This park is iconic Miami, with a waterfront view, surrounded by fun, colorful art sculptures, with…read morea huge grassy lawn. It is conveniently located right next door to the Perez and Frost museum. We headed here after visiting the museum, thinking this was a good spot for the kids to run around in before heading back. They took off for 'the playground' which ended up being adult exercise equipment.... with lots of kids climbing all over the equipment. Getting picked up here with L yft was difficult- I don't recommend that!

this was my 3rd visit to city, and i am not sure, why i had not visited this site...In the heart of…read moreDowntown Miami, just a short drive from Edgewater, lies a place where city life meets waterfront beauty it is a beautiful spot right next to the bright blue water of Biscayne Bay, great place to relax. There are palm trees, a little sandy beach area, and nice open spaces. What makes it even cooler is that the peaceful park sits right beside downtown Miami's tall buildings. You get a mix of nature and city views at the same time. Plus, there are plenty of good restaurants and bars nearby, so it's a nice place to hang out and enjoy the area. Park also offers Amphitheater: Hosting up to 10,000 guests for concerts, festivals, and performances. Tina Hills Pavilion: A charming open-air venue perfect for smaller gatherings and community events. Restored Fountain: an Scenic Baywalk: A favorite for walkers, joggers, and those seeking stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Downtown skyline. it is a must-visit attraction. Bayfront Park sits on the bay of Biscayne Bay and offers beautiful views from many angles.

Yesterday we stopped by this lovely little waterfront park in Miami's Upper East Side, known for…read moreits views of Biscayne Bay and a large red and white domino sculpture. It offers a peaceful and relaxing experience with walking paths, playgrounds, and picnic areas, and is a popular spot for families, pet owners, and photographers seeking scenic views IG shots. It is very well maintained and shows pride by the neighborhood. It wasn't very crowded on a Monday. Note: there are no restrooms at this park. There is some street parking around the neighborhood.

Albert Pallot Park is a small but unique spot right by the water. If you're driving on the I-195…read morefrom Miami Beach to Midtown, you'll easily spot the park thanks to the giant red domino pieces standing tall near the waterfront--definitely a cool design that makes for great photos. The park itself is well-maintained with clean pathways and a peaceful vibe, making it a nice place to take a walk, relax, or snap some pictures by the water. While the park is a gem, the surrounding area could use some improvement. Hopefully, as the city continues to develop and clean up, Albert Pallot Park will feel even more connected to the rest of the neighborhood. Overall, it's a nice place to visit, especially if you're looking for a quick stop to enjoy the view and take some cool photos. I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

Best, most cleaned, serene park ever! Great for all ages! Elderly, middle aged, young adults, and…read morekids. My family and I loved it!! It doesn't seem like it from the outside but it's humongous! Nice for nature walk, Picnics, and exercise. The kids have lots of place to run wild.

You know that no one loves parks more than the big guy…read more Miami Beach, you've done a really good thing here. This park is beautiful and a welcomed oasis in the zaniness of South Beach. The playground is great but the should've known that the zip line was going to be the big hit and put multiples The meandering paths and hills create inviting zones to picnic and just hang out. Tennis courts that are open to the public are a nice touch Parking? Where is it? We found parking but I'm not sure it was entirely legal so

This pretty park is located in Coconut Grove next to the bay. We took a short walk along S…read moreBayshore Drive on a nicely paved walkway. We saw joggers, families and athletes working out. You can take a stroll to the bay to appreciate a marina and the boats as well as beautiful views of the Miami area. You can also jog, bike, push your baby in its stroller, or walk your dog. There are a couple of tall colorful metal sculptures of a giraffe, horse and a bull for kids to climb. All in all it's a nice, quiet park to explore. There are approximately 280+ parks in Miami-Dade county to enjoy.

