A great park that has a lot going on. Has a great dog park for big or small dogs. Also has…read morebasketball and volleyball sand courts for sports. Park has a nice trail with outdoor exercise machines with a great scenic view. Highly recommend even if going for a walk. Has lots of benches to rest and enjoy!

We love this park so much space and stuff to do. Dos park, volleyball court, walking area, and…read moreplayground are everything we need to spend the day with our kids. It has a lot of spaces for parking and looks pretty well-maintained. We need more parks like this in the Homestead area

You are going to love this Hidden Oasis!!!…read more http://www.miamidade.gov/ecoadventures/camp-owaissa-bauer.asp Email: campowaissabauer@miamidade.gov Phone 305-247-6016 Camp Owaissa Bauer, special activity area of the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, is designed for group camping and is located near Homestead, Florida. The camp occupies a 110-acre tract of pineland studded with tropical hammock growth, and is provided/maintained by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. The many natural features of the camp area may be observed from nature trails. Here, campers can learn about animals, vegetation, and geology of South Florida. All natural features of the camp are protected, planned, and designed for both adults and children. It is complete with buildings and facilities to accommodate a total of 160 campers for overnight and extended period camping. The camp is available to organized groups up to one (1) year in advance by contacting the Camp Manager's office. The Camp Manager and the staff are based on the campgrounds for your assistance. The organized groups must provide such directors, counselors, and kitchen personnel as are necessary to conduct their individual camping program. Facilities at Camp OB * 4 air conditioned dormitory-style cabins that can sleep 100 people. Bunk beds with vinyl-covered mattresses, restroom located in each cabin. * 2 non-air conditioned cabins that can sleep an additional 50 people. * * 3 separate air conditioned quarters that can sleep a combined total of 10 people. * * Bath house with separate men's & women's and ADA accessible showers. * Large air conditioned Dining Hall with fully equipped kitchen. * Recreation patio with ping-pong tables and benches. * Meeting room * perfect for smaller meeting or arts & crafts. * Large (35'x75', 3'-8' depth) swimming pool *, basketball courts, volleyball courts, softball field. * Hayrides and Campfires *

The post about how bad Camp Owaissa Bauer is, it's not fair. The director of the group would have…read morehad the remote controls for the air conditioners if it was to cold speak up and get the air turned down. The camp is very clean the bath house is very clean. The picture of the footprints on the floor seriously? If the group had been in the pool and walked to the bath house with wet feet or wet shoes there are going to be foot prints. Hard water rust stains are not dirty it is a rust stain. What pool that is not screened in doesn't have a few bugs in the water. It is Miami-Dade County Aquatics Policy to not allow masks that cover the nose in any pool. Children could breathe in water the accumulates in the mask and that could cause Dry Drowning or Secondary Drowning.

Harris field is a staple in Homestead. They host the annual…read moreRodeo show and have hosted many other events over the years. There is a lot to do here including baseball, basketball, swimming, and soccer etc. Pulling in we actually had the chance to see some beautiful horses. They were huge and looked a little intimidating. Horse riding is also an activity you can learn or join here. There are so many options for activities! Came here for The Lowlife 27 year picnic car show. This has been a car club I've seen for numerous years throughout Miami and mainly Homestead. You can tell thousands of dollars have been spent on these cars. From paint jobs, rims, interior, hydraulic systems, sound systems, and so much more. They really go all out and take their cars seriously! We walked around enjoying all the different cars and even watched the hydralic competition. That was interesting as I was nervous seeing then hop so high,but all was under control. We bumped into my little brother and his race car driving friend who brought out his car. He revved his engine and had everyone approaching his car..meanwhile, I had no hearing for about 5 mins,lol. There was 3 food trucks and non alcoholic drinks available for purchase. If you wanted alcohol you had to bring your own, wasn't a problem for my crowd, ha ha ha. I devoured a turkey leg with my BF and we were set. We stayed for hours just continuously walking up and down the lot checking out all the cars. It was a great day for all of us and can't wait for the same event next year

First time at the Homestead Rodeo today and loved it! I really enjoy being outdoors in this…read moregorgeous SoFla "winter" weather. So today was a nice treat to walk around in a family friendly fair-style area and then gett to watch the rodeo. The vendors are all set up areound the actual rodeo area. The actual rodeo started at 2 with a super patriotic flag ceremony and beautiful singing of America the Beautiful and then our National Anthem. Loved that!! The events started with the bucs which was outrageous and then went on to other events. Truth be told, I could not watch the roping of the cattle. It was not my cup of tea. But, I really did love all the horse riding events! It was super cool to see all the expert competitors.

We visited the Dante France Lloyd Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park near Homestead, FL…read moreMonday Jan 29, 2026. Beautiful, interesting, & educational. We walked about the visitor center and the grounds. Learned more about the native wildlife from a teacher there. Many others were there for kayaking, paddleboarding, & fishing. The history of sponge harvesting in the bay was very educational. From here we took a two hour boat tour on the Stingray with pilot, Rick & tour gude Daniel. We went out to the northern end of the Florida keys as far as Boca Chita. A short hike & history lesson-was a private island most of the 1900s. Now it's a public site with a boat dock, beach, picnic area, & overnight camping by reservation. Help staff at the visitor center, clean restrooms, and a small aquarium. Recommend at least an hour here. But plan a full day to really explore. This National Park is a must see when in South Florida. Also out of Homestead is Everglades NP with for visitor centers for access. Thank you to all the staff & the boat tour guides. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

