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 is located at the south end of the Village and 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 June 11, 2024, Village Council authorized the Village Manger to negotiate an agreement for master plan services which are expected to begin in September 2024. 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.

Aleyda Mas Park’s renovation efforts have started with a landscape clean-up initiative. The Parks and Recreation landscape team is working hard to bring the landscape back to a manicured state by clearing overgrown vegetation, removing debris, and clearing pathways. This initial clean-up phase is the catalyst that will set the stage for a comprehensive transformation of Aleyda Mas Park into a spectacular green space for the community.