Miami City Code § 2-436 Created.
Sec. 2-436. - Created.
There is hereby created a department to be known as the department of parks and recreation.
(Ord. No. 10125, § 1, 7-10-86; Code 1980, § 2-186)
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Miami City Code ch. 2, art. IV, div. 10
in effectMiami City Code § 2-437 Appointment of director.
Sec. 2-437. - Appointment of director.
The city manager is hereby authorized to appoint a director of the department of parks and recreation. The director shall administer the affairs of the department subject to the supervision and control of the city manager in all matters.
(Ord. No. 10125, § 3(a), 7-10-86; Code 1980, § 2-188)
Miami City Code § 2-438 Functions, duties and responsibilities of department.
Sec. 2-438. - Functions, duties and responsibilities of department.
The functions, duties and responsibilities of the department of parks and recreation shall include the following:
(1) Planning, development, maintenance, management and supervision of the operations of the city parks, cemetery, and golf courses, including the coordination and management of planning and development efforts at said city properties.
(2) Management, supervision, and provision of recreation activities and programs for all age groups within the community emphasizing educational, cultural and recreational activities.
(3) Such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance, and the enforcement of all laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to the above powers and duties.
(Ord. No. 10125, § 4, 7-10-86; Code 1980, § 2-189)
Source: City of Miami, Florida, City Code, City Charter, Special Acts and Related General Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH2AD_ARTIVDE_DIV10DEPAREFetched: 11/1/2026