A classic, must-go spot in Miami. Great for biking, hanging out in the lawn and getting some sun…read more(when it's not super hot), and grabbing a bite to eat (though expect steep prices). There's public restrooms and a small water park for kiddos. Obviously, the path takes you to the beach which is relaxing and really nice. Can get a little crazy during peak season.

South Pointe Park Pier is built on constraint. It's not a beach destination, it's not a fishing…read moreresort, it's a working pier where the water isn't about recreation, it's about commerce. Container ships move through this harbor. You stand on the jetty and watch scale happen in real time, cranes and stacks and the whole industrial apparatus that makes Miami function. That's more honest than another beach bar with a sunset filter. The pier is maintained like it matters. The surface holds, the railing is sound, the whole structure feels like someone decided it shouldn't fall apart, and they stuck with that decision. The breakwater gives you rock access, shallow water, tide-dependent depth. Early morning swimmers treat it seriously. The jetty extends far enough that the city shrinks behind you, and you're in dialogue with the open water instead of looking at it from shore.

Flamingo Park is a beautiful park in the heart of South Beach. You have tennis courts, racquet ball…read morecourts, basketball courts, a swimming pool, two dog parks, and plenty of spaces to sit. A workout area with machines. Adjoining is also a softball area and soccer field. You have bathrooms, a water fountain, and vending machines. Flamingo is a great spot to walk, job, ride your bike in or take the time to sit and enjoy the sun/breeze. It's great having a nice green space in the middle of Miami Beach.

A big beautiful park close bye the beach. Tennis courts, soccer/football field as well as a new…read morebaseball field in process. Drinking fountains, bathrooms and benches!!! We love to walk here and have lunch.

Lummus Park runs between Ocean Drive and the beach, acting as a beautiful green space in the middle…read moreof South Beach. It's lined with palm trees, walking paths, workout areas, and beach access points. People come here to jog, cycle, relax on benches, or watch the sunset. The park also offers some of the best views of the ocean and the colorful lifeguard towers. Restrooms are there at end of park.

Lummus Park on South Beach has been renovated & is now a destination. Lots of shade and an outdoor…read moregym were busy on a Sunday morning. There are benches to sit in the shade, beautiful foliage, picnic tables, city bikes, and even volleyball nets in the sand. There were beautiful bodies working out & others here trying to create a beautiful body.

This ocean front park in Miami Beach is named in honor of my favorite Floridian, Marjory Stoneman…read moreDouglas (1890-1998). Douglas was an author and environmentalist whose seminal book The Everglades: River of Grass brought awareness to the importance of this ecosystem preserving it from development. She worked with Ernest Coe to have the Everglades named a National Park. Douglas was a tireless champion for the environment and so it seems appropriate that a number of parks have been named in her honor, including this beach park in Miami Beach. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Ocean Beach Park has a limited number of metered spaces along the street. Parking can be frustrating depending on how busy the park is. It is worth the effort though because the park is a leafy green oasis filled with tall shade trees. As I was walking around I couldn't help but notice the trees were filled with squeaky Monk Parakeets. The centerpiece of the park is an enclosed, large, shade covered playground with poured in place surface surrounded by benches. There are two play sections, one for ages 2-5, and one for ages 5-12. The playground has slides and climbing structures. Other park amenities include a shower, restrooms, and a water fountain. Surrounding the park are large paved paths ideal for walking and biking. The park offers direct beach access and at the perimeter you can pick up an electric City Bike which I think is the best and most fun way to see South Beach and avoid the parking headache. With the playground, beach, and all the other amenities, this is a great place for a family outing.

This public park located in South Beach Miami offers various outdoor activities such as sunbathing,…read moreswimming, picnicking, playground and stunning views of the beach and Atlantic Ocean. Located at Ocean Dr and 3rd St., it features a a nice park at the southern end of Miami Beach.

Ahoy Matey! Did you know there is a pirate themed playground in Altos Del Mar Park in Miami Beach?…read moreGather up the crew and anchors away for the most almost free fun a fledgling pirate can have. You still have to pay for parking. I recommend the parking lot next door. The Pirate Park Playground was built by Superior Playgrounds who was tasked with designing a one-of-a-kind pirate theme play space to spark creative play and provide a safe place for budding buccaneers to play. The playground is made of recycled material like milk jugs and was created to be corrosion resistant so that it would always look good in this salt water coastal ecosystem. Located only 100 feet from the beach, the playground is fenced in for safety. There is a large pirate ship for older children to climb on and slide down and a smaller area for younger privateers. The crows nest with rigging looked especially fun to climb. Other playground play structures include clownfish and blue tang fish spring riders, a custom octopus playhouse, and palm tree shade. There are four triangle sail shades and poured-in-place safety surfacing to protect little knees and bottoms. Bathrooms are nearby. During my visit the playground was filled with kids and their families enjoying the nautical theme. This unique play space fosters imagination and physical movement for the youngest North Beach residents and visitors.

Amazing park next to the beach. It's very clean and enclosed so the kids can not run away…read more Restrooms right next to it. We walked right over to the beach which was amazing. I will return !

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.

