Parks and Recreation FAQs
Yes! The City develops and plans a wide variety of summer programs that appeal to young minds in a fun and positive ways. For commencement dates, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 305.673.7730.
A Specialty Camp places a greater emphasis on a particular sport, craft or activity while a summer camp program incorporates numerous recreational activities into a fun filled full day.
No. Non-Resident fees have been established for all Miami Beach programs.
Visit our summer camp and specialty camp webpages for the latest camp fees or call 305.673.7730 for more information.
Yes! The City of Miami Beach strives to make all of our programs accessible to all who wish to participate, including, but not limited to, inclusion into recreation-which allows children with disabilities to participate alongside children without disabilities in recreational programs. Recreational programs for adults are also available. Please contact the ADA Coordinator Cindy Casanova at 305.673.7730 more information.
Visit the Special Abilities and Inclusion Program Page for more information >
Financial Assistance is available for After School Programs and Summer Camp for qualified Miami Beach residents. To be considered for Financial Aid, you must submit a complete registration and scholarship packet. Some restrictions apply. Documentation may be required. Call 305.673.7730 for more information.
Yes! A 50% discount is applied for each additional Miami Beach resident sibling for the summer camp program.
A score of games and activities such as kickball, soccer, tails, arts & crafts, homework assistance and others, are provided on a daily basis.
The city limits are from 1st street to 86th street. Please visit our Residency Requirements webpage to inquire about any documents needed in order to enroll in our programs at resident rate. We may require additional documentation.
Applicant must be a City of Miami Beach Resident. Please visit our Residency Requirements webpage to inquire about any documents needed in order to enroll in our programs at resident rate. Applicants must also fill out a financial aid application and submit income verification such as income tax, section 8 subsidy, Medicaid, food stamps or any other government assistance. The City reserves the right to require additional documentation, when appropriate.
Yes! Flamingo Park Pool, the Scott Rakow Youth Center, and Normandy Isle Pool all have accessible lifts. Please call ahead if possible; Flamingo: 305.673.7750, Scott Rakow: 305.673.7200, Normandy: 305.993.2021.
The City of Miami Beach offers manual "Beach wheelchairs" for those who are mobility impaired, to enjoy our beautiful beaches. Please follow these recommendations for making your surf chair experience more enjoyable:
Call ahead 305.673.7000 ext. 7714. It is on a first come, first serve basis from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Bring a friend for assistance. Beach wheelchairs are not self-propelled and City staff are not able to provide assistance with transferring into or pushing you in the chair.
Keep track of time. Staff must store the chairs before they leave each day. Chairs must be returned by 5:00 pm.
Leave a deposit. There is no charge to use the Beach wheelchairs, but you may be asked to leave something of value, (drivers license, wheelchair, photo ID, etc.) to ensure that the chair will be returned.
Be careful. The Beach wheelchair can go into the water no more 6” deep because the wheels are very buoyant, so stay near the shoreline. However, the electric chairs cannot go into the water.
Mobi-Mats are a safe beach access surface for those who are mobility impairs to reach our beautiful beaches. Locations: South of 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 15th, Lincoln Road, 17th, 19th, 64th, 69th, 72nd, 74th, and 79th Street.
Keep us posted. Let us know how we can improve our access to people with disabilities. Please call our ADA coordinator, Cindy Casanova with suggestions at 305.673.7730.
Beach wheelchair locations: 1001 Ocean Drive and South Pointe Park (1st Street).
Yes! Please visit our Bark Parks webpage for more information.
Financial Aid forms must be filled out for Summer Camp and/or the beginning of our After School Program. Financial Aid approved for After School is good from the end of August – the end of the summer.
Absolutely! Adult programs vary throughout the season. Some of our adult programs include: Tennis, Swimming, Computer Classes, Senior Scenes and Athletic Leagues. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 305.673.7730 or click Adult Programs or Senior Programs for more information.
Yes, we offer a wide selection of facilities for rental from a park pavilion to an entire youth center! Rental fees are based on the facility selected and must include City staff. For a list of facilities available please visit our website rental page, visit our facilities or call 305.673.7730.
The Recreation Review is published annually to highlight Miami Beach summer camp offerings. It is mailed to all families with children in Miami Beach. In addition, the City's MB Magazine is mailed quarterly to every household in Miami Beach and includes year-round updates on Parks and Recreation programs. For a copy of the Recreation Review, please click here.
