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/ ecre Life p p and a ation r r k k s s We create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance our community for this and future generations.

Carlos Alvarez , Mayor Board of County Commissioners: Bruno A. Barreiro , Chairman; Barbara J. Jordan , Vice Chairwoman Barbara J. Jordan , District 1; Dorrin D. Rolle , District 2; Audrey M. Edmonson , District 3; Sally A. Heyman , District 4; Bruno A. Barreiro , District 5; Rebeca Sosa , District 6; Carlos A. Gimenez , District 7; Katy Sorenson , District 8; Dennis C. Moss , District 9; Sen. Javier D. Souto , District 10; Joe A. Martinez , District 11; José “Pepe” Diaz , District 12; Natacha Seijas , District 13 Harvey Ruvin , Clerk of Courts; George M. Burgess , County Manager; Robert A. Cuevas Jr. , County Attorney

Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department has received accreditation from the Commission for the Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) of the National Recreation and Park Association.

Call (305) 755-7848 or (305) 755-7980 (TDD) to request materials in accessible format, a sign language interpreter (seven days advance notice required) and for information on access for persons with disabilities.

We are proud to print on Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification certified paper and with vegetable-based inks. PEFC certification ensures that the paper used contains fiber from well-managed and responsibly harvested forests that meet strict Larry & Penny Thompson Park environmental and socioeconomic standards. Printed by acgraphics.com, PEFC certified Chain-of-Custody #PEFC/29-31-16 A MIAMI-DADE PARKS PUBLICATION Park lifJul / e Aug 2008 Publisher: Contents 4 Miami-Dade County Park 1 Mission and Recreation Department Editor: 4 Vacation in Your Backyard Doris Howe Assistant Editor: Susana Cortázar IN YOUR BACKYARD 8 I Am Miami-Dade Parks Content Manager: Katherine MacDiarmid 10 Walk on the Wild Side Graphic Designer: Since 1985, July has been designated enhance you and the community for this and Ruben Perez as National Recreation and Parks Month. future generations, Miami-Dade Parks takes Photographer: 15 Zookeeper for a Day Peter Dooling Started by the National Recreation and Parks this commitment very seriously. The staff takes Public Information Officer: Association, the official purpose of National tremendous pride in the work it does and it is 16 After-school Programs 10 Edith Torres

Recreation and Parks Month is to showcase and reflected in the number of events and programs 24 Contributors: invite community participation in quality leisure offered throughout the year for all levels 18 Parks in Focus Gladys Adan, Jose Hoyos, Angus Laney, Catherine Balbis, Cindy Castelblanco, activities for all segments of the population. of interests. 24 Fruit & Spice Park: Paula Fernandez, Cathy Ferreira, Marvin Garwood, Roger Hammer, A Garden Collection in the Redland Terry Mallo, Jhon Osorio, Chris Rollins, This issue of Parklife highlights a number of Miami-Dade Parks manages more than 250 Angel Trujillo, Sally Timberlake, great experiences to enjoy in your Miami-Dade parks throughout the County from small 28 Red, White & Boom Lori Tompkins, Steve Yeomanson parks. Whether you enjoy the great outdoors, neighborhood parks to large heritage parks. Miami-Dade County Park cultural events or good family fun, Miami-Dade From the north to the south, there are places to 30 Parks at a Glance and Recreation Department Parks has affordable, quality activities for you, escape, to play ball, to hear a concert, to canoe Jack Kardys, Director your family and your friends to explore. on a river, to relax at a beach, or to picnic with 32 Champions in Our Parks W. Howard Gregg, Assistant Director for Planning and Development friends. In other words, it is a time for you and 28 Frank Faragalli, Assistant Director With the mission of providing quality natural, your family to get outside and enjoy the sunshine 34 Make a Splash for Operations 34 cultural and recreational experiences to by visiting your beautiful Miami-Dade parks! Allison Diego, Assistant Director 37 Progress Report for Administration George Parrado, Assistant Director 40 Calendar of Events for Recreation Kevin Kirwin, Assistant to the Director 48 In Closing Parklife T (305) 755-7800 / F (305) 755-7857 www.miamidade.gov/parks

Reproduction in whole/part of Parklife front/back cover: without prior written permission is strictly Priscilla, Grevy’s Zebra, prohibited. For questions/comments about Miami Metrozoo Opposite page: Parklife , write to Miami-Dade Parks, Lakeside beach and waterslide 275 NW 2nd Street, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL Larry & Penny Thompson Park 33128, phone (305) 755-7800, or email (305) 232-1049 at [email protected]. Larry & Penny Thompson Park   By has diverse activities for the whole Katherine family to enjoy. The estate offers MacDiarmid daily tours at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. of its historic houses – the Stone n in House and Richmond atio Cottage – as well as Vac tours of the lush natural V ard areas where fossil ckya bones have been  Ba found that date back Your to 50,000 years ago. On o  the weekends, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., you can rent kayaks and  When you looming recession, it is hard to your own bed each night. You might paddle the beautiful bay where you think of imagine a vacation is possible in want to consider packing a picnic may catch a glimpse of manatees summer, these hard economic times. But, lunch giving you another way to in the boat basin. Kayak rental for dragons, okapi images maybe this is the time to be creative save money. adults is $10 per hour plus regular and dozens of of family and explore the places and park admission, and for children, other animals you vacations attractions right in your backyard. ages 9-15, it is $8 per hour plus may have never come to WDitahyits1 tropical climate, South regular park admission. Price seen await you around mind. A Many times we take for granted the Florida offers visitors and residents includes kayak, life vest, paddles every turn. Or you can glide above beaches in the United States for road trip in entertainment opportunities that exist year-round opportunities to explore and a small dry bag. You must this wildlife wonderland inside a the past 10 years, the beach at the family in our communities. We say we will natural, cultural and recreational be 21 years old to rent a kayak. guided, air-conditioned monorail. Or Crandon Park is a great way to sedan to visit them one day. Here is a chance activities. To get your week started, Individuals ages 9-20 must be take a behind the scenes tram tour. unwind. Unique to the beach are new and for you to discover the undiscovered visit the Deering Estate at Cutler. accompanied by a parent or a legal Or pedal through, with the entire the cabanas available for daily, undiscovered places was decided. with help from Miami-Dade Parks. Located along the edge of Biscayne guardian in the same kayak. Two family, on one of the four-wheeled monthly or yearly rental. Built in the Weeks were spent planning the With more than 250 parks and Bay, the 444-acre estate is an people per kayak are required. Safari Cycles. Take the opportunity 1950s, the cabanas are reminiscent itinerary which included stops at hundreds of events and programs in environmental, archeological and to feed the giraffes and pelicans of youthful times spent on family historical spots, fun attractions and which you can participate, you can historical preserve. From canoe while you are there. To end your vacations. The 10’ x 10’ cabanas visits with family members out day, located just down the street is include a private shower in each. take a one-week vacation and spend rides to LDauadyed2 as “Miami’s top-rated of state. Finally, the car was Palmetto Mini-Golf, a beautifully There are 70 cabanas on site with less than $500 for a family of four, butterfly hikes, attraction” by Zagat Survey, Miami packed and you were landscaped 18-hole course and eight designated as accessible to excluding meals and gas. Since your and naturalist- Metrozoo is ranked among the top on your way. However, new addition to Miami-Dade Parks. persons with disabilities. Bring your vacation is local, it may cost you no guided tours, zoos in the country. As the only times have changed. For as little as $5 each, a family beach chairs, towels, grill to picnic more than half a tank of gas and you the Deering subtropical zoo in the continental With rising gas of four can have fun while testing and spend the day relaxing. get to sleep in Estate United States, Miami Metrozoo is prices and a their skills. However, no glass is allowed in Day 2 on your vacation. You can the area. meander through the trails and encounter a wide range of animal life from Asia, Africa, Australia, and ADftaerytw3 o days of walking and Latin America. The lush tropical exercising, take a leisurely break TDheayonl4 y tropical botanical garden setting easily replicates animals’ and enjoy a day at the beach. of its kind in the United States, natural habitats. Koalas, Komodo Rated as one of the top 10 Fruit & Spice Park is a unique Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 5 37-acre public Led by per person. With fees that low, you Miami-Dade wilderness treks and star relaxing vacation yet. For specific facility owned knowledgeable can tell the kids to bring along their Parks’ Eco- gazing outings. questions regarding your adventure, and operated naturalist- friends. Parents can relax in the sun Adventures, contact the facility by Miami-Dade guides, as the kids enjoy splashing and which also Now you have everything you directly. Phone Parks. The Crandon Park swimming in the pool. offers kayak need to get “traveling.” Get out numbers have tropical climate, tours on Key fishing, and explore your own backyard. been included on found nowhere else in Biscayne backpack It could end up being your most the chart. the continental U.S., include an EDndayyou7 r vacation with a leisurely allows the park to introduction canoe trip along the Oleta River grow more than to the natural catching a glimpse of the many 500 varieties of  history and wading birds and mammals that fruits, vegetables, ecology of the Seven Day Itinerary for Your Vacation inhabit the river eco-system, and spices, herbs, nuts, and warm tropical The costs below are based on a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) and does not include meals. visit an undisturbed Indian midden. other commercially important plant waters of Biscayne Bay and Or, if you choose, take a guided specimens from around the world. offshore ocean sites. Tours are Deering Estate at Cutler $7/adult $24 tour on the Gables waterway rich in Day 1 You can find 150 varieties of mango, conducted in the beautiful (Sunday) 16701 SW 72 Ave $5/child (ages 4-14) history and wildlife, and nestled in 305-235-1668 75 varieties of bananas, 70 varieties surrounding waters of Crandon of bamboo, and numerous exotic Park’s Bear Cut Marine Preserve. Kayak Rental $10/hr for adults $72 for 2 hr rental 16701 SW 72 Ave $8/hr for children (ages 9-15) edibles, and visitors are invited to Explore and discover colorful 305-235-1668 Admission extra munch at the tasting counter inside tropical fish, spotted eagle rays, Day 2 Miami Metrozoo $13.95/adult $109.60 the park store. Open seven days a cushion stars, upside down jellyfish, (Monday) 12400 SW 152nd St $9.95/child (includes week except Christmas, 10 a.m. – coastal birds, and mammals that (305) 251-0400 Additional fees (optional) additional fees) 5 p.m., guided tours are conducted share this fragile and unique marine Safari Cycle: $22/2 hrs Monorail: $3/person every day. Park admission is $6.00 environment we call “Miami’s Tram tours: $3.95/person per adult, $1.50 per child age 6-12, backyard.” Two-person “sit on top”  Feeding Stations: Giraffe $2 and children under six are free. ocean kayaks are provided and all each, pelican $1 each Picnic facilities are available. trips are beginner friendly for the  Palmetto Mini-Golf Mon - Fri: 7a.m. - 6p.m.: $5 $20 or $24 whole family. Participants should 9300 SW 152 St Mon - Fri: 6p.m. - close: $6 depending on 305-238-2922 Sat, Sun, and holidays: $6 bring a snack, water (one quart arrival time one of minimum), sunscreen, sunglasses, Day 3 A Day at the Beach $37.50/day includes tax $39 EDcoa-yAd5 ventures kayak and Miami-Dade (Tuesday) Crandon Park, Key Biscayne + 1.50/car toll fee for insect repellent, shoes you don’t snorkeling tours are exciting ways County’s most 6767 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne mind getting wet, wide brimmed 305-365-3018 to explore the wildlife and varied popular and beautiful communities. hat, dress for the weather, and a Fruit and Spice Park $5/adult marine life of Miami-Dade Parks’ Tours are rated moderate (Oleta $13 sealable plastic bag or container (DWaeydn4 esday) 24801 SW 187th Ave $1.50/child coastal parks River) and easy (Gables waterway) to secure important belongings. 305-247-5727 and preserves. and take approximately 3-to-4 EcoAdventures $42/adult $129.50 hours. Led by experienced and (DThauyrs5 day) Kayaking and snorkeling $22/child Day 6 knowledgeable naturalist-guides, Crandon Park (see Day 3) + $1.50 toll fee for Key Biscayne If you do not have one, spend a these trips include the best gear Day 6 A Day at the Pool $.50 to $1.50 per person $9 day in a Miami-Dade pool. Located and lots of creative touches to (Friday) (Various sites - (includes see page 36) 2 friends) throughout the County, the 12 pools enhance the enjoyment of your EcoAdventures Canoe $25/adult managed by Miami-Dade Parks are experience. These are just a couple $80 (DSatyur7 day) Trip: Oleta River or $15/child (ages 7-15) supervised by certified lifeguards of examples of the unique, outdoor Gables Waterway and fees range from 50¢ to $1.50 adventure excursions provided by Call 305-365-3018

Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 I am Miam i–Dade Pa rks By Susana Cortázar Growing up as the only girl with four athletic brothers and parents out as ‘ball kids’ at the Lipton Tennis who played sports in college, Renae Nottage had no choice but to Tournament (now the Sony Ericsson) be active and sports-oriented as a result. Although armed with a and were selected to service Bachelor of Science in Education from Florida A&M University professional tennis players like Andre (FAMU), one-year’s experience as a graduate assistant with Agassi, Pete Sampras, Steffi Graff, FAMU’s women’s softball team, as well as playing with several and Venus and Serena Williams on traveling women’s major softball teams, Renae felt teaching was the court. I have been training the not for her, so the pursuit of a different, more fulfilling career ‘ball kids’ for this prestigious became compelling. tournament for the past 15 years.” “I realized working for Parks Another great source of pride to Renae is the positive impact our was the career path in which recreation programs have on the community. With the operation of I could make a difference in Crandon Golf Course, Crandon Tennis Center, Crandon Beach; Tamiami, Tropical, and Amelia Earhart parks; as well as various the lives of children.” marinas and recreation centers, Renae is adamant that “no other municipality within South Florida can compare” with the programs Having worked at Cutler Ridge Park and in the North Dade District offered and amenities available therein. office during college summer breaks, Renae soon realized working in the parks system with youngsters “was the career path in which I could make a difference in the lives of children. They come to parks Recreation programs in a community should not be taken lightly or because they want to be there, so I feel we have a wonderful for granted. It takes dedication, hard work and determination to opportunity to mentor them.” Eventually, her dream came true and make a difference in the lives of others as Renae has. Whether it’s she was hired as a Manager 1 at Buccaneer Park in 1988 by an after-school program, major special event or her the Miami-Dade Park & Recreation Department, where she has implementation of the “Fit to Play, Fun for Life” theme three years steadily worked her way up from part-time service aide to her ago to encourage healthy lifestyles among kids attending our current position as Region Manager of Region 1. summer camp program, this community would not reap the benefits of such recreational programs if it were not for employees like Renae, who enthusiastically states that after 19 years in the Renae’s enthusiasm and motivation are most apparent as she department, “I can honestly say that I LOVE my job.” recalls her favorite experience during her long tenure with the department. “I was coaching my tennis team at Buccaneer Park and knew very little about tennis except what I learned in college, I am Miami-Dade Parks is a recurring article but the kids on my team taught me the game. I attended every that will highlight volunteers, clinic I could find and we would play every day, all day, rain or staff and participants in our recreational, shine. We competed in the National Junior Tennis League, which natural and cultural programs. Renae Nottage, Country Village Park provided exposure and valuable competition skills. The team tried

Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 9 By Susana Cortázar and Cindy Castelblanco

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” -Mahatma Gandhi

If that is the case, a microcosm of a great nation is then to We have come a long way from the first Miami Metrozoo, be found at Miami-Dade Park & Recreation Department’s which opened in Key Biscayne in 1948. Originally known as world-renowned Miami Metrozoo, where animals live in the Crandon Park Zoo, its first animals were two Russian replicas of their natural habitats and are tended to with black bears, an ocelot, an African green monkey, a Rhesus utmost respect by professional, highly-trained and monkey, and a goat. The animals came to town as part of a

