Audubon Park Reopens with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The City of Homestead celebrated the reopening of Audubon Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 14, unveiling a newly renovated and expanded playground designed to create a safer, more inclusive recreational space for families in the Homestead Villages community.

The updated playground features multiple shade structures, five slides of varying lengths, traditional and infant swings, climbing structures, and the first wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round in any Homestead city park.

“This morning’s ribbon-cutting ceremony signifies our ongoing commitment to the children and young families of this community,” Homestead Mayor Steven Losner said.

“We are so happy to be able to add this and continue to improve our park system.”

The park’s two tallest slides were added in response to feedback gathered through the city’s 2023 Parks Master Plan survey, reflecting residents’ requests for more exciting play features.

“It takes a village to do the things that we do every day, and it’s up to you guys to communicate with us,” Councilman Larry Roth said.

“Don’t ever be afraid to get on the phone, call us, send us an email, and express your concerns and your wants, because a lot of times, we’re going to deliver if we know that’s what you’re asking for. Hence, the largest slide in all of Homestead at this point.”

The playground’s teal and green play structure has been designated a Project of Excellence by PlayCore for meeting best practices in youth fitness through activities including sliding, swinging, spinning, climbing, brachiating and balancing.

The renovation is part of the city’s continued investment in expanding recreational opportunities and creating accessible public spaces for residents of all ages and abilities.