The Blue Road Open Space was named David Lawrence Jr. and Family Park. Thank you to everyone who provided their input. Below is the site plan and community meeting discussing the open space May 2023. 

Blue Road Open Space Community Meeting

A community meeting to present and discuss the Granada Golf Course rain shelters was held May 29 at 6 p.m. at Coral Gables Golf & Country Club. 

The following proposed designs will be available for review and community input from Friday, May 30, to Monday, June 30. 

Watch the 2025 Granada Golf Rain Shelters Community Meeting

• Meeting that discussed proposed designs on April 25, 2024 at Police and Fire Headquarters 
• Proposed Nellie B. Moore Park Designs [PDF]

Thank you to everyone who provided their input on the proposed park designs! Updates will provided once available. 

Renovation

Beginning Monday, November 3, 2025 Phillips Park will close temporarily as we kick off major upgrades to enhance your park experience. The renovation project includes a new synthetic turf multipurpose field, modern playground, refreshed playing courts, and updated pavilion and restrooms.

For more information, please contact Coral Gables Community Recreation at 305-460-5620 or ParksProjects@CoralGables.com.

Meetings

Phillips Park Community Meeting recording - May 15, 2024

Designs

• Proposed Master Plan
• Proposed Community Center/Restrooms
• Proposed Playground Design
• Proposed Splash Pad 

Community input for these designs were open until Friday, June 7, 2024. 

Meeting 

• Recorded community meeting for pursuing funding from Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program on Sept. 26, 2025
• Recorded meeting discussing proposed designs for Rotary Park renovations on Oct. 1, 2024

Designs

• Proposed design page 5
• Proposed design page 6

Community input for these designs were open until Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. For additional information, please contact Coral Gables Community Recreation at 305-460-5620 or ParksProjects@CoralGables.com. 

The Venetian Pool located at 2701 De Soto Blvd is currently undergoing a full renovation of its concession stand area in hopes of providing a more modern and efficient way to dine at the historic location. 

• Contractor: Vercetti Enterprises
• Expected Completion Date: Spring 2025

Meanwhile as concessions remain closed, outside food and beverages will be allowed in the facility, but please note that alcohol, glass containers, and coolers are not permitted on the premises.

• Recorded community meeting for pursuing funding from Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program on Sept. 26, 2025
• Meeting that discussed proposed designs on April 25, 2024 at Police and Fire Headquarters 
• Proposed Cooper Park Design [PDF]

Thank you to everyone who provided their input on the proposed park designs! Updates will provided once available. 

Maggiore Park, on 5028 Maggiore Street, Coral Gables, will be transformed into a multi-faceted public space to provide the community with several park amenities. Construction has begun! For additional information, please email ParksProjects@coralgables.com.

• Oct. 20, 2022: The window for public comment in relation to the proposed Merrick Park ADA improvement is now closed.
• Sept. 15, 2022: Plans are in place for a walkway in Merrick Park (across from City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way). See below for a PDF.

Merrick Park Walkway [PDF]

•  Location: 1120 Andalusia Ave.
• Project Scope: New concrete walkways, landscaping, sand surfacing, grading, asphalt pavement resurfacing, perimeter fence, drainage repairs and installation of a water service line for a new dog park.
• Project Phase: Construction
• Construction Start Date: March 2023
• Construction Completion Date: August 2023
• Contractor: Marcdan Inc.
• Cost: $331,083

The Toldeo & Alva Open Space is set to break ground this year. Thank you to everyone who provided their input. Below is the site plan and community meeting discussing the open space May 2023. 

Toledo & Alava Open Space Community Meeting