This park is gorgeous and very well maintained!! The park is not dog friendly however they have a…read moredog park which is divided in small and large dogs and it's really pretty with seating everywhere and a picnic table too

I have great memories of this park. Strolling the Rotary Club festival with my then boyfriend,…read moreMovies on the Green with my husband, and playing in the playground with our son. This park is big, spacious and clean. Stroll around the perimeter, soak up some sun on the grass, then walk over to Winn Dixie for some grub and refreshments. Afternoons here are bustling with kiddos and their parents. Bring your bikes, trikes, skateboards, rollerblades and a smile. :)

I was trying to get home from Miami when a nasty accident happened just ahead of me bringing…read moretraffic to a standstill. As the police rushed passed me I decided to get off and find somewhere to wait it out while the accident got cleaned up which is how I ended up at Arthur Woodward Park. This park is named in honor of Dr. Arthur E. Woodward (1928-2014). He was the former principal of Miami-Douglas MacArthur High School where he served as an educator, coach, and civic activist. He lived in the Twin Lakes community, across the street from where this park now resides. Long before the park was here he used to cut the grass so the neighborhood could use it for recreation. On November 17, 2022, the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the four acre, lake front Alfred Woodard Park. This park is "part of the implementation of the Parks and Open Space Masterplan: a community-inspired vision to build a more equitable and sustainable community through parks, for this and future generations." Park amenities include outdoor fitness equipment, an elevated area for community events, picnic pavilions, with tables and grills, ten stone park benches, and a paved walkway for exercise. I really loved the walkway which runs alongside the lake. It was the perfect place to get steps in while waiting for the traffic to clear up. By the time I left the park, it was a straight shot home.

This park is in the hood however it is very well maintained and a very long stretch so you can do a…read moregood walk. It's by the water. There's a playground and a workout area. Also few picnic opportunities Free parking but not really a designed parking spot Theres just space wherever

While visiting Giralda Plaza, I discovered Pittman Park, a small, shady passive park in Coral…read moreGables. Pay-by-app parking is available on the surrounding streets. Pittman Park reminded me of the historic squares in Savannah, with its trees, benches, and proximity to nearby restaurants. The park is also home to Tuxedo, a public art installation by Jean Ward. As part of the city's Smart City initiative, free Wi-Fi was recently added to encourage local businesses to use the park for outdoor meetings and gatherings. In the fall, the city transforms the space into a seasonal pumpkin patch. This quiet park was the perfect place to relax for a few minutes while planning my next destination. As I sat beneath the shade trees, the local trolley passed by adding to the charm. It's also an ideal spot to enjoy a snack or ice cream from one of the nearby businesses in Giralda Plaza while taking in the surrounding Coral Gables neighborhood.

This is a very small park that you would probably just stumble upon instead of planning a visit to…read more At 0.11 acres, It is not really a park, but more of a quick resting spot that has benches and grass. There is metered street parking available and the park features a very small fountain and a few benches to sit on. There is a sculpture in the corner of the park, but I can't figure out what it is though. It is very abstract. There is not much to the park and probably sees most of its action as a doggie walking spot. The area is relatively well maintained and clean.

The Charles B Stafford Park was named in memory of Officer Charles Brian Stafford, the first and…read moreonly Miami Springs Police Department officer killed in the line of duty. Officer Stafford was shot and killed on June 11, 1991, during a traffic stop of a stolen car. He had previously worked as a prison guard in North Florida before joining the Miami Springs force. He had only been serving on the police force for 20 months when he was murdered leaving behind a wife and two young daughters. A local Boy Scout troop is currently working on creating a memorial to Officer Stafford in the park. I came to the park to visit the Miami Springs Historical Museum but I ended up staying after to walk around for fresh air and exercise. Park amenities include two soccer fields, a baseball field, a softball field, picnic pavilion with tables, and a tot lot playground. Whether coming for a game, picnic, play, the history museum, or exercise, this park is a valuable recreational resource for residents and visitors to Miami Springs.

This is a great and clean park. It has two Soccer Fields,…read moreone Baseball Field, one Softball Field and a Tot-Lot. It also has several benches with shade. The park is small and it takes several loops to walk/run a mile. It's pretty quiet during the day and it does get busy when school lets out since there are several schools near by.

Beautiful park that also has a public pool and there is tons of parking space around and a parking…read morelot

It is an amazing pool but the only bad thing is that they are closed Saturday it doesn't make…read moresense. But from there on it is fine.

Cuban Memorial Park is located just south of Calle Ocho along SW 13th Ave in Little Havana in the…read moremiddle of a residential neighborhood. Throughout the park are a series of monuments to Cuban and Cuban American icons. The park was created to serve as a place to remember those who fought for freedom and perished during the Cuban Revolution. At the entrance to the park is the Eternal Torch in Honor of the 2506th Brigade in honor of the exiles who died during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. The invasion during the height of the Cold War in April of 1961 was a failed military military operation on the southwest coast of Cuba led by the Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front, a group of Cuban exiles who attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro. The monument was dedicated in 1971 as an Eternal Torch that burns for those who fell fighting for freedom in the Cuban Revolution. Other monuments in the park include a silhouette of a soldier dedicated to the anti-communist guerrilla that took place in Cuba from 1960-1966. This memorial honors the men and women who fought with weapons against the Castro regime. Near by is bronze statue of Nestor "Tony" Izquierdo, who was a Cuban revolutionary hero. A few steps down is a statue of the Virgin Mary, important for members of the Santeria faith It is said that the statue is illuminated by a shaft of holy light every afternoon. Also sacred to the religion is a huge ceiba tree in the middle of the park. Other monuments include a map of Cuba with a quote from José Martí and a José Martí memorial dedicated to a man considered to be a Cuban national hero. Many parks and monuments throughout South Florida are named in his honor. He was a poet, revolutionary philosopher, writer, journalist, translator, professor, and publisher. He dedicated his life to the promotion of liberty and political independence for Cuba. His death during a battle against Spanish troops at the Battle of Dos Ríos was used to rally people to the cause of the independence of Cuba from Spain. Cuban Memorial Park serves as a hub for the Calle Ocho Music Festival featuring music, dancing, art and food. The park has also been the site of many political demonstrations through the years. Cuban Memorial Park is a great spot for visitors to Little Havana to fill in the gaps in human history. I also enjoyed seeing all of the roosters and chickens, especially the adorable chicks. The park is open every day from sunrise to sunset. Leashed dogs are welcome.

