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Dekouvri enfòmasyon pak esansyèl la: Enfòmasyon sou pousantaj, èdtan ak règ pak asire yon eksperyans lis ak agreyab pandan vizit ou a Virginia Key Beach Park Istorik.
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Enfòmasyon pak, orè, règleman ak frè

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Frè enskripsyon

Nou te dekri frè antre nou yo asire vizit ou a se kòm konfòtab ak agreyab ke posib. Si w ap planifye yon avanti solo, yon fanmi oubyen yon gwoup evènman, gid sa a ap ede w prepare yon vizit inoubliyab. Eksperyans memorab nan paradi natirèl nou an.

Lendi-Jedi

$5 per vehicle

Vandredi, Samdi ak Dimanch

$10 per vehicle

Vakans

$12 per vehicle

Achte tikè
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Ouvèti èdtan

Planifye Vizit ou a: Dekouvri tan pafè a yo eksplore Virginia Key Beach Park. Plonje nan seksyon orè nou an pou asire ou jwenn pi soti nan avanti ou nan oasis natirèl Miami an.

Orè pak

Monday-Sunday

November to March: 7:00AM - 5:00PM

Main Gate closes 30 mins before closing time.

April to October: 7:00AM - 6:00PM

Main Gate closes 30 mins before closing time.

Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving

Sant Dakèy / Biwo

Lendi a Vandredi

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Wiskèt ak jou ferye yo

Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving

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1. Booking, Payments, & Cancellations

1

Reservation & Allocation

All facilities are rented on a "first-come, first-served" basis. The City of Miami Parks and Trust activities always take precedence over any other permit.
2

Payment Deadline

All fees must be paid in full five (5) business days before the event. Accepted payment methods include cash, credit card, cashier’s check, or money order payable to the “Virginia Key Beach Park Trust”.

3

Refund & Rescheduling Policy

Reservations require full payment and are strictly non-refundable. To reschedule, the permittee must notify the Trust during office hours before the reservation date. You have 12 months from the original date to select a new date. Rescheduling is not permitted on or after the day of the event.

4

Cancellations & Suspension

Permits are non-transferable and only valid for the specified date. If the park staff or a City representative deems the facility unusable (due to inclement weather or other reasons), the permit will be suspended. If you do not intend to use a scheduled facility, report it to the Park Office in advance.
5

Permit Presence

The physical permit must be present at the facility during use and shown to any authorized official or park employee upon request.

2. General Park & Facility Conduct

1

Facility Layout & Usage

The facility must be used only for agreed-upon, designed activities. No physical changes to the facility layout are allowed.
2

On-Site Assistance

Park Supervisors and Park Attendants serve as the main contact personnel on the day of your event.
3

Clean-Up ("Leave No Trace")

Permittees must remove all articles (tables, chairs, decorations, etc.) and adhere to a strict “leave no trace” policy at the close of the activity.
4

Cancellations & Suspension

Permits are non-transferable and only valid for the specified date. If the park staff or a City representative deems the facility unusable (due to inclement weather or other reasons), the permit will be suspended. If you do not intend to use a scheduled facility, report it to the Park Office in advance.

5

Decorations

Decorations cannot be attached to walls or poles using nails, glue, tape, or screws; string may be used if necessary.
6

Ouvèti èdtan

Permittees and all participants must exit the facility by park closing time, which changes seasonally, unless otherwise approved by management.
7

Prohibited Logistics

No gas-powered generators, trailers, or jet skis are allowed in the park.
8

Water Fountains

Fountains are strictly for drinking water. Using them for bathing, washing, or cleaning cooking utensils is prohibited.

3. Prohibited Items, Substances, & Activities

1

Banned Items

Helium-filled balloons, confetti, and Styrofoam plates, cups, or glass containers are strictly prohibited.
2

Alcohol & Drugs

Possession or consumption of alcohol is completely prohibited. The park does not allow firearms or the use of any drugs on the premises.
3

Pets

No pets are allowed in the park, with the exception of Service Animals.
4

Water Activities

Fishing and swimming are prohibited in all park waters (swimming is restricted to City pools only).
5

Commercial Kitchen Setup

Utilizing park facilities as a “free kitchen,” “soup line,” restaurant, or similar commercial food distribution activity is expressly prohibited.

4. Grilling & Fires

1

Fuel Restrictions

Fires are restricted to park-provided grills. Charcoal is the only permitted fuel. Picnicking without fires is allowed where it does not interfere with other park activities.
2

Safety Placements

Charcoal grills must never be used under any cover, shelter, building, or on top of tables and benches.
3

Propane

Personal propane tanks are strictly prohibited.

5. Noise, Behavior, & Liability

1

Permittee Liability

The permittee is held responsible for the conduct of everyone in their group. The permittee assumes all risks and is solely liable for any property damage, incidents, or injuries, and must reimburse the City of Miami for any damages caused.

2

Behavioral Restrictions

Profanity and gambling are prohibited.
3

Audio Control

Music with explicit lyrics will not be tolerated. Noise levels must be contained strictly within the perimeters of the permittee’s designated area.

6. Vehicles & Parking

1

Parking Fees

All parties entering the park are subject to standard parking entry fees.

2

Driving & Parking Restrictions

Vehicles must stay exclusively on paved roadways and park only within designated spaces.
3

Wheeled Vehicles

The city has no accommodations or facilities for trailers, campers, or similar wheeled vehicles in the park.

7. Amusements, Tents, & Animals

1

Rented Amusements

Child-friendly rented amusements (e.g., bounce houses, mechanical rides) are allowed but limited to two (2) per large rental and one (1) per smaller rental.

2

Insurance Requirements

Vendors providing amusement equipment or services must submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust and the City of Miami as additional insureds prior to the event date.

3

Tant

A maximum of two 10x10 pop-up tents are permitted per pavilion rental.
4

Petting Zoos

Allowed only with explicit park permission, proper licensing, a COI, and a $100.00 non-refundable fee.

8. Small Events vs. Large Special Events

1

Small Event Criteria

Small events (e.g., birthdays, baby showers, family reunions) must follow strict limitations:

  • Maximum attendance of 150 people.
  • No admission or ticket fees can be charged to guests.
  • No on-site food or beverage sales.
  • No excessively loud (DJ) music or large sound systems.
  • No spatial infringement beyond the designated/reserved area.
2

Large Special Events

If an event plans to violate or exceed any of the Small Event limits above, it is legally classified as a Large Special Event. It must adhere to separate governing policies and requires a Special Events permit obtained in advance.
3

Special Permits

Advanced permits are required for speeches, demonstrations, exhibitions, concerts, parades, dances, or overnight tent camping. These permits will explicitly define limitations on hours, attendance, and equipment.
4

Enforcement Notice

All permittees must comply with these rules as well as City, County, and Federal laws. Any infraction, violation of small event guidelines, or misuse of property constitutes cause for immediate permit revocation and event termination by Park Staff or the Police.

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