The New 96th Street Park 

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Town Commission unanimously selected the future design layout for the 96th Street Park. The design includes a two-story recreational building, playground, basketball court and multi-purpose field.

Town Commission approved selection of Lunacon (contractor) for construction of the 96th Park.

Construction is set to begin Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Community members will get to enjoy and experience the following enhancements:

  • Two story LEED Silver community building, with multi-purpose room, park office, storage, restrooms and viewing decks over the park and the intracoastal waterway
  • Floating kayak launch
  • High school regulation size basketball court
  • Shaded plaza with movable seating and tables
  • Compact outdoor fitness gym
  • Custom themed playground for ages 2-12 with rubberized play surface
  • Large multi-purpose field
  • New bike racks and site furniture
  • Water fountain, bottle filler and cooling mister
  • Lush landscaping with mature shade trees
  • New field, basketball and park path lighting
  • Upgraded perimeter fencing
  • Upgraded utilities and drainage

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Neighboring Parks to Visit While 96th Street Park Construction Culminates 

The Surfside Parks and Rec Department has compiled a helpful list of nearby park facilities where Surfside residents can still enjoy a sunny day outdoors while the renovation of 96th Street Park is completed. 

Please click on the link below to download the list which includes addresses, hours of operation and photos of the nearby neighboring community parks. 

Nearby Parks, Neighboring Locations (Photos, Hours, Addresses)

Project Details

Expected to be complete in early 2024, the new 96th Street Park planning was completed through extensive public outreach. Lunacon has been selected as the construction contractor and construction is set to commence, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Project Point of Contact

Ricardo Escobar/300 Engineer – rescobar@ardurra.com

John Nelson/Town of Surfside – Jnelson@townofsurfsidefl.gov

Updated Project Timeline

Dec. 18, 2022 – Groundbreaking ceremony

Jan. 17, 2023 – Projected date for the start of construction

More updates to follow.