In a historic tribute to the founder of Miami Springs, the City Council approved a resolution on first reading during the Monday, November 9, 2026 meeting to formally name the central pedestrian and bike path along Curtiss Parkway as the “Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail.”
The resolution formally designates the prominent linear walking and biking path running through the median of Curtiss Parkway—stretching from Circle Park all the way to Deer Run—in honor of aviation pioneer, inventor, and Miami Springs co-founder Glenn Hammond Curtiss.
🏛️ Celebrating 100 Years of Miami Springs History
The official naming resolution highlights several key historical milestones connecting the city to its founder and its recent Centennial celebrations:
- Centennial Incorporation: The City of Miami Springs was incorporated on August 23, 1926, by aviation pioneer Glenn Hammond Curtiss and rancher James Bright, making it one of the oldest and most historic municipalities in Miami-Dade County.
- Centennial Monument: To celebrate the City’s Centennial on August 23, 2026, Miami Springs unveiled the official Glenn H. Curtiss & June Bug Monument on the Circle, featuring a bronze statue of Glenn Curtiss alongside a walk-through metal sculpture of his famous 1908 June Bug aircraft.
- Honoring Our Heritage: Naming the Curtiss Parkway median path as the Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail further cements the city’s rich aviation heritage, promotes local historical tourism, and creates an official, recognizable destination for residents and visitors strolling along the city’s central corridor.
🚲 What the Trail Designation Covers
The newly named Glenn H. Curtiss Heritage Trail encompasses the full length of the lushly landscaped central pedestrian path starting at Circle Park and extending north to Deer Run. The designation formalizes recommendations previously reviewed by the Board of Parks and Parkways to enhance heritage tourism and recognize the historical significance of the Curtiss Parkway corridor.
The resolution passed with enthusiastic consensus from the Mayor and City Council, who emphasized that honoring Glenn Curtiss along the city’s main thoroughfare celebrates the pioneer spirit that built Miami Springs.
Official municipal details courtesy of the City of Miami Springs City Clerk’s Office.
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