White Handed Gibbon caring staff. traveling circus in a truck that broke down soon after arrival. Not having money to pay for repairs, the owners bartered eagles, jaguars, anteaters, Orinoco crocodiles and and at 4 p.m. . One dollar buys you a cup o’ fish for them. with Dade County and traded the animals for the cost of venomous snakes, to name a few. Opening this summer is Humpy’s Camel Rides at The fixing the truck. The zoo also operated a small tour train for Mercantil Commercebank Children’s Zoo. For just $5, kids visitors and a carousel. Some of the train tracks are still can ride these tame camels with a handler. Kids ages 4 - 13 Since man is also a part of the Amazon region, both in exposed and the 1949 carousel, which closed in 1981, can also experience more of our animals during the Bank of contemporary and historical aspects, elements focusing on was restored and children still enjoy it today. America Zoofari Summer Camp from June 16 – August 1. White Handed Gibbon a wide range of the region’s cultures will be built-in to the exhibit adding a richness and excitement that has not been As a result of devastation caused to Key Biscayne and seen before at most zoos. Even more important, Amazon & For a cooler experience at Miami Metrozoo, particularly this surrounding areas by 1965’s Hurricane Betsy, it was Beyond will add a critical conservation and educational summer, visitors can take advantage of the many refreshing determined the zoo’s location was not conducive to the boost to a part of the U.S. that has deep ties to the region. activities available to them. Our newest area for chills is a animals’ safety and well-being, so the idea of building a new As Miami is often referred to as “the Gateway to the small mushroom water play area by the spotted hyenas. zoo in South Dade was conceived. A preview center of the Americas,” Miami Metrozoo’s new Amazon & Beyond will Here kids of all ages can get wet by a water showering current facility opened July 4, 1980, and the awesome add an exclamation point to that claim. For more details Caribbean flamingoes, African and Asian elephants, Miami Metrozoo officially opened in 1981. about the project see Progress Report on page 37. kangaroos, koalas, cheetahs, giraffes, cranes, tortoises, Komodo dragons, rhinoceroses, monkeys, chimpanzees, The sprawling 740-acre facility houses more than 1,300 zebras, hyenas, and venomous snakes. When visiting Miami Metrozoo, there are several animals, representing more than 400 species including opportunities to enhance your experience. Through zookeeper talks, you can learn about the animals from Divided into “continents,” the zoo has replicated the natural the experts who care for them daily, providing visitors, habitats of the animals including the temple ruins at Angor young and old, the chance to ask zookeepers questions Wat that house the majestic tigers, thereby enhancing their about the animals and their behavior. Scheduled at almost comfort and the visitor’s educational experience. Australia, every half hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., these talks are Africa and Asia can be “visited” all in one day. great opportunities to see the animals most active and to speak with those who know them best, their keepers. Opening at the end of 2008 Amazon & Beyond will add another continent to the experience. This 27-acre $50 Interactive animal opportunities at the zoo include the Great Egret million exhibit is dedicated to the flora and fauna of Tropical Samburu Giraffe Feeding Station where visitors can feed America. It will be one of the world’s greatest exhibits with giraffes for only $2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Pelicans at more than 1,000 animals – we call it “Miami’s next big Pelican Cove also love to snack on fish daily at 10:30 a.m. thing.” Larger than the average American zoo and designed by Jones & Jones, designers of exhibits at San Diego Zoo and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Amazon & Beyond will be Red Kangaroo home to giant river otters that are capable of standing six- feet tall when fully grown. Only three other locations in the U.S. house them. Other species include anacondas, Harpy

Bengal Tiger Indian Rhinoceros By Katherine MacDiarmid 'shroom. There is also a larger water play area by Oasis But Miami-Dade Parks’ Metrozoo is not all about just fun Grille where everyone can get soaked with a water shooting and games. Staff is staunchly committed to partnering with frog, a pink flamingo and other fun zoo spouts. Our first-ever conservation and preservation organizations, scientists, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS water play area, the Cool Zoo™ Seahorse Water Play, is governmental and non-governmental entities, and It is one thing to look at the animals from the Grevy’s zebras, Grant’s gazelles, and At the end of the day, completely located next to The Mercantil Commercebank Children's researchers around the world to ensure endangered manicured walkways of Miami Metrozoo. It ostriches. With an assistant, Victor exhausted, I came away with a tremendous Zoo. Here, seahorses shoot water onto anyone standing in plants, animals and ecosystems are saved and preserved. is another to step behind the scenes and Gonzalez, they guided the animals from the respect for the work the zookeepers do the padded area surrounding the spout. All three areas see the animals and their keepers in their overnight enclosures to the exhibition every day. They show great commitment shoot out hours of fun under the sun and are favorites daily routines. If you have the chance, it is paddock. To move the giraffes, Nick used to their job and their animals. And, as an among our smallest visitors. an experience you will not soon forget. Out training techniques that not only assist in employee of the Parks Department, you MIAMI METROZOO 12400 SW 152 Street of curiosity, I took the opportunity to see it getting them to the paddock, but also help might think my day at the zoo was a perk firsthand. My day started at 7 a.m. and when it is time for vet visits to assess the of the job, but the Other fun activities include renting Safari Cycles, shaded Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. General admission: $13.95 per adult and $9.95 per began as every zookeeper’s day begins, animals. One by one each giraffe close encounter I 4-wheeled bikes that ride anywhere from 5 to 8 people, or child, plus tax. checking the animals under their care to see participated, some more had is available to renting pedal boats by Oasis Grille on weekends. Visitors Children under three, *ZSF members and parking are how they fared overnight. Madelyn Tucker willingly than others. Then, all. It is a once in a can also hop on a behind-the-scenes tram tour from the free. Ticket booths close at 4:00 PM. was my guide for the introduction to the I was handed the shovel. lifetime opportunity zoo entrance or take an air conditioned monorail ride (305) 251-0400 or e-mail [email protected]. day. She oversees parts of the Australian Yes, be prepared to I highly recommend. www.miamimetrozoo.com throughout the zoo. The American Banker’s Family Aviary exhibits, so I saw New Guinea singing dogs, participate in all Wings of Asia houses more than 300 Asian birds, and Miami Metrozoo is a fully accredited member of the Cape hunting dogs, red kangaroos, koalas, the tasks of the Dr. Wilde's World, an interactive indoor air-conditioned Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). red river hogs, Mataschies tree kangaroos, zookeeper during complex, currently houses turtles, crocodilians, lizards, *Zoological Society of Florida a giant tortoise, Grant’s gazelle, and your day. and snakes from around the world through August 10. the warthogs. Reticulated Delora Batchelor Giraffe After the initial check of the animals, all the was our guide in keepers met before starting their day to read the aviary. There the overnight reports on their animals. After are far too many birds the meeting, I went with Nicholas Pottratz, to name, but Delora and the aviary African Elephant keeper for the giraffes, Grant’s zebras, staff know them all and their habits.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS AT MIAMI METROZOO For all the activities listed below, advance registration and appropriate dress is required. Admission to Miami Metrozoo is included in the fees below.

Keepers & Kids: $20/student (required Behind-the-Scenes Keeper Tours: $65.95 chaperones admitted free). Includes zookeeper + tax for two people and $22.95 + tax for each talks, animal encounters, monorail, tram tour, additional person (five person limit and children lunch for students (chaperone lunches not must be 8 years or older). Daily, 10:30 a.m. included). (305) 251-0400 or 1:00 p.m. (subject to staff availability). Encounter wildlife up close and personal. Mercantil Commercebank Children's Zoo-Teen Choose birds, mammals or general. Zookeeper for a Day: $150/person for ZSF (305) 251-0400 members and $200/person for non-members Tues. & Sat., 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Youth, ages Zookeeper for a Day: $145/person (includes 10 – 18, experience the zoo by preparing the lunch and zookeeper t-shirt). Sat. & Sun., 7:00 animals’ diets, feeding the animals and assisting a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Spend a day working alongside with the Meerkat Zookeeper talk. zookeepers as they care for the animals at Miami (305) 255-5551, ext. 139 Metrozoo. (305) 251-0400, ext. 246 or 230.

14 Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 Miami-Dade Parks By Susana Cortázar After-school Programs

For decades, families have turned to the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department for quality recreational activities and cultural programs for their children throughout the school year.

The Parks Department has honored that trust by providing a volleyball, basketball, track and field, soccer, tennis, to the importance and vitality of arts and culture. From For parents’ and children’s convenience, after-school variety of specialized and general after-school programs that swimming, and softball. Some parks also offer a teen modern and ethnic dance to arts and crafts to puppetry, programs are offered in parks throughout north, central, are fun, mentally stimulating and physically challenging. program for youth ages 12-15. ceramics, chorus, playing instruments, and much more, and south Miami-Dade County. Transportation is children celebrate their roots as well as acquire an available on a limited basis and provided at an Offered at numerous parks Miami-Dade Parks provides a appreciation for the many cultures and vast diversity additional charge. throughout Miami-Dade County, the arts & crafts wellness component to its after- in our community. after-school programs, available to school program - Fit to Play, children ages 6-14, are designed to flag football • dance Fun for Life – which teaches and Children with disabilities also benefit from leisure access improve their quality of life through motivates kids to achieve good services and partake in the many activities offered by the education, physical fitness, volleyball • chorus health through fun, exhilarating after-school programs. environmental awareness, and physical activities and wise eating cultural appreciation. basketball • soccer habits. In partnership with The Children’s Trust and University of After-school programs include track & field • tennis Miami Health System, Miami-Dade homework assistance and study Parks’ recreation leaders share periods in clean, safe, air swimming • softball nutritional tips and lead kids If you would like to enroll your child in conditioned areas. After-school through activities that promote a hours are further enlivened by puppetry • ceramics healthy lifestyle which will continue an after-school program and enjoy the highly trained recreation specialists through adulthood. peace of mind that comes with knowing he or she is in a safe environment, who engage the children with playing instruments learning, having fun, and keeping fit, go to www.miamidade.gov/parks , call indoor and outdoor games and and much more! Another element of the after-school sports such as flag football, program is the exposure of children 305-755-7800 , or contact your neighborhood park directly for more information.

