FAQ

Pinecrest Parks and Recreation strives to provide exceptional facilities, services, and programs that enhance the quality of life for all residents through dedicated customer service, community engagement, and enriching experiences.

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Dogs are not allowed at any of the parks with the exception of Pawcrest Park and Red Road Linear Park.

Currently, the Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department is home to eight different parks:

• Coral Pine Park
• Evelyn Greer Park
• Flagler Grove Park
• Gary Matzner Park
• Red Road Linear Park
• Suniland Park
• Veterans Wayside Park
• Village Green and Pinecrest Community Center

List of parks and facilities operated by the Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department

No, County and Village Ordinances do not allow pets at any of our parks.

Yes, a permit is required from both the Building and Planning Department and the Parks and Recreation Department. You can obtain one by calling 305.234.2121 for Building and Planning and 305.284.0900 for Parks and Recreation.

Pursuant to Sec. 18-1 of the Code of Ordinances, drinking of alcoholic liquors or beverages and the bringing of such into the park areas shall be permitted only for Village sponsored or sanctioned events and only upon the written authorization by the Parks & Recreation Director.

Yes, if you are interested in becoming a Parks and Recreation Department volunteer for community events and programs throughout the year contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 305.284.0900.

Yes, athletic fields, tennis courts, and pickleball courts may be reserved online through the department's online reservation system or by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department at 305.284.0900.

If your group consists of ten or more guests, you need to make a reservation.  Reservations may be made online through the department's online reservation system or by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department at 305.284.0900.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, cash, and checks.

Music is allowed but must be kept at a reasonable decibel level to avoid disturbance to other park patrons and nearby residents.  

Yes, rental areas are equipped with electrical outlets.

No, kitchen facilities are not available at any of our parks.

We do not have a list of preferred caterers, however many are familiar with our park facilities.

Yes, the gazebos at Evelyn Greer Park and Suniland Park are available to rent as a stand alone rental for groups of up to 20 people or in conjunction with the rental of Leslie Bowe Hall for larger groups. The gazebo is equipped with stationary picnic tables. Bounce houses are not permitted with a stand alone gazebo rental.  When not reserved, the gazebos are available to park patrons on a first-come, first-served basis.  Groups of 10 or more individuals must make a reservation.  Reservations may be made through the department's online reservation system or by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department at 305.24.0900

All rentals are rain or shine. There will be no refunds given if it rains the day of your event.  WEATHER CLAUSE: The Village of Pinecrest holds a rain or shine weather clause. Outdoor activities and events are not dependent upon weather conditions. Where any event has to be canceled by the renter due to poor weather, refunds will not be provided and cannot be moved to another date. Renter cannot set up anywhere else if it is not specified in the permit. For the protection of our patrons and park employees, all park events for the Village of Pinecrest will be canceled during an official “Hurricane Watch” and all monies paid to the Village of Pinecrest will be refunded in full to the patron. We recommend all permit holders visit the parks within 2 weeks after a hurricane strike in order to decide if the facility meets expectations. Playground canopies will be removed in preparation of storms and will be replaced as soon as it is possible. Many times due to storm activity, canopies are not replaced until the end of hurricane season. The park shall not be held liable for removal of canopies or delay of re-installation.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No facility reservation refunds or changes are made unless the Parks and Recreation office receives written notice of cancellation or change at least thirty (30) days in advance. No date changes will be made under thirty (30) days to the reservation.  All cancellations under thirty (30) days are subject to a penalty of 100% of the rental fee. A standard service fee of $20 will apply to all cancellations or changes regardless of notice time.

For the protection of our patrons and park employees, all park events will be cancelled during an official “Hurricane Watch” and all monies paid to the Village of Pinecrest will be refunded in full to the patron.

The Community Center is open to Residents and Non-residents, however membership is required to utilize the Community Center Gym.

Village Green - Three times around the track equals a mile.
Evelyn Greer Park - Three times around the track equals a mile.
Suniland Park - Three times around the track equals a mile.

Contact the Pinecrest Branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System at 305.668.4571.

Yes, the rooms at the Community Center are available to reserve for private functions through the department's online reservation system. 

You may register online by going to www.pinecrest-fl.gov/registration, over the phone by contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 305.284.0900, or in person at the Pinecrest Community Center.

Refunds: Refunds, less any non-refundable fees, are made only when the Parks and Recreation office receives written notice of cancellation before the first day of the scheduled program.  Refunds are not given the day the program begins or thereafter.  Cancellations made by the Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department will be fully refunded.  

Make-Up Classes: Classes postponed by the Parks and Recreation Department or the Instructor due to emergencies, holidays or other reasons will be rescheduled by the instructor.  Classes missed by the participant will not be refunded or rescheduled.