Stillwater Park is one of several triangle shaped neighborhood parks in Miami Beach near the…read morewaterways off of Biscayne Bay. Miami Beach is built up with a lot of businesses and residential housing. Green spaces are lacking in this area so Stillwater park along with Crespi, and Tatum parks provide much needed recreational resources to the neighborhoods they are in. Stillwater Park is located at the entrance of gated Stillwater Dr. in the Biscayne Beach neighborhood. Stillwater Drive is a single street that is its own neighborhood. Jutting into Biscayne Bay, it is a rectangular peninsula that can be accessed via two streets, 86th Street on the north side and Hawthorne Avenue on the south. This area was once a patch of mangroves that were filled in and developed during the late 1930s by the Biscayne Point Realty Company. Stillwater like much of North Beach exploded after World War II with a boom in population and in housing. A key feature of the park is a playground designed for children ages 5 - 12 with spring riders, a climbing board, zip line, seesaw, toddler and youth swings. Other park amenities include stationary fitness equipment, a lighted basketball court, grassy field for open play, and benches. In 2008 a Miami Beach Police Department Canine Training Facility was added to the park. At the east end of the park stands a covered pavilion which is equipped with water fountains and restrooms. The pavilion can be rented for private events. This park is fenced in for safety. You can find limited parking around the perimeter but it is mainly used by local residents who walk over. Like all of the parks in Miami Beach, Stillwater Park is very clean and well maintained.

Looking for outdoorsy free activities?? visit a local park and enjoy the sunny weather…read more This park is a little gem in the Miami Beach area. There are a few nice and well maintained parks and this one is really convenient. Parking can be a little tricky but is manageable.

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!!!!

The Hialeah Fountain has long been one of the landmarks in the City of Hialeah. This is the second…read moreiteration of the fountain, that I remember. There was an older fountain located at the current location prior to 2005. It was then moved to Palm Avenue. I have to say when it was first restored in 2005 (for a whopping $411,000), I didn't like it. It grew on me as time progressed and I always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with it. Then again that exemplifies my whole experience being a born and bred Hialeahan. Hialeah's motto is the "city of progress", but being born and raised here I can tell you that the city and its people can get a bad rap from the rest of the county, state and heck even sometimes the rest of the country. Sometimes to be fair to the detractors, rightly so, other times very unfairly. Its to the point that the city is mocked as the land of "agua, fango y factorias", or water, mud and factories. There have been times where I have been judged for being from Hialeah. Its a working class/poor area of Miami-Dade County, heavily minority, with a large percentage of its residents who do not speak English. Still, I was born and raised in Hialeah and it has shaped who I am and who I became. In the end, this structure shows Hialeah is more than what its detractors say it is. It is beautiful, well maintained, with a cascading fountain. As an aside, one of my fondest memories of this place was when back in September 10, 2009 some high school student spiked the fountain with soap just before rush hour. I laughed so hard right on my way to work! Like to the story: nbcmiami.com/news/local/... I took pictures myself that I found which are attached. Ahhh sweet memories!

Every major world city has an entry monument: Brandenburg Gate, Arc de Triomphe, Red Square…read more. Hialeah is no different; it has the Okeechobee Fountain! What better way to enter a city than to see a water display on par with the Bellagio Fountain? Built in '05 to commemorate one of the city's leaders, this passive park gives you a couple of steps in front of the tower, and on the fountain itself where you can enjoy the water, contemplate the famous Hialeah traffic or film a satirical music video. You can take even take wedding pictures there! It is a highlight of my day to drive to work and contemplate this beautiful structure. http://youtu.be/knvUE5OOqYY

Surfside is a charming tiny Miami Beach town of only one square mile nestled between Miami Beach…read moreand Bal Harbour along the Atlantic Ocean. The town has unique shops and restaurants, family-friendly parks, special events, and great access to the beach. The Surfside Walking Path runs from 87th Terrace to 96th Street parallel to the beach. There is a bike path alongside it. The walking and bike path are some of the best places to take in the fresh sea air and enjoy the views in Surfside. Along the way you will enjoy stunning views of the ocean as you pass by architectural gems like the Four Seasons Surf Club completed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Richard Meier, the Arquitectonica designed Fendi Chateau, and ARTE designed by Italian architects Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel. At the beach entrance at 95th Street you can find Ké, the Mother Turtle art sculpture which is the mascot for the town. On the day I visited people of all ages were strolling, jogging, biking, and walking their dogs, The Surfside Walking Path is a great way to inspire and enjoy healthy movement in people who may otherwise shy away from a gym.

I discovered this wonderful spot which is Surfsides jogging and walking path. It offers nature,…read morepeace and quiet, shade and gorgeous sea views. It is beautiful and runs from Bal Harbour to Surfside. Its roughly a mile long from 88th to 96th Street. Take a stroll from 88th Street through Bal Harbour up to Haulover Inlet, and you'll be rewarded with one of Miami-Dade's best beach views at the rock jetty. I also spotted this huge sculpture.

We drove by this park a couple of times while staying at Biltmore…read more It's in a beautiful neighborhood of Coral Gables (my phone location says South Coral Terrace). A few old fig trees (banyan-type?) that have multiple trunks, aerial roots and spreading canopy are inviting.

