Miami Beach to Hold Groundbreaking for Collins Park Rotunda

Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach will host a groundbreaking ceremony in Collins Park on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. to mark the start of construction on a $3.15 million performing arts space at the Collins Park Rotunda steps away from The Bass Museum of Art (2100 Collins Ave).

“Once completed, the reimagined Collins Park Rotunda will host various types of creative expression for the enjoyment of residents and visitors of all ages,” shared Interim City Manager Rickelle Williams. “The new space will be better suited for more intimate cultural gatherings and performances than many of our larger venues.”

Wrapped in an intricate sand-cast concrete relief depicting the story of man, the existing 1,960-square-foot rotunda will receive extensive renovations, including an 895-square-foot addition that will house an entrance lobby and restrooms, new exterior glazing and doors, new interior finishes as well as new roofing, upgrades to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems along with improvements related to ADA compliance. Outside, the renovations will feature new exterior pedestrian LED lighting, exterior-accessible concrete walkways, additional landscaping and irrigation improvements.

The project is funded by the city’s Arts and Culture General Obligation Bond along with a substantial grant from the Florida Department of State Division of Arts and Culture. A few parking spaces near the Collins Park work zone may be restricted at times, but no traffic impacts are expected as a result of the estimated year-long construction.

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