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.

A pleasant enough park but situated next to the fast US road. There are some nice trees. inside…read morethere is a lake with a big fountain. There were plenty of birds to look at. I noticed a few homeless people there but it didn't deter from having a pleasant few hours. They have a clean child's play area, which was also pleasant.

This was formerly a Dade County park called Blue Waters. It was given to the City of South Miami…read morewho renamed it Fuchs park April 1956, in memory of Charles T. Fuchs who founded the Holsum Baking Company in Homestead, Florida, in 1913. To be closer to distribution centers, Mr. Fuchs move his bakery to South Miami in 1934 where it became one of the biggest employers in the city. Fuchs was a civic leader in South Miami where he served as a charter member of the South Miami Chamber of Commerce and as its president from 1937 to 1944 and from 1949 until 1954 when he passed away as a result of an air boat accident. In April 1993, on the 80th anniversary of the Holsum Baking Company, the City of South Miami dedicated a plaque in his memory in the park. The park is the home for the offices for Chamber SOUTH which has served as the chamber of commerce for Greater South Miami-Dade for more than 80 years. Also n the park you will find a picnic area, picnic shelter, running/walking trail, benches, water fountain, playground, sand volleyball court, and pond. My favorite part of the park was the feature feature which attracted a large variety of birds. This park is perfect for birdwatching, exercise, picnics, and play. I really enjoyed discovering this little oasis of nature right near busy US 1.

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.

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.

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...

A sweet lil park located in a quiet neighborhood. I would imagine this is appreciated by the…read morelocals. To be noted there is no parking available, only street parking.

Formerly named Venetia Park after the street it is on, this park had its name changed to James T…read more Barker to honor a beloved Coral Gables resident. Mr. Barker served for six years in the Air Force during the Korean War. After graduating from Jacksonville University, he moved to south Florida where he managed the Coral Gables office of Southern Bell. He went on to help local businesses and many non profits. Barker served as a Coral Gables Commissioner for 12 consecutive years until 2001. During that time he oversaw the renovation of the Youth Center and helped to establish the Dr. Donald R. Hopkins/William A. Cooper Scholarship Fund to provide Coral Gables High School seniors with need based scholarships for college. For his service to the city of Coral Gables, he was awarded the George E. Merrick Award of Excellence. Mr. Barker passed away in 2015. This park is a tiny .19 acres but it feels like a secret garden. it is landscaped with beautiful tropical palms, native shrubs, and flowering plants. In the back of the park is a darling trellis swing. The park also has a water fountain, carved stone benches made of oolite stone, and boulders and logs for kids to play on. There is landscape lighting for illumination at night. Dogs are welcome. This park is just one of the many reasons why Coral Gables is known as the City Beautiful.

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

This park was named in honor of Bill Kerdyk because of his passionate involvement in the local…read morecommunity. He was elected to the Coral Gables City Commissioner in 1995 and served until 2015. He was bestowed the title of Vice Mayor Emeritus. During his tenure, he established several community initiatives, including Parknership, a public-private partnership which raised over a million dollars to purchase and enhance open spaces and he founded the Coral Gables Trolley to improve the quality of life for the residents and business community in the city. Bill Kerdyk Park has ample green area for family picnics, children to run around, and just to enjoy a day in the sun. A really cool feature of the park is the solar bench where you can charge your electronic devices. The kids playground area has been recently renovated. The shaded playground has a 2-5 year old area and a 5-12 year old area. It also has a climbing wall. The park also has a large pavilion that can be rented for private events, paved walkways, large shade trees, and outdoor fitness equipment. I found the park clean and well maintained. This is a wonderful place to play to play and exercise in the City Beautiful.

What a wonderful little park conveniently located next to Publix. This park is always clean and…read moreready to be enjoyed. This is a nice little location to have your lunch break or even a family picnic while you play catch with your children or fetch with your dog. I have had the opportunity to walk this little park and even have small city bbq events which are always a delight. This amongst all the other parks that are available in the City of Coral Gables is just a small enjoyable location to enjoy yourself.

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!!!!