Miami Beach Sets Grand Opening for Maurice Gibb Memorial Park

Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach will honor music legend Maurice Gibb with the grand opening of the newly expanded Maurice Gibb Memorial Park featuring two upgraded scenic lookout areas over Biscayne Bay, an inviting green space, living shoreline and brand new music-themed playground. The event will be held at the park (18 Street and Purdy Avenue) on Thursday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. The project was funded by the 2018 voter-approved General Obligation Bond.

“Maurice Gibb Memorial Park is a true gem in our Sunset Harbour community — a stunning, family-friendly public space with so many amenities for everyone to enjoy,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner.

Together with brothers Barry and Robin, Maurice made up one third of the chart-topping Bee Gees musical trio that gained global acclaim with hits like “Stayin’ Alive,” “You Should Be Dancing,” ”How Can You Mend a Broken Heart,” “Tragedy” and “Jive Talkin’” among many others. Both Maurice and Robin passed away while Barry continues to spend time in Miami Beach.

Expected to draw fans from across the United States and beyond, the grand opening will feature music performances by the Miami Beach High School Rock Ensemble as well as remarks from city officials, members of the Gibb family and invited guests. While some seating will be available, attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and beach chairs. Parking is available at the Sunset Harbour garage (1900 Bay Road). There is also limited meter parking in the area.

In addition to the playground with its larger-than-life faux musical instruments and disco ball, the project also includes a new dog park, fishing pier, shade structures, pavilion, outdoor seating, walking paths and additional native trees and shrubs. The space features a living shoreline and underwent an environmental remediation project with added resilience features like a new higher seawall. The living shoreline integrates green infrastructure techniques to minimize coastal erosion while enhancing and creating a natural habitat for fish, aquatic plants and wildlife.

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