Douglas Park, is an expansive 10-acre site park just outside Coral Gables city limits. In the…read more1930's this site was a Coral Gables rock quarry and dump. By 2013 it was one of seven parks in the area found to be contaminated by heavy metals from the old West Grove incinerator closed in 1970. Residents called it Old Smokey for the thick clouds of dark smoke it bellowed for half a century. Douglas Park was closed for three years to remove antimony, arsenic, barium, copper, iron, and lead from the soil. Miami spent eleven million dollars to decontaminate the parks. To clean Douglas Park the top layers of soil containing heavy metals were excavated and removed and then a protective lining: was installed to prevent any remaining contaminants from reaching the groundwater. Clean soil was then added to the top. Douglas Park reopened on June 29, 2017 and today it is a thriving green space enjoyed by members of the community. I enjoyed the walking trail and the Christmas tree already set up in the park. Other park amenities include a baseball field where there was a game taking place, basketball court, large covered outdoor gym, covered picnic pavilion, a large newly renovated fenced in playground, tennis courts, and a very nice dog park. There is large amounts of open space for play and practice. The wide range of amenities draws crowds and if there is one down side it is that parking spaces are tight and rather limited.

Even when the park is busy, it still manages to feel spacious. That's one of the best attributes of…read morethis Park. Although I typically prefer to stay within the Coral Gables boundaries, crossing Douglas Ave to visit this green space is worth it. If you're walking here, then you don't have to worry about parking. If you're driving here, beware of the limited parking spots within the lot but note that there are plenty of street parking available as well. Walking my dog here is a breeze because there's plenty of lighting and green patches for her to sniff away. If you're coming with your kids, there's plenty of outdoor activities available so it's certainly family-friendly. It's well lit even throughout the evening hours so safety is not an issue.

We had lunch at Glass & Vine next door yesterday, which is apparently connected to or located on…read morePeacock Park. That is how I learned about this City of Miami park. It is open from 7:00 am - 10:00 pm 7 days a week. It is wheelchair accessible and there is a wheelchair accessible parking lot for free. They have a public restroom which is shared with the restaurant. They are dog friendly with dogs on a leash. There are also picnic tables for families. Peacock has a playground that has equipment for all ages, basketball courts, a softball field, and soccer fields. There's also a recreation building/ community center with ping-pong, foosball, and five computers with free Wi-Fi. This is ideal for teenagers. There are also slides and swings for children. (I wasn't able to get pictures of them). It's a very well thought out and well equipped city park.

We didn't get to see each the peacocks roaming the Coconut Grove neighborhood but loved exploring…read morethrough the beautiful park. This park offers it all... playgrounds, ample grass fields, tennis court and a baseball field. It was a beautiful day in Miami and everyone was out enjoying the sunny weather. This park offers a lovely view of the water from its boardwalk, making it a peaceful little escape from the city. It feels like a hidden gem tucked just far enough away to unwind. A big bonus is having Glass & Vine right next door. It's a great spot to grab a bite, and the area is welcoming to both kids and pets. The recreation building is another nice touch, with indoor games like ping pong and foosball, plus computers with free WiFi. I really appreciate how thoughtfully designed this park is. There's something here for every age to enjoy.

This is the Prado entrance which is located at the NW corner of the City of Coral Gables at S.W…read more 8th Street and S.W. 57th Avenue (Red Road). For years the Country Club Prado Arch has been a setting for photography, specially wedding, engagement, etc. George Merrick envisioned eight different entrances to Coral Gables inspired in Spanish hill towns; however only 4 were completed. This is the Prado entrance, a lovely spot to relax by the water features and fountains. This is a very popular place for photography for special events, I can say this is true as I saw confetti on the floor. Beautiful, classy, relaxing, this area transports you to Italy, France, Spain...

This is a classic spot for photos and scenery! In the heart of Coral Gables. Use it to chill or to…read moretake photos, but regardless you'll have a good, calm time.

It's very beautiful, clean, and spacious. The Christmas decorations were also gorgeous. I was so…read morehappy that dogs could stay with their families; they were all very well-behaved. They even have drinking fountains for both people and their furry friends . We went during the day, but didn't want to miss the light show, so we went back again at night... it was amazing! Restrooms They're there, but since they were closed, they weren't much use. Pet-friendly Yes, and the staff are very polite; they clean up after the dogs and provide water dispensers.

