(Miami, Florida_ - On December 13, 2008 starting at 5pm, residents can take a detour and visit West End Park’s first ever Winter Wonderland. For $3 per person, the public can enter the park located at 250 SW 60 Avenue, leave the tropics behind and pretend to be on a winter vacation while participating in family games and enjoying amusements.

Snow piles will fill the park along with holiday decorations, bounce houses, arts and crafts table, snow cones and more. The event with activities runs from 5pm thru 8pm with an outdoor movie included with the cost of admission starting at 7.30pm.

The department is very excited to bring the opportunity to come out with children, for an affordable price and enjoy leisure activities. A new unwrapped toy can be brought in lieu of paying the admission fee per person.

Donated toys will benefit children enrolled in Miami Parks programs in low income neighborhoods.

For more information about the event call 305-264-0341.