Twelve acre Founders Park in Aventura is dedicated to those who helped to get the city…read moreincorporated in 1995. There is a monument to the founders of Aventura in the park. There are two sections of the park, north and south. The south section bayside which I visited is on the promenade that runs along the Intracoastal. There is a paved walkway and the Aventura Community Green Garden. Residents of Aventura can lease a a 4 x 12 foot garden plot for $110 a year. The northern section of Founders Park is for Aventura residents only. There is a welcome center; a quarter-mile, four station exercise trail; ADA accessible playground; sun shelters; tennis courts, and a multipurpose athletic field for baseball, softball, football or soccer. The park is also the home of the Founders ParkSplashPad, a water play area inside the park. Admission is free for Aventura residents and non residents used to be able to pay to use this section of the park but this year they closed to anyone that does not have ID saying they live in Aventura. This is the first city park I have ever come across in Florida that is closed to non residents. This is probably a 5 star facility if you live here but if you are from outside of the city you are not getting in the north side of this fenced in park.

It is nice and relaxed when you say you could have a picnic I do I recommended 100% I go there with…read moremy kids sometimes I have picnic with my boyfriend or just go for a walk

I love this charming park. I truly is enchanted…read more There are lots of green open spaces and also little hidden areas. There is an Equestrian space here where you can rent horses to have small children ride. The Police Department also have their horses there and all of them are so beautiful! Gorgeous Royal Palms line the park in a most majestic way. The walking trails here are lovely as well, going from the canal to the wildlife. This scenic park is chock full of enjoyment for the entire family. I love this park!

As of June 2025, the tot lot is in unacceptable condition. It's extremely dirty, covered in rust,…read moreand has broken, hazardous pieces--looks like it's been abandoned for years. Considering how much revenue this park generates from its many events, it's disappointing and frankly absurd that the children's playground has been so neglected. The least they could do is wipe it down weekly. Bring sanitizing wipes. My child has gotten sick after every visit. I don't recommend.

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.

Greynolds Park is one of those underrated Miami outdoor spaces that feels like a quiet escape…read morewithout ever leaving the city. We spent the day wandering its winding trails on a relaxed family hike, surrounded by lush greenery and just enough shade to forget you're in South Florida. The best time to go is between January and March, when the air is crisp, the sun is gentle, and you can actually enjoy being outdoors without battling heat exhaustion. What made the day even better was the atmosphere. The park wasn't overcrowded, and everyone seemed to share the same unspoken understanding: slow down, breathe, and enjoy the space. It felt calm, respectful, and genuinely restorative. Afterward, the experience flowed seamlessly into the nearby plaza, which is full of charming, niche restaurants and unique shops.

Greynolds Park is a nice little park. It's perfect park to have a picnic under the awning, play…read moresoccer and/or other sports, or launch your kayak off into the bay. The park offers kayak rentals also. I didn't see any decernable walking trail which I like in a park; however, Greynolds is still a nice little park by the bay that you can get some quiet time and just kind of look out and observe the water.

A tiny little park tucked right off of NE 79th St. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to this park,…read morebut if you happen to be in the area or live nearby, it can't hurt to stop by. I have lived nearby for over 2 years and never even knew this park existed! There isn't any official parking, but since it's on a small side street, you can easily pull over and park along the street. Probably due to it's small size, there isn't much at this park to entertain you. There is one of those doggy poo bag stations, 2 really old looking rock back and forth park rides, and 3 random pieces of park workout equipment. The park is located right along the Little River, so you might see a couple manatees swim by. There are also signs posted identifying this park as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat, so you may see some other little animal friends here if you're lucky.

Flamingo Park is a beautiful park in the heart of South Beach. You have tennis courts, racquet ball…read morecourts, basketball courts, a swimming pool, two dog parks, and plenty of spaces to sit. A workout area with machines. Adjoining is also a softball area and soccer field. You have bathrooms, a water fountain, and vending machines. Flamingo is a great spot to walk, job, ride your bike in or take the time to sit and enjoy the sun/breeze. It's great having a nice green space in the middle of Miami Beach.

A big beautiful park close bye the beach. Tennis courts, soccer/football field as well as a new…read morebaseball field in process. Drinking fountains, bathrooms and benches!!! We love to walk here and have lunch.

Town Center Park is a 3 acre park located on the west side of Collins Avenue…read more The land the park sits on was once a shopping mall. After it was demolished the property was donated to the city by the developer and turned into this tranquil park. The park is completely fenced in which is a great safety feature. Inside is a playground, fitness trail with exercise equipment, meditation garden for adults only open daily from 9 AM-6 PM, public art, restroom, and gazebo. Much of this park is state-protected wetland area. The only negative of this park is that the parking lot is very small in relation to the popularity of the park. One other thing is you have to watch out for kids on scooters. Parents allow their kids to ride them at break neck speeds on the exercise path and several times I found myself having to jump out of the way. This area is mainly high rise condos on the beach so a green space like Town Center Park is essential for having a place to take the kids to play outside and for exercise.

This is park in Alton Road close to the busy 5th street in Miami Beach. The Canopy Park features a…read morewalking path, seating areas, a gated dog park, a fitness area with a water fountain, a childrens playground, lawns, picnic spots and gardens. The park is clean and well maintained. Check it out!

This is a new three acre community park in Miami Beach between 600-700 Alton Road. It was developed…read moreby TCH 500 Alton, LLC, real estate developers David Martin and Russell Galbut who built the nearby Five Park residential tower. The park was donated to the City of Miami Beach's Parks & Recreation Department as a gift to the residents and visitors of Miami Beach. Canopy Park was designed by ArquitectonicaGEO with sustainability at the forefront. Environmentally conscious features including a Maritime Hammock anchoring the north end of the park which captures carbon and toxins from the air, diminishes the urban heat island effect, and cools the surrounding area. A 25,000-gallon cistern collects rainwater runoff and conserves and manage rainwater while bioswales allow for proper site filtration and management for all of the rainwater that enters the site. There are 40 different plant and tree species that are low maintenance and drought tolerant. The plants not only add beauty to the bark but they also help balance ecosystems, mitigate soil erosion, decrease urban heating effects, provide habitats for threatened animals, and protect watersheds from destructive floods. The park has so many stand out features but one of my favorite was the playground by Danish design firm MONSTRUM which is famous for their playscapes around the world. This is one is special because it pays homage to the OG Miami Beach developer, Carl Fisher. Fisher acquired a baby elephant he named Rosie that he used as a mascot for the area in publicity photos that promoted Miami Beach as a luxury vacation destination in the 1920's. Now Rosie has been recreated in the playground so children can climb up her and slide down. Other unique features of the park include a sculpture by Miami-based artist Mark Handforth, green spaces with native shade trees, paved pathways, seating, an outdoor gym, and a dog run area. In addition to being a place of recreation, Canopy Park serves to connect Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood to the Miami Beach Baywalk via a new signature pedestrian bridge designed by Daniel Buren spanning the MacArthur Causeway/5th Street. This will create a connection to South Pointe Park north to the Lincoln Road District and east to the beachfront. Canopy Park is at the gateway to the City of Miami Beach and is a great ambassador to the city. According to Russell Galbut of TCH 500 Alton, LLC. "We've created a vibrant community asset that brings people together while providing a design experience that rivals public spaces in the world's greatest cities." While I love the park the lack of parking is a real detriment to being able to use it. I have passed it so many times without ever being able to find a place to park. It took coming on a weekend day in a rainstorm to final get a street spot and even then I had to cross busy Alton Road which didn't feel safe. I love Miami Beach but unfortunately Miami Beach's parking doesn't love me back.