Town of Miami Lakes’ submission for the Par 3 Central Park has been selected as a finalist in the Miami Foundation’s 2016 Public Space Challenge.
One of 56 selected finalists from a pool of more than 400 ideas, the Town seeks to transform the Par 3 Golf Course, located on the east side of the Palmetto Expressway and south of N.W. 154 Street, into Miami Lakes Par 3 Central Park.
The 32-acre parcel of land is being acquired by the Town through a donation from The Graham Companies. Originally opened in 1963, the 18-hole Par 3 Course is located within prime gathering space of Don Shula’s Golf Club and Hotel Indigo.
The Town’s vision is to convert the Par 3 Course into a multi-use central park. Proposed amenities and activities for people to enjoy include walking trails, fitness stations, a kids play area, as well as botanical and butterfly gardens.
Strong evidence shows when people have access to parks and contact with the natural world, their physical and psychological health is improved. The availability of parks is an important quality-of-life factor, and the Town intends to continue looking for additional park and recreation opportunities for its residents.