County offices will be closed for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

On April 5, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on the Friday before National Police. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, observed Friday, May 13, honors law enforcement officers that serve our community. 

County offices and libraries will be closed Friday, May 13. Read about service changes on the holiday and take part in the unique spaces offered in our County. 

County Services

• Miami-Dade County administrative offices will be closed Friday.
• Libraries will be closed Friday, May 13.
• Miami-Dade Transit will run on a regular schedule.
• Solid Waste Management will be offering regularly-scheduled waste and recycling service.

Weekend Activities

• Spend time with the whole family at Miami-Dade County Parks. Enjoy nature trails, go on our waterways or enjoy a number of activities offered by Miami-Dade Parks in our outdoor spaces. 
• Deering Estate is offering all Miami-Dade County government, police and fire department employees a 30 percent discount (with promo code: dadeheroes) on paddleboard rentals by PADL. Available via self-service rental kiosk at Deering Point,17350 Old Cutler Road Miami, FL 33157. Guests can rent a paddleboard daily, from sunrise to sunset.
• Spend the long weekend learning about the history of South Florida. Visit Deering Estate or Vizcaya to learn more about these historic spaces and how they contributed to our community today. 
• Fruit & Spice Park, Zoo Miami and Trail Glades Range are all open for everyone to enjoy. Choose an attraction that interests you to enjoy the holiday weekend. 
• Discover performances, museums and art attractions in person or virtually with Culture Shock Miami.