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

Matheson Hammock has a special place in my heart. I grew up going here as a kid, and have grown to…read morelove it and appreciate it more as an adult. I recently came to take some photos for a friend and the scene was an absolute dream. From the beautiful trees that make it look like a fairytale, to the lagoon that gives it the perfect Miami signature touch -- every area in the park is lovely, relaxing and the no service makes it an even better way to disconnect!

A beautiful park in Doral!…read more I've known Doral to have so many family friendly parks that are utilized and so happy that my friend showed me Doral Glades Park. I can see why it's coined as the "Glades" because the main part of it is a lake/glades area that has a walkway around the perimeter. It's beautiful and serene and was a great pathway for our morning walk/jog. This park also has playgrounds, one volleyball sand court, one basketball court (with two hoops), and six pickleball courts! Such a great spot for all kinds of activity and very clean and new. They also have some pavillions in case you're looking for a spot for your next party or event. Excited to come back sometime and check out their pickleball courts/community!

Our next summer adventure take us to Doral Glades Park with a category of 4.8 and more than 609…read morereviews this park have what every family need to having a great day together. With a tennis and basketball court for children, a recreation center which has a museum, playground and a pier where you can also fish and if you like walking you can choose to walk the trial around the park. Walking around the park we had contact with different wild animals that made this day something squirrels, iguanas, birds and turtles when enjoying a day so what more could I ask for to say that it was an incredible day in the perfect place.

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.

Last Sunday the weather was so nice that we decided to go for a walk at this park that I had on my…read morelist. It felt great to park for Free!! To enter this park for Free!!! To walk around and enjoy the beautiful view of the bay as we enjoyed the pure air for Free!! You can take your canoe and do some canoeing for free here too, plus they also, have a dog park.

I used to play at this baseball field when I was younger. Beautiful place for photography and drone…read moreshots. I heard the city is working on it. Still beautiful

Overall fun experience. I booked a tour through viator which included hotel pickup. The pickup was…read moreon time and the driver narrated some fun facts about the everglades on the short ride there. We visited on a Saturday so it was busy as expected. There is no shade on the grounds so much of the time was spent standing in the hot sun. Waiting to get into an airboat was a bit chaotic and tiresome. There were shade canopies along the queue but they were not deployed for some reason. Staff seemed a bit disorganized, groups were confused on where to go and given mixed directions from staff members. The experience on the boat was nice and we saw a variety of wildlife. The captain was knowledgeable and spotted alligators quickly. The gator show was fun but short. The host Paul was funny and engaging, the entire audience was captivated. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. Our highlight was getting to hold a baby alligator and knowing that our money was going to one of the only no kill gator rescues!

This is a pretty good way to see and learn about our local Everglades!…read moreOur tour was at 12:30pm on a Saturday. We saw about 6 gators in the wild. Our airboat captain Tori was excellent! She gave us some history of the Everglades and was great about finding us gators. The airboats only cover a very small circle portion of the Everglades, which was the only disappointing part. I was hoping there would be more open canals to float/drive down to get more of the airboat experience. The time on the water is about 45 minutes. We also got to stick around to catch the alligator show hosted by the Gator Boys. Our package also came with a pic with a baby alligator which was cool to hold. It did feel a bit like an assembly line, even though it was just our group taking the pics, where we didn't have time to hold the baby gator or ask too many questions about it. Def stop in the back to see the albino gators and other wildlife.

Biscayne National Park was a nice surprise on our Florida Keys trip. We didn't go in expecting…read moremuch, but it was actually quite beautiful and they had some fun activities on site. There were nice paved and groomed walking trails around the peninsula and bay, as well as a ranger-led fishing experience on the bridge, which didn't cost anything. One of the kids caught a neat looking fish. There was also a nice little visitor center with all sorts of information about the wildlife in the area, as well as different maps and rangers there to talk about what there was to do. Of course there were also junior ranger badges to get, which we made sure to do to add to our collection. Overall this is definitely worth a stop on any trip. Five stars!

Perfect location to cool off. Love the scenic drive to this location from central Miami. Love the…read morefresh air and the boardwalk to walk around and get your step. Definitely do the tour as majority of the park is water and you'll need tho boat tour. The gift shop has WiFi so if you need WiFi you'll be able to connect fast. You can also bring some things with you and have a picnic and enjoy your meal at the park. A must visit if you are in the area. Totally different vibes from the Everglades.

