When you first drive up, you will ask yourself, "Where is the dog park?" That's because there are…read moreno large signs to identify it as a dog park. I'm sorry to say that it looks more like a park under construction to me. It is completely fenced, which is a good sign. I did find a small sign on some foliage near the front gate that had a small white sign that showed this area was dedicated as a dog park on March 14, 2020, by NBV mayor and his team. The gate has a chain across it to block entrance and says Authorized Personnel Only. So, I am confused about whether the public could use this park yet or not. It looks like there are two separate areas for your dog - one for smaller breeds and another for larger breeds. The weight limit for small is under 30 lbs, and for large, they have to be over 30 lbs. I hope NBV enhances this dog park soon. It is a very good location, and you can see the NBV Welcome mural. The parking area has orange cones in each spot so that you can not park there. So, at this point, I am confused about using this park.

This dog park is on harbor island and impressively big for the limited space around here. Parking…read moreonly paid and for residents. Park is well maintained!

Great for a quiet dog run, especially if you are is not to playful with other dogs! There are some…read morenoise from the cars passing by, but honestly, it's just great if you want to let your dog roam around without having so many other dogs

Pros: 1) beautiful view; 2) has a big trees; 3) real grass; 4) has a poop bags stations; 5) has a…read moreseating area; 6) good size of park Cons: 1) no water fountain so bring water with you; 2) next to high way - very noisy; 3) no good parking only pay street parking or next to the dog park but I think it's not allowed but I parked was no problem.

I was trying to get home from Miami when a nasty accident happened just ahead of me bringing…read moretraffic to a standstill. As the police rushed passed me I decided to get off and find somewhere to wait it out while the accident got cleaned up which is how I ended up at Arthur Woodward Park. This park is named in honor of Dr. Arthur E. Woodward (1928-2014). He was the former principal of Miami-Douglas MacArthur High School where he served as an educator, coach, and civic activist. He lived in the Twin Lakes community, across the street from where this park now resides. Long before the park was here he used to cut the grass so the neighborhood could use it for recreation. On November 17, 2022, the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the four acre, lake front Alfred Woodard Park. This park is "part of the implementation of the Parks and Open Space Masterplan: a community-inspired vision to build a more equitable and sustainable community through parks, for this and future generations." Park amenities include outdoor fitness equipment, an elevated area for community events, picnic pavilions, with tables and grills, ten stone park benches, and a paved walkway for exercise. I really loved the walkway which runs alongside the lake. It was the perfect place to get steps in while waiting for the traffic to clear up. By the time I left the park, it was a straight shot home.

This park is in the hood however it is very well maintained and a very long stretch so you can do a…read moregood walk. It's by the water. There's a playground and a workout area. Also few picnic opportunities Free parking but not really a designed parking spot Theres just space wherever

The Charles B Stafford Park was named in memory of Officer Charles Brian Stafford, the first and…read moreonly Miami Springs Police Department officer killed in the line of duty. Officer Stafford was shot and killed on June 11, 1991, during a traffic stop of a stolen car. He had previously worked as a prison guard in North Florida before joining the Miami Springs force. He had only been serving on the police force for 20 months when he was murdered leaving behind a wife and two young daughters. A local Boy Scout troop is currently working on creating a memorial to Officer Stafford in the park. I came to the park to visit the Miami Springs Historical Museum but I ended up staying after to walk around for fresh air and exercise. Park amenities include two soccer fields, a baseball field, a softball field, picnic pavilion with tables, and a tot lot playground. Whether coming for a game, picnic, play, the history museum, or exercise, this park is a valuable recreational resource for residents and visitors to Miami Springs.

This is a great and clean park. It has two Soccer Fields,…read moreone Baseball Field, one Softball Field and a Tot-Lot. It also has several benches with shade. The park is small and it takes several loops to walk/run a mile. It's pretty quiet during the day and it does get busy when school lets out since there are several schools near by.

honestly, just a regular neighborhood park; i grew up there and have seen it change so, so much. if…read moreyou live in the area or wanna visit, its very small but when you go there, you can really see the community first hand. i will always go! also it now, well for some time, has a nice playground, sidewalks, a water fountain, dog poop bags, and little "gym" machines. very much upgraded

