Not much shade in the waterfront park & marina. Regatta Park is a waterfront park in Coconut…read moreGrove, known for its scenic views of Biscayne Bay, marina access, and green spaces for recreation like walking, picnicking & dog walking. It features a promenade, playground, lawns, and hosts major annual events like the Coconut Grove Arts Festival & sailing competitions, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.

Regatta Park is a beautiful place with a wide path alongside the marina. It's conveniently located…read morenear city hall. There is plenty of parking, and I even found an EV charger for my car. I woke up early and went for a walk here before sunrise and just wow! A very pleasant way to start the day.

A pleasant enough park but situated next to the fast US road. There are some nice trees. inside…read morethere is a lake with a big fountain. There were plenty of birds to look at. I noticed a few homeless people there but it didn't deter from having a pleasant few hours. They have a clean child's play area, which was also pleasant.

This was formerly a Dade County park called Blue Waters. It was given to the City of South Miami…read morewho renamed it Fuchs park April 1956, in memory of Charles T. Fuchs who founded the Holsum Baking Company in Homestead, Florida, in 1913. To be closer to distribution centers, Mr. Fuchs move his bakery to South Miami in 1934 where it became one of the biggest employers in the city. Fuchs was a civic leader in South Miami where he served as a charter member of the South Miami Chamber of Commerce and as its president from 1937 to 1944 and from 1949 until 1954 when he passed away as a result of an air boat accident. In April 1993, on the 80th anniversary of the Holsum Baking Company, the City of South Miami dedicated a plaque in his memory in the park. The park is the home for the offices for Chamber SOUTH which has served as the chamber of commerce for Greater South Miami-Dade for more than 80 years. Also n the park you will find a picnic area, picnic shelter, running/walking trail, benches, water fountain, playground, sand volleyball court, and pond. My favorite part of the park was the feature feature which attracted a large variety of birds. This park is perfect for birdwatching, exercise, picnics, and play. I really enjoyed discovering this little oasis of nature right near busy US 1.

This park has a couple of decent sized parking area and has a nice fenced in playground area, a…read morerecreation center and a fitness trail. The park is also home to the Carlos "Patato" Pascual Baseball Complex. They have 4 very nice baseball fields that host many tournaments. The complex has all the facilities that comes with a baseball complex including concessions, restroom facilities and announcer's booth. The park is located right next to the Grapeland Water Park and behind a golf course. It is also close to MIA airport. The fitness trail is in need of some maintenance in certain areas and has old equipment along the route, but will get the job done. The trail circles the baseball complex. You will find some picnic tables on the perimeter near the front of the park between the parking lot and fitness trail that you can sit and eat or just kick back and relax. It is located off of a main drag so it is not very peaceful a spot. The playground, which is behind the recreation center is enclosed in a fence and has a very large jungle gym with a rock climbing wall, a bridge, and a couple of slides. There is a bench for parents to sit and watch there kids play. It looks like the equipment use to have a shade awning that covered it, but the frame is all that remains. The ground is lined with the rubbery mat material with a paved cement perimeter. The equipment is well maintained but limited. This park is decent. I would have probably given it a 3.5 if I could. The playground and baseball fields are top notch. But outside of that there is not much to offer.

I'm so happy to have found this park, it's hidden within the grapeland water park and is a gem. The…read morewhole playground area is gated in and the actual play equipment has awnings over them. There's benches all around the playground so you can sit and watch your little one from whichever side they choose to play on.

Alice C. Wainwright Park is an AOK place to head for if you want to get some shade close to the…read morewater. It's just right if you want to do not a whole lot of anything for a few hours. Tip: The street directly in front of the park doeesn't allow any thru traffic; it's just for use by the people that live there The views of Downtown Miami are decidedly underwhelming, but you can walk, bike, run, or just hang out. There's also no eateries to speak of that are close at hand, so bear this in mind.

Just an amazing escape from the city. Peaceful views and I always felt extremely safe. Almost like…read moreI was the bad guy for looking for small lizards and migrating birds! Ha. Jk. Everyone was always super friendly and the neighborhood is an amazing aesthetic. Id walk from the One Miami almost 3-5x a week here just to enjoy my time. The park does close fairly early though and theres no entry after dark.

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.

Beautiful mini park offering a green oasis in the heart of a concrete jungle. Great place for…read moreretail and service workers to rest, parents to take their children on a picnic, couples to have a little date and so many other wonderful things for the community that provides a big asset to those living here. But unfortunately, the recent lawsuit returning this park to the developer, the Allen Morris Company, is threatening this tiny park's future since the company is trying to upzone the park so they can destroy it to build a high-rise. They will shoot themselves in the foot if they do this - those living in Brickell are becoming fatigued at the total disregard for public amenities and continuing threat to quality of life by destroying nearly every public space we have. Demand will plummet and condos and apartments will start to empty if this continues. Enjoy our miniscule parks while we have them and before Brickell goes under. Please support the petition on change.org to try to save Allen Morris Park.

This is a beautiful slice of paradise in the middle of the banana republic. Take some time to walk…read morethrough. What may be the last on spoiled land in the neighborhood.

I come here once a year for the we belong here festival. It's a great place and maybe we will come…read morehere sometime for a beach day. It's tough if the weather is bad and it rains so plan accordingly. The only other thing we noticed is that your phone service can be super wonky out there. I love showcasing the best of Miami so find me on IG to see more @chloexmorgann

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is located only minutes from downtown Miami's hustle and bustle…read more It's hard to believe the city is only a stone's throw away when you pull into this quiet and abandoned-looking park. Located in beautiful Biscayne Bay, it's easily one of the area's most scenic beaches Virginia Key Beach Park is known as an ecological treasure containing one of the largest mangrove wetlands in the state. Rent a kayak or take a moonlight paddleboard tour of the area by water to enjoy a truly natural adventure just minutes away from the heart of Miami

Bryan Park is a neighborhood park named for the subdivision it lies in. Bryan Park along with…read moreShenandoah, Silver Bluff, Vizcaya-Roads, Coral Gate, Parkdale-Lyndale, South Miami, Bryan Park, and Golden Pines make up the Coral Way neighborhood of Miami. Coral Way lies along Coral Way Road which was established by Coral Gables founder George E. Merrick during the 1920s. The Coral Way subdivisions contain a charming mix of Mission Revival Style architecture and bungalow homes from the 1920s, Art Deco style from the 1930s, and modest post-World War II homes. Bryan Park is a community park popular with children and adults. You will find the adults on the tennis courts which also offers lessons while children flock to the recently updated shade covered playground. The new playground equipment is inclusive and ADA compliant. Another great feature of the park is the outdoor gym equipment where you can work out for free. Also in the park is the Bryan Park Community Center where they offer youth programs and camps. Bryan Park brings the community together for picnics, work outs, tennis games, and play providing something for all ages to enjoy.

Great little neighborhood park. Kid playground is usually very clean and recently received an…read moreupgrade. Even has a good amount of shade and tables for parents to sit and watch their kids. Their open space is nice but sometimes grass needs maintenance. Tennis courts also available.