Commissioner Eileen Higgins to Celebrate the Grand Opening of New Downtown Dog Spot
MIAMI-DADE – Commissioner Eileen Higgins, along with the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces and Transportation and Public Works departments, and the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), are proud to announce the grand opening of the Downtown Dog Spot, an innovative and vibrant new space for dogs and their owners to enjoy within Miami's urban core.
The Dog Spot is open to the public and free for all to use. This project is part of Commissioner Higgins’ broader initiative to create community connections, enhance green spaces under the Metromover, and improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors in District 5.
Who:
Honorable Eileen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 5
Eulois Cleckley, Director and CEO, Department of Transportation and
Public Works for Miami-Dade County
Maria Nardi, Director, Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and
Open Spaces Department
Christina Crespi, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, Miami DDA
Eulois Cleckley, Director and CEO, Department of Transportation and
Public Works for Miami-Dade County
Maria Nardi, Director, Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and
Open Spaces Department
Christina Crespi, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, Miami DDA
What:
The Downtown Dog Spot, located beneath the First Street Metromover Station,
repurposes underutilized space to provide a safe and fun environment
where dog owners can take
their pets to socialize, play, and exercise.
This unique amenity features separate areas
for small and large dogs, ensuring that pets of all sizes can play comfortably.
repurposes underutilized space to provide a safe and fun environment
where dog owners can take
their pets to socialize, play, and exercise.
This unique amenity features separate areas
for small and large dogs, ensuring that pets of all sizes can play comfortably.
When:
September
12, 2024, 12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Where:
Downtown Dog Spot
217 NE 2nd St.
Miami, FL 33132
217 NE 2nd St.
Miami, FL 33132