The Village of Pinecrest was officially incorporated on March 12, 1996. Evelyn Langlieb Greer was…read moreelected the first mayor and served from 1996 until 2004. She is considered the founding mother of Pinecrest in recognition of her efforts as one of the main advocates for incorporation of the area. Pinecrest Park was renamed in her honor. Evelyn Greer Park offers 10 acres of well maintained recreational fun for the City of Pinecrest. One of the nicest features of the park is Leslie Bowe Hall which can be rented for $450 for the first three hours. Leslie Bowe Hall has the capacity to accommodate 150 guests and comes with five 8-foot rectangle tables, fifteen 72" round tables, and 150 banquet style chairs. The park also has a gazebo with Wi-Fi which can be rented for $200 for the first three hours. Both facilities make this park very inviting for people who want to host weddings, parties, and private events. The park also has a lot of amenities that appeal to families, team sports players, and fitness enthusiasts. Throughout the park you will find multi purpose athletic fields, batting cages, outdoor gym equipment, picnic tables, a playground, restroom, paved walking trails, and water fountains. The park is beautifully landscaped with large shade trees and lush plants. Many classes are offered in the park like a cross fit boot camp. Check with recreation department for information on programming.

Our next summer adventure take us to  Evelyn  Greer Park located in pinecrest with a rating of 4.7…read moreand more than 587 reviews, this park was recently remodeled and is incredibly amazing, now it is a place where every visitor or Children can do an obstacle course to develop different physical qualities such as resistance, speed, agility and strength of the different extremities of the body in a fun way. completely covered between trees and a roof that keeps it refreshing under the hot temperatures that are today, a source of fresh water and bathrooms accessible to all visitors, thanks to the pinecrest government for keeping our kids active and practicing outdoor sports safely. safe and fun

Palmetto Bay Park is the recreational hub for the City of Palmetto Park. On February 5, 2002, the…read morecommunity voted in favor of incorporation. Voters approved the municipal charter and the name on September 10, 2002 and the Village of Palmetto Bay became Miami-Dade's 33rd municipality. Shortly after the formerly 5 acre Perrine Park was transformed into a 25 acre passive and active recreational resource for the newly incorporated town. In 2006 the City Council changed the name to Palmetto Bay Park. Today Palmetto Bay Park is a multi-recreational facility. Outstanding features of the park include an community center, an expansive greenspace, walking paths, picnic gazebos, skatepark, basketball courts, the largest covered Boundless Playgrounds in South Florida, and a six-field, state-of-the-art softball complex with batting cages. The city isn't done yet. They are adding a pickleball court and making cosmetic improvements to the park. Whether you visit the park for a basketball game, to enjoy a picnic, unleash the kids on the completely fenced in playground, or to take a family stroll beneath the trees, Palmetto Bay Park has something for everyone to enjoy be it an active day outdoors or a peaceful retreat in nature, So, pack your picnic basket, lace up your sneakers, and immerse yourself in the serene splendor of Palmetto Bay Park. It is a true gem nestled within the heart of Palmetto Bay.

Palmetto Bay Park is a nice sized, well run park. It has several baseball fields, a concession…read morestand, an indoor shelter for parties , skatepark, basketball courts and a very large, well maintained playground area. In terms of parks in Miami, this is probably one of the nicer parks and not as well known. It's essentially hidden from US 1 and as a result, rarely gets very packed. Highlights include: 1. Separate playground areas for age groups. Toddler play area consists of several obstacles, slides and swings. The larger kids area has a wide range of playsets including swings, slides, rocks to climb, and a large spinning climbing "tree". There's also plenty of benches and a covered seating area that offers shade. 2. Nice sized skatepark which has recently been painted. 3. Nice sized indoor shelter to host birthday parties. You need to call and book in advance. 4. Fields are nicely run and often hosts softball and baseball games. All in all, one of the nicer parks in Miami. A great place to visit with the kids. They also frequently host county and local activities and events as well.

