This neighborhood park is named in honor of Marshall Williamson who is a pioneer and founder of…read moreSouth Miami's black district. In 1912, Williamson came from Madison, Florida, and settled in what was then the young town of Larkins. He became the first African American landowner when he purchased 6500 SW 60th Avenue in Larkins. In 1916, Williamson donated land for the St John's AME Church, one of Larkins' first churches at 6461 SW 58th Place. Later, Williamson also donated land for the JRE Lee School. Standing at only 5'4" Williamson was affectionately as the "Little Mayor" of the community for his business acumen and generosity which improved the lives of the people living here. The neighborhood became known as Madison Square after Williamson's hometown. Williamson passed away in 1972. Today the 3.22 acre Marshall Williamson Park is a valuable recreational resource for urban South Miami. Park amenities include a picnic area, gazebo, playground and tot lot, restrooms, and two tennis courts. This neighborhood park is the ideal place to take the kids to enjoy the outdoors. Participate in a game of tennis or play on the newly renovated playground. The park also has a meeting room for small gatherings. Marshall Williamson would be happy to know that there is this special place bearing his name to enjoy recreation in his beloved community.

Small community park…read more Great park to enjoy with your children.padded playground, Bathrooms, pavilion, Tennis Courts, and shaded benches. Located in a small neighborhood this is a great small well maintained park.

Nice little park in Coral Gables close to Sunset place. There's a newly remodeled small playground…read moreas well fitness equipment, and pavilions. The City of Coral Gables sometimes hosts movie nights here for their residents. If you want to do a picnic in the park, there's a Publix right in front of it and a Whole Foods around the corner. Only downside is that there is only paid parking

This park is pretty small but offers a lot! It's located right by Publix and had recent upgrades to…read morethe playground area. There is mulch pathways and exercise equipment. I have not tried any of the equipment but have seen others using it. The sidewalk and grass areas are well maintained and many people use the park during the weekends.

Jaycee Park is a 2 acre neighborhood park in the Riviera neighborhood of Coral Gables. The park is…read morenamed in honor of the United States Junior Chamber, also known as the Jaycees, JCs or JCI USA, a leadership training service organization and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 40. In 2021 a new playground was added to the park. The playground was built in direct cooperation with the manufacturer and the community so they could save money by not having to hire an architect. The park was designed with community input and includes swings and slides, colorful jungle gyms, a mini rock climbing wall, and a water misting station to cool down. For bigger kids, there is a pavilion and tennis and basketball courts. There is also a covered pavilion, walking path,, and picnic tables. The biggest drawback to this park is lack of parking. The park was filled with people when I visited but with not enough parking it seems like the city wants it only to be used by neighborhood residents. The city did a great job on Jaycee Park and it seems a shame that people who would have to drive over can't use it.

A very sweet little park. It is located right near The Thesis hotel in Coral Gables. Great lil play…read morearea for children. Parking is very limited though.

Van Smith Park is a little oasis of nature in the midst of a South Miami neighborhood. The land for…read morethis natural hammock 1.14 acre park was acquired by the city in 2003. The park features a walking trail, open green space, and picnic table. A memorial plaque in the park that states that in 1946 the Guitier family sold two acres of pineland to Howard Van Smith for $2,000. The Van Smith's had already built a wood frame house on the property in 1943. The Van Smith Nature Preserve was established in 1946 by Howard, his wife Anne nd their four young sons Garrett, Parris, Anthony, and William. The preserve was to be kept in its natural state for all to enjoy. The open area is a great place to play and the surrounding woods at the edge of the park beckon exploration by young adventurers.. Cone out and have a picnic or just enjoy a spot of nature in the midst of urban Miami.

A pleasant mini park which also doubles as a nature trail. I would imagine this is a hidden gem for…read morepeople in the know in South Miami. They have benches and tables and nice walkabout trail to follow. They even had a mini book library which is so nice to see. Drop a book off and take a book.

This park was previously known as Ludlum Glades Park because it is located next to the Ludlum…read moreElementary School. The .38 acre of land was acquired by the city in 2019 to turn it into a pocket park. The single family home on the lot was demolished in 2021. The park was renamed in honor of Vice Mayor C. Welsh in 2021, the same year he lost his battle with cancer. Welsh was known as a local Johnny Appleseed because he planted live oaks and Dade pine trees throughout the county. Vice Mayor Robert C. Welsh Jr. Park officially opened to the public on Tuesday, August 9, 2023. The new park features an open green space, a basketball half-court, a playground area with a poured-in-place protective surface, a shelter, concrete sidewalk, benches, a bike rack, a water fountain, and native Florida landscaping. The park has a pretty water view of a canal that runs next to it. I think the city did a great job on the park. It is so inviting adding natural beauty to the area while giving the kids in the neighborhood a great new place to play.

This park is named in honor of the city's first woman commissioner, Jean Willis. Willis served on…read morethe South Miami City Council from 1956 to 1978. She is remembered for focusing her political career on South Miami beautification. Jean Willis passed away in August of 2001. Jean Willis Park is 3/4 of an acre and located next to the South Miami Police Department. In 1991 the Flowering Tree Society donated more than 60 flowering trees including crape myrtle, butterfly tree, China doll, firecracker plant, bell flower and white candles along with labor and planting materials. It was the organization's first public landscaping project and the first passive park in South Miami dedicated to flowering trees. Today the park features a gazebo, picnic benches and a variety of native flowering trees which attract birds. South Miami Senior High School students constructed a pair of trellises to anchor both ends of the park in 2013. I enjoyed checking out the unusual trees like the colvillea, cordia sebestena, and the silk-floss tree. Jean Willis Park is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a picnic, and bask in nature.

South Miami has 15 recreational facilities throughout the city totaling approximately 48 acres of…read morepark land. This includes All America Park, a tranquil 1.4 acre passive park situated in the middle of a residential neighborhood. It is a an oasis of nature and tranquility and lives up to the South Miami motto "The City of Pleasant Living." All America Park has large trees, native plants, and stone seats. The trees and bushes hum with birds, butterflies, and squirrels. Also impossible to miss is the screeching of the many peacocks that call the surrounding neighborhood home. My favorite part of the park was the butterfly garden in the back filled with milkweed and attracting a number of Monarch butterflies. Also in this area someone hung a small swing for children to enjoy. This park is low on tech and high on nature. It makes you feel like you are in a secret garden. This is the perfect place for families in the community to enjoy a picnic and the beautiful outdoors.

This is a sweet lil hidden park. A perfect place to relax if you are in the area. They also have…read morefree roaming peacocks.

Veterans Park is located in the south part of the city. It is what is called a pocket park. Pocket…read moreparks are generally less than a half acre in size and can have different features that are accessible to the public. Pocket parks arose from the desire in the community to have places for kids to play instead of another building on the vacant land. Veterans Park is one of the newer parks, the land was acquired by the city in 2009. It is just .59 acres and for many years the park only contained a gazebo but in 2019 the city added a new playground which made the park more inviting to families with young children. In 2021 the park which was previously named Dison Park was renamed Veterans Park in honor of the service Veterans provide in protecting the country. There is an American flag and a Missing in Action Prisoner of War flag at the entrance to the park. For such a small piece of land Veterans Park has a number of valuable amenities. There are paved walkways, a covered playground with climbing structures and slides, a swing set, a gazebo, benches, and a grill. While the much larger Dante Fascell Park is only a few blocks away, Veterans Park fills a valuable need in the community for a safe place for children to play.