Bougie nice mall that has a plethora of pricey stores, and hosts a farmers market on the weekend…read more The mall is also dog friendly, and some stores leave water bowls out.

Cute high end mall to walk around, have lunch or meet friends for a coffee. This is a high end mall…read moreso the stores here are mostly designer stores. They also have a movie theatre. They do lots of family activities during the holiday season like Christmas tree lighting or breakfast with Santa, etc.

This is the Prado entrance which is located at the NW corner of the City of Coral Gables at S.W…read more 8th Street and S.W. 57th Avenue (Red Road). For years the Country Club Prado Arch has been a setting for photography, specially wedding, engagement, etc. George Merrick envisioned eight different entrances to Coral Gables inspired in Spanish hill towns; however only 4 were completed. This is the Prado entrance, a lovely spot to relax by the water features and fountains. This is a very popular place for photography for special events, I can say this is true as I saw confetti on the floor. Beautiful, classy, relaxing, this area transports you to Italy, France, Spain...

This is a classic spot for photos and scenery! In the heart of Coral Gables. Use it to chill or to…read moretake photos, but regardless you'll have a good, calm time.

This is a small and pleasant park in Coral Gables on the canal. You can launch a kayak here and…read moretravel to the Biltmore! A pleasant little spot to be at one with nature. The park is named after Ruth. Here is some information regarding this historical woman. https://gablesinsider.com/opinion-once-upon-a-time-in-coral-gables-there-lived-a-significant-figure-in-womens-history/

This is a small but quaint park. I spans about 1.25 acres. There was no parking lot. I just pulled…read morein and made my own spot. In addition to ducks, I saw some decent sized iguanas there. The park has signs posted warning of animals attacking. There is a nice decks that overlooks the water. There are a few benches and picnic tables around the park. The grass is screaming for some maintenance..."cut me, cut me..." I do not know how good (or legal) it is, but someone was fishing while I was there. It is a peaceful spot minus the busy intersection that it sits off of. This is a simple, what you see is what you get park. It has so much potential. With a little investment and time it could be so much better.

This iconic Coconut Grove park was named in honor of David Thomas Kennedy (April 7, 1934 -…read moreSeptember 4, 2014). Kennedy was an attorney and politician who served as the Mayor of Miami from 1970 until 1973. Kennedy is credited with drafting the plans for the creation of Miami's Bicentennial Park which opened in 1976. David T. Kennedy Park is 20 acres and sits on the coastal mangrove shore of Biscayne Bay where there is access for kayaking and paddleboarding. Benches are set up so you can catch the sunrise and sunset and bay breeze. Park amenities include a dog park, open lawn, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic table, playground, and volleyball court. The expansive lawns, tree-lined walking paths, and a range of recreational facilities make this park a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Also in the park is A.C.'s Icees frozen lemonade truck selling refreshing treats near the parking lot. This frosted lemonade stand has been a park land mark since 1978. Even on the weekend, the park is spacious enough to never feel crowded. If there is one drawback, it would be the lack of parking during peak use time. Overall, David T. Kennedy Park is a fantastic representation of the Miami Dade Park system by combining relaxation and recreation in one beautiful location. Whether you're visiting for a few hours or spending the day, the park provides a welcoming recreational space for outdoor activities and leisurely enjoyment.

I miss coming to this park as I used to live within walking distance. It is difficult to find a…read morespot but worth it. The park is very large with extensive lawn space. There are several areas with machinery to exercise. The park as a dog park segregated for large and small dogs. The walking path is beautiful with a lot of greenery and fresh air. You can see the water from part of the walking path. The trail is very nice and the park is well maintained. You feel very safe there and people are friendly. I brought my daughter and she enjoyed being surrounded by nature in this beautiful park.

Where is Rapunzel? Can you see the cut out hearts? This gem is called Coral Gables Wayside Park…read moreand is located in Coral Gables. Talk about Mediterranean Revival. It consists of 8 towers and a park at the western entrance to Coral Gables. Coral Gables Waterway passes right through this park. A pair of 13-foot square towers form the entrance with additional smaller towers that flank SW 34th and 35th street. On January 19, 1989, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

This park looks like something out of a fairy tale. Located at the western edge of Coral Gables…read morethis park has eight Mediterranean Revival style towers that were built in 1925. Two thirteen foot tall towers form the entrance while the smaller towers are on 34th and 35th street. The Coral Gables waterway passes through the park and it is filled with ducks and wading birds. This park was added to the US National Register of Historic places on January 19, 1989. It is a lovely spot to have a picnic under one of the large shade trees as you take in the charming view.

