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Hialeah parks department touts expanded programs, more trees and major capital lineup
Summary
City parks director Willie Sanchez told the council the department has expanded programming, increased safety training and is planning capital projects — including a CCTV program and LED sports lighting — while reporting 2.3 million park visits so far this fiscal year.
Hialeah’s Parks and Community Engagement Department presented an annual report to the City Council, describing expanded programming, safety upgrades and a multi-year capital program while asking the council to approve several projects funded by impact fees and grants.
The presentation, delivered by Parks and Community Engagement Director Willie Sanchez and division leaders, summarized operational improvements, new programs for all ages, safety and training investments and planned capital projects beginning in 2026.
Sanchez said the department now oversees roughly 226 acres of parkland and “we’re way, way ahead of schedule” on turnaround efforts since his return three and a half years ago. He credited staff training and operational adjustments for improved service and noted an emphasis on “parks for all” — programs and facilities intended for children, adults and seniors alike.
The department reported several operational changes: expanded lifeguard and first-aid training for aquatic staff, automated irrigation and field-painting equipment to reduce manual labor,…
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