Parks & Recreation

Snapshots of the projects noted below are in the following format:

  • Project / Location
  • Rating System / Award Level / Date Certified
  • Spinnaker Services -- e.g., Consulting, Commissioning, Energy Modeling
  • Architect / Owner / Contractor
  • Square Footage  


OB Johnson Park / Hallandale Beach, FL  
LEED NC / Gold / 2/9/2018
Spinnaker Services: Consulting, Commissioning, Energy Modeling
Hallandale Beach
43,334 sf

The Spinnaker Group provided LEED Consulting, Building Commissioning and Energy Modeling for this attractive community project. This 280,385 sf community center, playground, concession stand, tennis courts, computer lab, fitness gym, and multi-purpose field for the City of Hallandale Beach was begun in July 2015. It was completed and successfully achieved LEED Gold certification in February 2018. The project ADA Compliant.

Golden Isles Park / Hallendale Beach, FL
Tracking LEED Silver
Spinnaker Services: Consulting, Commissioning
Hallandale Beach
163,885 sf

The Spinnaker Group is providing LEED Consulting and Building Commissioning for this multi-phased park project that is still under construction. The project is tracking LEED Silver. Golden Isles Park will have two basketball courts, two bocce ball courts, a playground, a fitness area, passive open space, picnic shelters, a shade structure, a walking/exercise trail, and a dog park. An adjacent tennis center will, with Golden Isles Park, effectively pull together two separate parks that will share a common architectural theme.

Peter Bluesten Park / Hallendale Beach, FL
Tracking LEED Gold
Spinnaker Services: Consulting, Commissioning
Hallandale Beach
20 acress

The Spinnaker Group is providing LEED Consulting and Building Commissioning for this multi-phased park project that is still under construction. The project is tracking LEED Gold. This challenging project put a 20-acre former landfill site to productive use. The project includes a new community YMCA recreation building with an indoor basketball court, weight rooms, meeting rooms, administrative offices, restrooms, and lockers and aquatic facilities. Other new park amenities include tennis courts, basketball courts, a multi-purpose sports field, baseball diamonds, racquet ball courts, walking/exercise trails, exercise stations, playgrounds and field house/restrooms.

City of Hallendale Beach BF James Park / Hallendale Beach, FL
LEED NC / Gold / 1/15/2015
Spinnaker Services: Consulting, Commissioning, Energy Modeling
Bermello Ajamil / Hallandale Beach / NuJack
3,815 sf

The Spinnaker Group provided LEED Consulting, Building Commissioning and Energy Modeling for this beautiful community project. This 3,815 sf park building was begun in August 2013, and was completed with LEED Gold certification in January 2015. The project features restrooms, two basketball courts, a playground, a swimming pool, multi-purpose spaces, and is ADA Compliant.

Moore Park Community Center / Miami, FL
LEED NC / Gold/ 5/29/2014
Spinnaker Services: Commissioning
MDC / Pirtle Construction
19,000 sf

The Spinnaker Group provided Building Commissioning for this attractive community project, which achieved LEED Gold certification in 2014. This state-of-the-art venue included construction of a new 3,000 sf daycare facility with an outdoor playground area, and a 16,000 sf community center with offices, workroom, multi-purpose rooms, associated parking and site amenities. The daycare center offers child-care services for a maximum of 45 children with a new outdoor playground area. The project included the renovation of a historic park dating back to its 1930’s glory days, including Orange Bowl games and parades. The goal of the renovation was to create a new town center for the northeast corner of the Allapattah neighborhood. 

Gibson Park / Miami, FL
LEED NC / Gold / 10/29/2012
Spinnaker Services: Consulting, Commissioning 
C3TS / City of Miami / Recreational Design & Construction
8,211 sf

This 407,350 sf public park site and 8,000 sf park building was begun in December 2010, and was completed with LEED Gold certification in October 2012. The project is notable for its full-size swimming pool, year-round camps and community events, ballfields and picnic areas. The project is ADA Compliant.

