It had been a long, long renovation, but finally the park has reopened. Within days the word is out…read moreand the park is busy as before, with many people taking loops around the park, children playing in the shaded playground and teens playing ball games. Most of the work was for underground drainage so most of the park looks the same as before. The same playground, basketball courts, baseball cages, baseball field, tennis courts etc. The renovation isn't completely done, the parking spots and some grass area still need a finishing touch. This park is close by my workplace, and I began a fan of it during covid, when I could take a short drive here during my lunch break, so I could pull down my mask and breath in some fresh air. The children area is really nice under shade. I hope they will install a section with adult gym equipment as well.

Continental Park is a neighborhood park located in central Miami-Dade County in Kendall. This 18…read moreacre park is bisected by SW 82nd Ave creating an east and west section. Continental Park dates back to the 1950's making it one of Kendall's oldest and most active parks. The park has a number of amenities beloved by the community. These include a walking path, community center, tennis center, basketball court, and three baseball fields. In the northeast corner of the park is the Dice House. Built in the 1920's, it was the home of the first mayor of Kendall. During my visit I enjoyed strolling the winding pathways but this park is also ideal for enjoying a picnic with family and friends, taking the kids to play on the modern shade covered playground, or simply seeking a peaceful spot to be in nature. More active sports enthusiasts will enjoy the well-maintained tennis courts, basketball courts, and soccer fields which are perfect for a friendly game or serious practice sessions. Beyond its natural beauty and recreational facilities, Continental Park serves as an important recreational resource. The park hosts regular and seasonal events like active older adult programs and gatherings that bring residents together, fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging in the community. The park's clean and well-kept facilities reflect the community's pride and commitment to maintaining this cherished green space.

Bryan Park is a neighborhood park named for the subdivision it lies in. Bryan Park along with…read moreShenandoah, Silver Bluff, Vizcaya-Roads, Coral Gate, Parkdale-Lyndale, South Miami, Bryan Park, and Golden Pines make up the Coral Way neighborhood of Miami. Coral Way lies along Coral Way Road which was established by Coral Gables founder George E. Merrick during the 1920s. The Coral Way subdivisions contain a charming mix of Mission Revival Style architecture and bungalow homes from the 1920s, Art Deco style from the 1930s, and modest post-World War II homes. Bryan Park is a community park popular with children and adults. You will find the adults on the tennis courts which also offers lessons while children flock to the recently updated shade covered playground. The new playground equipment is inclusive and ADA compliant. Another great feature of the park is the outdoor gym equipment where you can work out for free. Also in the park is the Bryan Park Community Center where they offer youth programs and camps. Bryan Park brings the community together for picnics, work outs, tennis games, and play providing something for all ages to enjoy.

Great little neighborhood park. Kid playground is usually very clean and recently received an…read moreupgrade. Even has a good amount of shade and tables for parents to sit and watch their kids. Their open space is nice but sometimes grass needs maintenance. Tennis courts also available.

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.

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.

I really love Pinecrest. In the 1930's the areas first tourist attraction opened, Parrot Jungle and…read moreGardens. A village sprung up around it and it is now one of Miami Beach's most affluent neighborhoods with a farmers market, bike trails, and beautiful parks like this one. Veterans Wayside Park is named in honor of the service of the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States. In 2007, 79th Avenue which runs adjacent to the park was co-designated as Veteran's Parkway by the Pinecrest Village Council. At that time a plaque with inscription marking this a Veterans Park was added. As far as Veterans Memorials go it is pretty small and easily overlooked. This passive passive park is 4.5 acres in size and has a freshwater lake, picnic tables, and open recreation area. The water attracts a lot of birds so it is actually a great place to bird watch or have a picnic. Although it may not have all the amenities of the larger parks. Veterans Wayside Park is still a respite of nature in the middle of a neighborhood.