16 Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 17 Pa rks in Photography by Peter Dooling Focus

Carlita, White Bengal Tiger, Miami Metrozoo Machito, African Elephant, Miami Metrozoo

Kalu, Indian Rhinoceros, Miami Metrozoo

Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 21 J.J., Lowland Gorilla, Miami Metrozoo Miami-Dade Parks After-school PROGRAMS

A variety of specialized and Don’t let your child miss out general after-school programs on the fun. Enroll today. are offered at more than 40 For Miami-Dade Parks After-school Program locations, call (305) 755-7800 parks throughout Miami-Dade or visit www.miamidade.gov/parks. County for youth, ages 6 – 14.

Call 305-755-7848 or 305-755-7980 (TDD) to request materials in accessible format, a sign language interpreter (seven days advance notice required) and for information on access for persons with disabilities.

Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures NATURALIST-GUIDED NATURE ADVENTURES Kayaking Get a spirit, mind Snorkeling Biking • Hiking and body workout. Canoeing Bird Watching Summer Camps (305) 365-3018 [email protected] www.miamiecoadventures.org

Call 305-755-7848 or 305-755-7980 (TDD) to request materials in accessible format, a sign language interpreter (seven days advance notice required) and for information on access for persons with disabilities.

Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 23 A GARDEN COLLECTION IN THE REDLAND

The creation of A.D. Barnes began a series of transactions to park, and appointed her its first superintendent until changed the park’s name from Redland Fruit & Spice Fruit & Spice Park purchase an 18-acre parcel of land on the Southeast her retirement in 1959. Park to Preston B. Bird & Mary Heinlein Fruit & Spice was the realization corner of Coconut Palm Drive and Redland Road in Park . Although not its official park name, for convenience, of one woman’s the Redland in 1935. County Commissioner Preston B. it has become known as Fruit & Spice Park . dream to provide Bird was instrumental in securing funds, and the land PRESTON B. BIRD AND MARY HEINLEIN FRUIT & a showcase for was finally acquired in 1943 after a series of court SPICE PARK the rich agricultural procedures to resolve problems with title and The daughter of pioneer sub-tropical farmers, Mrs. HISTORIC PRESERVATION AT THE PARK bounty and heritage justification for park use. With the backing of Parks Heinlein was fascinated with the exotic fruits and flora In addition to the gardens, the park also maintained of the area known as the Redland, named for the reddish Director A.D. Barnes, Mary Heinlein could finally begin of South Florida. She was an active garden club and showcased two original historic structures on the color of its soil. The Redland became one of the first realizing the creation of a garden collection of semi- member and she and her husband Herman, who was property: and then an original one-room Redland lasting settlements of South Dade County, and its sub- tropical fruits. also a surveyor, owned a small nursery in the Redland. Schoolhouse built in 1906 tropical climate created a unique agricultural environment Following William Lyman Phillips’ landscape plans, and a coral rock building able to produce a wide variety of exotic fruit. In 1896, a Mrs. Heinlein and her husband led a team of laborers The County’s Parks Department contracted William built around 1913 as a newspaper stated that farmers in South Dade were and park workers in laying out the plots and started Lyman Phillips, landscape architect and designer of laboratory for citrus canker producing “avocados, pears, mangos, sapodillas, paw collecting specimens to plant in the park. The the world-famous Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, to research. In 1982, Redland paw (papaya), lemons, limes, etc.” collection grew and soon a variety of rare fruits, nuts develop landscape plans for the newly purchased land. resident Fran Mitchell and spices flourished. Plans for what was to become the new garden park donated another historic Mary Calkins Heinlein came from a family of pioneer were completed in 1944 and construction began that home to the park. Due in homesteaders in the Redland, and at her urging, year. Parks Director Barnes recognized Mary Heinlein In 1980, as a tribute to Preston B. Bird and Mary Heinlein, large part to the efforts of county commissioners and pioneer Parks Director as the driving force that inspired the creation of the the Miami-Dade County Park & Recreation Department Redland resident Robert

24 Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 25 Jensen, the 1902 historic structure was moved to Fruit Methodist Church and several surrounding homes were THE PARK TODAY Rollins and a staff of experts conduct classes, & Spice Park from its original location eight miles away. designated as the Redland Historic District. workshops, and botanical tours on a year-round In 2007, six acres The structure was named the Bauer-Neill-Mitchell basis with topics that include: vegetables and were added to the House. It was preserved as an example of a typical edible oddities, plant east side of the park Redland Pioneer home and landscaped with THE HARVEST GROWS propagation, farm with the acquisition archetypical plants and fruit varieties. In the early 1980's under the direction of the park’s tours of South of the Fournier and current manager, Chris Rollins, the park implemented an Florida, and cooking Summers properties ambitious development program. An exotic plant with tropical fruits In 1992, Hurricane Andrew caused extensive damage made possible through support by the Redland Citizens enthusiast who had previously served as president of the & vegetables. to the park garden and Association, Commissioner Katy Sorenson and the Rare Fruit Council the historic buildings. Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department. Today, International, Mr. The storm destroyed tree Fruit & Spice Park is a 37-acre, subtropical, botanical Fruit & Spice Park Rollins brought a canopies, planting beds, paradise nestled in the heart of the historic Redland also plays host to some long-standing annual festivals. wealth of botanical irrigation, fencing, the community just 35 miles south of Miami. Surrounded by Each January, the Redland Festival celebrates the rich knowledge and nursery, and two of the thousands of acres of agricultural heritage of the area with music, arts and expertise to the historic buildings. Only tropical agriculture, the crafts, food, strolling entertainment, exotic plant sales park. He made the coral-rock building park is a horticultural and the park’s wide variety of Asian produce makes it various collecting survived the storm despite jewel in South Florida’s the perfect setting for the annual Asian Culture Festival trips throughout Asia and Latin America and his first broken windows and roof agricultural community held in the spring. planting added over 100 new specimens to the park’s damage. The Redland Schoolhouse and the Bauer- attracting over 27,000 collection, which now includes plants and trees from Neill-Mitchell House were completely destroyed. visitors a year to its Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize, gardens and festivals. Panama, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Using funds from the Federal Emergency Management Vietnam, Indonesia, Burma, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Agency, a replica of both buildings was completed in More than 500 Fruit & Spice Park 2002. The new park store and Welcome Center moved varieties of exotic 24801 SW 187th Avenue A comprehensive new master plan was developed 305-247-5727 into the schoolhouse and the Bauer-Neill-Mitchell fruits, herbs, spices by the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation Department in [email protected] House now serves as a meeting center. and nuts from around the world including 80 varieties www.fruitandspicepark.org 1989 to incorporate expanded park acreage, address of bananas; 70 varieties of bamboo; 40 varieties of Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM, seven days a week, future needs and allow for more culturally interesting grapes; 150 varieties of mangoes; 15 varieties of closed on Christmas. The Redland area’s interpretation. Park Manager Chris Rollins’ travels gave jackfruit trees and numerous other exotic edibles are Admission: $5/Adult, $1.50/Child 6-12, and significance as a rise to the use of an ethno-botanical approach in the children under 6 are free. grown and maintained here. Guided tours are conducted every day at 11 a.m., South Dade pioneer plans with areas laid out by tropical, geographical 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. settlement was regions. Bond referendums approved in 1997 and Special tours can be arranged at convenient times for officially recognized 2004 secured funds for the completion of the master Visitors can sample fallen fruit (no above-ground schools, clubs and any special interest groups from in 1981 and the plan ensuring that Fruit & Spice Park continues to be harvesting is permitted) and arrangements may be preschoolers to golden-years groups. Picnic facilities are available. park, the Redland an integral part of the Redland’s rich agricultural and made with park management for collecting seeds and Community United historic heritage. cuttings suitable for planting. Park Manager Chris

26 Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 27 FIREWO RKS EXPLODE 4TH OF JULY AT CELEBRATIONS

hink 4th of July and specific images automatically haystack or drive an old tractor. And if fishing is how you come to mind – America’s birthday, forefathers, relax, there is a fresh water lake filled with huge bass. independence from British rule, fireworks, barbecues, parades, baseball games, apple pie, hot July 4 activities will be held from 1:00 – 10:00 p.m. with Tdogs, hamburgers, concerts, elected officials talking family fun, food, drinks, live music throughout the day, about our great country, and many other fun activities and fireworks beginning at 9:00 p.m. All you need to do held in our great parks. is take a lawn chair or blanket and be prepared to have fun. Coolers are not allowed, and food and drinks will The Miami-Dade Park & Recreation Department has be sold. honored this all-American tradition of bringing families Cortázar By Susana and friends together to its parks to ensure a fun, safe At Black Point Park and Marina you will enjoy a and celebratory time. And there is no better venue to fireworks display to cap a day of picnicking, strolling enjoy this day than at Amelia Earhart Park or Black the beautiful facility or dining at the restaurant above Point Park and Marina. the marina.

