Gerry Curtis Park

Curtis Park is a public recreational facility located in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami, Florida. The park spans approximately 25 acres and serves as a significant community space for sports and leisure activities.

Named after Gerry Curtis, a former Miami Parks Division Superintendent, Curtis Park has been a fixture in the community for many years. The park provides a variety of outdoor amenities for residents and visitors, catering to different sports and recreational interests.

In recent years, Curtis Park has faced some challenges. In 2014, the park was identified as one of several Miami parks contaminated with toxic ash from an old municipal incinerator. This discovery led to discussions about potential closure and remediation efforts to ensure public safety. The City of Miami has been working on addressing these environmental concerns to maintain the park's usability for the community.

Despite these challenges, Curtis Park continues to be an important recreational space for the Allapattah neighborhood, offering a range of facilities for various sports and activities.