The Village of Pinecrest was officially incorporated on March 12, 1996. Evelyn Langlieb Greer was…read moreelected the first mayor and served from 1996 until 2004. She is considered the founding mother of Pinecrest in recognition of her efforts as one of the main advocates for incorporation of the area. Pinecrest Park was renamed in her honor. Evelyn Greer Park offers 10 acres of well maintained recreational fun for the City of Pinecrest. One of the nicest features of the park is Leslie Bowe Hall which can be rented for $450 for the first three hours. Leslie Bowe Hall has the capacity to accommodate 150 guests and comes with five 8-foot rectangle tables, fifteen 72" round tables, and 150 banquet style chairs. The park also has a gazebo with Wi-Fi which can be rented for $200 for the first three hours. Both facilities make this park very inviting for people who want to host weddings, parties, and private events. The park also has a lot of amenities that appeal to families, team sports players, and fitness enthusiasts. Throughout the park you will find multi purpose athletic fields, batting cages, outdoor gym equipment, picnic tables, a playground, restroom, paved walking trails, and water fountains. The park is beautifully landscaped with large shade trees and lush plants. Many classes are offered in the park like a cross fit boot camp. Check with recreation department for information on programming.

Our next summer adventure take us to  Evelyn  Greer Park located in pinecrest with a rating of 4.7…read moreand more than 587 reviews, this park was recently remodeled and is incredibly amazing, now it is a place where every visitor or Children can do an obstacle course to develop different physical qualities such as resistance, speed, agility and strength of the different extremities of the body in a fun way. completely covered between trees and a roof that keeps it refreshing under the hot temperatures that are today, a source of fresh water and bathrooms accessible to all visitors, thanks to the pinecrest government for keeping our kids active and practicing outdoor sports safely. safe and fun

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

Love it in all senses, the surroundings, the nature itself is beautiful. The park is small but it…read morefeels peaceful and inviting. It's beautiful trees create a relaxing environment.

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.

Our next summer adventure with kids take us to Sabal Chase Park with a category of 4.5 and more…read morethan 118 reviews located in Hammocks Kendall. Small but it has many options for the little ones in the family to play on different obstacles for the motor and muscular development of the body. Located next to a school, it's perfect for children to enjoy, as well as the surrounding community.

I discovered this darling park when I was grabbing coffee at Our Grounds which is located nearby. I…read morecouldn't help but notice the adorable playground set among beautiful landscaping. The park is on a large field that sits adjacent to the William Lehman Elementary School. It turns out everything in the nature based playground is brand new. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on May 31st of this year. The city spent $500,000 from the Quality Neighborhood Improvement Program and impact fees to redesigned the playground with the goal of getting children to spend more time outside and to encourage them to appreciate nature through play. The 4,510-square-foot play area contains inclusive playground equipment and Australian pine logs were added to provide seating. Playground equipment includes climbing nets, a double tower, spring riders, swings, a play and learn panel, and musical instruments to play. New landscaping including five oak trees, sod, and native pollinator plants along with concrete curbing, walkways, benches, and bike racks were added to enhance the area. The result of all of the improvements is a inviting play area for the community children. Improvements at Sabal Chase are part of the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space Master Plan which is a vision to create a sustainable system of parks, recreation and open spaces for the citizens of Miami.

Arvida Park is located next door to Arvida Middle School which has a magnet program for forensic…read morescience and a global studies academy. This nicely maintained neighborhood park has a large open field, walkway, benches, and BBQ grills. The park also has a playground with two swings and a saucer swing. Unfortunately there is no shade cover over the play equipment which you find with the newer playgrounds. Note that there is no parking, bathrooms, or water fountains. There is also a general lack of shade throughout the park. Many of the students from the middle school use the park as a hangout. The park is a dog friendly space for neighborhood residents as long as your pup is leashed. Doggie waste bags are provided. This park is best for exercise and as additional outdoor space that can be utilized by the school. If you are not from the neighborhood there are much better Miami Dade County parks to visit.

Great little park that's always open. Plenty of shade especially around the parts that most people…read moreuse. There is a playground big enough for a bunch of kids. There a a walking/ jogging/biking/ go karting path all the way around the perimeter with benches when you need a break. There is also plenty of free parking The negatives is that it's not that big and no bathrooms.

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. .

Really great park. Doesn't have everything but it has all the things you need to make it a great…read morepark. Given it size, it actually packs a good amount of options. My kids are fans so I'm a fan

Cooper Park is a nice little community park in the heart of a bustling West Miami area…read more With a large green space, walking path, playground, and canopy of trees, Cooper Park brings a little calm and peace to a busy area. It is a great place to relax, enjoy the weather, play with the dog, let the kids climb and slide, have a picnic, or toss the frisbee. Being a block off of Red Road, you'd think there would be heavy traffic or loud truck noise all day long, but with the addition of the Publix between the park and 57th, it has a much more closed off, protected, and intimate feel to it. There is ample parking, and a few places for the kids to play and explore the freedom of running in a large green space. With benches and trees, there is more than enough of an area for adults to rest, soak up the sun, or enjoy an afternoon of peaceful nature while being steps from the reality of a major city. If you are looking for a little escape from the grind, slip your shoes off, slap your shades on, and let your toes feel the soft grass on your feet while you reconnect with the gentle beauty of peaceful relaxation at Cooper Park.