Steps the City of Aventura is Taking

The City of Aventura is following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its reopening phase. Updates are provided as necessary.

Operational Statuses

Government Center & City Services

Government Center
The Government Center remains open for essential business only.

Community Development Department -Building and Local Business Tax Receipt Divisions
The City of Aventura’s Building Division customer service counter located on the fourth floor of the Aventura Government Center re-opens to the public for in-person permit, zoning and local business tax receipt applications on Monday, June 1, 2020. The counter is limited to two customers at a time Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, and all customers must be wearing a face covering. 

Customers who do no not wish to wait for in-person service may continue to use the drop-off and pick-up boxes located in the first-floor lobby. Permit and local business tax receipt applications may be dropped off in these boxes Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Division staff will process the applications and call if additional information/documents are required or when the permit/tax receipt is ready for pick up. 

Staff is available by phone or email to answer questions.

• Building Division (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8937
  Email: permits@cityofaventura.com
• Local Business Tax Receipt - (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8942
  Email: btr@cityofaventura.com

Aventura BCycle
Aventura BCycle bike rentals are suspended.

The Aventura Express Shuttle Bus Resumed Normal Operations
The Aventura Express Shuttle Bus resumed its normal operations and schedule on Monday May 11, 2020 with restrictions. All passengers are required to wear a face covering. No passenger will be allowed to board any Express bus without a face covering. A face covering needs to cover a person’s nose and mouth. Visit the Aventura Express Shuttle Bus webpage. For more information, contact the Public Works/Transportation Department at 305-466-8970.

Intersection Safety (Red Light Camera) Hearings
All Intersection Safety (Red Light Camera) hearings scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2020 are postponed. The new date for those hearings will be announced once determined. Get details.

Aventura Police Department
Aventura Police Department’s lobby, records, and property division are closed to the public and only available by telephone or email.

• Records (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8080 (select option #4)
  Email: apdrecords@aventurapolice.com
• Property & Evidence (Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8989 ext. 8145
• Police Non-Emergency 305-466-8999
• Emergency: 911

City Events, Programs & Activities

• All City events, programs and activities including all sports (Youth Sports, Adult Sports, After-school Sports) are suspended until further notice.

Parks & Recreation Center

Updated May 8, 2020

The following parks are open to Aventura residents only with proper identification. Aventura residents may enjoy the reopened parks for passive use only such as walking and/or jogging while adhering to specific guidelines and restrictions. Please be advised parking is not allowed at any park at any time. Bike racks are not available at the moment. Foot traffic is welcome.

Effective Monday, May 11, 2020, the open parks will operate daily (except Tuesdays) from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Parks will be closed on Tuesdays.

Founders Park - OPEN

• To accommodate the City’s most vulnerable residents, Founders Park is open to senior citizens starting at 8:00 a.m., and parking is available for senior citizens from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Founders Park only.

Founders Park South - OPEN

Peace Park - CLOSED

Veterans Park - OPEN

Waterways Park - CLOSED

Waterways Dog Park - CLOSED

Community Recreation Center - CLOSED

Schools

• Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School follow the decisions made by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) regarding school closures. Schools will remain closed through the end of this academic school year, and distance learning will continue. For Miami-Dade County school district closures and updates please visit dadeschools.net.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) Meal Distribution Information
  Visit the MDCPS Coronavirus webpage for information regarding student meal distribution, community feedings, food distributions, and assistance for families in need. M-DCPS distributes food twice a week. Multiple meals are handed out at school sites on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Additional free lunch resource for students under the age of 12 is available Steps the City of Aventura is TakingOperational Statuses Steps the City of Aventura is TakingOperational Statuses.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

• The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center has suspended all performances until further notice.

Businesses

• All restaurants, bars, and lounges are closed for on-premises service to customers. 
• Kitchens may remain open for pick up and delivery. Check which local restaurants are currently open for pick up and delivery.
  
  Barrio Latino Aventura 305-692-4455
  Chicken Guy! 305-428-2444
  Jimmy John’s 786-323-0205
  Pancake House 305-933-1966
  Pubbelly Sushi Restaurant 305-690-7710
  Serafina Miami 786-920-0989
  Shake Shack 786-204-3808
  Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar 786-440-7270
  The Cheesecake Factory 305-792-9696
  Trattoria Rosalia 305-792-2006