The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department currently offers a Playtime program for children ages 3-4. This program includes dancing, singing, arts and crafts, guest appearances and some academics Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Class size is limited. Please visit our Toddler Programs webpage for more information. We also offer swimming classes, art classes and much more. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 305.673.7730 for more information.
Yes! We have many locations for rentals and birthday parties. Click here for the rental page or please call 305.673.7730 or visit our facilities.
Please visit our After School page for the latest fee information. Financial Aid is available for qualified city residents.
The City of Miami Beach currently does not have one however; Miami-Dade County does have an Adopt-a-Tree Program. Click here for more information >
For sponsorship donations contact the Marketing & Communications Department by calling 305.673.7000 ext. 7575.
We have preferred resident rates for all programs in the Parks and Recreation Department. All fees are quoted per program series or activity. Please call 305.673.7730 for more information.
The Miami Beach Golf Club has designated policies to accommodate a smooth and fast tee time booking for on-line users. Please visit Miami Beach Golf Club or call our pro-shop at 305.532.3350 to book now! The Normandy Shores Golf Club is also available for play. Please call 305.868.6502.
Both golf clubs are full service. Golf lessons are available from our PGA certified professionals in a group or individual. Please visit the Miami Beach Golf Club web page or the Normandy Shores Golf Club web page for more information.
The Scott Rakow Youth Center and North Shore Park Youth Center are open Mondays – Fridays for registered After School participants. The Scott Rakow Youth Center caters to children grades 4th - 12th and the North Shore Park Youth Center caters to children grades K - 5th from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm. For more information on our hours of operation for the youth centers please visit the Scott Rakow Youth Center or North Shore Park & Youth Center .
To reserve a field or open space email devaughnchristopher@miamibeachfl.gov.
No! Outside contractors cannot utilize city facilities for profit. Report unauthorized lessons to 305.673.7730.
Free transportation is provided for after school registered participants from the following school sites: Biscayne, Treasure Island, South Pointe, Fienberg Fisher, Mater Beach and North Beach Elementary Schools, Nautilus Middle School and Miami Beach Senior High on all school days. Transportation is provided ONLY from designated pick up sites to their neighborhood facilities.
We do not offer transportation to our intramural sport leagues. For more information please call 305.673.7730.
Please call 305.673.7750, visit our Aquatics webpage or email pdimuont@miamibeachfl.gov for more information.
Inclusion in Recreation enables children with disabilities to participate in regularly scheduled recreational activities including after school programs, athletics, and more at the following locations: Scott Rakow Youth Center, North Shore Park Youth Center, Normandy Isle, and the Flamingo Park at the Police Athletic League.
Yes! The “Senior Scenes” program which is designed for senior citizens, has recently regained popularity due to the introduction of new classes such as Fine Arts & Painting, Yoga and Chair Aerobics. Please visit or Senior Programs Page for a detailed list of our programs or call 305.861.3616 for more information.
Yes! We do offer private lessons at the Miami Beach Golf Club. Please contact Steve Farrell, Director of Golf at 305.532.3350 for more information.
No! Residents are required to pull a permit to transplant, prune, relocate or remove any tree from a swale in the City. An application form acquired from the Public Works Department, which will act as the lead agency is required. The completed application will then be processed through the Planning Department, Parks Maintenance, Environmental Resource Management Division and Parking Departments for further review. To obtain a permit a $25 application fee is required payable to the City. Please call Public Works at 305.673.7620 for more information.
The Greenspace Division manages the causeway with a full service landscape service to the public. Please call 305.673.7720 for more information.
Human Resources mission is to locate and hire the most qualified applicants, while serving the total needs of all employees. Please visit Human Resources for our list of current job openings. You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then submitting your application electronically!.
Please visit our special events page for information regarding special events, weddings/ceremonies, demonstrations, banners & billboards, event locations and more.
Membership is designed to eliminate parents from filling out the same paperwork repeatedly for each program/location with the exception of certain paperwork such as the emergency contact information, field trip forms, etc. This will expedite the whole registration process. Employees may still ask to verify proof of residency. Memberships are valid for 2 years from the beginning of the Fall through the end of the Summer (ex. Fall 2019 - Summer 2021).