At Amelia Earhart Park, one of the Parks Department’s Admission to both events is free. Parking at Amelia & largest and most beautiful facilities, the 4th of July Earhart is $10 per car; $15 per bus and RV. HITE celebration is one of our community’s showcases, where , W visitors can enjoy amenities such as picnic tables and D Amelia Earhart Park Black Point Park & Marina RE shelters; the Bill Graham Farm Village where cows, goats, chickens, pigs, sheep, donkeys, and geese love 401 E. 65th Street 24775 S.W. 87 Avenue to be petted; a bark park with such doggie-friendly (305) 685-8389 (305) 258-4092 amenities as sand areas, agility training equipment, and swimming pools; soccer fields; mountain biking; a junior sailing program; and a country store. There is also a Please visit www.miamidade.gov/parks for more details pony ring where kids can ride ponies, jump into a big on these and other Parks Department activities. BOOM! Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 29 Pa rks at a Glance 1 4

1 Senior Showcase 4 Dedication at Tropical Estates Park The choir at Arcola Lakes Park participated in the The Recreation Building at Tropical Estates Park first Mayor’s Senior Talent Show at Miami-Dade was dedicated May 10, 2008. County Auditorium on May 7, 2008. 5 Give Peace a Chance 2 2008 Miami International Agriculture Miami-Dade Parks Director Jack Kardys, Miami- and Cattle Show Dade Commissioner Sally Heyman and Park & Miss Rodeo poses with a participant and his Recreation Citizens Advisory Board member John award winning Brahman during the show May 16 Gold participate in the planting of “mushrooms” as – 18, 2008, at the Ronald Reagan Equestrian part of the Spore Project art installation by 2 5 Center at Tropical Park. Orlando artist Doug Rhodehamel during the 5th Annual Greynolds Park Love-In, May 18, 2008.

3 A Day at the Races Students from throughout Miami-Dade County 6 Spencer Davis Group Rocks the Crowd watched pig races during the Education Day, Legendary 1960s rock musicians, Spencer Davis May 16, at the 2008 Miami International Group, played to an appreciative crowd during Agriculture and Cattle Show. the annual Greynolds Park Love-In. Over 4,000 people participated in the day-long event.

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30 Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 31 Big trees are the stuff of legend, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, a narrowest axes of the canopy). poetry and ghost stories. They former Miami-Dade Parks facility. Points are given for each capture our imagination with their measurement, and a tree receives size, beauty, strength, and grandeur. Sadly, Hurricane Andrew’s one point per each of the following: They provide shade and a cozy place considerable mischief in 1992 foot of height, inch of circumference to sit under to read, paint, meditate or toppled a number of national at breast height, and foot of crown have a picnic. Kids love to climb them champions. Lost were poisonwood spread. The total number of points and build houses between their (Metopium toxiferum) and the determines whether it becomes a branches. You can hang a tire or a paradise tree (Simarouba glauca) at national champion (must be either slab of wood from one and swing Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, as well native to the United States or to your heart’s content. Birds build as the wild tamarind (Lysiloma naturalized), a co-champion (any intricate nests in their branches, and latisiliquum) and West Indian lilac species growing in the state), or cats love to climb them (coming down (Tetrazygia bicolor) at Castellow receives no official status. is a different story). Hammock Park. The ex-champion wild tamarind can still be seen along The procedure to nominate a tree American Forests, an organization Castellow Hammock Park’s nature for champion status has been dedicated to protecting, restoring, trail but, where it once stood 115’, standardized for most state Big and enhancing trees and forests, it is now 115’ long after being Tree Lists and the National Register. recognizes the critical impact trees blown over by Andrew! Big trees If you would like to nominate a tree, have in our lives, awarding species can succumb to storms, disease go to www.championtrees.org. The which meet stringent criteria and old age, but when they lose local Division of Forestry office can “champion” status and listing them champion status, it enables another assist you in measuring your tree CHAMPIONS in the National Register of Big Trees tree to compete for the title. and advising whether it qualifies. since 1940. Who knows, you just may have IN OUR PARBKy Roger L. SHammer To achieve champion status, a tree a winner! The Miami-Dade County Park & must be measured and nominated. Recreation Department is home to Measurements include height, But even if you don’t have a several registered champion trees, circumference at breast height (4.5 champion tree in your back yard, including Mexican alvaradoa (Alvaradoa amorphoides) at Camp Big trees can succumb to storms, Owaissa Bauer, strangler fig (Ficus aurea) at Bill Sadowski Park, false- disease and old age, mastic (Sideroxylon foetidissimum) but when they lose champion status, at Castellow Hammock Park, and black olive (Bucida buceras, a it enables another tree to compete naturalized species) at the Deering for the title. Estate at Cutler. West Perrine Park boasts the Florida state champion feet above ground), and the average you can visit one of the many sycamore fig (Ficus sycamorus), and canopy spread (one quarter the facilities offered by Miami-Dade national champion redberry stopper average canopy spread in feet, Parks and bask in the beauty of (Eugenia confusa) is found at measured along the widest and these majestic gifts from nature.

Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 33 It’s the heart of the summer and it by the American Red Cross beginner and those interested in is hot. So the idea of heading home and other nationally recognized increasing their skill coordination. after work for a jog or walk in the training agencies. All levels of skill and heat may not sound that appealing. rescue techniques Miami-Dade Parks can offer you Through the Tiny Tots are taught. Children an alternative means of exercise Program, children ages and adults with that will push your body in new 3 to 5 become comfortable disabilities are directions and work muscles around the water. This welcome in all you did not know you had while class provides parents with Miami-Dade Parks’ keeping you cool at the same time. information and techniques to aquatic activities and According to the United States help orient their children to the facilities. At A.D. Barnes Pool, Swimming Association, swimming water and supervise water activities Goulds Pool, Marva Bannerman is becoming an increasingly in a safe manner. A parent or Pool, Palm Springs North Pool, popular means of guardian is required in the Richmond, Tamiami Pool, Tropical exercise. Unlike water with each child, and Estates Pool, and South Dade the jarring action basic skills are learned Pool, these pools have lifts for running has on first. Once learned, the individuals with mobility impairments. your knees, instructor will introduce ankles, hips new skills and increase Fees vary for swimming and Learn- and back, the child’s endurance in to-Swim programs. Contact your swimming is a the water. Adult swimming neighborhood pool for costs and fluid means of lessons are designed for the hours of operation. exercise that takes the impact off you lower joints allowing you freer movement. And, it is not Miami-Dade Parks provides Red Cross Lifeguard Training for boys and girls, ages 15 just swimming; there are various and up, in a regulation four-week course, usually taught in the spring and early types of activities you can do in the summer. Eligible candidates must complete rigorous requirements, such as water to take the strain off your swimming 500 continuous yards, submerging to a depth of at least 10 feet, returning a 10-pound weight from the pool floor, and other tasks. joints including water aerobics and Ai Chi (Aquatic Tai Chi). By All lifeguard trainees learn first aid, CPR and emergency rescue techniques and are issued a certificate authorized by the During the summer months, Miami- American Red Cross. The minimum Dade Parks operates 12 swimming age for an entry lifeguard position pools and offers a variety of is 17 years of age, and all life guards must be recertified activities for all from children age By Katherine MacDiarmid once every three years. three to seniors. If you do not know how to swim, Miami-Dade Parks FOR MORE INFORMATION, has qualified instructors to teach CALL 305-223-7077 you the fundamentals. All of the Miami-Dade Parks swimming classes are conducted by water safety instructors who are certified

Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 Lifeguard Learn-to- Exercise Pool Heated Summer Only Swim Team Classes Instruction Synchronized Pool Lifts Swim Classes Rental (spring only) By Angel Trujillo progress report ... and Angus Laney A. D. Barnes 3701 SW 72 Ave    305-665-1626 Miami-Dade Parks Planning & Development is responsible for all steps in acquiring, developing and Arcola maintaining the 259 parks in the department’s inventory. Progress Report is a recurring article that will 1680 NW 87 St   305-691-5104 feature construction and capital projects occurring in the Miami-Dade Parks system.

