City of Miami Morningside Park Tennis Center 

The City of Miami Morningside Park created an expanded and improved tennis facility at this 42-acre Park. The project included improvements to an existing seven (7) courts that had experienced degradation due to drainage and soil stabilization issues. A new court layout was developed to increase the facility to eight (8) lighted courts and a warm-up training wall amenity. Other tennis improvements included upgraded lighting, fencing and shaded bench area. A central courtyard was also developed as a key element of the project design. This courtyard created an inviting area for players and spectators to gather before and after matches. A themed paver field with lush landscaping that embraces large existing Ficus trees creates a pleasant gathering space not previously found at Morningside Park, and helps establish it as a premier public tennis destination in the City of Miami.

Miller Legg services included civil engineering, landscape architecture, permitting and construction administration to assist the City in the bidding, observation and certification of the project improvements.

Arborist services included evaluating existing trees for health, longevity and relocation prospects. Once relocated, the trees were monitored for ongoing wellbeing on site. Apart from the City, other agencies with jurisdiction for this project include Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources (DERM) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).

This project received the Facility Showcase award by the Florida Recreation & Park Association.

Miller Legg secured this project under the firm’s Continuing Services Agreement with the City of Miami. 

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