September 2015 Newsletter
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Do you know the power of parks and recreation in your community? Yes, parks and recreation provide beautiful green spaces and fun programming, but they do so much more and the benefits are great.  Parks and recreation have the power to strengthen communities, transform lives and protect the future. This is why parks and recreation are vital to South Miami. Check out this video!
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 Click here to view photos from last month's Luau, Back-to-School Giveaway, Marlins Game, and Swim Lessons!
Holiday Hours

Gibson-Bethel Community Center ~ 10:00a-6:00p 
Open Basketball Gym ~ 12:00p - 5:00p
Murray Park Aquatic Center ~ 1:00p - 4:45p   

Now Accepting Plastic!
 
SWIPE! SWIPE! SWIPE!  The Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting debit and credit cards for activity registration, facility reservation, memberships, camps and more!  Beginning October 1, 2015, we will only be accepting plastic, money orders and cashier's checks. No personal checks or cash. Thanks for growing with us!  
Pool Update  
 

Wow, what a summer! More than 2,500 people visited the pool between March and August 2015.  That's a lot of sunscreen, splashing and fun had by all. 

 

Now that school has started, Murray Park Aquatic Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 3:00p-7:00p, as well as Saturday and Sunday 1:00p-4:45p.  Come cool off after a long day at school. 

 

The pool closes for the season on Saturday, September 19th. 
Neighborhood Luau

Don't miss the last Luau pool party of the season on September 12th at 4:30p.  Bring your family and neighbors to Murray Park Aquatic Center.  Learn safety tips, dance in the splash pad and check out our beach entry pool.  Free to the public.

 

 
New Look to Senior Center
 
The Senior Center, located at 6701 SW 62nd Ave, features a newly renovated kitchen, dining area, fitness center, computer lab and casual meeting space.  The Senior Program offers a wide variety of services such as counseling, health and wellness activities, recreational and social programs, computer classes, trips to the mall, movies, grocery store and more!  For more information, please contact Ana at (305) 669-0712. 
Calling All South Miami Youth

Interested in going to a Marlins game with us? The next game is on Friday, September 25th. Tickets are free and we will provide transportation. Call 305-668-3876 for more information.
South Miami Youth Baseball
 
The South Miami Youth Baseball League is preparing to throw out the first pitch this season.  Leagues are available for ages 3-16.  If you are interested in playing, coaching or umpiring please contact South Miami Youth Baseball.
Registration for Miami Basketball
 
Don't lose your spot; register today! For more information, please visit http://www.miamibasketball.net/ or contact miamibasketball.net@hotmail.com

Parks and Recreation Department

6130 Sunset Drive

South Miami, FL 33143

305-668-3876

parks@southmiamifl.gov