A very small park along the side of very busy US1. It was a…read morerock quarry for the building of US1. There are many like it along the length of US1 and it is nice that they made these quarries into green spaces, if nothing else. This one has a fountain in the center of the pond, but it is little more than a green space and has very limited parking. But every park doesn't need to have a playground. Or be a dog park. Or have extensive walking trails. This park is a breath of fresh air in the midst of a concrete jungle and I much prefer it be a green space then another store front. And for that I am grateful.

I really like this park as it has fenced in sports fields, a playground but also an outdoor sports…read morearea which I used a little bit. It feels fairly safe as it's fenced off. Well maintained.

It's a Tuesday night, around 9pm and a group of 6 friends are playing 3-on-3 basketball. This is…read morethe second game of the night and already everyone is drenched in sweat. The score is tied at 14. First to 16 wins. However, you MUST win by two - so if the score gets tied at 15, it's whoever makes it to 17 - and if the score gets tied at 16 -well you get it, pretty much the game can go on forever. The ball gets checked, I run across the court. My teammate picks off my defender as the other teammate tosses me the ball. I square up, elevate off the floor, set my target and release the ball. Time stands still as the ball rotates in the air - everyone frozen for the moment as the ball gets closer and closer to the rim. Then...the sweetest noise anyone can ever hear. Nothing but net! You see, to most Coral Gate probably isn't worthy of the 5 stars, but I have so many great memories at CGP that it would be a travesty to 20 something year old Blue to not give them the perfect rating. So many game winners, so many losses, so many arguments with my buddies - yet it all always stayed on the court. Never any hard feelings, never any animosity, never any dirty play. Competitive play, sure, but we are all friends, so it never crossed any lines. As my shot went in, my team jumps in the air, high fiving each other. It feels like someone is about to pour Gatorade over our coach's head as we celebrate. We just got a tough, but much deserved, victory. Except, we have no coach, and well, the win really means nothing. I mean, we have played for years and never kept stats. We have no idea who has the best shooting percentage. No one knows who has the most wins or the most losses. Who's made the most 2 pointers? The most assists? Those are all questions we never cared to have the answers for (although we did try to have a buddy's wife keep stats once - that was a disaster). So we just lace up our sneakers and play ball. To hang with the buds, to burn some calories and to compete. For years I would drive down from North Miami Beach (an almost 30 minute drive) once or twice a week to play some ball. It always started with a text. The originator varied from week to week, but when you saw a text that said "Ball tonight?" you knew it was one! From there you got the confirmations - who's in, who's out, how many do we need? Oh, we need 2 more? No worries, let me bring my NMB buddies out to play. The court saw many players come and go through the years but there was always a core group of guys that met up, played ball for a couple hours, and then walked with a limp the next day. As we got older the limps became more visible, the pains a little more common - but we still showed up. It's been a while since we played, but the other day I was driving by Coral Gate and a flood of memories came over me. I can't believe I didn't write this review sooner. Thanks Coral Gate for your double rims, your ONE light that works at night, but midway through games would go out, then back on taking a half hour to warm up enough to be bright enough. Thanks to the basketball gods for keeping basketballs to the face at a limit - even in the dim lighting. Thanks to our buddy who brought a camera one time so we can see how ridiculous we look on tape. Thanks for noone ever getting seriously injured. Thanks for never having the neighbors call the cops on us, regardless of how loud we yelled. Thanks Coral Gate - for the memories.

Place is nevee maintained, grass is usually up to ur shins. Dogs that come are also usually…read moreuntrained and dont understand boundaries with other dogs. my dog has been attacked here numerous times until i stopped coming here.

Cute little dog park down the block from my home. It has an enclosure which is nice and secure…read more There is plenty of space for our furry friends to roam around and sniff. There is also a water fountain with a built in doggy bowl for when they are thirsty. As for the humans, there are a few park benches available to sit and lounge on. The only thing I don't like is that this is only one open space, it is not divided up into 2 sections for big and small dogs like other dog parks have. So just be wary when bringing your fur babies here. Otherwise it's pretty decent.

I come to this park at least twice a week. I play basketball here with my friends and soccer on the…read moreweekends. I've never played tennis but they have two full courts available. They recently built a new outdoor gym area and a brand new walking track.