Goulds 21840 SW 114 Ave    305-233-5100 FEATURED MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECT Amazon & Beyond at Miami Metrozoo Gwen Cherry your point of entry. This area welcomes the visitor 2591 NW 71 St TEMPORARILY CLOSED 305-691-2439 Coming in December 2008 is a great thing to do with your with various artifacts and musical instruments along family – and it comes at the completion of the major with interactive and interpretive venues. Once you Little River capital project being undertaken by the Park & Recreation experience the sights, sounds and smells of the village 10525 NW 24 Ave   305-696-7651 Department – Amazon & Beyond at Miami Metrozoo. This plaza you will be welcomed by the gateway to the project, jointly funded and managed with the Zoological thematic regions: Cloud Forest, Amazonia and Mata Marva Y. Bannerman MIAMI-DADE 4829 NW 24 Ave   Society of Florida, is the first major new exhibition area Atlantica. Each has distinct cultural and ecological 305-635-2461 PARKS’ being completed since the opening of Metrozoo. characteristics. Each evokes a sense of place with all SWIMMING its cultural, geographical and biological diversity. The Naranja 14150 SW 264 St   Here’s what you have to look forward to: Cloud Forest suggests a place of mystery; the flooded 305-258-1945 POOLS AND PROGRAMS The project consists of three regions and a village plaza. forest of Amazonia reminds us of the vastness of the Palm Springs North The village plaza is the main hub of the exhibit and is region; and the Mata Atlantica presents the fragile 7901 NW 176 St   305-558-3762

Rockway 9460 SW 27 Dr   305-223-8742

Richmond Pool 14375 Boggs Dr   305-238-5692

Helen Sands Pool @ South Dade Park 16350 SW 280 St    305-248-1386

Tamiami 11201 SW 24 St   305-223-7077

Tropical Estates 10201 SW 48 St   305-221-5041

36 Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 37 nature of the environment and the need for As you arrive at the Mata Atlantica region you will conservation. All the regions include a wide range of encounter open pavilions that contain many different landscapes and habitats particular to the region. These animal encounters. As you enter this pavilion you will three areas reproduced in Miami Metrozoo will offer experience a bat cave with bats flying all around you. visitors a greater understanding of the diversity of the The flora and fauna of the region, along with the tropics, as well as a fun and enriching experience. exhibit’s theme will evoke a sense of the degree to which our environment is so delicate and sensitive. The Cloud Forest will provide a path that leads through a mysterious climb into that region of South America, The consultant firm that designed the exhibit is the where Squirrel and Howler monkeys cry out. The path Seattle firm of Jones & Jones Architects and Landscape will guide you through outdoor hummingbird aviaries Architects. The general contractor is PCL Construction and will lead you to one of the main features of the Services of Orlando, Florida. Cloud Forest: the snake and amphibian building. As you exit the Cloud Forest building, you encounter one of the This $50 million project has been financed through the marquee animal exhibits – the jaguar exhibit. Here you Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Program, the Building will meet one of the most mysterious animals of Better Communities Bond Program and private donations. Tropical Americas. The visitor will have various opportunities to observe the animal – from behind different carved rockwork and from underwater FEATURED PARK ACQUISITION viewing areas. West Perrine Domino Park

Once you meander through this area you will begin to On April 22, 2008, the Board of County Commissioners experience the vastness of the Amazon through its approved the purchase of a 0.16-acre property at the landscape and water features. Here, you will encounter intersection of SW 172nd Street and 102nd Avenue, in a second marquee animal – the giant Orinoco crocodile. Commission District 9, for the development of the West The visitor will observe the crocodile through different Perrine Domino Park. This property has long been a viewing opportunities. As you walk through the trail gathering place for the local community, where the you will come upon the Flooded Forest building. This playing of dominos, checkers and chess occurs daily. structure is an air-conditioned facility that will mimic the dry and wet regions of the Amazon. This structure Once the Department closes on the property, the contains enormous tanks with a myriad of unusual planning for and development of the park will be fishes. This building will also house many interpretive initiated with $218,000 in Building Better Communities and interactive elements that will captivate visitors. As Bond Program funding. The development is expected you exit the Flooded Forest building and walk through to be consistent with the property’s traditional use the exhibit region you will encounter the third marquee by the community. The purchase is funded with animal – the giant river otter. You will experience this $55,000 in Park Open Space Impact Fees. The majestic animal swimming in its natural habitat along acquisition and development of the property is cascading ponds. sponsored by Commissioner Dennis C. Moss.

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JUL 12, 11 AM – 4 PM  JUL 19, 9 – 11 AM  JUL 22 – AUG 26 (TUE),  JUL 26, 4 – 7 PM  JUL 26, 8 PM (GATE OPENS  AUG 2, 3 PM RAILROAD YARDS ECOADVENTURES: 6 – 7:30 PM & JUL 23 – AUG NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AT 7 PM) ARCHITECTURE TOUR $5/Adult, $3/Child (Ages 3-11) under FUNDAMENTALS OF 27 (WED), 10 – 11:30 AM CONCERT SERIES SUMMER CABARET CONCERT Free with admission: $7/Adults; 3 free. See demonstrations of KAYAK & CANOE FISHING YOGA CLASSES Free. Featuring The Ruby Baker Band SERIES: STEPHAN MIKES, $5/Children (ages 4-14). Discover switching and consist assembly, and $15/Person. This informative workshop $60 /six-week session . Learn how to and Inside Eye. SITAR PLAYER the architectural features of some of participate in programs which will is geared toward fisherman of all skill relax, meditate and relieve stress during Southridge Park $20. The Concert Series features South Florida’s earliest buildings. allow you to meet the engineer and levels who fish the shallow backcountry this six-week course with instructor 19355 SW 114th St. eclectic and world music artists in an Deering Estate at Cutler conductor, learn about their duties, waters of South Florida in canoes, M. Shulman. Class size is limited. (305) 693-6236 intimate setting during the summer 16701 SW 72 Ave. and see them in action. kayaks or flats boats. The expert Deering Estate at Cutler months. Guests are welcome to (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 Gold Coast Railroad Museum instructor discusses moon phases, 16701 SW 72 Ave.  JUL 26 & 27, bring refreshments and snacks to 12450 SW 152nd St. predicting tides, baits, rigs & tackle, (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM enjoy during the show. Limited  AUG 3 & 31, 9 AM – 11 PM (305) 253-0063 shallow-water boats, as well as BUTTERFLY DAYS AT FAIRCHILD seating is available. Advance ECOADVENTURES: MATHESON fishing techniques and seasons.  JUL 23 – SEP 30 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and tickets recommended. “SURF N’ TURF” EXCURSION  JUL 12 & 20, 9 AM – 11 PM Reservations are required. “PRESERVING FLORIDA’S PAST: the Miami Blue Chapter of the North Deering Estate at Cutler $5/Adult, $5/Child. Hike and wade ECOADVENTURES: MATHESON Castellow Hammock Nature Center ENDANGERED” PHOTOGRAPHY American Butterfly Association are 16701 SW 72 Ave. through these South Florida “SURF N’ TURF” EXCURSION 22301 SW 162 Ave. BY BRIAN CALL excited to announce Butterfly Days, (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 ecosystems, Biscayne Bay and a $5/Adult, $5/Child. Hike and wade (305) 242-7688 Free and open to the public. a weekend of events celebrating hardwood hammock. Learn about our through these South Florida Exhibit chronicles Florida’s rich flora butterfly appreciation, conservation  JUL 27, 6 PM native birds including wading and ecosystems, Biscayne Bay and a  JUL 19 – AUG 23 (SAT), and fauna and man’s interaction with and education. PROFESSIONAL SOCCER: other migratory song birds as well as hardwood hammock. Learn about our 10:30 AM – 12 PM and preservation of it. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden MIAMI FC VS. ATLANTA other bay and forest animals, and native birds including wading and TAI CHI CLASSES Deering Estate at Cutler 10901 Old Cutler Rd. SILVERBACKS plants. Meet your naturalist-guide at other migratory song birds as well as $60. Apply your internal power with 16701 SW 72 Ave. (305) 667-1651 Tropical Park Stadium the main park entrance parking lot at other bay and forest animals, and slow motion routines that promote (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 7900 SW 40th St. 9610 Old Cutler Road. Reservations plants. Meet your naturalist-guide at health and longevity with instructor J.  JUL 26, 11 AM – 1 PM (866) 57-MIAMI are required. the main park entrance parking lot at Morris. Classes are held in the Exhibit  JUL 24 – AUG 28 (THU), JUNIOR TRAIN CREW MEMBER A.D. Barnes Sense of Wonder 9610 Old Cutler Road. Reservations Room of the Visitor Center. Space is 6:30 – 7:30 PM TRAINING CLASS  AUG 2, 10, 16, 24 & 30, Nature Center are required. limited. Advance registration is required. PILATES $25 - $75. This program offers children 9 AM – 12 PM 3401 SW 72 Ave. A.D. Barnes Sense of Wonder Deering Estate at Cutler $60 /six-week session . Focus on a unique opportunity to learn about ECOADVENTURES: HISTORIC (305) 365-3018 Nature Center 16701 SW 72 Ave. improving flexibility and strength with railroading first-hand through CORAL GABLES CANOE TOUR 3401 SW 72 Ave. (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 controlled movements that engage classroom instruction and an $30/Adult, $15/Child. Canoe the  AUG 4 – 15, 9 AM – 4:30 PM (305) 365-3018 your body and mind with instructor introduction to museum operations. historic Coral Gables waterway as CREATIVE ART CAMP  JUL 19, 8 PM Celia Maluf. Class size is limited. Gold Coast Railroad Museum naturalist-guides take you back in $300/Child, per session (ages 6-9).  JUL 16, 6:30 PM SOCIEDAD PRO-ARTE GRATELI Deering Estate at Cutler 12450 SW 152nd St. time to the days of George Merrick Through the Artist Village, exhibits, READING UNDER THE STARS PRESENTS CUBAN ZARZUELA 16701 SW 72 Ave. (305) 253-0063 and the birth of Coral Gables and the and Artists in Residence, campers Free. Children from the Raices $15-$38. (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 www.goldcoast-railroad.org famous Biltmore Hotel. Choose a full will explore a balance of fine art and Summer Arts Camp perform fairy Miami-Dade County Auditorium day trip returning at 3 PM or a half- traditional craft utilizing the natural tales with puppets they created. 2901 W Flagler St.  JUL 24 – AUG 28 (THU), day trip returning at 1 PM. and historic setting of the Estate. Raices Hispanic Cultural Arts Center (305) 547-5414 or (305) 358-3558 10 AM – 12:30 PM Reservations are required. Deering Estate at Cutler 5510 SW 94th Ct. WATERCOLOR CLASS: SESSION IV A.D. Barnes Sense of Wonder 16701 SW 72 Ave. (301) 271-0812  JUL 21 – AUG 1, $150/six-week session. Learn the Nature Center (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 9 AM – 4:30 PM basic techniques of watercolor and A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72 Ave.  JUL 17, 8 PM DEERING DISCOVERY CAMP: paper preparation. Learn how to (305) 365-3018 MOCHA SOUL SERIES PRESENTS SESSION IV achieve glowing colors and highlight Featuring the latest in NeoSoul talent. $300/Child, per session (ages 6-13). effects. All levels welcome. Advance An event not to be missed. Campers explore the historic and registration is required. A materials list Joseph Caleb Auditorium natural environment of the estate while will be provided upon registration. 5400 NW 22nd Ave. engaging in hands-on activities. Deering Estate at Cutler (305) 636-2350 Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72 Ave. 16701 SW 72 Ave. (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 (305) 235-1668 ext. 233

