Throughout 2023, the Village has been working diligently to make needed improvements to our popular Palmetto Bay Park. New equipment is coming to the Boundless Playground and general cosmetic changes are coming to the rest of the park to be completed in 2023! Here are some of those improvements:
Park Improvements:
Pressure washing of all play equipment, swing frames, and shade posts to prepare for sanding and painting
Sanding and priming surfaces with rust or discoloration prior to painting
Soft wash shade fabric and apply sealant to prevent future excessive debris buildup
Painting of all upright and accent metals on the play system, along with all shade posts
ADA mulch trimming of trees
Painting of the softball quad and community building
Painting of park pavilions
Playground Improvements:
Sanding and painting the metal components
Sealing the canopy fabric
Repairing broken play shell
Replacing certain playground equipment and parts
Play Pod Traverse Curved (Lily Pads)
Climbing net for boulder area
New blue tree circular bench similar to existing
Replacement panel
New spring rider
Replacement rail for Turn Across Deluxe
Purchase and installation of a new swing bay
Repair/ replacement of damaged rubberized (pour-in-place) surface
Replacement of west perimeter fence
Below are a few photos of the playground improvements.
If you have any questions about the planned improvements or the park in general, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 305-259-1234.
Park Origins
Soon after Village incorporation, this park transitioned from a 5-acre park to a 25-acre park facility - a veritable oasis of passive and active attractions, tucked off US-1 just east of the Village Municipal Complex. Formerly known as Perrine Park, Palmetto Bay Park was renamed by the Village Council in 2006.
The new Palmetto Bay Park features expansive greenspace, basketball courts, the largest Boundless Playgrounds in South Florida, and a six-field, state-of-the-art softball complex, Palmetto Bay Park is truly a multi-recreational facility.
The focal point of the park is a two-story concession building and observation deck. The park also houses an air-conditioned recreation room that allows for indoor recreation activities and meetings. A meandering tree-shaded pathway for walkers, joggers, and bicyclists surrounds the entire property. Covered picnic pavilions within the large open green spaces are a haven for family gatherings and party rentals.