I stayed in downtown Miami and came across this nearby gem - one of the best parts of my weekend…read morestay. This is a great place to go for a stroll, unwind, and get some exercise. Beautiful sights to take in and clear your mind. Fantastic addition to downtown Miami!

Currently sitting down at the park while supervising my friends dog and... I love it here!…read more The weathers been nice lately so I thought it would be a nice little way to get a break from my laptop screen. So many cute pups hanging around and it's surprisingly very clean and well maintained. I love how spacious and airy it is and how it has options for different dog sizes.

Paraiso Park is a .6-acre acre waterfront park in the Edgewater neighborhood of Miami. It is set…read moreamong four high-rise condominiums, Paraiso Bay, Grand Paraiso, ONE Paraiso, and Paraiso Bayviews in the luxury Paraiso District. The park was created by the development firm Related Group who built the small park for the city in 2019 in exchange for closing NE 31st Street to allow construction of the new district. While it is a City of Miami park, it is maintained by the Paraiso District. There are approximately 7,000 residents living within a 10 minute walk to the park. While this is a park primarily used by area residents anyone is free to use it. Parking for Paraiso Park can be difficult to find but I found a metered spot a couple of blocks down the street. The main draw of this park is the stunning view of Biscayne Bay with a wide brick bay walk. The walkway is part of the Biscayne Line, a 10-mile waterfront promenade connecting Edgewater in the north with downtown Miami in the south. Next to the park and connected by the bay walk is the restaurant Amara at Paraiso, where diners can enjoy outdoor seating with bay breezes. Other park features include a popular dog park, public art, a children's playground with rope climber, benches, water fountain, and an exercise area with three Kompan Fitness Zone machines. I was really impressed by how much half an acre can hold while making the most of the breath taking view of Biscayne Bay.

This park is next to Paraiso building however it's open to the public. Gorgeous bay view. Very well…read moremaintained little park that in the last year had a dog park added which is awesome!

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.

A lovely place to scroll through, lot of great scenery. The museum park baywalk was one good…read morepathway to view cruises and ocean. Check out the giant sculpture of Awilda and the dogs & cats sculptures.

This park is so beautiful! If you visit the Perez Art Museum or the Frost Science Museum you can…read moreeasily enjoy the park after your museum day. I recently did Diplo's Run Club, and the festival stage was in the Maurice Ferré Park and enjoyed the open space.

Got a dog in South Florida? This is where they are safest…read moreto run amok and blow off energy. Double gated entry to prevent accidental escape. Bags and garbage cans for cleanup. AstroTurf, not grass = no fleas! Water stations. Trees. Benches. Friendly people, friendly dogs. It's extraordinarily rare to see dogs get aggressive. I've been bringing my furry family over 16 years. There's no better dog park. Warning: Police patrol car parking. There's spots all around, don't wing it. Park your car legally.

Beautiful large dog park with lots of shade and seating. However NO parking and in the…read moreneighborhood there isn't street parking, you need to get lucky. Biggest problem with this park is the SMELL. So disgusting. Large playground next to the dog park.

This park is part of a 249 parcel of land that is split into east and west sides of Greynold's…read morePark. In ancient times, the Tequesta used the river for travel and in the 1800's, the Seminoles set up a trading post to service early Miami settlers. Later on the land was a limestone quarry. Dedicated in 1936, Greynold's is Miami's second oldest park. It was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps. which was part of Roosevelt's New Deal Program that was set up to provide work for Americans who were suffering from the Great Depression. The limestone from the quarry was used for the buildings in the park. Greynold's is one on my favorite parks in Miami. I have been to the west side but this was my first time visiting the east end. The park has a lot of beautiful trees which support the local bird population. As I was walking around I saw a red shouldered hawk swoop down for a meal. Park amenities in this part of the park include a restroom, dog park, and kayak launch. There is a vendor renting kayaks or bring your own. You can paddle up the Oleta River to the intracoastal, north into Dumbfoundling Bay and back to the launch. It is a 6-7 mile loop with nice scenery for most of the paddle. The only thing I dislike about Greynold's park is they charge $7 for parking on weekends. Parks are funded by tax payers so I am used to parking for free. Greynold's started charging for parking over a year ago and I am not sure why North Miami felt they needed to start doing that. Possibly they were trying to be like nearby Oleta River Park which also has kayak rentals and charges a similar fee for entrance to the park.

Nice park tucked away from the busy streets. Surprisingly big for dogs to run around and has a…read moreshaded area with trees and bushes. Also has a doggie water fountain so they can drink as well as a hose to wash off the dogs if they get dirty. Highly recommend. There are also human bathrooms at the park as well.

This seems like a tiny park but it's the largest green space north of 79th and east of Biscayne…read moreBlvd. Lots of grass, lots of trees, a few picnic tables, and a dog area. It's extremely pleasant location for a short walk.

Miami shores has this hidden gem I just discovered which is a small park but most space is taken up…read moreby a dog park divided in small and large dog area. There's also some fitness equipment. Street parking only

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.

Pine Tree Park is such a nice and serene spot in Miami Beach. Close to the chaos of 41st street but…read moreyou couldn't even tell. There's ample parking, so much green space, with a couple of seating options. There's a dog park to bring your furry friends and a walk way close to the water. They even have a little kayak or paddle boat renting machine. I will say there's a lot of plastic and garbage close to the water unfortunately since it's an area close to boats and the garbage floats on. Lots of trees to provide shade. Definitely a great spot to enjoy some nature on a sunny day.

This seven acre park is doggy heaven. There are plenty of people parks but this one is for the…read moredogs. There are two enclosed dog areas but the dogs pretty much have the run of the park and that is more than alright by me. This park is located on Indian Creek in the midst of million dollar homes so these are some pampered pooches who have their poo picked up. If you like to walk the park has some nice paths under shady trees. There is even a place to launch your kayak or paddleboard. The park also has a community garden for people who don't have the room to grown their own fruits and vegetables. Best of all this park has plenty of free parking which is a rarity in parking challenged Miami. Escape the concrete jungle and enjoy nature and some pooches at this charming Miami Beach park.

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.