Skate Free Miami / Lot 11 / Miami, FL
SITES (See More SITES Projects Here)
Spinnaker Services: SITES Consulting
City of Miami / MEP Consulting Engineers
45,000 sf

There has long been a skateboard scene in Miami -- skaters from all over travel to skate the city's unique blend of architecture and tropical landscapes -- and for just as long there has been a gaping hole in its recreational services for skaters. With the opening of the state-of-the-art Skate Free Miami / Lot 11 in November 2019, an inspiring home for skateboarders was born. A first-of-its-kind project for the South Florida region, Skate Free Miami features multiple skate areas catering to all skill levels and styles, including challenging contest courses, bowl and transition sections, a "real street" section, and a flexible beginner's area. The Spinnaker Group provided SITES consulting services for this unique project. SITES certification is given to landscapes, site infrastructure and spaces that demonstrate a high level of environmental and social sustainability. The Sustainable SITES Initiative works for all types of projects with or without a building -- including parks, university campuses and commercial headquarters -- for new construction or major renovation of existing sites. The SITES checklist for the Spinnaker team for Skate Free Miami included registering the project for SITES certification, completing construction, and finalizing operations and maintenance procedures as part of the performance period before submitting for certification. Features of the 45,000 sf project include utilization of a unique "saltwater concrete" with basalt rebar to make the hardscape more resilient to saltwater inundation and sea-spray. The landscape is nearly 100% native and completely drought-tolerant. It is built under the I-95 overpass to repurpose an abandoned city parking lot. The site includes BUG-rated lighting fixtures, remediated soils, efficient irrigation ... and more. 

North Shore Park Restroom & Concession, Miami Beach, FL
Tracking LEED Silver
Spinnaker Services: Consulting, Commissioning, Energy Modeling
City of Miami Beach
2,160 sf

The Spinnaker Group is providing LEED Consulting, Building Commissioning and Energy Modeling for this beautiful community project. This 2,160 sf park building was begun in October 2017, and is currently on hold until the end of 2020. The project is tracking LEED Silver as its goal. It features public restrooms and a concession area overlooking the park’s recreational and championship tennis courts. Green features include Light Pollution Reduction, Heat Island Reduction, a 35% Reduction in Portable Water Use, and Quality Views for 75% of all regularly occupied floor areas.
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Broken Sound Club Fitness Center & Spa / Boca Raton, FL
LEED NC / Gold/ 2015
Spinnaker Services: LEED Consulting 
Broken Sound Club / Peacock & Lewis Architects
38,000 sf

The Spinnaker Group provided LEED Consulting for this project that achieved LEED Gold certification in 2015. The renovation consisted of a complete interior replacement of the Club’s existing fitness building and a 15,800 sf spa addition. Ultimately totaling 38,000 sf, when the transformation and expansion of the spa and fitness center was completed, the community was introduced to a state-of-the-art wellness environment for all ages to enjoy. Best-in-class amenities included expanded fitness and wellness areas, dedicated physical therapy rooms, Pilates and spin studios, a signature spa, cyber cafe, nail salon, nursery, teen room, and fitness/tennis retail shop. A 2,500 sf section of the fitness center is devoted to wellness services, offering convenient on-site physician consultation, physical therapy, and lecture rooms. The project incorporated energy-efficient mechanical systems including solar panels, water-conserving fixtures inside and out, green-building materials, indoor environmental quality controls ... and more. The project was able to reuse 97.5% of the existing shell and structure, and it achieved an 87.2% level of diverted construction and demolition debris from the construction process. Recycled content made up 12.6% of the project’s total construction materials. Construction products were chosen for their quality, performance and regional access before cost considerations. Ownership also incorporated green-building education and cleaning programs into its operating structure. "I am convinced that clubs can be at the front of the push for sustainability and set an example for other communities and businesses," stated John Crean, CCE, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Broken Sound Club. "Our goal ... has always been to reduce adverse impact on our surroundings and make a significant difference. Earning LEED certification for our Moonstone Spa and Fitness Center validates that we take sustainability seriously and are steadfast in our mission."