Park patrons can now stay connected at more Miami parks, including two parks in Coconut Grove, after the successful completion of the first phase of the Wi-Fi for Parks Project – a City of Miami initiative providing free public internet service to residents and visitors in underserved neighborhoods. Among the 15 parks now offering free wi-fi are the Kirk Munroe Tennis Center and Virrick Park in Coconut Grove.
The city announced the new service this week, saying neighborhoods lacking stable internet connections will benefit from increased access to various online resources – students can use digital educational platforms outside the classroom while workers and people seeking employment now have spaces to work remotely. The initiative will also benefit public safety efforts by improving communication and outreach of city resources. In making the announcement, the city highlighted its goal to make innovation more accessible and progress toward creating more inclusive and connected communities. For a complete list of affected parks, read the city’s announcement here.
