Parks
Biscayne National Park
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, this park is the largest marine park in the national park system. It protects and preserves a marine eco-system with living, fish-bejeweled coral reefs, mangrove shorelines, a shallow bay, and emerald islands. … Continue reading
Blue Moon Outdoor Center
Experience the real South Florida by kayaking through the beautiful waters and cruising along a bike trail! Get away from the every day hustle and bustle lifestyle and enjoy the great outdoors right in the heart of Miami-Dade County. Blue … Continue reading
Cape Florida Lighthouse
The oldest structure in Miami-Dade County, the 95-foot-high Cape Florida Lighthouse at the tip of Key Biscayne has been restored to its authentic 1855 condition in Bill Baggs State Park. This tower has survived hurricanes, an 1836 Seminole Indian attack … Continue reading
Crandon Park
Ride on the restored carousel by the sea at Crandon Park (weekends and certain holidays). The historic carousel is at the heart of the Family Amusement Center, which includes an old-fashioned outdoor roller rink, sea horse-shaped splash fountain and a … Continue reading
Everglades National Park
With 1.5 million acres of watery wilderness, Everglades National Park is the third largest national park in the lower 48 states of the U.S. This “River of Grass” is home to wading birds, alligators, fish, turtles, snakes and other wildlife, … Continue reading
Fruit and Spice Park
The Fruit & Spice Park is a 37-acre public facility, and the only tropical botanical garden of its kind in the U.S. The park’s tropical climate can be found nowhere else in the continental U.S. and hosts more than 500 … Continue reading
Greynolds Park
Once a rock quarry, it is now a 249-acre park with a relatively-intact hardwood hammock and mangrove forest. Greynolds has bike and nature trails, a boathouse, paddle boats, canoes and kayaks, bird rookery, volleyball nets and a nine-hole regulation golf … Continue reading
Greynolds Park Golf Course
Greynolds Golf Course provides a 3,100-yard challenging layout. This Par 36 course, designed by Mark Mahannah in 1964, is one of the county’s most popular 9 hole designs for all levels of play. The course offers electric carts, reasonable green … Continue reading
Haulover Beach Park & Marina
Oceanfront park with 1.5 miles of beach, complete marina, charter fishing boats, a 9-hole golf course and tennis courts. Beach is open sunrise to sunset. An underground walkway connects the bay and ocean sides of the park. Parking: $5/car; $10 … Continue reading
Matheson Hammock Park Beach
A top-ranked family park with nature trails, a sand beach with lifeguards, picnic grounds, concession stand and marina. There’s also a restaurant serving dinner (closed on Mondays). Park is open daily sunrise to sunset; beach is open from 8:30am-5pm on … Continue reading
Miami-Dade Parks’ Eco-Adventures
Create a strong connection with nature while immersing in these outdoor adventures: kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, hiking, biking, and birding. Naturalist-guided adventures are designed for all levels. Explore unique natural areas as in some of South Florida’s most incredible outdoor landscapes, … Continue reading
Oleta River State Park
Oleta River’s mangrove forests, tropical hammocks and surrounding waters offer an urban oasis of outdoor activities in Miami: mountain biking, picnicking, canoeing, swimming, children’s playground, fishing and kayaking. Guided nature walks upon request. Open daily from 8am-sunset. Admission is $5 … Continue reading
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure–the Everglades. A rare subtropical ecosystem, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 35 mph, and get … Continue reading