Steps the City of Aventura is Taking

The City of Aventura is following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its reopening phase. Updates are provided as necessary.

Operational Statuses

Government Center & City Services

Government Center
The Government Center remains open for essential business only.

Community Development Department -Building and Local Business Tax Receipt Divisions
In response to the recent increase in Coronavirus cases in the state of Florida, the Building Division’s in person customer service counter will be temporarily suspended effective Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Customers may drop off permit and local business tax receipt applications in the lobby located on the first floor Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m until further notice. Division staff will process the applications and call if additional information/documents are required or when the permit/tax receipt is ready for pick up. Staff will continue to be available by phone or email to answer questions.

Staff is available by phone or email to answer questions.

• Building Division (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8937
  Email: permits@cityofaventura.com
• Local Business Tax Receipt - (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8942
  Email: btr@cityofaventura.com

Aventura BCycle
Aventura BCycle bike rentals are suspended.

The Aventura Express Shuttle Bus Resumed Normal Operations
The Aventura Express Shuttle Bus resumed its normal operations and schedule on Monday May 11, 2020 with restrictions. All passengers are required to wear a face covering. No passenger will be allowed to board any Express bus without a face covering. A face covering needs to cover a person’s nose and mouth. Visit the Aventura Express Shuttle Bus webpage. For more information, contact the Public Works/Transportation Department at 305-466-8970.

Intersection Safety (Red Light Camera) Hearings
All Intersection Safety (Red Light Camera) hearings scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2020 are postponed. The new date for those hearings will be announced once determined. Get details.

Aventura Police Department
Aventura Police Department’s lobby, records, and property division are closed to the public and only available by telephone or email.

• Records (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8080 (select option #4)
  Email: apdrecords@aventurapolice.com
• Property & Evidence (Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8989 ext. 8145
• Police Non-Emergency 305-466-8999
• Emergency: 911

City Events, Programs & Activities

Registration is available for the following programs at cityofaventura.com/ors, the City’s Online Registration System (ORS).

• Summer Care Program for children ages 5-12: registration is open.
• Summer Tennis Camp for children ages 6-18: registration is open.
• Soccer Skills & Drills for children ages 4-14: registration is open for Aventura residents; Non-Aventura resident registration opens on Monday, June 29, 2020.
• Yoga in the Park for adult Aventura residents starts Friday, July 3, 2020. Registration is required and open.
• Unless otherwise mentioned, all City events, programs and activities including sports (Youth Sports, Adult Sports, After-school Sports) are suspended until further notice. 

Parks & Recreation Center

Updated Tuesday, June 9, 2020
The following parks are open to Aventura residents only with proper identification. Aventura residents may enjoy the reopened parks for passive use only such as walking and/or jogging while adhering to specific guidelines and restrictions (updated June 9, 2020). Parking and bike racks are available at all open parks.

Founders Park - OPEN

• Open daily (except Tuesdays) from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Park will be closed on Tuesdays.
• To accommodate the City’s most vulnerable residents, Founders Park is open to senior citizens starting at 8:00 a.m.

Founders Park SplashPad - CLOSED

Founders Park South - OPEN

• Open daily (except Tuesdays) from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Park will be closed on Tuesdays.

Peace Park - CLOSED

Veterans Park - OPEN

• Open daily (except Tuesdays) from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Park will be closed on Tuesdays.

Waterways Park - CLOSED

Waterways Dog Park - OPEN

• Open daily (except Wednesdays) from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Park will be closed on Wednesdays.
• All dogs must remain on a leash throughout the park area.

Community Recreation Center - CLOSED

Schools

• Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School follow the decisions made by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) regarding school closures. Schools will remain closed through the end of this academic school year, and distance learning will continue. For Miami-Dade County school district closures and updates please visit dadeschools.net.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) Meal Distribution Information
  Visit the MDCPS Coronavirus webpage for information regarding student meal distribution, community feedings, food distributions, and assistance for families in need. M-DCPS distributes food twice a week. Multiple meals are handed out at school sites on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Additional free lunch resource for students under the age of 12 is available Steps the City of Aventura is TakingOperational Statuses Steps the City of Aventura is TakingOperational Statuses.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

• The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center has suspended all performances until further notice.