I am a South Grove resident with a child in first grade at Coconut Grove Elementary, and a three year old who will be there soon! Kirk Munroe Park is across the street from our school and it is in dire need of a makeover. It has been renamed "dirt park" by many of my son's friends who gather at the park regularly after school. 

I ask for the help from City Commissioner Ken Russell, who is a big proponent of making parks a priority in District 2, which is one of the reasons I voted for him!

I have had my son's birthday party there, we play tennis there, we make and meet friends there, and many of us watch our kids play there. It is such a wonderful park, with so much shade, but much of it is in dire need of some TLC.

As a Mother and a resident of Coconut Grove, I (and anyone who joins me in signing this petition) would request that the city show our beautiful park some love. The playground is for ages 2-5, while the school across the street starts with pre K to 5th grade. Much of the park is covered with grass, but under the large Banyan tree it is dirt and rocks. It would be incredible to have new playground equipment and put rubber "mulch" surrounding the tree and playground area. 

It is one of the few public parks in Miami that has bathrooms! But the building is run down and in need of attention. 

Any and all Coconut Grove residents, or people that enjoy Kirk Munroe Park, please join me and sign this petition so that we can ask Commissioner Ken Russell to allocate funding to update our park.