My friend and I have have taken 2 classes with Meghan and absolutely recommend her…read more She is so great at instructor (use to be a math teacher in fact), is this great zen about her. Thank you Meghan for making our bdays extra special!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND Turquoise Floating Yoga for SUP instruction and SUP instructor training. I've been…read moreSUPing for over 10 years, I completed ACA level 1 and 2 SUP instructor training previously, and I taught basic SUP myself for 4 years. I needed to renew my ACA instructor certification and wanted to get WPA instructor certification, so I did an ACA Level 1 and 2 SUP workshop and WPA level 1 SUP instructor training/certification with TFY. Meghan is the best SUP instructor/instructor trainer I've had. She's obviously very knowledgeable, but more importantly, she's also awesome at conveying that knowledge. We covered a huge amount of information in the ACA L1/2 workshop, but she made it manageable and easily understandable. The welcome letter she sends prior to class is very helpful and lets you know what to bring, the schedule, and what to expect. Her videos are also extremely helpful to watch beforehand. I thought the ACA workshop would be largely review for me, but I was surprised by how much I learned. She's also very upbeat, encouraging, and patient, and her low-pressure approach creates the perfect environment for learning. She taught high school math for 9 years, and I think her background in education plus her SUP knowledge and skills make her an outstanding instructor and instructor trainer. I'm looking forward to returning for ACA L1/2 instructor certification training.

This park is near my job it it's always a hit with my son. They have ample sidewalk for bike rides,…read morebasketball courts and a nice playground for the children with lots of musical instruments

Like many people, with the covid pandemic we started to explore more of our local parks…read more The park is not very big, a walk around the trail on the perimeter is about 0.8 miles. There are some trees to provide shades, but the trail itself doesn't offer much, and you are never far from traffic on the road. Throughout the park there are some picnic tables but there is no shelter or cover. Would be nice is they add some given how unbearably hot it can be under the sun. There is a small hill, which in the very flat Miami, is worth commenting. The park has a children playground, as well as basketball court, tennis court and handball court. The restroom in the community center is well maintained. Despite the name and what some pictures show, there is no lake in the park.

Beautiful mini park offering a green oasis in the heart of a concrete jungle. Great place for…read moreretail and service workers to rest, parents to take their children on a picnic, couples to have a little date and so many other wonderful things for the community that provides a big asset to those living here. But unfortunately, the recent lawsuit returning this park to the developer, the Allen Morris Company, is threatening this tiny park's future since the company is trying to upzone the park so they can destroy it to build a high-rise. They will shoot themselves in the foot if they do this - those living in Brickell are becoming fatigued at the total disregard for public amenities and continuing threat to quality of life by destroying nearly every public space we have. Demand will plummet and condos and apartments will start to empty if this continues. Enjoy our miniscule parks while we have them and before Brickell goes under. Please support the petition on change.org to try to save Allen Morris Park.

This is a beautiful slice of paradise in the middle of the banana republic. Take some time to walk…read morethrough. What may be the last on spoiled land in the neighborhood.

Kendall Green Park and all of Kendall is named for Henry John Broughton Kendall (1840-1914),…read moredirector of the Florida Land and Mortgage Company which purchased the area that became Kendall in 1883. Henry moved to the area in the 1900's to manage the company land. Kendall Green Park is a greenway passive park. Greenways are green spaces that have been closed to motorized vehicles in order to provide people a safe place to travel and exercise. With no cars, they are typically a great place to engage in movement while enjoying the outdoors and nature. They are also an ideal place in urban areas to spot wildlife. Kendall Green Park is less crowded that the larger parks in the area with more amenities. The main draw to this park is the paved walkway that runs along the perimeter of a scenic lake that attracts wading birds, ducks, and iguanas. At the entrance to the park is a butterfly garden. The parks open space is ideal for picnics, relaxation, and outdoor exercise on the walking path which provides a nice setting for a stroll or jog.

What a pleasant park. It was very well kept and has a nice long canal river running through the…read morelength of it. There are a lot of banyan trees and plenty of shade. A really nice peaceful oasis in Kendall.