There's something quietly magical about Pinecrest Gardens--it feels like a tucked-away paradise where every path invites you to slow down and wander a little longer. Lush tropical greenery, hidden corners, and dreamy light filtering through the trees make it a natural playground for photographers, whether you're chasing golden-hour shots or candid moments. It's just as perfect for a peaceful solo escape as it is for a relaxed family day, with open spaces for kids to explore and plenty of serene spots to pause, reflect, and take it all in. read more

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We were excited to visit this place but unfortunately left slightly disappointed. All of the exotic bird cages through out the gardens were empty. The landscapes were beautiful but we were excited about the animals too. The gardens close at 5:30 pm but they take the animals (donkeys, cow, goats and pig) away at 4 pm, which we didn't know. So they were being put away as we got there. The playground is nice, although not very big, my girls enjoyed it. The water park closes earlier than the rest of the gardens too. Overall a lot of the "experiences" seemed to be closed on the Sunday we visited. Not sure it was worth the drive. read more

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had a wonderful time at Pinecrest Gardens. It's such a beautiful, family-oriented place where everyone can relax and enjoy nature, especially families with children. The playground is fantastic, with a lovely waterfall that makes it even more special for the kids. The gardens themselves are stunning, filled with amazing plants that create a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere. It's the perfect spot for a fun and relaxing day outdoors. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Pinecrest Gardens is amazing The gardens are lovely and shady with exotic plants everywhere. The children's playground probably is the most fun for the kids! It's unusual and a must! read more

Beautiful , relaxing walk and great playground for the kids. Parking is easy. Worth the drive every time!

Spent the afternoon here with my niece the other day. And she loved it. This garden is very nice, shady and and an easy walk thru for kids. read more

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Had a really great afternoon here! It was a beautiful day and wanted to go for a quick walk. I was able to buy a ticket right at the front and walked around the gardens. I sat outside at a table for awhile and it was very pretty. It was a pretty quick walk through the whole path so next time I would take my time and go a little slower. read more

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Love visiting this place with family and friends. I first started coming here when my soon to be teenager was a baby There's a fun playground and the good ol' splash pad is still standing. The scenery is peaceful and there are plenty of great spots for beautiful photos. We like coming on Sundays, for yummy goodness at the farmer's market and then inside the gardens. They open every day, except holidays, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission price includes all day access to the Garden nature paths and usage of amenities on premise including the playground, mini viewing zoo, picnic areas. General Admission: $5.00 Seniors 65+: $3.00 Children under 2: Free Active Military (with valid ID) and immediate family: Free Plenty of parking spaces, Free. read more

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Another fun day at Pinecrest Gardens. We got there early to avoid the Sunday crowds (nice day + farmers mkt). The playground is always our first stop. It's such a great playground! Next stop is the slash pad. Although it was a bit cool there were plenty of kids having a great time. On our way out we had the pleasure of viewing the Celia Cruz exhibit by the entrance. Our adventure ended at the farmers market. A terrific day! read more

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For a fairly small park, it actually had a lot going for it and a lot of flowers and trees to look at a lot of variety and it was really cool to see the peacocks read more

This place has everything from a library, a venue, animals, a community center. So many activities to see and a great family place for all ages read more

Visited Pinecrest Gardens on Sunday and wow what a wonderful experience! The garden itself is not very big but it is beautiful and has a variety of plants! There is a splash pad for the kids and also a very unique and intricate playground! I can't wait to come back and explore this garden more in depth and visit the library! read more

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I think this used to be something else with birds or monkeys or something. Now it is just a cool little jungle with lots of walking paths. It also has a splash pad and a decent playground. It is well maintained and the staff are nice, too. We took the kids here to burn off some energy and it is a perfect little gem of a place. It has great shaded winding narrow paths through its jungle forest with little ponds (that have rather large fish). The shade part is great for a really hot, sunny day. The kids had a great time and it was not very crowded. It was also very cheap to get in - lots of Miami nature/science places are very expensive, so that is a plus that Pinecrest can be done on a budget. It is also in the middle of Pinecrest, so it is not a production to get there. If you live reasonably close, you can bring the kids there to run around for a couple of hours in the morning or the afternoon. read more

Park is nice, you don't have to pay for parking. Entrance fee not to pricey and you can tell that the money that customers are being charged goes into the park. read more

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A beautiful remnant of the old parrot jungle is a must see. It is a wonderful walk with surrounding nature and its small habitat. The children's playground is perfect for wearing down the energy of youth. It is an amazing place for family events with several areas of choice. read more

Nice, quiet place off old cutler road. It is the sight of the jungle island and also holds a farmers market, there. A lake/pond holds flamingos resting place. read more

Beautiful location, entry price is reasonable. Alot of greenery , alot of beautiful koi fish. Very family friendly location. read more

