Stafford Park

The Charles B Stafford Park was named in memory of Officer Charles Brian Stafford, the first and only Miami Springs Police Department officer killed in the line of duty. Officer Stafford was shot and killed on June 11, 1991, during a traffic stop of a stolen car. He had previously worked as a prison guard in North Florida before joining the Miami Springs force. He had only been serving on the police force for 20 months when he was murdered leaving behind a wife and two young daughters. A local Boy Scout troop is currently working on creating a memorial to Officer Stafford in the park. I came to the park to visit the Miami Springs Historical Museum but I ended up staying after to walk around for fresh air and exercise. Park amenities include two soccer fields, a baseball field, a softball field, picnic pavilion with tables, and a tot lot playground. Whether coming for a game, picnic, play, the history museum, or exercise, this park is a valuable recreational resource for residents and visitors to Miami Springs.

Stafford Park is a cozy, clean neighborhood park featuring playgrounds and open spaces. Great for families, kids, and casual outdoor relaxation.

Very nice.... Just don't like that kids and adults are allowed to ride bikes and skate boards on walking path while you are trying to walk......

Is this park a public or a private park? For my understanding it is a public park but apparently it has too many regulations they keep the fence closed at all times and don’t let anyone in unless they are paying for it! Someone is benefiting from a public park that actually doesn’t belong to them. What do you mean I can’t use a public park that it’s already being maintained by taxpayers??? Somebody has to come and fix this problem At least the people living in the area like me! I grew up playing in this park and I can’t take my kids there it’s been about 12 years they put the fence to actually monitor the park well it turns out no body can use it anymore unless it’s a paid for.

This park was within walking distance of our (airport) hotel. It was a great stop for our 2 children. It appeared to be in a safe neighborhood and while we were there, 2 older teenage boys were horsing around a bit on the play equipment (they didn't bother my children at all), but a park staff came up and let them know they couldn't play on the swings/play structure - so it appeared that the park is monitored as well. We would come back to play if we were in the area.