What is listed on Yelp as Island View Park is really just part of Maurice Gibb Park. Once called…read moreIsland View park, this three acre park had it's name changed in to honor the death Maurice Gibb who passed away from cardiac arrest while undergoing surgery at the age of 53 in 2003. Maurice was a member of the seven time Grammy award winning musical group the Bee Gees. He liked to take in the view from the park and the group recorded at Criteria Studios now the Hit Factory in North Miami in the late 70's and early 80's. Maurice also lived in the area. His former home sold for 13 million in 2012. In 2007, the year the name change took place at the park, it received $75,000 worth of improvements including landscaping and a three ring mosaic that was created by artist Dale Bryant. It was added to the park near the sea wall. The yellow ring represents peace, red is love, and blue is tranquility. The park was rededicated in a ceremony attended by members of Maurice Gibb's family. Tributes to Maurice Gibb are small in the park. Besides the ring on the southeast corner of the park there is a small granite carving with his name and there is a plaque outside the playground. In March of this year, the park reopened with two upgraded scenic lookout areas over Biscayne Bay, a green space, a brand new music-themed playground, a new dog park, fishing pier, shade structures, pavilion, outdoor seating, walking paths and additional native trees and shrubs. A living shoreline was created to minimize coastal erosion while creating a natural habitat for fish, aquatic plants, and wildlife. There park has 30 spots in the lot and you have to pay at the kiosk or through the phone app. Additionally there are also a few street spots, also pay by app. The main attraction of this park is the stunning water front view. You can sit on a bench and watch the mega yachts sail by. On the southern end of the park is a wooden boardwalk providing a view of the Venetian causeway. You can launch a kayak from the park to Flagler Monument Island. It is about a 15 minute paddle from here. This park is the perfect place to take in the view of Biscayne Bay and enjoy being outside in the beautiful Florida sunshine.

Island View Park in Purdy Avenue is a well maintained park on this part of South Beach. You can…read morestroll, walk your dog, jog, do yoga and relax and enjoy the view. Close to a lot of restaurants, publix and shops. Check it out!

I've had my eye set on visiting this garden for a while…read more What a relaxing and beautiful garden. I love the fact that it's free so it's accessible to everyone. There is a wide variety of plants and flowers, chairs to sit. My favorite part was the Japanese garden and the koi fish. 10/10 I'd come back!!

Nice botanical garden perfect for a fairly quick stop to try something different in Miami Beach…read more Parking is across the street at the convention center and is $2/hour if you get the ticket validated in the gift shop within the garden. Otherwise it's $20 at that garage. The garden is free and open to all, showcasing lots of orchids, both native and foreign plants and trees, and several water features with turtles and koi fish. I was very impressed by the vanilla orchid - so beautiful! There is no food available for purchase, but there were some drinks available in the small gift shop. My only complaint was the audio tour, though appreciated, is difficult to follow and I gave up on it. It would be better with a more clear map and better descriptions for where to look for the particular plant/tree being discussed in the audio. Lincoln road, with food, drink, and shopping options, is nearby in walking distance, perfect to round out an afternoon at the garden.

Good and Bad. It was a beautiful beach with calm crystal clear water. There is a clothing optional…read moresection and a textile section and both were very crowded. Most Miami beaches are. Most folks were very friendly. There was one guy shouting random things about Eddie Money.. not sure why. There was also a verbal altercation a few groups over but the beach patrol talked everyone down and it was fine. The beach Cafe was pretty awesome. You can have food and drinks delivered to you on the beach. There are also Umbrella and Chair rentals and they do all the set up and tear down for you. I would go again.

The other day I drove over to Haulover Park to see what they offer. It is a huge park. I took the…read moreexit to the west not knowing there is also an exit to the east! So I only saw one side of the park, which means that I will need to drive over there again to see the rest of it on the other side. The west side has the Bill Bird Marina with hundreds of boats docked there. From the posted signs, it looks like you need to become a member in order to use the Marina and its huge parking lot. I do not own a boat so this did not apply to me. I saw a gentleman flying his kite as it was a windy but hot day. There was plenty of grassy area for kite lovers to show off their colorful and creative kites. There is also a beach area further to the north for families. I didn't see any vendors so bring a picnic basket. You can see the inlet with boats passing by. I also saw about 75 birds around some left-over rain water in the parking lot by the marina. They were so calm and beautiful. Looked like seabirds and another type of bird. I took a picture of them. Next time I will visit the east side and report back.

I love the beautifully designed Collins Park. The park fronts the Ocean between 21st and 22nd…read moreStreets on land that Miami Beach pioneer John S. Collins donated as a permanent public park in 1914. Collins was an American Quaker farmer from Moorestown, New Jersey who moved to South Florida at the turn of the 20th century. Along with Carl Fisher and the Lummus Brothers, Collins was a founder and developer of Miami Beach. He was a farmer, horticulturalist and innovator. Collins Park marks the start of South Beach's boardwalk which extends for more than 20 city blocks and it is home to the Bass Museum of Art. The museum is located in a keystone building built in 1930 as a library and cultural center and was designed by Collins' grandson Russell Pancoast. In 1964 it became the first permanent museum in Miami-Dade County. Today the park is used to stage events like weddings and receptions. Adding to the beauty of the park is the manicured lawns, wide sidewalks, palm trees, and public art. The majestic Baobab Tree is not to be missed. In some African cultures, the tree is considered the Tree of Life due to its strength and size. On the day I visited the park was being restored from a recent storm that knocked down a lot of tree limbs. Within hours of the storm the city was already cleaning up and restoring the park.

Designed by John A. Collins, the manicured park in the South Beach Historic District. 17th street…read moreis to the south while 25th Street to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east & Dade County Blvd. to the west. This is considered the cultural hub of Miami Beach, housing the Bass Museum of Art, Miami City Ballet, convention center, The SoBe Music Institute, Holocaust Memorial, the Miami Design and Preservation League & CANDO Art's Co-op. I couldn't miss Mountain Miami a tall neon multicolored sculpture, a conceptual artwork consisting of destroyed permanent art or something just spitballing. It was commissioned by Miami's neighboring Bass Museum of Art.