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Town of Surfside Parks & Recreation Programs offers activities where participants can learn to swim, brush up on their tennis skills, and take part in Historical Walking Tours. The programs also include special events such as a 5K Beach Run/Walk and a Sweetheart Dance.
• Schedule: Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9AM to 5PM
Founded on May 18, 1935, the Town of Surfside operates these Parks & Recreation Programs as part of a community with nearly 6,000 residents. The mission statement for the Town of Surfside Parks & Recreation Department states that it is where Surfside's families learn to swim, brush up on their tennis skills, meet new friends and get to know their neighbors. The department notes that entertainment and recreation programs are offered throughout the year and that the Community Center offers numerous events and programs for adults, seniors, teens and kids. The Town of Surfside describes its Community Center and aquatics facility as a state-of-the-art, world-class recreation facility and a multi-purpose central meetup spot for Surfside residents, and states “We Make Memories” as a unique feature of its offerings.
The Town of Surfside highlights that programs are available for all residents and hotel guests to enjoy and reminds participants to renew their Resident ID annually beginning October 1 of each year. The community notes a focus on sustainability and green initiatives, including banning plastic straws and Styrofoam, incentives to promote the use of solar photovoltaic systems, use of solar-powered garbage compaction containers, and requirements for environmentally-preferable building practices. The Town of Surfside reports that it is a founding community of the Clean Energy Coastal Corridor under the Property Accessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program, a member of the Compact of Mayors, and has joined hundreds of mayors by signing letters opposing the repeal of the federal Clean Power Plan. It also reports that garbage and trash are collected from all residences five days a week and that emergency police response time is approximately one minute.
The Town of Surfside notes that its community includes public art, award-winning restaurants, resorts, spas and recreational facilities enjoyed by residents and visitors year-round, and refers to itself as “Surfside, Miami’s Uptown Beachtown.” The town describes a mile of pristine public beach, parks, tennis, playgrounds, and recreational facilities, as well as a two-block business and commercial district with restaurants, boutiques and services, many operated by small business owners. Public art features mentioned by the town include a mural by Miami artist Douglas Hoekzema, a.k.a. Hoxxoh, a sculpture by Pablo Atchugarry, and the “Turtle Walk” public exhibition with colorful fiberglass turtle sculptures designed by local artists to raise awareness about loggerhead sea turtles, which return each year during nesting season. The town also notes amenities such as Paws Up Dog Park and a Community Garden.
The leadership information provided for the Town of Surfside lists Sandra N. McCready, MMC, as Public Records Custodian. The town also reports community involvement that includes a partnership with the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections in a first-ever municipal election collaboration.
Last updated February 19, 2026.
• Schedule: Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9AM to 5PM
Founded on May 18, 1935, the Town of Surfside operates these Parks & Recreation Programs as part of a community with nearly 6,000 residents. The mission statement for the Town of Surfside Parks & Recreation Department states that it is where Surfside's families learn to swim, brush up on their tennis skills, meet new friends and get to know their neighbors. The department notes that entertainment and recreation programs are offered throughout the year and that the Community Center offers numerous events and programs for adults, seniors, teens and kids. The Town of Surfside describes its Community Center and aquatics facility as a state-of-the-art, world-class recreation facility and a multi-purpose central meetup spot for Surfside residents, and states “We Make Memories” as a unique feature of its offerings.
The Town of Surfside highlights that programs are available for all residents and hotel guests to enjoy and reminds participants to renew their Resident ID annually beginning October 1 of each year. The community notes a focus on sustainability and green initiatives, including banning plastic straws and Styrofoam, incentives to promote the use of solar photovoltaic systems, use of solar-powered garbage compaction containers, and requirements for environmentally-preferable building practices. The Town of Surfside reports that it is a founding community of the Clean Energy Coastal Corridor under the Property Accessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program, a member of the Compact of Mayors, and has joined hundreds of mayors by signing letters opposing the repeal of the federal Clean Power Plan. It also reports that garbage and trash are collected from all residences five days a week and that emergency police response time is approximately one minute.
The Town of Surfside notes that its community includes public art, award-winning restaurants, resorts, spas and recreational facilities enjoyed by residents and visitors year-round, and refers to itself as “Surfside, Miami’s Uptown Beachtown.” The town describes a mile of pristine public beach, parks, tennis, playgrounds, and recreational facilities, as well as a two-block business and commercial district with restaurants, boutiques and services, many operated by small business owners. Public art features mentioned by the town include a mural by Miami artist Douglas Hoekzema, a.k.a. Hoxxoh, a sculpture by Pablo Atchugarry, and the “Turtle Walk” public exhibition with colorful fiberglass turtle sculptures designed by local artists to raise awareness about loggerhead sea turtles, which return each year during nesting season. The town also notes amenities such as Paws Up Dog Park and a Community Garden.
The leadership information provided for the Town of Surfside lists Sandra N. McCready, MMC, as Public Records Custodian. The town also reports community involvement that includes a partnership with the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections in a first-ever municipal election collaboration.
Last updated February 19, 2026.
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