This is a park located in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Miami. The park is on Wagner Creek…read morewhere the Miami River meets the Seybold Canal. Spring Garden is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Miami. It was settled in the 1840's by William English who built a coontie starch mill. Coontie was used like flour in the Seminole diet. They passed it on the settlers and it became known as Florida's arrowroot. The land Spring Garden Point Park sits on used to be a tourist attraction called Alligator Joe's. In the early 1900's. Warren Frazee also known as Alligator Joe staged an alligator wrestling show for tourists visiting Miami. During the summer he would take alligators and other Florida mammals on tours to northern states. While displaying animals at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exhibition he contracted double pneumonia passing away shortly after at the age of 46. Adjacent to the park is another historic piece of land, the former estate of John Seybold, a German immigrant who came to Miami in 1896. He became a successful baker and bought the property where Alligator Joe's once sat on the Miami River. He developed the neighborhood of Spring Garden named after a spring on the southeast corner of NW 11th Street and NW 8th Street and a garden of oak trees and palms. The Seybold family lived in the neighborhood for more than 20 years. Spring Garden experienced significant growth from 1910 to the 1940's. Spring Garden Pointe was created in 1999 when the Spring Garden neighborhood partnered with the Trust for Public Land. This is a passive park where people from the neighborhood like to walk their dogs. There are trees, a paved path, and a couple of benches including an interesting stone one. I enjoyed reading the historic signs and watching the boats as they sailed down the Miami River. This park is on the Miami River Greenway, a 6.2 mile trail that begins at Bayfront Park and ends at NW 24th Ave. The trail links neighborhoods, businesses, cultural attractions, historic sites, and 9 public parks along both banks of the historic Miami River.

This is a super sweet spot, and probably not that well known, maybe until now! (oops sorry). It…read moredefinitely could do with a spruce up. But never the less it has its own charm - it is a small triangular park tucked away in a nice pocket in this area, right on the water. It offer a sweet, old school style atmospheric/ Coral Gables style bench as you enter which unfortunately, (or fortunately depending how you feel about it ) a bin for doggie waste. This bin was over flowing with doggy bags - which in essence is wonderful to see as it means the pooches owners clean up (they were all a lilac colour btw!). However, the stench was b a d, therefore NOONE would ever sit on that bench. I met a lovely couple who owned their own designed property quite close, who kindly told me some history about the place. It IS being spruced up, a new river wall is being built and they are discussing what to do, even talking about a kayak launch. To be honest you could kayak from there already and local people in the know apparently do, but it is essentially NOT on the map YET for this. If the grounds were in a better condition ie no evidence of rubbish, over flowing smelly bins I would give 5 stars... Still if you want a slice of quiet, to watch the ebb and flow of boats slip by you amongst the Miami River, I will see you there!!!!

This park is gorgeous and very well maintained!! The park is not dog friendly however they have a…read moredog park which is divided in small and large dogs and it's really pretty with seating everywhere and a picnic table too

I have great memories of this park. Strolling the Rotary Club festival with my then boyfriend,…read moreMovies on the Green with my husband, and playing in the playground with our son. This park is big, spacious and clean. Stroll around the perimeter, soak up some sun on the grass, then walk over to Winn Dixie for some grub and refreshments. Afternoons here are bustling with kiddos and their parents. Bring your bikes, trikes, skateboards, rollerblades and a smile. :)

While visiting Giralda Plaza, I discovered Pittman Park, a small, shady passive park in Coral…read moreGables. Pay-by-app parking is available on the surrounding streets. Pittman Park reminded me of the historic squares in Savannah, with its trees, benches, and proximity to nearby restaurants. The park is also home to Tuxedo, a public art installation by Jean Ward. As part of the city's Smart City initiative, free Wi-Fi was recently added to encourage local businesses to use the park for outdoor meetings and gatherings. In the fall, the city transforms the space into a seasonal pumpkin patch. This quiet park was the perfect place to relax for a few minutes while planning my next destination. As I sat beneath the shade trees, the local trolley passed by adding to the charm. It's also an ideal spot to enjoy a snack or ice cream from one of the nearby businesses in Giralda Plaza while taking in the surrounding Coral Gables neighborhood.