I believe the best way to optimize your time exploring Biscayne National Park is by boat tour…read more And...the Heritage of Biscayne Cruise is the most well rounded, thorough way to see the sights. Tour excursions can be booked online at biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org. Now...there are different districts of Biscayne NP for cruises to leave from, but it's at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Convoy Point in Homestead, Florida which will be the primary boat tour departure point. It's also the central hub area of the park. You can plug "Dante Fascell VC" into Google Maps and be guided there with exact directions. There are alternative boating tours offered at Biscayne NP if you choose not to do the Heritage Tour. There's snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and even evening cruise experiences. But, the Heritage of Biscayne Tour is the most introductory excursion into what makes Biscayne NP so relevant and why preserving the mangroves ("salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in tropical and subtropical coastal areas" according to Wikipedia) is vital to the marine life ecosystem of South Florida. The Heritage is also the sightseeing tour for families and casual park enthusiasts. Included along the cruise is visiting Boca Chita Key and Lighthouse, the symbolic landmark section of Biscayne NP. Here are details about the Heritage of Biscayne Cruise... - Tours depart daily. - Choose 9:30am - 1pm....or 1:30pm - 5pm. - Tours are 3.5 hours long. - Price is $83 for adults and $49 for children. Then add $10 - $15 for taxes and fees. - Tours accommodate 25 - 30 passengers. - Must sign a waiver form prior to boarding. - The first 1 hour and 45 minutes is spent on the water stopping at a few of the keys around Biscayne Bay and learning history about the park. My tour took 15 minutes to observe dolphins leisurely swimming. - Next, exit the boat and spend 1 hour walking around Boca Chita Key. You'll recognize Boca Chita Lighthouse which is the symbolic landmark of the park. You can normally enter inside it and climb the staircase to the top for views from high above. Unfortunately in 2025, the lighthouse is under construction. Administrators anticipate it reopening in 2026. - There's also a small 1/4 mile walk beside the shoreline that showcases how clear the waters can be at Boca Chita Key. - The last 40 minutes of the tour returns back to Dante Fascell Visitor Center. Lastly, there's not much else you can do individually around Biscayne NP if you're not participating on a boat tour and that's because 95% of the park is submerged underwater. But...if you'd like a full day experience, you can book the Heritage Tour for the morning half of the day (9:30am - 1pm) and pair it with an afternoon excursion like Jones Lagoon Eco-Adventure Paddle (1:30pm - 5pm). According to biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org, "the paddle tour navigates over water that's just inches deep and is surrounded by amazing marine life like baby sharks, turtles, and birds". With this itinerary, you can get the best of both worlds with two unique tours making for a fulfilling visit to Biscayne National Park.

Since this National Park is 95% water, you have to book some water activities to fully appreciate…read morethe uniqueness of this park! We did a snorkel tour our first day, which took us out in the bay where we got to snorkel in the mangroves and near a limestone shoreline that was filled with lobsters and unique marine life. Sometimes you will get to go snorkel the coral reef, however it was too windy the day we were there, which was disappointing but safety is first priority. Our second day, we kayaked the mangroves. This was my first time kayaking and it took a little while to get the hang of it but it was a cool experience. Going down the mangrove inlets was very peaceful and you could see some cute crabs hanging out at the root of the tree. Be sure to bring bug spray and sunscreen. You will need it! This park is free to enter, but excursions do cost. They are pretty affordable though. If you don't go on any, at least walk the trail around the visitor center and watch the 20 minute video about the park.

Biscayne National Park was a nice surprise on our Florida Keys trip. We didn't go in expecting…read moremuch, but it was actually quite beautiful and they had some fun activities on site. There were nice paved and groomed walking trails around the peninsula and bay, as well as a ranger-led fishing experience on the bridge, which didn't cost anything. One of the kids caught a neat looking fish. There was also a nice little visitor center with all sorts of information about the wildlife in the area, as well as different maps and rangers there to talk about what there was to do. Of course there were also junior ranger badges to get, which we made sure to do to add to our collection. Overall this is definitely worth a stop on any trip. Five stars!

Rogelio Ian and Ally were excellent and informative guides The kayaking excursion went very well…read morefor our 13 member group Everyone had a fantastic time!

The naturalists running the nature centers and outdoor programs are fantastic! Extremely…read moreknowledgeable of the environment and wildlife and you can see their passion. My favorite programs so far have been the archery programs and the campfire owl walks they offer!

Everglades National Park is truly breathtaking; there are barely words to describe it. I've been…read morevisiting this park since I was a kid and have been more times than I can remember, and it never loses its magic. The entrance fee is $35 per vehicle, and once you enter, I highly recommend stopping by the Visitor Center to check which park ranger tours are available that day and to get updates on weather conditions. The park map will be your best friend; aside from certain areas, cell service can be very spotty to completely nonexistent. I've explored almost all the trails throughout the Glades, and I definitely suggest packing accordingly and bringing plenty of snacks and water. If you're looking for an unforgettable experience surrounded by wildlife and natural beauty, this is the place to go. Every visit leaves you feeling serene, relaxed, and completely in awe of nature.

Absolutely an American treasure. I get a peaceful feeling visiting here, but I also feel energized…read moreby the amazing flora and fauna. As a dedicated border, I was delighted to find so many unusual birds here. The Ranger at the front gate glanced at my annual pass and handed me a free map. I didn't realize how important that map was until I found myself off the grid, which was marvelous. The number of different types of habitat was eye opening, and well explained on the map. Highly recommended. It's as impressive as the grand canyon.

This was a great public (I think?) Lap pool to swim at in southwest Miami. Its 25 yard lap pool…read morewith (I think again :) 8 or 16 lanes depending on how you look at it. There were showers and lockers inside. Most importantly- its credit card only for the $2 adult entrance fee. No cash!