Many parks in Miami were created out of reclaimed land which is one of the most cost effective ways…read moreto create new parks. Prime land is turned into developments while dirty land that was a trash dump or an incinerator site years ago gets cleaned up and repurposed as a park as is the case with Westwind Lakes Park. When Westwind Lakes Park was built the county discovered methane leaking from the ground caused by buried organic waste. A venting system was installed to make the land safe for a park. Today Westwinds Lake Park is a popular recreational destination for families with children. The park features a splash pad and large covered playground for outdoor fun. The park also has a skate park with two six foot quarter pipes, rails, launch and bank ramps, a wall ride, stairs and different sized hubbas, a ledge that angles down a set of stairs. A memorial to Columbia is also in Westwinds Lake Park. Kendall sometimes called Little Colombia, has a strong Colombian influence in its population, restaurants, and culture. The memorial highlights Kendall's deep-rooted connection to their Colombian heritage. Other park amenities include picnic pavilions with tables, outdoor fitness equipment, a paved walking course, sand volleyball court, and a recreation center that offers an afterschool program, school break camps for kids, active older adult, and fitness programs. Whether you're looking for a picnic, workout, or a family-friendly outing, this park provides something for everyone. The well-maintained facilities make Westwind Lakes Park a welcome destination for locals and visitors alike.

Really nice splash pad, calm nice area, clean and everything is working. Ice cream truck comes at…read moreleast once a day

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!

This park is nice, but boring. Maybe they need to add more trees for shade , so people stay and…read morehave a picnic. More benches and yes more trees. Trees clean the air and more attraction to the park. Overall, it's okay.

You would think that what the size of backyards in Coral Gables that this place would be empty but…read morenope. This place was packed. Just goes to show you how valuable a really good neighborhood park is. They pack a lot of action in a little space but the biggest hit with the kiddos was the zip line. They rode those things back and forth until I dragged them away. Another big positive is the temperature. With CG being a tree city USA, the canopy really makes being in a playground in the middle of the day a lot more bearable

Salvatore Park is pure kid happiness! Toddlers can zoom down slides, soar on the canopy line, and…read morejump around on racks while parents relax on benches. The park is breezy and shaded with plenty of trees, perfect for Miami's sunny days. Birthday parties here are a win too, you can book tents (for a fee) to slice cake and celebrate with friends. Plus, adults can get in on the fun with nearby tennis courts! Plenty of parking around, it offers clean restrooms and water fountains, making it more cozy and prepared for anything that you need while having fun with the kids. Salvatore Park is where kids smile and parents don't mind hanging out either.

Brings good vibes.my daughter loves to come here. It is a hidden gem. I really recommend this park.read more

This park has a private parking lot which is always a plus. It has fields for days. The fields are…read moreadequately maintained and I believe are used mostly for soccer games. You can use it to play football, fly a kite, or play catch. There is also a large empty pavilion there and an empty gazebo structure. The gazeebo and pavilion coulld use a little maintance. At the front of the park you will see a bust of the park's namesake, Licenciado Benito Juarez. I saw a lot of trash around the park and I would recommend that you bring bug spray because the mosquitos were out in full effect. There is also a playground are at the park which is lined with sand and consists of a couple of toddler swings, a rock climbing wall, and a couple of jungle gyms with slides. The large pavilion is available for rent. This is an ok park. I just happen to have stumble across it and would probably not make a special trip here. This park has a lot of potential and hopefully the city with invest in it more.

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.

Arvida Park is located next door to Arvida Middle School which has a magnet program for forensic…read morescience and a global studies academy. This nicely maintained neighborhood park has a large open field, walkway, benches, and BBQ grills. The park also has a playground with two swings and a saucer swing. Unfortunately there is no shade cover over the play equipment which you find with the newer playgrounds. Note that there is no parking, bathrooms, or water fountains. There is also a general lack of shade throughout the park. Many of the students from the middle school use the park as a hangout. The park is a dog friendly space for neighborhood residents as long as your pup is leashed. Doggie waste bags are provided. This park is best for exercise and as additional outdoor space that can be utilized by the school. If you are not from the neighborhood there are much better Miami Dade County parks to visit.