This project was made possible with the assistance of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, the School Board and the School Board Chair, Perla T. Hantman, District 4, where Palm Springs North Elementary is located.
“Amenities such as these will provide residents and visitors with more opportunities to enjoy nature and recreation at Norman and Jean Reach Park,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “I want to thank the Parks Department for its great work in helping us build a healthier and move livable community.”
Bovo said, “I am very pleased to see this completed development at Norman and Jean Reach Park. I highly encourage neighbors to come out for a walk in the park and to take full advantage of these improved recreational spaces.”
Miami-Dade County Parks completed this project together with Sagua Construction Inc. Funding of $154,000 was provided by the Quality Neighborhood Improvement Program (QNIP), Capital Outlay Reserve Funds (CORF), Impact Fees, and the Miami-Dade County District 13 Commission Office.
Norman and Jean Reach Park also contains two-lighted basketball courts, four-lighted softball fields, two-tennis courts, a swimming pool and a picnic shelter.
For directions and information about the recreational facilities and programs offered at this park visit www.miamidade.gov or call 305-823-2414.