Ahoy Matey! Did you know there is a pirate themed playground in Altos Del Mar Park in Miami Beach?…read moreGather up the crew and anchors away for the most almost free fun a fledgling pirate can have. You still have to pay for parking. I recommend the parking lot next door. The Pirate Park Playground was built by Superior Playgrounds who was tasked with designing a one-of-a-kind pirate theme play space to spark creative play and provide a safe place for budding buccaneers to play. The playground is made of recycled material like milk jugs and was created to be corrosion resistant so that it would always look good in this salt water coastal ecosystem. Located only 100 feet from the beach, the playground is fenced in for safety. There is a large pirate ship for older children to climb on and slide down and a smaller area for younger privateers. The crows nest with rigging looked especially fun to climb. Other playground play structures include clownfish and blue tang fish spring riders, a custom octopus playhouse, and palm tree shade. There are four triangle sail shades and poured-in-place safety surfacing to protect little knees and bottoms. Bathrooms are nearby. During my visit the playground was filled with kids and their families enjoying the nautical theme. This unique play space fosters imagination and physical movement for the youngest North Beach residents and visitors.

Amazing park next to the beach. It's very clean and enclosed so the kids can not run away…read more Restrooms right next to it. We walked right over to the beach which was amazing. I will return !

Indoor arcade and entertainment to keep the kids entertained and great for parties…read more Located in Wynwood, Fun Dimension has its own parking lot but also street parking. They have an outdoor enclosed section which includes rock climbing and what looked like axe throwing (for kids). Inside they have plenty of arcade games along with laser tag. They also have some cool new bowling lanes in the back. I didn't get to taste the food or drinks but they did have a pretty wide diversity of options including the usual fair, pizza chicken fingers and more importantly alcohol for the adults but also lomo saltado and chicken and waffles. They also have private room upstairs for parties. The kids had a great time and it's pretty enclosed so not easy to lose track of your kid. Overall it's a solid option to host a party and keep the kids entertained.

I brought my toddler here for a fun afternoon and we did not expect to have this much fun. I think…read moreit's a great place to let your inner child run wild playing games. We played a bunch of arcade games and she had an absolute blast. The place was clean and managed pretty well. We will definitely be back!

This toddler and kid friendly playground in Miami Shores offers a covered pavilion with picnic…read moretables. There are nice large oak trees for shade. Fun play equipment for children, an adjacent baseball field and a public restroom.

The park for tots is nestled under plenty of trees that provide shade making it so convenient for…read morethe kids not to bake in the sun. Locals seem to enjoy it and everyone is very respectful. Love that. We don't live anywhere close to here but we loved it so much that we will make it a point to comeback and play at this park even if we are not near. Loved it that much. Bathroom and water fountain. Thank goodness for this Pavilion with picnic tables. I had my lunch and did a little writing there. Jungle gym with slides. The kids went bananas on these. There are two so the kids aren't piled on top of each other. Swings for kids and swings for babies are separate. Rock climbing wall is small and short enough for the kids not to get hurt if they do have a little tumble. Sensory or rotary toys Turf ground is amazing. We don't get dirty sitting on the ground or running around. Seesaw. I can't remember the last time I've seen one of those. So cool. Dinosaur teeter. One or two kids can ride on it. Mini library to borrow and donate books for the kids. Plenary of benches all around. So convenient because I was not looking forward to being all hinged over on the floor. Next to a bright line rail track. Scary but it's on the other side of the fence of course. No danger here. Parking right outside and free. You don't have one of those park and pay situations. Park is gated. Kidd can safely run around and you can relax as they play. Tip: bring chalk the pavilion Pilars are coated in chalkboard paint so you can draw all over. A little bucket and washcloths might be a good idea too to clean up the walls a bit and start your masterpiece.

We went there for a birthday party The staff was super…read morefriendly and the place is full of fun activities for kids Approved

What a fun and great concept! I brought my daughters here for their friend's birthday and they had…read morea blast. They got to enjoy all the stations. They painted, made slime, assembled and decorated flower headbands, built a house with scraps- they did it all and it was amazing seeing their creative juices flowing so freely. The staff were attentive and helpful. They kept rotating around the stations making sure to assist the children and keep the areas well stocked and clean. I will definitely bring them back.

I was so happy to find a kid-centric place in the Design District. I'm new to kid classes and Jam…read morewith Jamie was the perfect introduction for my 8 month old. From the moment we walked in the staff made us feel right at home and showed us the ropes. The space is really lovely! My little LOVED the class, and I was tickled by how involved the parents were. There was tons of enthusiasm which made it awesome. I bought 2 gifts for birthdays on the way out of the store. :) We will be back!

I moved to Miami from NYC earlier this year and was unimpressed with the kids studios. Then, State…read moreof Kid opened! They have classes for kids that are all drop-in which - if you have kids - is so key for all the unexpected things that come up! We've done music, Spanish, yoga, and soccer classes, and all were excellent! The space itself is clean, bright and inviting! The retail items are very curated and I've found many cute pieces here for my son and for gifts. I'm excited for my son to try more classes! Thankful that State of Kid opened!!