42 Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 43  AUG 4 – 15, 9 AM – 4:30 PM  BEGINNING AUG 18, 2 – 5 PM  AUG 24, 6 PM Ongoing Activities  DAILY, 10 AM – 5 PM  DAILY, 9:30 AM – 5 PM DEERING DISCOVERY CAMP: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL SOCCER: MIAMI FREE FLIGHT AVIARY DINOSAUR ENCOUNTERS SESSION V FOR CHILDREN/PERSONS FC VS. CHARLESTON BATTERY Free with admission: $13.95/Adults; Free with admission: $13.95/Adults;  DAILY 9 AM – 4 PM $300/Child, per session (ages 6-13). WITH DISABILITIES Tropical Park Stadium $9.95/Children. Encounter rare and $9.95/Children. View a film showing (YEAR-ROUND) Campers explore the historic and Free. After-school program for 7900 SW 40th St. exotic Asian birds close-up and in free the link between dinosaurs and birds ECOADVENTURES: natural environment of the estate children/persons age 6-22 with (866) 57-MIAMI flight. Watch them build their nests at the Field Research Center, then CRANDON PARK VISITORS & while engaging in hands-on activities. varying disabilities. Program will aid and care for their young. search for the skeleton of a 40-foot- BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER Deering Estate at Cutler participants to improve literacy skills, American Bankers Family Aviary, long carnivorous dinosaur in a mock  AUG 29, 7:30 PM $5/Vehicle, $10/Bus. The Crandon 16701 SW 72 Ave. social skills, and participate in arts & Wings of Asia fossil excavation dig pit. PROFESSIONAL SOCCER: MIAMI Park Visitors and Biscayne Nature (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 crafts and field trips. Includes out-of- Miami Metrozoo Miami Metrozoo FC VS. MINNESOTA THUNDER Center is your gateway to the Bear school days. 12400 SW 152 St. 12400 SW 152 St. Tropical Park Stadium Cut Preserve, a 264-acre natural Coral Estates Park (305) 251-0400 or (305) 251-0400 or  AUG 7, 7 – 8 PM 7900 SW 40th St. barrier island habitat located on the 1405 SW 97th Ave. www.miamimetrozoo.com www.miamimetrozoo.com LECTURE: WATER CONSERVATION (866) 57-MIAMI northern tip of Key Biscayne. Guided (305) 226-1622 Free to the public. tours and educational programs are and Deering Estate at Cutler  AUG 30, 8 PM offered year round for all ages - from  DAILY, 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM  10 AM – 5 PM Tamiami Park 16701 SW 72 Ave. (GATE OPENS AT 7 PM) low tide marine beach and wading BIRD FEEDINGS TOADSTOOL! 11201 SW 24th St. (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 SUMMER CABARET CONCERT tours, to bird watching, canoeing, Free with admission: $13.95/Adults; Free with admission: $13.95/Adults; (305) 222-2128 SERIES: JOHNNY RODGERS - kayaking, snorkeling and bicycling. $9.95/Children. Follow the bird $9.95/Children. ToadStool is a place  AUG 9 & 23, 7 AM – 5 PM JAZZ, POP & ROCK & ROLL Crandon Park Visitors & keepers for fun and information while for fun, observation, learning, and is ECOADVENTURES: INDIAN KEY  AUG 23, 9 – 11 AM $20. The Concert Series features Biscayne Nature Center they go throughout the aviary feeding sure to delight the entire family. You CANOE & SNORKEL ADVENTURE ECOADVENTURES: eclectic and world music artists 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne the birds. can observe poison dart frogs in $45/Adults, $15/Child (ages 9-14). HUMMINGBIRD & BUTTERFLY in an intimate setting during the Parking Lot #1, North Beach Entrance American Bankers Family Aviary, ferocious battles, watch blind cave fish Canoe in the Florida Keys. Explore GARDENING WORKSHOP summer months. Guests are (305) 361-6767 ext. 112 Wings of Asia as they swim without bumping into the birth place of Miami-Dade County $15/Person. This class covers all welcome to bring refreshments Miami Metrozoo each other, see Emperor scorpions aspects of gardening to help you 12400 SW 152 St. and meet a large Burmese python! on Indian Key. Then snorkel in the and snacks to enjoy during the  DAILY, 10:30 AM & 3 PM create an oasis for hummingbirds (305) 251-0400 or Commercebank Children’s Zoo surrounding coral reefs of the Florida show. Limited seating is available. DEERING HISTORIC HOUSE TOURS and butterflies in your own back yard. www.miamimetrozoo.com Miami Metrozoo Keys. Reservations are required. Advance tickets recommended. Free with admission: $7/Adults; Flowering trees, shrubs, and vines 12400 SW 152 St. A.D. Barnes Sense of Wonder Deering Estate at Cutler $5/Children (ages 4-14). This tour that will help you attract these (305) 251-0400 or Nature Center 16701 SW 72 Ave. highlights the history surrounding the  DAILY, 9:30 AM – 5 PM winged jewels will be discussed. www.miamimetrozoo.com A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72 Ave. (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 Deering Estate at Cutler and the story INDOOR ACTIVITIES Reservations are required. (305) 365-3018 of Charles Deering. Guests will visit Free with admission: $13.95/Adults; Castellow Hammock Nature Center  AUG 31, 6 PM the 1st and 2nd floors of the Stone $9.95/Children. Observe ducks  OPEN DAILY FROM 22301 SW 162 Ave.  AUG 11 – SEP 22 (MON) PROFESSIONAL SOCCER: MIAMI House and Richmond Cottage, as swimming on top of and under the 11 AM – 4 PM (305) 242-7688 (NO CLASS ON 9/1), 6 – 8 PM FC VS. MINNESOTA THUNDER well as the basement/wine cellar of water with fish and turtles through the THE SAMBURU GIRAFFE INTRODUCTION TO Tropical Park Stadium the Stone House. viewing glass of the indoor, air- FEEDING STATION ACRYLICS CLASS 7900 SW 40 St. Deering Estate at Cutler conditioned Observation Center. Step $2 + admission: $13.95/Adults; $150. Students will complete two (866) 57-MIAMI 16701 SW 72 Ave. out behind two waterfalls to see the $9.95/Children. You will get to feed acrylic paintings inspired by the natural 305-235-1668 ext. 233 aviary from a duck’s eye view, and our giraffes delicious veggie treats surroundings of the Deering Estate. learn how you can participate in local like romaine or iceberg lettuce, kale All levels are welcome. Advance conservation efforts in the Potamkin or collard greens. Visitors have the registration is required. A materials Conservation Center. opportunity to walk up a custom built list will be provided upon registration. Miami Metrozoo ramp that leads to an elevated platform Deering Estate at Cutler 12400 SW 152 St. overlooking the giraffe exhibit. 16701 SW 72 Ave. (305) 251-0400 or Miami Metrozoo (305) 235-1668 ext. 233 www.miamimetrozoo.com 12400 SW 152 St. (305) 251-0400 or www.miamimetrozoo.com