While heading to my dinner location in the downtown Doral, I saw this park just a couple of blocks…read morefrom the restaurant and thought it would be perfect for a walk after dinner, and I wasn't wrong, it was great. The park is just a block or two away from the restaurant strip at the downtown Doral and it's perfect to stretch your legs after dinner as well as enjoy the 2 pieces of art at the park. The one that looks like a cave and the lady in metal adorned with the butterflies. The 2 of them are beautiful. The park also has playgrounds, should you have a kid. All in all, I enjoyed the park, I will certainly came back next time I'm in that are.

Nice shady park. Not a big park but big enough to walk through and have a picnic on the grass and…read morehang out. Parking is hard to find if you don't get there early.

VERY RELAXING....FRESH ENVIROMENT. PLENTY of parking space. Historical place. Open 24 hours 7…read moredays a week a week. Perfect place for romance proposal. Family oriented.

Great parks need trees and this park has them. DFP has a lot of the things I look for when it comes…read moreto spending a weekend afternoon with the kids when they need to touch grass. The playground is top notch and shaded enough that the kids don't whine about heat. Nice walking paths and grassy areas to run around in. Parking could be better but I'm glad they have a bathroom

Dante Fascell Park is located on Red Road, east of US 1. Dante Fascell (December 3, 1983 - January…read more3, 1993) was a politician who represented Florida as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1993. He also served as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee for nine years. He was well known for supporting the creation of Biscayne National Park which was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. The visitor center in the park is named in honor of Representative Fascell as is this park. Although this is a small park, it has a lot of amenities including a playground, outdoor fitness equipment, open recreation space, a pavilion, BBQ pits, tennis and volleyball courts, and an exercise trail. My favorite part of the park was all of the public art. Dante Fascell Park is the home of the Columbia Sculpture Garden which currently has six installations. There is also a large sculpture of a nude woman by the playground that was created by local artist Donald Lee Seiler. A naked lady is kind of an odd choice to stick in a kids playground but it is a cool art piece. As I walked around I admired all of the large shade trees and beautiful native flowers in the park. This is the ideal place for a picnic, play, exercise, fresh air, and culture and it is a unique community treasure in South Miami.

This park is so pretty and has something for everyone! Came…read morehere for a soccer game. Drove up and I was scared that there wouldn't be parking but there was plenty. Just a note if there is t parking you can park across the street and there is a bridge that takes you to the park. So there is always parking. There are many tennis and pickle ball courts alike. The facilities are clean. There are playgrounds and basketball courts. What I liked the most were the soccer fields. They are super nice. Turf soccer fields. There was a large one and then another large field broken up into a medium field and a smaller one. There are bleachers on all sides and plenty of places to sit. All in all great park to hang out. It's open from sunrise to sunset.

Our next summer adventure take us to Doral Legacy Park with a category of 4.8 and more than 608…read morereviews, this sports club has all the facilities to practice different sports such as basketball, table tennis, baseball, Martial arts, football, soccer and more physical activities for kids. The work team keeps it clean and organized and is very friendly and helpful to visitors, and for the little ones they have a playground with different attractions for their amusement. It also has a water park at no cost and they really have fun. High recommend place if you want enjoy with the family

Fern Isle Park is a recreational resource in urban Miami. It is located on the the side of west…read morebound 836 and is very close to the Miami Airport, Sometimes it feels like you are under take off. Park amenities include sports fields, basketball court, picnic tables, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a shade covered playground with a toddler area and one for older children. Youth camps and programs are offered in the park. There were a number of homeless people but they were mainly in the picnic pavilions close to the athletic fields. I think the nicest feature of this park is it connects across the C-5 canal via a historic swing bridge to the newly renovated Ronald Regan Park. With the athletic fields, basketball court, and playground this park seemed to be more attractive families while Ronald Regan Park across the canal was ideal for cookouts and people who want to exercise and use the outdoor gym equipment.

You pass by it when you are stuck in traffic on the 836 west bound The baseball field are in…read moregreat shape but the BBall courts could use some help and perhaps some shade Not a bad little park Baseball/Softball Field - 2, Basketball Court - 2, Tennis Court - 1, Playground - 1