Allen Morris Co. and City of Miami Commit $5M to Remake Coconut Grove’s Kirk Munroe Park

• Allen Morris Co. and the City of Miami are committing a combined $5 million to improvements at Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street in Coconut Grove.
• The project includes more than 100 native trees, renovated tennis courts, a playground, fitness area, pedestrian improvements and a redesigned shared street.
• Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2028.

What Allen Morris Co. Is Developing in Coconut Grove

Allen Morris Co. is taking a development management role in a major public-realm improvement project in Coconut Grove after the City of Miami approved final design plans for Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street.

The public-private partnership represents the most significant investment in the park in decades. The City has committed $3 million through its Capital Improvements Plan, while Allen Morris Co. is contributing $2 million through public benefit contributions.

The park will remain publicly owned and operated by the City of Miami, with continued public access.

 

 

 

 

What the $5M Investment Will Deliver

The project will upgrade the park's recreational facilities, landscaping and pedestrian infrastructure. Planned improvements include an ornamental pavilion, a great lawn, refurbished tennis courts, two tennis shelters, a tennis hitting wall, a playground and a fitness area.

The plans also call for new pathways, improved pedestrian crossings, upgraded lighting, buried power lines and infrastructure improvements designed to improve accessibility and circulation.

A flexible gathering area will accommodate cultural performances, educational programs, wellness classes and community events.

 

 

 

 

What the Design Means for Coconut Grove's Public Realm

The design team is led by Portuondo Perotti Architects and Naturalficial Landscape Architecture. The landscape plan includes more than 100 new native trees, adaptive planting, wildlife habitat and native oolitic limestone elements.

The project also includes a redesign of Fuller Street as a permanent curbless, pedestrian-oriented shared street. New paving, landscaping, seating and lighting are planned, while a suspended paving system will help protect mature trees and support their long-term health.

The design team is coordinating with existing businesses to maintain storefront access and accommodate outdoor seating during the transformation.

What the Project Means for Allen Morris Co.'s Development Strategy

Allen Morris Co. will oversee design, permitting and construction through completion, working with the City of Miami. The project demonstrates how private developers can participate in neighborhood infrastructure and public-space improvements alongside their private real estate projects.

For developers and property owners, investment in parks, streetscapes and pedestrian connections can strengthen the surrounding public realm and support the long-term appeal of nearby commercial and residential properties.

Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2028.