Community Engagement
MISSION STATEMENT
The Community Engagement Department serves North Bay Village by enhancing resident relationships with local government, fostering a sense of belonging throughout the Village. We are responsible for delivering timely information about services, projects, events, and emergency communications while developing welcoming parks, events, open spaces, and recreation programs that serve the health, enjoyment and well-being of all.
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Through responsive listening, sustainable practices, and collaborative partnerships, we preserve North Bay Village’s natural spaces, deliver excellent programs, events, and facilities. Our priority is to ensure residents are informed, heard, and actively involved in shaping our Village. We serve as the vital link between local government and the public.
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Our work is guided by a commitment to service excellence, environmental stewardship, and the common good, with the health and engagement of our community at the core of all we do.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications & Public Information:
- Point of Contact: We serve as the primary liaison between North Bay Village government and residents
- Public Information:Â Distribute timely information regarding Village services, projects, events, and emergency notifications
- Social Media: Manage official Village communications across multiple platforms and channels
- Media and Public Relations:Â Craft and distribute official press releases and media materials to share important updates and community initiatives
Community Outreach & Engagement:
- Events:Â Plan, promote, and execute quality community events throughout the Village
- Resident Participation: Listen and respond to community needs and desires for recreational services, local initiatives and decision-making processes
- Relationships:Â We build relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to enhance relationships between residents and local government
- Community Well-being: We offer welcoming parks, natural spaces and programs to aid individuals’ well-being (physical, mental, and emotional health).
Parks & Recreation Services:
- Connection to Place: We acknowledge and learn from our community’s history and how parks and recreation contributes to forming a place where people want to live, work and play
- Accessibility: Design and implement high-quality recreation programs for all ages and abilities
- Belonging: We foster a sense of belonging and community through parks, programs, and events that are welcoming and inclusive for all residents
- Fun: Create, develop and manage parks, events, programs, and recreational facilities where residents have fun, build connections and make memories
Environmental Stewardship:
- Sustainability & Resilience: We consciously invest in park and natural spaces while continually preserving and protecting them to benefit future generations.
NORTH BAY VILLAGE PARKS
Dr. Paul Vogel Community Park
Philip Schonberger Memorial Playground
Civic Park
Contact Information
Community Engagement Department
- Lili Torres
- Community Engagement Director
- LTorres@nbvillage.com
- 1666 Kennedy Causeway, Suite 300, North Bay Village, FL 33141
- 305-756-7171
- 305-756-7722
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Park Hours
Daily, Sunrise – Sunset
Reservations
For pavilion rentals please contact (305)756-7171
Vogel Park Pavilion Rental Fee: Resident $100 / Non-Resident $175
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Schonberger Tot Lot Park Pavilion Rental Fee: Resident $100 / Non-Resident $175
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