Town Center Park is a 3 acre park located on the west side of Collins Avenue…read more The land the park sits on was once a shopping mall. After it was demolished the property was donated to the city by the developer and turned into this tranquil park. The park is completely fenced in which is a great safety feature. Inside is a playground, fitness trail with exercise equipment, meditation garden for adults only open daily from 9 AM-6 PM, public art, restroom, and gazebo. Much of this park is state-protected wetland area. The only negative of this park is that the parking lot is very small in relation to the popularity of the park. One other thing is you have to watch out for kids on scooters. Parents allow their kids to ride them at break neck speeds on the exercise path and several times I found myself having to jump out of the way. This area is mainly high rise condos on the beach so a green space like Town Center Park is essential for having a place to take the kids to play outside and for exercise.

Babcock Park has quite a long history with the city of Hialeah. The first community center,…read morebaseball field, and pool in Hialeah were all built by the Works Progress Administration after the Great Depression to put people back to work. It opened in 1939 as Hunter Lyon Park, named after a wealthy insurance executive, sportsman, and race horse owner with connections to Hialeah Race Track. In 1944 the name of the park was changed to honor Benny Babcock, a Hialeah resident who enlisted in the Marines in 1940. He became the first Hialeah resident to be killed in action at the age of 22 during World War II at Guadalcanal on November 2, 1942. Today Babcock Park is a generous 18.5 acres filled with amenities beloved by generations of the community. These include two lighted tennis courts, seven youth baseball fields, two lighted indoor racquetball courts, two lighted basketball courts, a newer covered playground, community swimming pool, out door exercise equipment, recreation building, LHB baseball training academy, the Curtiss Library, and police substation. I enjoyed the paved walking trail that winds throughout the park. With its deep roots in the community, generations grew up in Hialeah with fond memories of Babcock Park. It continues to bring people together today for games, swimming, play, and outdoor recreation.

Several baseball fields, out door gym area, basketball courts, pool, batting cages, playground, and…read morerev center. This park has so much to offer. Great place to go for a walk. It's also safe and it's with the police station. I believe they also have some sort of workout program for adults. Sadly nothing is perfect. I gave only 3 stars because there is a a few shady people on the north side of the park. They seem to be homeless. Once the park is closed and the lights are shut off, it no longer feels safe to walk around the area. As stated by a previous yelper the bathrooms are never open.

Basically a mini park just north of Hollywood Blvd on the east side of 441/STRD 7. Due to the heavy…read moretraffic flow, the kiddie park is surrounded by a black metal fence with soft rubber flooring. There are two faux wood picnic tables on a large cement courtyard. The paved walkway runs for a few blocks parallel with 441. Several parking spaces available. Not much here. PARK #69

411 Linear Park is a pocket park and walking path that makes use of a strip of land that borderers…read moreRoute 441 from Hollywood Blvd to Lincoln St. This park is across the street from the Roe Fulkerson Masonic Lodge. Pocket parks are generally less than a half acre in size and can have different amenities for the public. This type of mini park arose from a desire in communities to have places for kids to play instead of another building or wasted vacant land. 411 Linear Park is named after Route 411 and it was created in 2021 when 441/SR-7 road was widened from five lanes to six lanes to provide better pedestrian amenities. 411 Linear Park is open sunrise to sunset. There is a fenced in covered, ADA accessible playground with climbing structures and slides. There are also benches. Outside the fence are two picnic tables. Adjacent to the playground is a half-mile walking path along 441 perfect for walking a dog or just taking a stroll. I noticed that the city planted firebush which was attracting a number of lovely zebra longwing butterflies. There is plenty of parking next to the park making this a convenient place to take the kids to play or just enjoy the outdoors.

Beautiful sculptures open to the public, a great short walk in the park. Recommend to all audiences.read more

I love it. Is a beautiful way to remind the land where I was born. Felt like going to Medellin. It…read morewas great. Loved it

A really nice park with an entrance to the beach. There is an expanse of green that people were…read morelaying out on reading/enjoying the weather, then a small playground further up the way. This park has a nice little pavilion with picnic tables and a public bathroom. There were also showers and a changing stall. These amenities are kept nicely and are really convenient for enjoying the beach.