This is a very small park that you would probably just stumble upon instead of planning a visit to…read more At 0.11 acres, It is not really a park, but more of a quick resting spot that has benches and grass. There is metered street parking available and the park features a very small fountain and a few benches to sit on. There is a sculpture in the corner of the park, but I can't figure out what it is though. It is very abstract. There is not much to the park and probably sees most of its action as a doggie walking spot. The area is relatively well maintained and clean.

Cuban Memorial Park is located just south of Calle Ocho along SW 13th Ave in Little Havana in the…read moremiddle of a residential neighborhood. Throughout the park are a series of monuments to Cuban and Cuban American icons. The park was created to serve as a place to remember those who fought for freedom and perished during the Cuban Revolution. At the entrance to the park is the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade in honor of the exiles who died during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. The invasion during the height of the Cold War in April of 1961 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. The monument was dedicated in 1971 as an Eternal Torch that burns for those who fell fighting for freedom in the Cuban Revolution. Other monuments in the park include a silhouette of a soldier dedicated to the anti-communist guerrilla that took place in Cuba from 1960-1966. This memorial honors the men and women who fought with weapons against the Castro regime. Near by is bronze statue of Nestor "Tony" Izquierdo, who was a Cuban revolutionary hero. A few steps down is a statue of the Virgin Mary, important for members of the Santeria faith It is said that the statue is illuminated by a shaft of holy light every afternoon. Also sacred to the religion is a huge ceiba tree in the middle of the park. Other monuments include a map of Cuba with a quote from José Martí and a José Martí memorial dedicated to a man considered to be a Cuban national hero. Many parks and monuments throughout South Florida are named in his honor. He was a poet, revolutionary philosopher, writer, journalist, translator, professor, and publisher. He dedicated his life to the promotion of liberty and political independence for Cuba. His death during a battle against Spanish troops at the Battle of Dos Ríos was used to rally people to the cause of the independence of Cuba from Spain. Cuban Memorial Park serves as a hub for the Calle Ocho Music Festival featuring music, dancing, art and food. The park has also been the site of many political demonstrations through the years. Cuban Memorial Park is a great spot for visitors to Little Havana to fill in the gaps in human history. I also enjoyed seeing all of the roosters and chickens, especially the adorable chicks. The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset. Leashed dogs are welcome.

This is a historical site in the middle of a neighborhood. Be aware that parking is hard to find…read moreand both road are one way streets. Finally, be on the look out for wild chickens and rosters running around the site. You might look at doing some reading of the event before you get to the site.

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.

Hearts n butterflies in Mid town. M Park is a public park located at The Shops at Midtown Miami…read more The park features an enclosed playground, grassy turf, and seating areas. The prominent butterfly sculpture in the image is a piece by the Brazilian artist Romero Britto.

I loved discovering this three and a half acre hidden oasis of art and nature on the north side of…read morethe Miami Beach Convention Center. Parking is a little tricky but I finally found street parking off of 20 street. The entrance to the park is just past the Rum Room. Collins Canal Park is part of the 40-acre Convention Center district that includes twelve acres of public space. The linear Collins Canal Park runs along the Collins Canal and has a path lined with sculptures called Humanoids by Dutch artist Joep van Lieshout. Providing shade overhead are majestic mahogany and strangler fig trees. You can sit on the sculptures or on the benches provided. Completed in 1912, the Collins Canal is the oldest man made structure in Miami Beach. It was constructed by Miami Beach John Stiles Collins to move his avocado crops across Miami Beach since it was not connected to mainland then. The bank of the Collins Canal has been reseeded with mangroves to filter the water and restore the health of the canal. This park is culturally, historically, and environmentally important but it is also a great place to take a stroll, walk a dog, or ride a bike.

The Collins Canal Park is a small park next to the Miami Beach Convention Center. It's a paved…read morewalkway that connects Washington Avenue and Convention Center Drive. This is a hidden park that locals used as a shortcut if they are walking or jogging instead of using the sidewalk at the nearby and always busy Dade Boulevard. The park is next to a canal where locals and tourists paddle through the water with their kayaks, fishing, and occasionally some people are relaxing reading books and picnics. The park is lined with big trees that shed the park from the sun, and a nice garden and artful benches scattered around the park. If there's an event at the Miami Beach Convention Center, I see the guests take their breaks at the park. A nice, quiet and relaxing park to have a temporary escape from the stress and noise in the busy Miami Beach. The noise usually comes from the park regulars like iguanas, ducks, pigeons, squirrels, sparrows and heron birds. The park is well maintained and clean. Check it out!

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.