After looking at the pictures it seems that some people have confused this park with Cuban Memorial…read morePark in Little Havana. The Cuban Memorial Park has a Bay of Pigs Memorial and other Cuban memorials while this park has a Bay of Pigs Memorial but also a lot of other typical park amenities that the surrounding community can enjoy. The memorial in this park honors the exiles who died during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. During 1960 and early 1961, America's Central Intelligence Agency recruited, trained and equipped more than 1,500 Cuban exiles, who would become known as the 2506 Brigade, to lead a mission to free Cuba. The invasion took place during the height of the Cold War in April of 1961 and was a failed military military operation on the southwest coast of Cuba led by the Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front, a group of Cuban exiles who attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro. On April 17, 1961, more than 1,400 Cuban exiles landed at the Bay of Pigs. Only 537 of the original 1,414 Freedom Fighters remain alive today. Input from survivors of the Bay of Pigs, their families and others affected by the invasion was gathered by City of Miami officials to ensure that their efforts were properly and respectfully commemorated. The new monument by sculptor Nilda Comas honors the brave Cubans who participated in the Bay of Pigs Invasion was unveiled on April 12, 2023 in the park. The memorial features a soldier and a Cuban flag, with a scene from the invasion etched into the flag. The soldier is a depiction of the first Cuban killed accidentally in Guatemala during training for the invasion. He wears the number 2506, which became the number of the brigade that led the invasion and the name of the veterans' association that exists today. At the memorial dedication Commissioner Manolo Reyes said "One of my favorite José Martí phrases is 'In honoring, we are honored.' The reconstruction of this park was one of my main promises made to those who left everything behind for their country. This park and particularly this new monument keeps the memory of those who died alive, as well as for all those who are still part of our community. I want to express my gratitude for fighting so bravely in Bay of Pigs to see a free Cuba." In addition to the memorial, the park received 1.35 million dollars of improvements which included new outdoor fitness equipment, a children's playground, a walking path, a drinking fountain, lighting, drainage, and a new sidewalk and landscaping. I love how nice the park looks and it was being enjoyed by many families during my visit. Unfortunately there are only a few parking spots around the perimeter so if you live outside the neighborhood it is very difficult to park.

Stillwater Park is one of several triangle shaped neighborhood parks in Miami Beach near the…read morewaterways off of Biscayne Bay. Miami Beach is built up with a lot of businesses and residential housing. Green spaces are lacking in this area so Stillwater park along with Crespi, and Tatum parks provide much needed recreational resources to the neighborhoods they are in. Stillwater Park is located at the entrance of gated Stillwater Dr. in the Biscayne Beach neighborhood. Stillwater Drive is a single street that is its own neighborhood. Jutting into Biscayne Bay, it is a rectangular peninsula that can be accessed via two streets, 86th Street on the north side and Hawthorne Avenue on the south. This area was once a patch of mangroves that were filled in and developed during the late 1930s by the Biscayne Point Realty Company. Stillwater like much of North Beach exploded after World War II with a boom in population and in housing. A key feature of the park is a playground designed for children ages 5 - 12 with spring riders, a climbing board, zip line, seesaw, toddler and youth swings. Other park amenities include stationary fitness equipment, a lighted basketball court, grassy field for open play, and benches. In 2008 a Miami Beach Police Department Canine Training Facility was added to the park. At the east end of the park stands a covered pavilion which is equipped with water fountains and restrooms. The pavilion can be rented for private events. This park is fenced in for safety. You can find limited parking around the perimeter but it is mainly used by local residents who walk over. Like all of the parks in Miami Beach, Stillwater Park is very clean and well maintained.

Looking for outdoorsy free activities?? visit a local park and enjoy the sunny weather…read more This park is a little gem in the Miami Beach area. There are a few nice and well maintained parks and this one is really convenient. Parking can be a little tricky but is manageable.

A new park running alongside the underline in Brickell. It was tidy and offered shade, art and a…read moredecent play area for kids.

Shorecrest is a neighborhood that is part of Upper East Side Miami. Established in the thirties and…read moreforties, this hidden community is bordered by Little River on the south, Biscayne Boulevard in the west, Miami and Miami Shores in the north, and Biscayne Bay in the east. Shorecrest is dotted with historic homes built during Miami's 1930's and 40's boom era. It's coziness reminds me of a simpler time. I really love this neighborhood. As I was passing through I spotted North Shorecrest Park and stopped to stretch my legs and check it out. The small but well maintained neighborhood park has a paved walkway, benches, swings, and climbing equipment and slides. The park is around the corner from the Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary School so I imagine this park is quite busy after school.

Miami Shores has 2 nice-sized parks within walking distance of each other. This one has a…read morechildren's playground area and a large field for games. Park benches are included. The other, Military Trail Park, around the corner, has paved walking trails as well as a fenced-in dog park. Both have free parking in the front of the parks beside the sidewalk. The parks are maintained by Miami-Dade county.