NORTH MIAMI, FL (May 14, 2025)
The City of North Miami, is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Lucia Martinez Gonzalez Tot-Lot on Saturday, May 17. The occasion will be marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Vice Mayor Kassandra Timothe, MPA, District 2, in collaboration with the North Miami Housing and Social Services Department, and the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA).
The event will occur from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132nd Street, North Miami, FL 33161. Festivities will include a live magician, face painting, and games.
“I am beyond excited to finally bring this project to completion,” said Timothe. “As a child, I played in that same tot lot and saw the need in our community. Twenty years later, District 2 now has a brand-new playground for years to come.”
This special celebration honors living legacy, Lucia Martinez Gonzalez, former Director of the North Miami Public Library. It also highlights the City's commitment to investing in safe, engaging, and inclusive public spaces for young children and their families to play, learn, and grow. The new tot lot will feature a climbing apparatus, a slide, and a swing set.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP.
For more information, please contact the Office of Mayor and Council at 305-895-9818.
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About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).