Schenley Park is located in the Schenley Miami neighborhood consisting of 300 acres of mostly…read morehomes. The neighborhood is framed by Red Road to the east, Coral Way to the north, 63rd Avenue to the west, and the Coral Gables Canal to the south. You can find it near the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. At the entrance to the neighborhood is Wayside Park with it's dramatic medieval inspired towers. Also located in this neighborhood is the world-renowned Nicklaus Children's Hospital formerly known as Miami Children's Hospital, nationally ranked as one of the top Children's Hospitals in the nation by US News and World Report. This park is an urban open space, designated sites in the city which are over 0.1 acre and typically contain landscaped areas but no facilities or other improvements. These open spaces are places in Coral Gables that are designed to be aesthetically pleasing or to serve as a buffer to more congested areas. Typically they are used to contain some kind on monument, seating, or walkways. According to George Merrick who designed and built Coral Gables in the 1920's neighborhood parks were meant to be a "great garden set with houses, a park where all the people can live to the best of their capacities" Schenley Park is located in a depression in the ground. There are large ficus trees and oolite limestone boulders. There is no designated parking spaces. If you live in the neighborhood this park is good for walking your dog, exercising, or a picnic. However if you want to take some really great pictures head a short distance down the road to the fairytale towers of Wayside Park.

Schonberger Park is part of North Bay Village, a waterfront community situated between the cities…read moreof Miami and Miami Beach in the middle of Biscayne Bay. North Bay Village is made of three islands, Harbor, North Bay and Treasure Island. The town was created in 1940 by dredging and bulk heading. Schonberger Park is located on Treasure Island. This neighborhood park was named in honor of Phil Schonberger, a member of North Bay Village's town zoning and recreation boards in the early 1990's. Schonberger Park is on Galleon Street. The islands and streets of North Bay Village have nautical names and in keeping with the this, the park was given a pirate theme in 2015. Ahoy Mateys! Shiver my timbers. This park has a two creative pirate ship play areas, one for toddlers and one for older children. Restrooms are available in a trailer. Parking is limited on the street due to the current demolition of the Public Works building next door. The park is currently open and remains a popular play area for the neighborhood children.

This is a very nice children's playground and park behind the North Bay Village Treasure Island…read moreElementary School that is tucked out of the way of traffic. It is located on a neighborhood street. There is street parking available. The park offers a swing set with 3 toddler swings and 3 regular swings. There is also a bright red slide to climb up to and come whizzing down on! In the front of the playground is a well-built pirate ship to climb around in. Kids could have a birthday party here because there are several picnic tables. In case of rain or too much sunshine, there is a covered area with tables. This is a very well thought out children's playground with benches and tables placed at strategic spots for parents and grandparents so they can keep an eye on the children. It is all fenced with a gate in the front, so kids can not run out into the street. There are restrooms here, which is important. No dogs are allowed. There is another park in NBV for dogs. Nicely paved sidewalks for walking around for exercise. The grassy areas are level, and landscaping is kept up. I was impressed with this park.

Dr. Paul Vogel Park is one of three parks in North Bay Village, a waterfront community situated…read morebetween the cities of Miami and Miami Beach in the middle of Biscayne Bay. North Bay Village is made of three islands, Harbor Bay, North Bay and Treasure Island. The town was created in 1940 by dredging and bulk heading so North Bay Village has amazing water views. North Bay Village was once home to nightclubs, mobsters, and thousands of snowbirds. Today you will find high rises and a bustling business district. This park is named in honor of a chiropractor from the Bronx: Dr. Paul Vogel, who served as Mayor on the North Bay Village Commission from 1982-1998. Dr. Vogel was also US Coast Guard veteran. He passed away at the age of 84 in 2012 while still in office. He is credited with transforming sleepy North Bay Village into a more family focused community by bringing people together and adding amenities that made life better for city residents. In 2010 this Harbor Bay Island park was renamed in his honor. This small but well maintained park has a restroom, paved walking/exercise path, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic pavilion, and a shade coveted playground with rubber flooring. I think the nicest feature of this park is the stunning view of Biscayne Bay. Another unique feature of the park is in the form of a public art piece. Near the entrance to the park is a blue cylinder with a QR code on top. If you scan the code it takes you to the Cortada Foundation page where you will find information on climate change and how the rise in sea level is affecting Broward and Miami Dade Counties. The foundation places art installations in various public spaces to bring attention to this issue. In 2024 North Bay Village broke ground on the Vogel Park Marine Facility project funded by a grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The project provides residents with enhanced access to the waters of Biscayne Bay from a kayak launch equipped with a mechanical lever system. The facility will include a dock to berth the NBVPD Marine Patrol Unit which patrols and secures North Bay Village's waterways.

This park is on north bay village however dogs are not allowed at all which is fine as there's also…read morea dog park on the island! Nice grass and a playground all well maintained!

Yesterday we visited this new park in North Miami Beach which recently held its grand opening…read moreceremony on Oct. 3, 2025. This new 5 acre beachfront park includes a multilevel pedestrian promenade and water features. The park is located between 73rd and 76th Ave off Collins Ave next to the ocean. There is no charge to enjoy this new park. It is street parking wherever you can find it. We explored as much as possible of the beach, the boardwalk, the beautiful palm trees and other foliage, the new Reflection sculpture, the paved pathways, the photo ops. and the beach. There were lots of joggers, dogwalkers, moms with strollers, roller skaters, bicyclists, all age groups and of various physical capabilities. I'm so glad that we found this beautiful park that is located among restaurants, bars, stores, movie theaters, and all fun things to do in Miami Beach on Collins Ave.