What a relaxing place to be. This is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of…read morethe city. Calming waters and fresh air is what you will get. You may even run into a random photo shoot taking place at this beautiful site. My only word of caution is to wear bug spray.

On my first day of my Miami vacation, I NEEDED to get in the…read morewater. So, after a quick Google map search, I headed out to Matheson Hammock Park. While it's not your traditional beach, it certainly got the job done for me ‍ I honestly loved the lake like feel. The fact that there were small fishes grazing along the surf and the muddy like sand upon reaching the water (which definitely smoothed away some calluses while I swam)! It truly is a great beach for families with kids, something I learned there while entertaining a whole bunch of kiddos with my hula hoop (which I, personally, didn't mind since I love kids but wanted to give a heads up for anyone that's looking for something more kid free). Once the sun began to set, I grabbed some wine from the beach's restaurant. The wine was amazing and very reasonably priced but what was even BETTER? The song selection! I stayed a whole extra 30 minutes just to vibe out There couldn't have been a better way to start my vacation, honestly! I think it's more than worth it to visit this spot the next time you're in South Florida

A pleasant enough park but situated next to the fast US road. There are some nice trees. inside…read morethere is a lake with a big fountain. There were plenty of birds to look at. I noticed a few homeless people there but it didn't deter from having a pleasant few hours. They have a clean child's play area, which was also pleasant.

This was formerly a Dade County park called Blue Waters. It was given to the City of South Miami…read morewho renamed it Fuchs park April 1956, in memory of Charles T. Fuchs who founded the Holsum Baking Company in Homestead, Florida, in 1913. To be closer to distribution centers, Mr. Fuchs move his bakery to South Miami in 1934 where it became one of the biggest employers in the city. Fuchs was a civic leader in South Miami where he served as a charter member of the South Miami Chamber of Commerce and as its president from 1937 to 1944 and from 1949 until 1954 when he passed away as a result of an air boat accident. In April 1993, on the 80th anniversary of the Holsum Baking Company, the City of South Miami dedicated a plaque in his memory in the park. The park is the home for the offices for Chamber SOUTH which has served as the chamber of commerce for Greater South Miami-Dade for more than 80 years. Also n the park you will find a picnic area, picnic shelter, running/walking trail, benches, water fountain, playground, sand volleyball court, and pond. My favorite part of the park was the feature feature which attracted a large variety of birds. This park is perfect for birdwatching, exercise, picnics, and play. I really enjoyed discovering this little oasis of nature right near busy US 1.

Douglas Park, is an expansive 10-acre site park just outside Coral Gables city limits. In the…read more1930's this site was a Coral Gables rock quarry and dump. By 2013 it was one of seven parks in the area found to be contaminated by heavy metals from the old West Grove incinerator closed in 1970. Residents called it Old Smokey for the thick clouds of dark smoke it bellowed for half a century. Douglas Park was closed for three years to remove antimony, arsenic, barium, copper, iron, and lead from the soil. Miami spent eleven million dollars to decontaminate the parks. To clean Douglas Park the top layers of soil containing heavy metals were excavated and removed and then a protective lining: was installed to prevent any remaining contaminants from reaching the groundwater. Clean soil was then added to the top. Douglas Park reopened on June 29, 2017 and today it is a thriving green space enjoyed by members of the community. I enjoyed the walking trail and the Christmas tree already set up in the park. Other park amenities include a baseball field where there was a game taking place, basketball court, large covered outdoor gym, covered picnic pavilion, a large newly renovated fenced in playground, tennis courts, and a very nice dog park. There is large amounts of open space for play and practice. The wide range of amenities draws crowds and if there is one down side it is that parking spaces are tight and rather limited.

Even when the park is busy, it still manages to feel spacious. That's one of the best attributes of…read morethis Park. Although I typically prefer to stay within the Coral Gables boundaries, crossing Douglas Ave to visit this green space is worth it. If you're walking here, then you don't have to worry about parking. If you're driving here, beware of the limited parking spots within the lot but note that there are plenty of street parking available as well. Walking my dog here is a breeze because there's plenty of lighting and green patches for her to sniff away. If you're coming with your kids, there's plenty of outdoor activities available so it's certainly family-friendly. It's well lit even throughout the evening hours so safety is not an issue.