The City of Doral recently celebrated a milestone years in the making: the grand opening of Doral Central Park, now the largest and most comprehensive public space in the City’s history. Just in time for summer, this 78-acre destination offers indoor, outdoor, and waterfront amenities to support wellness, recreation, education, and engagement for residents of all ages.

Festivities kicked off with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration as city leaders and families gathered to mark the completion of the project’s final phase. Community members returned to the park on the first full day of public access to enjoy the new facilities.

“This isn’t just the opening of a park — it’s the realization of a dream we’ve shared as a community,” said Mayor Christi Fraga. “Doral Central Park is a promise fulfilled — the result of countless conversations, tireless work, and a shared belief that our residents deserve something extraordinary. When I look around, I don’t just see amenities — I see birthday parties, morning jogs, weekend picnics, first steps, and lifelong memories. I poured my heart into this because I believe in our city and what we can achieve together. This park is part of our legacy — a place where every generation will connect, belong, and thrive. And this is only the beginning.

The park’s final phase introduced two major facilities:

• A state-of-the-art Aquatic Center with a 50-meter Olympic-size competition pool, leisure pool, splash pad, training pool, locker rooms, and grandstand seating. The facility will serve as a training ground for local schools and universities, offering their swim teams a competition-caliber venue for practice and meets.
• An 80,000-square-foot Community Center with a lakefront fitness facility, indoor running track, double gymnasium, classrooms, teen and senior spaces, an art room, indoor play areas, child watch services, a teaching kitchen, and an elevated café

Doral Central Park now stands as one of the most dynamic public spaces in Miami-Dade County. It features approximately 21 acres of lakefront, expansive green space, and a long list of world-class amenities that support the daily needs of families, seniors, youth, and local athletes alike.

These new additions complement the outdoor features introduced in 2024 as part of the first phase of the project, including a skate park and pump track, amphitheater, playgrounds, boardwalk, kayak launch, outdoor fitness stations, sports courts, and shaded picnic areas, transforming the park into a year-round venue for learning, leisure, and community life.

Whether it’s swim lessons for young children, wellness workshops for adults, or dedicated activities for seniors and individuals with special needs, Doral Central Park was designed as a comprehensive resource for all residents. It provides Doral’s youth with structured environments where they can channel their energy into positive pursuits, promotes healthier lifestyles for all ages, expands access to inclusive programming, and offers a secure, welcoming environment with professional staff ensuring peace of mind for visitors.

The City of Doral extends its sincere thanks to the community for its continued support and to Level 1 sponsors Baptist Health and Univision, whose partnership helped make the opening celebration possible.

Doral Central Park is the flagship project of the voter-approved Doral Parks Bond. For more information, visit www.doralparksbond.org.