Samson Oceanfront Park is a gorgeous 2.1 acre beach park in Sunny Isles Beach. It opened in 2000 as…read morethe city's first park and it was named in honor of Gilbert Samson, the first mayor of Sunny Isles Beach. The land for the park was acquired with grant funding from the Florida Communities Trust Preservation 2000 Program and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's, Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program. Note that this park does not have its own lot but you can park at one of two nearby public lots, then cross the street. Park amenities at Samson Oceanfront Park include beach access, shower, benches, boardwalk, pavilion with tables, restrooms, water fountains, playground, public art, sand volleyball court on the beach, vending machines, and life guard. From the park, you can take a short walk down the wide beach to see the Newport Pier where there is a restaurant and it is a fun place to take in all the beach, water, and fishing activities. I normally head north to go to the beach but Samson Oceanfront Park is so nice it could make a girl head south.

The 96th Street Park in Surfside is the town's main recreational area. It is now an inviting…read moreoutdoor destination thanks to a new design by architect William Lane who prioritized creating a space for both activity and leisure. After significant construction, the park reopened to the public on December 15, 2024. 96th Street Park is located on Indian Creek so there is scenic water views. During the upgrades to the park, a multipurpose field, state-of-the-art playground equipment, and a full-size basketball court were added. There is also a new LEED Silver-certified multi story municipal community center, Thrive 250 fitness equipment, and a kayak launch. Shade structures, fencing, advanced lighting solutions, landscaping, and comprehensive irrigation systems were also added to the park. The city holds many of its resident events here like a Winter Wonderland and Spring Egg Hunt. With its fresh design and new features, this park is a premier gathering space for the community. Whether you're looking to engage in sports, enjoy water activities, or simply relax in a beautiful setting, this modern park has something for everyone.

We've been visiting this park since we moved here four years ago. This is not our favorite park,…read moreas it tends to get very crowded at times. But the tree shade is a rare plus. We usually stop by when we're walking to or from Surfside. We visited midday on a Saturday when I took these photos and there was only one other family there, so it was a very pleasant experience. The shade under the trees gives you a breezy and cool feel on a hot summer day. The equipment at this park is a bit outdated and needs an upgrade, in my opinion. Our son loves the basketball courts and they also have a very large soccer field (grassy area) to play on. The Surfside community has many events here for residents only, which we are unable to attend since we live across the bridge. :-P

A tiny little park tucked right off of NE 79th St. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to this park,…read morebut if you happen to be in the area or live nearby, it can't hurt to stop by. I have lived nearby for over 2 years and never even knew this park existed! There isn't any official parking, but since it's on a small side street, you can easily pull over and park along the street. Probably due to it's small size, there isn't much at this park to entertain you. There is one of those doggy poo bag stations, 2 really old looking rock back and forth park rides, and 3 random pieces of park workout equipment. The park is located right along the Little River, so you might see a couple manatees swim by. There are also signs posted identifying this park as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat, so you may see some other little animal friends here if you're lucky.

Griffing Park is the Veteran's Park that every town has. It has a clock, a fountain, and a few…read moresmall plaques recognizing the sacrifices of our soldiers. There is a community center across the street and a wide open field for play and exercise. Griffing Park takes it's name from Arthur Merlow Griffing who came to this area from New York in the 1920's during Florida's land boom years. He established a nursery and worked as the landscaper on developer Carl Fisher's projects. When demand for land became high he subdivided and sold off his tomato fields which became the development of Biscayne Park. The town was incorporated in 1931 and the name of the town was changed to the Village of Biscayne Park. There isn't much to draw someone here from outside the neighborhood but what caught my eye and why I stopped is the display of mass graves set up to honor people lost to Covid. This is the second memorial of it's kind set up in Miami. The first was erected on October 14, in Simonhoff park in Liberty City. So far more than 3,600 people have died from the Corona virus in Miami Dade County and 231,000 people have succumbed across the nation. The display in Griffing Park was put together by Councilwoman Mary Estimé-Irvin and U.S. Representative Frederika Wilson. They put up the display to provide a place for people to grieve and to remind everyone what is happening in their community. They hope that the display will encourage people to wear their masks and save lives. This moving memorial will remain up through the month of November. Three stars for the park but five stars for the display.