This is a hidden gem, that the locals all know about. A great spot to meditate, fish, walk your…read morepooch. They now have kayaks that you can rent.

One of my favorite spots to just unwind. There is a large gazebo with bbq and a medium gazebo with…read morebbq grill. Benches around to sit and watch. The bathrooms are always clean and they have a ramp for kayaks and paddle boards. Security is often coming around so I feel safe. They now have rental paddle boards on site (4) that you can rent with an app!

I love this spot for quiet contemplation in the mornings/evenings. It gets crowded on Saturdays but…read moreif you bring your own chair it can still be a nice experience. There is a Starbucks just before the entrance so you can grab a drink whilst you enjoy the sunset.

This is one of our favorite spots in the community. It is part of the Deering Estate land but not…read morewithin the paying section. It has free parking, and you can just walk down the hill for a bit of respite and look at the ocean. The dock usually has tons of local fishermen and people bring their beach chairs to just relax. Sunrise and sunsets are great to see native bird flocks in the area, and just before the ramp to the dock, the Deering center has restrooms and picnic tables if you're looking for a mountain feel cabin and woods feel to your picnic . The dock is currently closed for renovations, but can't wait to see what's done for the reopening on April 2021!!

This place was awesome! I went in got my shiners for a great price, and was out within minutes…read more Great service. I also couldn't help, but notice all the pro America decor they had. I do consider myself a patriot, so when I see local businesses like this being very patriotic, it's very refreshing. It's clear that they support American troops (which is great). I would definitely go again.

Times not accurate. Just got here at 9:29 and they're closed when supposedly they are supposed to…read morestay open until 10 PM. Otherwise good shot but you probably wanna call before you come out here.

Amazing and very polite always has the bait you need from…read morelive shrimp to live shiners Always has good rods and reels Never will change my tackle shop

This place is indeed a hidden gem. It's unusual that it's right in the middle of residential area…read more You could be living steps away from it! Definitely a plus if you don't want to drive far. As this is a nature center and less a city park, there's no playground area, but instead natural trails for you to walk and explore. Great if you want to be out in the nature, without masks, and total socially distanced. This tranquil place is a great place to visit if you need to unwind. They have canoes for rent, a campfire area, and they have a sign that says butterfly garden - though I didn't see any butterfly and didn't quite know where exactly that garden may be. There's also a little free library as well. The restroom is clean and brightly lit.

The Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center is named for Bill Sadowski, a former Department of…read moreCommunity Affairs Secretary who died in a plane crash in 1992 at the age of 48. He served in the House of Representatives and had a successful law practice in Miami where he practiced environmental law. It makes sense that a nature preserve would be named for him. The 30 acre parcel of land that makes up the park has three distinct habitats: pineland, tropical hardwood hammock, and drained Everglades slough. Hiking trails run through these areas. You do have to be careful while hiking, especially on the half mile Old Cuttler Hammock Nature Trail that is behind the nature center. This area was completely destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 but the canopy has since come back. There are a lot of limestone formations that are easy to trip on. Another of the trails leads to a canal where you canoe and fish while yet a different trail winds through a native tree arboretum. There is a nature center open daily from 10 to 4 with live animal exhibits and an 822 gallon freshwater aquarium. You can schedule tours and nature study programs at the nature center and rent kayaks. Picnic areas and rest rooms are available. Every Saturday night from 8 to 10 PM the Southern Cross Astro's meet in the parking lot near the main entrance. They have the largest public use telescope in Miami and the event is free. You might see a satellite, meteor, or the International Space Station. I hope to join them one evening.

After a pleasant drive south from the Cocoa FL area we arrived at Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial…read morePark and Campground. The campground was suggested by our friends Bob and Lori. We're absolutely delighted to overnight in quiet Pod 5 site 1 which is a back in site with full hookup. Larry Thompson was a humor columnist for the Miami Herald for more than two decades until his death February 18, 1973. He is in the Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame. His wife Gladys "Penny" Thompson (née Rhodes), who died September 22, 1975, was a pioneer in women's aviation during the 1940s-1950s. She is in the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame and the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. She was the Florida chapter president of the Ninety-Nines, the women's pilot organization founded by Amelia Earhart. While in the Civil Air Patrol, she flew over the Gulf of Mexico searching for German submarines during World War II. Her plane was one of several hundred destroyed in a 1945 blimp hangar fire at the Naval Air Station Richmond, part of which was rebuilt as the park.

I love the layout of this park and the amount of trees!! The shelters are amazing for bday parties…read moreand if you get the ones by the lake then you're in for a treat for a beautiful sunset

beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in, Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and don't…read moreforget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too

So much beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in! Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and…read moredon't forget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too!

We had an awesome time with this fishing company. For the last 3 years, we've probably booked them…read moreabout 6-8 times now. The best part is all the gear and equipment and bait is included for all paying guests. There's several trip options to choose from. Early morning, during the days and their late night trip. We have done all, and I prefer the late nights. The water is calmer, it's not as hot, and it's pretty relaxing if you ask me. The business operates daily, weather permitting. The boats are pretty big, they seem to be able to hold about 30 persons on the fishing level. There's an upper deck for a smaller fee, for people who do not want to fish, but go along for the ride. You're welcome to keep whatever you catch, depending the size of course. Once we cough a nurse shark, we were not able to keep it, but it sure had eveyone taking onboard! You're also allowed to bring your meals and drinks on board. It's definitely a party if you make friends with your neighbors and enjoy the tour. I'll definitely continue using this company for years to come.

Fun experience and great crew! We brought a novice from northern Cali. It's BYOB and they provide a…read morelarge iced cooler for storage. The boat trip begins in the scenic intracoastal passing by stunning mansions until hitting the ocean by Port Everglades. As a novice myself, the crew is informative and helpful in teaching how to use the rod, fixing issues such as lines being tangled or snapped hooks, and identifying the fish. Cool learning experience too. They showed us a sucker fish as it strapped to the boat walls before setting her free. We went on a Friday at 7:30pm. The boat wasn't too packed and we claimed the front. Between 3 of us, we took home 4 fish. We caught a bunch more that were tossed back in the water -- baby sharks, and many fish that weren't of proper size. Great adventure even if you don't catch any fish. A very peaceful view of the skyline looking east and we caught moonrise to the west. Nice ocean breeze! After returning, they scaled and gutted the fishies for some fun cooking ahead.

This dog park is beautiful especially if your furry ones love the water. Max loves this dog park…read more Bark bark bark.

We recently moved to the area and had to stop taking our dog to doggie daycare, and instead…read moreregularly take him to this dog park. He has such a good time! For the most part, owners are very observant and responsible for their dogs. If a dog is causing a problem, I've always seen the owner remove it from the park. Thank you for that!! Responsible dog owners are the best. I wish there was more parking, because during busy hours it fills up fast. Lots of great amenities, including trash/recycling cans, dog poop bag stations, water fountains, pet wash station, pavilion with picnic table and an outlet, little free library, etc. This park is also HUGE- we love doing laps on the walking path or watching our dog play in the water. Overall very clean too.