Aleyda Mas Park

Aleyda Mas Park is a 5-acre property located at 11855 SW 60th Avenue purchased by the Village in January 2024. The Village Council approved the purchase of the property during the 2023 November Council Meeting after discussing the possibility of acquiring property to use as a passive park during seven Council meetings, with the first being during the 2023 April Council meeting. The property will fulfill the Village Council’s commitment to having a green space within one mile or a 10-to-15-minute walk of every resident.

The property has exotic trees and plants, trails, a lagoon, and a large resort-like house. The Village plans to create a passive green space and indoor facility with its new acquisition. The property is horticulturally significant because it was originally owned by the Montgomery family, who are popularly known as the founders of Fairchild Gardens.

On September 10, 2024, Village Council authorized the Village Manger to enter into an agreement for master plan services with a design firm. Master planning is a process that engages residents to inform the design and use of the park. There will be various public workshops where the master planning consultant will propose ideas for the park, with the goal being a resident-informed design. The process is expected to be completed by May 2025. After, the construction documents will be designed in order to advertise an Invitation to Bid for a contractor.