This is a historical site in the middle of a neighborhood. Be aware that parking is hard to find…read moreand both road are one way streets. Finally, be on the look out for wild chickens and rosters running around the site. You might look at doing some reading of the event before you get to the site.

honestly, just a regular neighborhood park; i grew up there and have seen it change so, so much. if…read moreyou live in the area or wanna visit, its very small but when you go there, you can really see the community first hand. i will always go! also it now, well for some time, has a nice playground, sidewalks, a water fountain, dog poop bags, and little "gym" machines. very much upgraded

After looking at the pictures it seems that some people have confused this park with Cuban Memorial…read morePark in Little Havana. The Cuban Memorial Park has a Bay of Pigs Memorial and other Cuban memorials while this park has a Bay of Pigs Memorial but also a lot of other typical park amenities that the surrounding community can enjoy. The memorial in this park honors the exiles who died during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. During 1960 and early 1961, America's Central Intelligence Agency recruited, trained and equipped more than 1,500 Cuban exiles, who would become known as the 2506 Brigade, to lead a mission to free Cuba. The invasion took place during the height of the Cold War in April of 1961 and was a failed military military operation on the southwest coast of Cuba led by the Cuban Democratic Revolutionary Front, a group of Cuban exiles who attempted to overthrow Fidel Castro. On April 17, 1961, more than 1,400 Cuban exiles landed at the Bay of Pigs. Only 537 of the original 1,414 Freedom Fighters remain alive today. Input from survivors of the Bay of Pigs, their families and others affected by the invasion was gathered by City of Miami officials to ensure that their efforts were properly and respectfully commemorated. The new monument by sculptor Nilda Comas honors the brave Cubans who participated in the Bay of Pigs Invasion was unveiled on April 12, 2023 in the park. The memorial features a soldier and a Cuban flag, with a scene from the invasion etched into the flag. The soldier is a depiction of the first Cuban killed accidentally in Guatemala during training for the invasion. He wears the number 2506, which became the number of the brigade that led the invasion and the name of the veterans' association that exists today. At the memorial dedication Commissioner Manolo Reyes said "One of my favorite José Martí phrases is 'In honoring, we are honored.' The reconstruction of this park was one of my main promises made to those who left everything behind for their country. This park and particularly this new monument keeps the memory of those who died alive, as well as for all those who are still part of our community. I want to express my gratitude for fighting so bravely in Bay of Pigs to see a free Cuba." In addition to the memorial, the park received 1.35 million dollars of improvements which included new outdoor fitness equipment, a children's playground, a walking path, a drinking fountain, lighting, drainage, and a new sidewalk and landscaping. I love how nice the park looks and it was being enjoyed by many families during my visit. Unfortunately there are only a few parking spots around the perimeter so if you live outside the neighborhood it is very difficult to park.

(From March, 2023)…read more Apparently there's a large history behind this place based on Ariel's review from May, 2018. As a site of native americans, it went from a possible luxury condo complex to one of the most beautiful parks/walkways in the city. It's a fabulous spot to get steps in and soak in the sun while you hear the sounds of water and boats navigating the sea. The park is clean from what I saw and the citizens take proper care of it as they should. I happened to stop here from my morning stay at the Hyatt to get a nice glimpse of the views before heading to the ports for my ships sail. City is lucky to have this historic exhibit of history in this location and a nice park to complement it!

Miami with history? well yes if you know where to look! Here is all the information you need…read more Prehistoric !! Discovered in 1998, the origins of the Miami Circle - an archaeological site in downtown Miami - remain one of the city's most intriguing mysteries. Known by a few different names - the Miami River Circle and Brickell Point, to name two - the Miami Circle was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2009, seven years after it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The circle was uncovered in early 1998, when property developer Michael Bauman commissioned a routine archaeological survey of the site. Part of a plan to demolish the existing apartment complex in order to build luxurious condos, the plans were brought to a screeching halt when surveyors discovered hundreds of strange holes beneath a layer of limestone. After further investigation, it was discovered that 24 of the largest holes formed a perfect circle with a whopping 38-foot diameter. Several artefacts were also unearthed - including human teeth and pieces of burnt wood - and radiocarbon dated at roughly 1,800-2,000 years old. According to the Miami Herald, the Miami Circle is perhaps the only evidence of a prehistoric structure in bedrock on the East Coast. Based on the results of the radiocarbon dating, along with the similarities in tools, it's believed that the circle might have been the work of the Tequesta Native American tribe. Some have speculated that the holes were once part of a structure, and most likely a building for ceremonial use. The Tequesta tribe is believed to have settled by the Miami River, occupying coastal terrain along the neighboring Atlantic areas. The tribe was made up of hunters and gatherers, who likely would have used shells and shark teeth for tools - both of which were unearthed during the excavation of the site. With the Miami Circle likely dating back over 1,000 years, it's remarkable that around 85% of its structure is still perfectly preserved. Today, visitors to Miami can head to the site and see the ring of limestone for themselves - although the holes are now covered with soil and grass for protection.