We took a quick stroll to come and see the fountain. It was a small park with a lot of areas fenced…read moreoff. Not sure if it was in preparation of an event coming up or if it is always like that! There was a tall fence around the fountain where I was just able to get my phone high enough not to include in a photo, but wouldn't be able to get selfies or full body photos without the ugly fence. We sat by the water for a short time and enjoyed watching the boats and cruise lines coming back & forth. There was a shopping market happening across the street, so we ended up going there to kill more time before meeting the rest of our group.

So quiet. Peaceful…read more Up the river is the Wharf. The Wharf is a cool place, been there a couple times, paid $300 minimum for the group to sit in a comfy lounger by the water. But you bring a cooler, a small grill, or use theirs, a call table and chairs and you have the same thing but waaaaay more peaceful. Watching the yachts going up and down the river is fun. This is not your typical free for all park jammed with families on the weekend. No one knows about this little park !! One gazebo, a few picnic tables, playground with rubber below, a couple grills, benches by the water. Plenty of shade. Great park to make- out.

At the turn of the century, the land where the park is was the property of Civil War General Samuel…read moreC. Lawrence of New England. He was injured in the Battle of Bull Run in 1861. In Miami he created an estate with a lush garden in which he planted with royal palms and a boat slip. He grew grapefruits on the rest of his land. After Lawrence passed away in 1911 the land was subdivided and the city of Miami purchased the land where the garden was 1964. A park was created and named for Miami pioneer Everest George Sewell who opened the first store north of the Miami River on March 26, 1896. He also served four terms as mayor of Miami. He died on April 2, 1940 at Jackson Memorial Hospital. The park is 10.33 acres along the Miami River next to the 17th Street Bridge. The park is two levels with the upper level near the parking lot containing a playground, barbecues, and benches. In this portion of the park you can see a historical marker and columns and stairs that are the ruins of Lawrences guest house that the city demolished in 1969. There is also the remains of the water pump Lawrence used to irrigate his garden. The lower portion of the park is a large linear green space along the Miami River providing a beautiful view of the water. The large royal palm trees that General Lawrence planted line the river bank. Here you will also find caves that belong to the Miccosukee Indian Tribe. There is a no trespassing sign but it is fascinating to think that there might be artifacts in there. I would be remiss if I did not talk about the cats here. This park is filled with stray cats. As an animal lover I was concerned but there were trays of food everywhere and they had the notch in the ear indicating that they are fixed. They looked well cared for. Eating at the buffet and interacting with the cats were various raccoons. Another interesting fact about the park is that the Miami New Times claims it is the best public park for Santeria rituals due to it's proximity to the river. Santeria is an Afro Cuban religion. Supposedly offerings of candy, fruit, and other objects are left on the river banks. The beautiful view and history make this one of Miami's more interesting parks to visit.

Kendall Indian Hammocks (KIH) is an AMAZING place for Pokémon GO! The park has a very active…read morePokémon GO community part of the official Pokemon Go Community Ambassador Program called KIH Crew, with a Discord community where players can connect, meet other Trainers, and stay updated on Pokémon GO events and meetups happening at the park. They regularly organize community events for things like Raid Days, Community Days, GO Fest, and other in-game events. If you play Pokémon GO and live around Miami, I definitely recommend checking out the park and looking up KIH Crew. Even if you don't play Pokémon GO, Kendall Indian Hammocks is a great park with tons of things to do and a really nice community atmosphere. it has walking and nature trails, sports fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, disc golf, an outdoor fitness zone, a skate park, and plenty of open space to enjoy with family and friends. 100% recommend it

Best place to play Pokemon Go in the state, no exaggeration. Big Community that shows up for…read moreevents and has a Campsite in game with tons of gyms and powerspots. For non-PoGo players, the park offers great natural scenery, nature trails, pavilions, a fitness zone, a playground for children, a little library, softball fields, a skate park, and two full disc golf courses. Seriously, it has everything. Only complaint is the walking paths could be paved a bit better.