Went in for 'an hour or two.' Emerged four hours later, sweaty, broke on arcade credits, and having…read morebeen lapped in go karts by 9yr old. Would get humbled again

Place is filthy and the worst part is the rude staff the lady that works at the front with a major…read moreattitude. If the owner knew the staff spoke to a customer like the way they speak they would not be working there. I left because the lady or girl working at the front had no manners and was nasty.

I've brought my toddler here a handful of times and it's always such a joy. Very fun and the staff…read moreare kind but do not seem to be too attentive to what's going on in the playground. There are adults who are squeezing through some of the "gates" and breaking the structure of the playground, making it dangerous for our children. The first three times we went, I loved it. I spread the word to all my friends who have kids and even strangers. The last time I went, around two weeks ago, I put my head down in shame because, wow... It is falling apart very quickly and the quick fixes are not enough to make me feel safe and take my 1.5 y/o back there. Heads up,the ice cream they serve are popsicles, do not expect soft serve. The bathrooms are clean and tidy and for the most part the park is clean as well. There were two new staff members that I was disappointed in as they did not make sure the children and guardians put their shoes and belongings at the designated area so it was annoying to walk around the shoes at the entrance of the larger side of the park. There are areas to play pretend police, fire fighter, grocery store and doctor but there are no props to make it more hands on. It leaves the kids to their imagination and that's not quite fun. I will be taking my son back to this indoor park but if I see another quick fix, I think we'll have to switch to another location... which is sad because my son always has so much fun here.

I just had a birthday party over the weekend and everything with them was a 10/10. Amazing service,…read moreatmosphere and everything! They get a plus on the cheese sticks that I overly enjoyed! We had Princess Tiana as our animation and she was great! They assisted with me setting up some additional items which I appreciated and the play house area is super fun and challenging. They are worth the fee.

What's firstly amazing about Jungle Island is how missable it is after driving by it on this island…read moreFOR YEARS. Just makes finally having visiting this venue so much more special with how incredible it is. Secondly, amazing is how big it feels despite its size and location (granted, I visited at night for a special event, so your mileage may vary) - though I admit, the exhibits seem too small for some of their fauna inhabitants. Third and finally, visiting it for said special event, Luminosa, was ABSOLUTELY wondrous. Made the visit absolutely worth it (even if my bus almost missed the stop). Plus, the staff is so kind and accommodating. We as a society need to invest and support spaces and places like this that not only offer incredible experiences, but also give back to all its visitors and urban spaces they inhabit - even if they're on a small, missable island (jajaja).

This whole experience is honestly NOT worth it and is a cash grab from the $20 parking to charging…read morefor every single thing. This was $90 for 2 adults JUST to get in Go to the Miami zoo instead for an ENORMOUS zoo for the EXACT same price, FREE parking and way MORE animal encounters The fact that you have to wait in line after buying your ticket online to get "checked in" for a wristband is ridiculous and quite frankly dumb and inefficient. Even more when you sign the waivers online. What's the point? Not a good way to start the day and experience. The young lady's attitude in the ticket booth did not help. If I hadn't bought the tickets online, I would have left right there. The blanket waivers they make you sign is also utterly ridiculous. $25 per person including for those under 2 to feed bunnies!! Like you can buy your own bunnies for this. For context, it's $10 to feed a RHINO at the miami zoo (and not per person!) I honestly don't recommend for kids under 6 as there's not much they can do other than one playground which you can do anywhere for free. Otherwise all the animal encounters are for 6 and up and extra. One and done - definitely glad we didn't go for father's day car show

Lots of fun things for the littles to do! Not bad for the adults accompanying them either! Love all…read morethe different themed sections for them to explore and play in. Personally, putt-putt was my favorite section. The kids enjoyed coloring fish and sea creatures to scan in and see on the screen. The outdoor play/soccer area was fun for them, but even with the shade in place, it's too hot to spend much time out there! Clean, well maintained and well staffed place. Gift shop is on the smaller end for a museum. Friends go here frequently with their kids, but this was my first visit.

The Miami Children's Museum was really cute but unfortunately when we went yesterday 7/22 it was…read morealso very dirty. Both the exhibits and bathrooms. A lot of the areas are dated and could use some updating. For $20 per person I felt you could get better value elsewhere. This $20 charge also applied to my 1.5 year old who couldn't really participate in half the exhibits. The staff member at the front was really pleasant as well as the ladies in the gift shop. However we encountered many other staff members that were standing around socializing. Parking is an extra charge.

Bay Harbor Islands is a charming 383 acre island town in Biscayne Bay. It is made up of two…read moreislands, originally known as Broadview and Bay Harbor for the streets that run around the perimeter of each island. Today they are known as the West and East Islands. Fun fact, a condo in Bay Harbor Islands was used for the exterior of Dexter Morgan's apartment in the Showtime's TV show Dexter. The Bay Harbor Islands Tot Lot is off of Broadview Dr. on West Island. It was dedicated in the memory of Vice Mayor Louis Haas MD. The tot lot may be small in size but it has great amenities. There is a shade covered tree house themed playground and a second blue and red playground. There is also a splash pad, benches, and covered picnic pavilion with picnic tables. My favorite part of the park was the view of Biscayne Bay and the Broad Causeway which takes you on and off the island. There is no parking area but I found a spot in front of a house next to the tot lot that was being built. There is also no restrooms. This park is primarily used by neighborhood residents but if you want a great water view, stop by.