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.

Flamingo Park is a beautiful park in the heart of South Beach. You have tennis courts, racquet ball…read morecourts, basketball courts, a swimming pool, two dog parks, and plenty of spaces to sit. A workout area with machines. Adjoining is also a softball area and soccer field. You have bathrooms, a water fountain, and vending machines. Flamingo is a great spot to walk, job, ride your bike in or take the time to sit and enjoy the sun/breeze. It's great having a nice green space in the middle of Miami Beach.

A big beautiful park close bye the beach. Tennis courts, soccer/football field as well as a new…read morebaseball field in process. Drinking fountains, bathrooms and benches!!! We love to walk here and have lunch.

Tucked away behind a semi private community (there's a gate but 9.999 out of 10 you're allowed in…read morewithout a hassle) is one of Miami's most beautiful parks! I got to experience Morningside Park recently with my running group. With roughly 40 acres, there is a community center building for voting or town halls as well. There are about 12 parking spots near the entrance. As far as sports, you have opportunities for anything from tennis to swimming, basketball and kayaking. For my run, they have a well defined asphalt trail that took me near the waterfront for an epic sunrise view and through open dog friendly parts of the park. There are a few footbridges over a little stream with mangroves perfect for a cool gothic style pics.

The waterfront views of Biscayne Bay are spectacular, espcially if you catch the sunrise. It's the…read moreperfect spot for a peaceful morning walk or a tranquil afternoon picnic under the trees. Everything is remarkably clean and well-maintained, and despite all the activities available--like tennis, kayaking, and the swimming pool--it remains incredibly quiet and relaxing.

This park is so pretty and has something for everyone! Came…read morehere for a soccer game. Drove up and I was scared that there wouldn't be parking but there was plenty. Just a note if there is t parking you can park across the street and there is a bridge that takes you to the park. So there is always parking. There are many tennis and pickle ball courts alike. The facilities are clean. There are playgrounds and basketball courts. What I liked the most were the soccer fields. They are super nice. Turf soccer fields. There was a large one and then another large field broken up into a medium field and a smaller one. There are bleachers on all sides and plenty of places to sit. All in all great park to hang out. It's open from sunrise to sunset.

Our next summer adventure take us to Doral Legacy Park with a category of 4.8 and more than 608…read morereviews, this sports club has all the facilities to practice different sports such as basketball, table tennis, baseball, Martial arts, football, soccer and more physical activities for kids. The work team keeps it clean and organized and is very friendly and helpful to visitors, and for the little ones they have a playground with different attractions for their amusement. It also has a water park at no cost and they really have fun. High recommend place if you want enjoy with the family

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.

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.

Fern Isle Park is a recreational resource in urban Miami. It is located on the the side of west…read morebound 836 and is very close to the Miami Airport, Sometimes it feels like you are under take off. Park amenities include sports fields, basketball court, picnic tables, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a shade covered playground with a toddler area and one for older children. Youth camps and programs are offered in the park. There were a number of homeless people but they were mainly in the picnic pavilions close to the athletic fields. I think the nicest feature of this park is it connects across the C-5 canal via a historic swing bridge to the newly renovated Ronald Regan Park. With the athletic fields, basketball court, and playground this park seemed to be more attractive families while Ronald Regan Park across the canal was ideal for cookouts and people who want to exercise and use the outdoor gym equipment.

You pass by it when you are stuck in traffic on the 836 west bound The baseball field are in…read moregreat shape but the BBall courts could use some help and perhaps some shade Not a bad little park Baseball/Softball Field - 2, Basketball Court - 2, Tennis Court - 1, Playground - 1

This park was like hidden gem and I found it when I googled which park was around me…read more What I wanted to do is walk and sit down to relax a little bit. I was able to do some of it but because of the fact that it's not as big I couldn't walk that much. They have free parking.

This is a park located in west Coconut Grove. It is named in honor of poverty activist Elizabeth…read moreVirrick who was born in Winchester, Kentucky in 1897. She studied architecture and interior design at the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University before moving to Miami in 1925 with her husband. During a meeting at the Coconut Grove Civic Club in 1948 she met Pastor Theodore Gibson. Through him she learned about the impoverished living conditions of the community's African American population, many of them Bahamian. Together Gibson and Virrick formed the Coconut Grove Citizens Committee for Slum Clearance to improve sanitation, access to clean water, and garbage pickup in Coconut Grove. Virrick raised money to replace outhouses with plumbing. She then expanded her crusade to other low income African American communities. She tried to stop the I-95 expansion into Overtown which devastated that community. She was more successful with halting the I-95 extension into Coconut Grove. After WWII Verrick continued to work for the betterment of her community. In the 1960s, Virrick was working on President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society, a program that promoted fair housing, increased job opportunities, and social service programs. Elizabeth Virrick's name adorns many buildings throughout Miami. The 3.5 acre park that bears her name was designed by architect Kenneth Treister. It is on a parcel of land that borders the historic black and white sections of Coconut Grove. This park was the result of work by Treister, Virrick and Miami City Commissioner Alice Wainwright who also has a park named after her. The park opened in 1963 and in 1970 a pool was added. In 2002 the park was renovated and a new community center was added that was designed with the assistance of Kenneth Treister. In 2006 a library branch was added. In 2017 historical marker F-967 was added to the park. The marker details the many accomplishments of Elizabeth Virrick and it is located near the Coconut Grove Wall of Fame. Today park amenities include the library, basketball courts, restrooms, grills, and picnic tables. The community center provides after school, teen, and camp programs. It has a gymnasium and computers and hosts events for the community. Plans have been in place since 2010 to replace the outdated pool. Right before Covid, funding was getting finalized for an Olympic sized pool that will help children in the community learn to swim. The pipework underneath Elizabeth Street would need to be restructured which will hold up the project. The community has eagerly been waiting for the pool for many years now. I am sure that if Elizabeth Virrick was still alive she would be fighting for them to get it. .