This is a hidden gem, that the locals all know about. A great spot to meditate, fish, walk your…read morepooch. They now have kayaks that you can rent.

One of my favorite spots to just unwind. There is a large gazebo with bbq and a medium gazebo with…read morebbq grill. Benches around to sit and watch. The bathrooms are always clean and they have a ramp for kayaks and paddle boards. Security is often coming around so I feel safe. They now have rental paddle boards on site (4) that you can rent with an app!

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

My home park. Everything from camping and movie nights, my kids soccer games, farmers market and a…read morefavorite exercise spot. Plenty of parking. It's always clean and if it isn't we do our part picking up the rest. Canal running through with 3 bridges crossing provides some wildlife viewing opportunities. Brand new community center is now open.

Thanks to COVid, we got to explore parks in our city, and this one is a nice find…read more It's a relatively spacious park, with plenty of parking. There is a river/channel running through the park, it's really nice to stroll along it, though the bridges could be prettier. There are people sitting along the river feed ducks (though there are signs telling you not to). There's a Meditation Garden. We went on a Saturday and found a farmer's market. It doesn't have any fresh produce stand, despite the name, but there are plenty of delicious eats and artisanal crafts.

This place is indeed a hidden gem. It's unusual that it's right in the middle of residential area…read more You could be living steps away from it! Definitely a plus if you don't want to drive far. As this is a nature center and less a city park, there's no playground area, but instead natural trails for you to walk and explore. Great if you want to be out in the nature, without masks, and total socially distanced. This tranquil place is a great place to visit if you need to unwind. They have canoes for rent, a campfire area, and they have a sign that says butterfly garden - though I didn't see any butterfly and didn't quite know where exactly that garden may be. There's also a little free library as well. The restroom is clean and brightly lit.

The Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center is named for Bill Sadowski, a former Department of…read moreCommunity Affairs Secretary who died in a plane crash in 1992 at the age of 48. He served in the House of Representatives and had a successful law practice in Miami where he practiced environmental law. It makes sense that a nature preserve would be named for him. The 30 acre parcel of land that makes up the park has three distinct habitats: pineland, tropical hardwood hammock, and drained Everglades slough. Hiking trails run through these areas. You do have to be careful while hiking, especially on the half mile Old Cuttler Hammock Nature Trail that is behind the nature center. This area was completely destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 but the canopy has since come back. There are a lot of limestone formations that are easy to trip on. Another of the trails leads to a canal where you canoe and fish while yet a different trail winds through a native tree arboretum. There is a nature center open daily from 10 to 4 with live animal exhibits and an 822 gallon freshwater aquarium. You can schedule tours and nature study programs at the nature center and rent kayaks. Picnic areas and rest rooms are available. Every Saturday night from 8 to 10 PM the Southern Cross Astro's meet in the parking lot near the main entrance. They have the largest public use telescope in Miami and the event is free. You might see a satellite, meteor, or the International Space Station. I hope to join them one evening.

Wonderful surprise. Adjacent to the yacht club it is the bomb! We had lunch. Everybody was happy…read morewith their meals. The brew was wonderful and a large assortment for pint glasses.

Some super long trails to walk or bike on here. The bay is beautiful & there are places to sit and…read morewatch boats go by all day. You can walk all the way out to where you eventually reach the ocean in one trail. Lots of wildlife and beauty here. Solid spot for drinks and food here as well. One of my favorite parks in Miami.

Times not accurate. Just got here at 9:29 and they're closed when supposedly they are supposed to…read morestay open until 10 PM. Otherwise good shot but you probably wanna call before you come out here.

Amazing and very polite always has the bait you need from…read morelive shrimp to live shiners Always has good rods and reels Never will change my tackle shop

This place was awesome! I went in got my shiners for a great price, and was out within minutes…read more Great service. I also couldn't help, but notice all the pro America decor they had. I do consider myself a patriot, so when I see local businesses like this being very patriotic, it's very refreshing. It's clear that they support American troops (which is great). I would definitely go again.

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!

Best place to play Pokemon Go in the state, no exaggeration. Big Community that shows up for…read moreevents and has a Campsite in game with tons of gyms and powerspots. For non-PoGo players, the park offers great natural scenery, nature trails, pavilions, a fitness zone, a playground for children, a little library, softball fields, a skate park, and two full disc golf courses. Seriously, it has everything. Only complaint is the walking paths could be paved a bit better.

Beautiful trail to walk. Pretty sick skate park. Lots of families here enjoying the weather and…read moreplaying sports. Wonderful park to spend time and hang out at.

After a pleasant drive south from the Cocoa FL area we arrived at Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial…read morePark and Campground. The campground was suggested by our friends Bob and Lori. We're absolutely delighted to overnight in quiet Pod 5 site 1 which is a back in site with full hookup. Larry Thompson was a humor columnist for the Miami Herald for more than two decades until his death February 18, 1973. He is in the Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame. His wife Gladys "Penny" Thompson (née Rhodes), who died September 22, 1975, was a pioneer in women's aviation during the 1940s-1950s. She is in the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame and the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. She was the Florida chapter president of the Ninety-Nines, the women's pilot organization founded by Amelia Earhart. While in the Civil Air Patrol, she flew over the Gulf of Mexico searching for German submarines during World War II. Her plane was one of several hundred destroyed in a 1945 blimp hangar fire at the Naval Air Station Richmond, part of which was rebuilt as the park.

I love the layout of this park and the amount of trees!! The shelters are amazing for bday parties…read moreand if you get the ones by the lake then you're in for a treat for a beautiful sunset