Fred B Hartnett Ponce Circle Park Conceptual Design Community Meeting

The City of Coral Gables held a community input meeting on June 3, 2026, to discuss the conceptual design for the Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park renovation project. The meeting included presentations by the design team outlining plans to enhance the park with increased tree canopy, improved pedestrian safety, accessibility, and new features such as a sculpture garden, open-air performance space, and pavilions. The project is tied to prior city commission resolutions approving mixed-use development and the purchase of a significant artwork for the park. Community members provided feedback on event noise concerns, the appropriateness of the proposed sculpture, and the need for electrical infrastructure to support events. The city indicated that maintenance will be handled by city crews post-construction and that the next steps include finalizing design plans, permitting, and procurement for construction. Public input will be accepted through June to inform the final design and project implementation.