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.

I know that a lot of people shy away from the Sweet-water area but every place can have its charm…read more This park is located right across from Sweet-water Elementary. Thi park is open to the public and it is kept in top shape. their tennis courts were recently painted and fixed. The nets are in perfect condition and they even keep it lighted at night at no charge. They have a small kid area where they can play and swing. Overall its a small park but they have tennis and racquetball and it is completely open. I have been coming lately here and just picking up random tennis games when my official partner cant make it. They have a water fountain by the courts which offers really cold water. Reminds me of the ones at hospitals or science building, for some weird reason those always have freezing water. A little steps away there is a vending machine where you can help yourself to some cool sodas. For those tennis players take advantage of the park, there are even benches to sit and put your tennis gears.

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.

Lovely park to hangout with family or friends, walk around and enjoy the freshness of the nature…read more It has enough picnic tables and spots to have some beverages and food. Also enough parking for visitors. Totally recommended to visit.

Fabulous park with a good amount of green space and lots of benches and tables to chill at. Went…read morefor a walk around this park and appreciate all the trails with nice views and lots of shade. There's even a cute little free library at the nature center. Lots of things to do here so I hope to come again and try some different activities!

Hearts n butterflies in Mid town. M Park is a public park located at The Shops at Midtown Miami…read more The park features an enclosed playground, grassy turf, and seating areas. The prominent butterfly sculpture in the image is a piece by the Brazilian artist Romero Britto.

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.

(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.