Miami-Dade Park and Recreation is proud to announce that it has won several awards from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) for their work in communications and marketing.

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Invitation to Bid

Miami-Dade County/Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department are requesting bids for a new project.

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Kids Summer Golf Leagues are here!

Kids can now enjoy “tee” time by joining one or more of the available Summer Golf Leagues for Kids. Who knows, you may have a budding Tiger Woods or Annika Sorenstam in your midst.

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Need some 'Tee' Time?

Then come join the many and varied adult golf leagues offered. You are sure to find one that fits you to a “tee.”

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Summer Time is Here!

Find your kids a safe, affordable, and fun place to play!
Fit to play. Fun for life.
June 9 - August 15, 2008
For decades, families have turned to Miami-Dade Parks for quality recreational and cultural programming for their children throughout the school year and over the summer months.

Summer Camps and University of Miami Health System Partnership
Miami-Dade Park & Recreation is proud to launch the fifth year of its Fit to Play, Fun for Life Summer Camps Program and announce its new partnership with the University of Miami Health System. The partnership is designed to create a comprehensive model for increasing physical activity amongst children and educating them about overall wellness and safety.

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The Grant Process Begins!

Click on the link below to learn more about competitive grant opportunities for non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs) under the Park and Recreation Department's Request for Proposals (RFP) for Park Programming and Capital Improvements. You can view and download the guidelines and forms you will need to apply for available funding. Deadline for Application submission: Monday, July 21, 2008, 1:00 PM.

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Miami International Agriculture & Cattle Show

Miami-Dade Parks Department wants to thank the over 19,000 residents and visitors whose attendance made this event such a tremendous success.

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Opportunities

Miami-Dade Parks is Seeking to Purchase Land for Future Parks
The Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department seeks land for various future parks. Interested parties are invited to submit suitable properties for consideration. Sites submitted must meet the following requirements.

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Parks & Recreation Slideshow

Open Space System Master Plan

Parklife Magazine

You may pick up a hard copy of Parklife at any
Miami-Dade County public library or your nearest park.

Upcoming Events

July 20, 2008
Ecoadventures: Matheson "Surf N' Turf" Excursion
Hike and wade through these South Florida ecosystems, Biscayne Bay and a hardwood hammock. Reservations are required.

July 26, 2008
Summer Cabaret Concert Series: Sitar Player, Stephan Mikes
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $20. The Concert Series features eclectic and world music artists in an intimate setting during the summer months.

Butterfly Days at Fairchild
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Come out for a weekend of events celebrating butterfly appreciation, conservation and education.

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