The 6 acre Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park is a wonderful recreational resource for the Biscayne…read moreShore community. One of the highlights of the park is the nature inspired 10,800 square foot playground. The new playground was designed by LandscapeDE who was hired by Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces with the goal of creating a space that would encourage residents and their children to spend more time outside, be active, and de-stress. LandscapeDE creates very distinctive and creative outdoor play spaces for children. If you ever saw one you would know it instantly. They also created the amazing ADA accessible playground in Pinecrest Gardens with the anole lizard ramp and play structure and a brand new playground for Pioneer Park in Port St. Lucie. For Biscayne Shores & Gardens Park they built on a five foot earth mound and added an explorer dome, boulder climbers, an embankment slide, swings, bee and forest bug spring riders, a forest lake boat, and an embankment slide. Royal palms, gumbo limbo trees, live oaks, milkweeds, Fakahatchee grass, pineland crotons, yellowtops, porterweeds, gamagrass, giant ironweeds, and Boston ferns were planted to accent the area. The large trees give the playground the feel of being in a forest as they provide shade and connect the playground to nature. The playground was one of the first in Miami Dade County to incorporate nature based play elements. Biscayne Shore and Gardens Park also has a new 3,013 square foot recreation center that offers arts and crafts, after school programs, and camps. The recreations center includes a park office, restrooms, and storage space, a 20-vehicle lighted parking lot, walkway lighting, sidewalks, and landscaping. Additional amenities include picnic shelters, benches, and an exercise path that winds among the park's landscaping enhancing its natural beauty, with palm trees and colorful flowers adding to the vibrant and inviting environment. Biscayne Shores and Gardens Park is a charming and versatile space that caters to a wide range of interests and activities. With all of the recreational amenities it is a great destination for families, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing day outdoors. Whether you're a local resident or just visiting Miami, this park is well worth a visit, especially if you have children.

Yo, seriously, screw the po-po. I'm not all that tolerant of authority, but can't people have any…read morefun without being sent home because it's slightly "too dark"? That's the State for you, I guess. But anyway, large grassy area, plenty of room to kick a ball around, there's a baseball field (though however small), a basketball court, and a playground for children. This is a great working-class park, however, it's easily distressed by these annoying, useless government agents. Again, as soon as sunset hits, expect your local uniformed-thugs to send you packing home, because, yup, you guessed, it's "too dark" and those are the "rules".

A nice little park. It has a strip of grass with picnic areas and an enclosed dog park. The…read morehighlight is the fishing pier that juts over Biscayne Bay. No restrooms. The water fountain doesn't work.

Visited this park for a Caribbean heritage event with the city. Very clean park with views of the…read morewater. Not sure jow parking works there was no real parking g for the actual park. But you can park across the street at the plaza.

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.

Oleta River State Park's mountain bike trails are an easy 5 stars, they're genuinely fun, well…read moremaintained, and you can tell there's always work happening to keep the system dialed (they'll even close sections for maintenance when needed). There's a ton of variety for any experience level, with beginner-friendly mileage plus plenty of intermediate/advanced singletrack, so you can cruise a chill lap or get a solid, technical ride in the same park. Every visit feels like you're getting a better, smoother, more polished trail network, and it's one of the most consistent places around to ride.

Oleta is a fun park, if you love mountain bike riding and it's also fun for kayaking with friends…read more I like this park , it's clean there is lots to do.

Driving through north Miami on my way to the beach, I was shocked to discover this oasis of nature…read morein urban Miami. Oak Grove Park and Recreation center is a 22-acre park that has a 5-acre lake and 3-acre hardwood hammock. Flocking to the lake are a variety of birds and wildlife. The lake was my favorite part of the park along with the beautiful large shade trees. Also in the park is the Father Gerard Jean-Juste Community Center named for a pillar in the Haitian community. Father Jean-Juste (February 7, 1946 - May 27, 2009) ran the Haitian refuge camp in Miami from 1977 to 1990 and he was one of the first Haitian Catholic priests in the United States. He was an international political figure and a crusader for Haitian refuges. The community center was built in 2019. Jean Monestime, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioner from District 2 sponsored naming the state of the art community center in Father Jean-Juste honor. The community center impacts the community with Christmas dinners and bike and turkey giveaways. Within the community center there is a fitness center and game room. Programs are offered for active older adults and children including out-of-School programs, spring, summer, and winter camp, and swim lessons in the adjoining pool. Other park amenities include a playground, outdoor fitness equipment, a soccer field, and tennis courts. So many people of all ages were enjoying the park on the afternoon I visited. This park offers so much more than just a typical playground or sports field. Whether you are looking for a space to play, exercise, learn, or get a helping hand, Oak Grove Park has become the heart of this community.

I drove to this park to find out it's not really a park but a community center with a sports field…read moreand pool only that doesn't allow any pets on the property

This is one of Miami's hidden treasure filled with history of old Miami. If you're in North Miami…read moreor just in search of a quiet space, go there. Of course, there is the rebuilt arch over the creek, an old limestone bridge into town. There's the little museum filled with archeological material and historical evidence of early settlers. Then the trails, well kept and easy to meander around. It's worth your time and a nice escape from the busy city rushing by.

You probably have driven by this park innumerable times and did not take the time to stop in…read morebecause it's well hidden. If your ever in the North Miam area, definitely check this place out. Here's a little history that I learned last night during our guided hike tour by eco-adventure. Our tour guide , Itch(H) explained that Arch Creek Park was a site of the Tequesta Indians from 500 B.C. to 1300 A.D. There is a natural limestone bridge, a mysterious burial site and incredible natural beauty one can explore.

I love this peaceful, passive park on Bicayne Bay. The park runs from 94th to 97th Street and N…read more Bayshore Drive and is open from sunrise until 10 PM. Bayfront Park has parking, a paved walkway, water fountains, and benches. There is also a historical marker that relates the history of how the 1870's settlement of Biscayne became the Miami Shores of today. The best feature of the park is the scenic view of Biscayne Bay, a diverse marine ecosystem that is home to two state aquatic preserves, an environmentally important wildlife area, a national park, and national marine sanctuary. Biscayne Bay is a highly productive subtropical estuary fueled by large volumes of freshwater from the Everglades. This clean freshwater mixes with ocean water creating low salinities on the western side of the bay which promotes growth of mangroves, oysters and seagrass beds. During my visit kids were fishing from the walkway, someone was reading a book, and other people were walking their dog. This park is known as a great place to catch a sunset or watch the moon rise. For a few moments you can sit on a bench and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life as you indulge in relaxation and peaceful reflection.

I always try to find parks or places waterside. This is not quite a park, but a long stretch of a…read morevery thin grass area with benches. It does offer sea views though, so its worthy of some fresh air if you happen to be nearby.

This is a lovely spot to explore Oleta Park. The kayaks and paddle board rentals are fairly priced…read moreand easy to rent. The waiver system can be a little complicated especially when checking in multiple children (8-12) at the same time. Each child requires the same lengthy form as a single adult. But overall, all the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The waterways were fairly easy to navigate and a great way to get up close with Florida's lovely and expansive wildlife/sealife and the all the water equipment were in good conditions.

It was the most fantastic experience, the staff were very polite and that made the trip so awesome…read more It is easy to get to by car, there is a state park fee at the gate, if you are commuting using ride share you will have a 20 minute walk to the kayak station. The equipment is clean and the trip is worth it, plan for a good weather day because i feel like this is the only way to really enjoy it. I will be back to visit again for sure.