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Hialeah parks report busy summer; managers say pool repairs and staffing remain priorities
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff told the council the city—s summer programs ran at high participation, with expanded swim lessons, leagues and camps. Officials said four pools remain closed, Bucky Dent pool needs major repairs, and the department plans contracts to accelerate pipe and facility fixes.
HIALEAH, Fla. — Hialeah—s parks and recreation department briefed the City Council Tuesday on an active summer of programming and on remaining facility repairs, particularly pool and aquatic infrastructure that city staff said will take multi-year work to fully restore.
Willie Sanchez, parks director, and staff reported summer highlights: more than 900 participants in paid camps and recreation programs; 300 participants in the city—s basketball league, which the director called "the largest league in Dade County" this year; travel and competitive youth sports growth; and new activities including archery classes and parent-and-me toddler programming.
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