This place is indeed a hidden gem. It's unusual that it's right in the middle of residential area…read more You could be living steps away from it! Definitely a plus if you don't want to drive far. As this is a nature center and less a city park, there's no playground area, but instead natural trails for you to walk and explore. Great if you want to be out in the nature, without masks, and total socially distanced. This tranquil place is a great place to visit if you need to unwind. They have canoes for rent, a campfire area, and they have a sign that says butterfly garden - though I didn't see any butterfly and didn't quite know where exactly that garden may be. There's also a little free library as well. The restroom is clean and brightly lit.

The Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center is named for Bill Sadowski, a former Department of…read moreCommunity Affairs Secretary who died in a plane crash in 1992 at the age of 48. He served in the House of Representatives and had a successful law practice in Miami where he practiced environmental law. It makes sense that a nature preserve would be named for him. The 30 acre parcel of land that makes up the park has three distinct habitats: pineland, tropical hardwood hammock, and drained Everglades slough. Hiking trails run through these areas. You do have to be careful while hiking, especially on the half mile Old Cuttler Hammock Nature Trail that is behind the nature center. This area was completely destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 but the canopy has since come back. There are a lot of limestone formations that are easy to trip on. Another of the trails leads to a canal where you canoe and fish while yet a different trail winds through a native tree arboretum. There is a nature center open daily from 10 to 4 with live animal exhibits and an 822 gallon freshwater aquarium. You can schedule tours and nature study programs at the nature center and rent kayaks. Picnic areas and rest rooms are available. Every Saturday night from 8 to 10 PM the Southern Cross Astro's meet in the parking lot near the main entrance. They have the largest public use telescope in Miami and the event is free. You might see a satellite, meteor, or the International Space Station. I hope to join them one evening.

Camp Matecumbe is the name of a summer camp created by the Diocese of St. Augustine on the Boystown…read moreland they purchased in 1955 in a rural part of unincorporated Southwest Miami-Dade called the Hammocks. In 2003, the 98 acre Boystown campus was sold to Miami-Dade to become a park marking the history of Operation Pedro Pan, a secret exodus of over 14,000 Cuban minors, ages 6 to 18 to the United States over a two-year span from 1960 to 1962. Parents sent unaccompanied children to the United States amid fears sparked by the 1959 Cuban Revolution. Many were sheltered here upon their arrival. Today the name Camp Matecumbe is more closely associated with a new type of nature themed playground designed by LandscapeDE. They are a design firm that creates very distinctive and creative outdoor play spaces for children. If you ever saw one you would know it instantly. They created the amazing ADA accessible playground in Pinecrest Gardens with the anole lizard ramp, a small nature themed playground for Biscayne Shores & Gardens Park, and what I think is the best example of their work, the brand new play area in Pioneer Park in Port St. Lucie. While not as large as the playground in Pioneer Park, Camp Matecumbe has more than enough to keep children entertained for hours. Invasive plants were removed and the design was developed to incorporate the endangered Pine Rockland preserve that exists in the park. A highlight of the play area is a hill with a 20 foot long slide. To reach the top children can climb native oolite block steps or a slope covered in mortared river rock. Other playground elements include musical instruments such as bells, metallophones, and chimes, a play house, swings, and a climbing net The park also has paved walkways, native plants and trees, seating, and recovered cypress river logs from Florida. I love how the design of this park incorporates elements from nature resulting in a very inviting and sustainable play area where children can enjoy the outdoors while strengthening their bodies and developing their imagination.

Only Con: no bathroom…read more Everything is on point! It has various types of swings for 10 months old and up. It has a cool slide that it's on top of like a little hill made out Coral looking cement. Then there's a toddler section with 2 slides and little section to sit on top of slide area. Also, chalkboard and musical area where kids can touch drums and bells. They have a climbing thing made out of rope. There's benches everywhere for parents to sit and to watch their kids and have a picnic (if wanted). CLEAN! CLEAN! CLEAN!