Grounds Maintenance

Pocket parks and green space areas in Miami Lakes are small, neighborhood-oriented parks and open spaces designed to provide recreational opportunities and enhance the quality of life for residents. The Town has over 100+ parks within its 6.5 square miles.

Miami Lakes maintains its pocket parks and green space areas through regular maintenance schedules, which may include landscaping, mowing, trash removal, and periodic inspections to ensure safety. Depending on the month and growth rate of turf/landscaping, Town contracted vendors provide 2-4 cycles per month of maintenance to every park and Town maintained Right of Way.

Yes, amenities in Miami Lakes’ pocket parks and green space areas may include playgrounds, walking paths, benches, beaches, picnic areas, and community gardens at parks, depending on the location and size of the park.

Yes, residents can typically host events or gatherings in designated areas of Miami Lakes’ pocket parks and green space areas. However, they may need to obtain permits or permissions from the Town depending on the size and nature of the event.

Miami Lakes employs various measures to ensure the safety and security of its pocket parks and green space areas, Park inspections are part of the QAP (quality assurance protocol ), patrols by law enforcement officers, and lighting, and roaming surveillance by Park staff.