44 Parklife www.miamidade.gov/parks Parklife Jul/Aug 2008 45 PINE ROCKLAND GUIDED TOUR  TUE & THU, 11 AM – 12 PM  WEDNESDAYS,  SAT, 8:30 AM – 12:30PM  EVERY SAT, 10 AM – 1 PM  EVERY SAT & SUN, 10 AM – Free with admission: $13.95/Adults; WATER EXERCISE 10 AM – 4 PM (TWICE A MONTH) ECOADVENTURES: ARCH CREEK 12 PM AND 4 PM – 6 PM $9.95/Children. Walk through this fire- $40 (10 lessons). Adults with all FREE TRAIN RIDE WEDNESDAYS SPORTS SATURDAY PARK OLETA RIVER CANOE TRIP ECOADVENTURES: MATHESON dependent habitat that the gopher abilities. Low impact water exercise $5/Adult, $3/Child (ages 3-11) under (SPECIAL OLYMPICS) $25/Adult, $15/Child (Ages 7-14). The BAY SHORE CANOE TREK tortoise, great horned owl and the class focusing on range of motion, 3 free. Enjoy a free ride on our Edwin $32/Month. 22+ w/mild developmental beauty of the Oleta River has drawn $25/Adult, $15/Child (Ages 7-14). Florida panther call home. Learn strength and endurance. Link 2-ft gauge train on Wednesdays. disabilities. Come and learn a rotating man to its shore for centuries. Launch Canoe through a mangrove forest and about the county’s largest remnant of A.D. Barnes Park Trains depart at 11am & 1pm sharp. schedule of sports such as track & field, from East Greynolds, 16700 Biscayne learn about the native wading birds the rare native pinelands that exist Leisure Access Center Limit 1 ride per person. Additional tennis, basketball, bowling and compete Blvd., North Miami Beach. Reservations and other bay animals and plants of nowhere else on earth. Walking tours 3401 SW 72 Ave. rides may be purchased at $2.25 in the Special Olympics games! are required. this South Florida ecosystem. are scheduled through the Education (305) 665-5319 each. Fares for groups, field trips, A.D. Barnes Park Arch Creek Museum & Nature Center Reservations are required. Department at 305-255-5551. parties, and other special events Leisure Access Center Arch Creek Park, 1855 NE 135 St. A.D. Barnes Sense of Wonder Miami Metrozoo  TUE & THU, 5 – 6 PM remain in effect. Model display 3401 SW 72 Ave. (305) 365-3018 Nature Center 12400 SW 152 St. SWIM TEAM (SPECIAL OLYMPICS) building open 11am to 2pm. (305) 665-5319 www.miamimetrozoo.com A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72 Ave. www.miamimetrozoo.com $40 (10 lessons). 22+ w/mild/high Gold Coast Railroad Museum (305) 365-3018 developmental disabilities. Learn 12450 SW 152nd St.  SATURDAY IN THE PARK,  EVERY SAT & SUN, 10 AM (305) 253-0063  DAILY, 1:30 PM swim techniques and participation in 9 AM – 4:30 PM ECOADVENTURES: GREYNOLDS  SAT & SUN, 10 AM – 3 PM (WITH AN EXTRA SHOW Special Olympics swim competitions. $40 (per day, $160 per month). PARK GUIDED NATURE WALKS KAYAK RENTALS AT 2:30 PM ON WEEKENDS Must be able to swim.  2ND THU OF THE MONTH, 22+ w/mild developmental disabilities. $3/Person. Join a naturalist-guided walk Adults $10/Hr. plus regular park & HOLIDAYS) A.D. Barnes Park 7 PM Social- and community-based around Miami-Dade County’s second admission; Children (Ages 9-15) DIEGO’S DISCOVERY DEN Leisure Access Center SOUTH DADE GARDEN CLUB program. Participate in a variety oldest park to discover the wonder of $8/Hr. plus regular park admission. Free with admission: $13.95/Adults; 3401 SW 72 Ave. In existence for 70 years, 55 years of community tips and continue our local history, flora and fauna. Minimum 1 hour rental. Includes $9.95/Children. At the Commercebank (305) 665-5319 at the Park, the South Dade Garden working on independence. Reservations are recommended. kayak, life vests, paddles and a small Children’s Zoo, see Diego in his Club is an opportunity to learn A.D. Barnes Park Greynolds Park dry bag. To rent a kayak, you must be Discovery Den! The star of Nick Jr.’s  1ST WED OF THE MONTH, about gardening, and make some Leisure Access Center 17530 W Dixie Hwy. at least 21 years old. Ages of 9-20 Go, Diego, Go!, one of the top pre- 7:30 PM new friends. 3401 SW 72 Ave. (305) 945-3425 must be accompanied by a parent or school shows on commercial television, REDLAND EVENING HERB SOCIETY Fruit and Spice Park (305) 665-5319 a legal guardian in the same kayak. has started his featured performances. Enjoy learning about herbs and 24801 SW 187 Ave.  EVERY SAT & SUN, Two people per kayak required. All Miami Metrozoo their uses. (305) 247-5727 or  EVERY SAT, 10 AM – 11 AM 10 AM – 1 PM rentals are subject to weather and 12400 SW 152 St. Fruit and Spice Park www.fruitandspicepark.org ECOADVENTURES: ECOADVENTURES: BEAR CUT wind conditions. (305) 251-0400 or 24801 SW 187 Ave. ARCH CREEK TRAIL TOURS PRESERVE NATURE WALKS Deering Estate at Cutler www.miamimetrozoo.com (305) 247-5727 or  FUN ON FRIDAYS, $3/Person. Join this naturalist guided $3/Person. Learn about the 16701 SW 72 Ave. www.fruitandspicepark.org 6 – 10:30 PM tour through a tropical hardwood invertebrates that inhabit the (305) 235-1668 ext. 233  MON & WED, 5 PM – 6 PM $25 (per day, $160 per month). 22+ hammock and find an assortment sea grass beds of Crandon Park BASKETBALL (SPECIAL OLYMPICS)  LAST WED OF THE MONTH, w/mild developmental disabilities. of interesting plants and animals as you participate in a touch tank  EVERY SUN, 10 AM – 1 PM $32/Month. 22+ w/mild/high 7:30 PM Social- and community-based program. native to South Florida. Reservations presentation, or enjoy a leisurely walk ECOADVENTURES: GREYNOLDS developmental disabilities. Learn TROPICAL FRUIT & VEGETABLE Participate in a variety of community are required. one of the many trails of Bear Cut PARK OLETA RIVER KAYAK TOUR basketball skills, drills, and compete SOCIETY OF THE REDLAND tips and continue working on Arch Creek Museum & Nature Center Preserve. Bring your binoculars and $25/Adult, $15/Child (ages 7-14). Join in Special Olympics games. Free tasting table, plant exchange independence and safety skills. Arch Creek Park, 1855 NE 135 St. your water shoes. park naturalists on this guided kayak A.D. Barnes Park and horticultural library and monthly A.D. Barnes Park (305) 948-2891 Crandon Park Visitors & exploration of the Oleta River. Visit an Leisure Access Center guest speaker lecturing on tropical Leisure Access Center Biscayne Nature Center archaeological site where Tequesta 3401 SW 72 Ave. fruits & vegetables. 3401 SW 72 Ave. 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne Indians made their home over 2000 (305) 665-5319 Fruit and Spice Park (305) 665-5319 Parking Lot #1, North Beach Entrance years ago. Launch from East 24801 SW 187 Ave. (305) 361-6767, ext. 112 Greynolds, 16700 Biscayne Blvd., (305) 247-5727 or North Miami Beach. Reservations www.fruitandspicepark.org are required. Greynolds Park Boathouse and Nature Center 17530 W Dixie Hwy. (305) 365-3018 www.fruitandspicepark.org

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