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1100 Sw 57 avenue Pinecrest, FL 33156 305-669-6990 9 am-5 pm hours 1/1/23 2 persons 3 pm Pinecrest Gardens is a 20-acre park in Pinecrest, it is the original location of the Parrot Jungle, a theme park that started in 1936 and they relocated to the city of Miami"s Watson Island in 2003. This park is so beautiful and shaded with so many lush beautiful plants and trees. I could see this is a place to bring your kids, especially with the playground, splash area, and petty zoo. I loved the peacocks and the huge koi fish and also the plenty of places to sit and meditate and enjoy nature. This park is a gem and only five dollars to get in, if you are a senior or student there are discounts. I believe this is a place that can be used as a wedding venue too. If you are into beautiful botanical parks this is a must-see at a great price. read more

The kids and I really enjoyed our summer kick off with Pinecrest Gardens ! Military friendly with lots of activities and fun for the parents and kids. Beautiful sites and walking trails. Benches to eat your brought in snacks. (Yes they allow outside food huge plus) but they also have a nice snack stand near the pond that even had swans gliding in the water. Splash pad was awesome and refreshing for the kiddos. We will definitely be back many many times I'm sure ! read more

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Still a five stars from me. I came with my lil charge and we discovered the new AMAZING park area. JOB WELL DONE. He loved it. We also saw the new zoo area - also a hit. We also enjoyed walking around the entire park and saw so many animals - in short, a huge crab, lizards, iguana, a pot belly pig, chickens, goats, rabbits, donkeys, fish, turtles, a swan, butterflies. We will surely be back and this time we will hit the splash area. read more

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We went for the event - Nights of lights. It's a holiday lights set up. The whole park is converted into a winter wonderland. We got our tickets online and the check in process was smooth, no lines. There was plenty of parking available. The lights setup was so magical, completely loved it. Unfortunately my phone couldn't capture the beauty of the twinkling lights. It took us around 30 minutes to walk through the park. Highly recommend going to this setup during the holiday season. read more

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So this was for sure a hidden gem. Something to do with the kids or with your friends or partner. Very relaxing walk through beautiful nature. Very cool playground for the kids and very cool splash park. All for 5$ to get in, free parking. I can't believe I'm a Floridian and have never been here. I will for sure be bringing my kids back to enjoy this beautiful place. read more

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WOW ~ this is a paradise for families! Loads of free parking (YAY) and super stroller friendly. Playground is absolutely magical - kiddos scramble over the giant chameleon, the littles love the roller slide, and all kinds of creative play structures for music-making and other silliness. Really caters to a diverse age range - plucky 12 month olds can make fun there and even the rowdiest 8 year olds can enjoy themselves too! Every time we go, we find another magical place - it reminds me of Parc Guell in Barcelona - artistic, whimsical, incredible activities and one of a kind! read more

Went with my family to experience the lights for winter time and it was so beautiful. My daughter loved running around. The place was so clean and the lights were so nice to watch. You can see the details and hard work they put into it. The snow cones were so refreshing and they gave a lot. Loved this place and recommend. read more

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Simple y stunning . The old Parrot Jungle I grew up to love is still intact save for the parrots and flamingoes gone. It's a beautiful place to walk in nature undisturbed and contemplative, disrupted only by the thrill of finding such amazing botany that's thriving in a city that is becoming cement. On weekends we go to the market and thought pricey the goods are top notch. But just a quick escape here is also marvelous to get in your steps, a coffee break, steal away from work for lunch (there is a cafe and indoor and outdoor seating), or just meditate for 10min. I'll always love this compact garden of Eden. There are few places like this old sink hole with coral, ancient ficus and ferns and cactuses and such a variety of autochthonous and foreign species. read more

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I had the littles for the weekend so I was looking for something to do outdoors that was beautiful, had a lot of fresh air and someplace I haven't been to before. Pinecrest Gardens had all of this and more. They are located in Pinecrest, Florida which is in South Miami. There is plenty of parking in the front of the gardens. As you walk in there is an attendant where you pay your entrance fee. It was only $5 per adult and free if you are three and under which both of the kids are so we paid $10 total to enter. Once you pass the attendant you start out on a nicely paved path and start walking through the lush beautiful gardens. From the very entrance everything was so beautiful. It brought calmness over me immediately which is what I really needed that day. As we slowly walked through, I made sure to take my time and look at all the different types of tropical plants, the mini water falls, the different types of fish in the ponds, the turtles, the beautiful flowers, etc. I soaked it all in. As we got about halfway through the gardens it started to rain. We were very close to a cabana so we sat under there for a while waiting for the rain to subside. My husband had the littles do some mini exercises while we waited for the rain to stop in order to keep them entertained. It was a perfect time to take a break as the rain fell around us. We were able to have a quiet cute moment with the kids. Once the rain stopped, about 10 minutes later, we were on our way to finish walking through the gardens. They do offer a few things that were closed due to the increase in Covid cases like a splash pad area which the kids would've loved so we need to take them back later to experience that as well as a petting zoo that was not open that day. Very cool additions I can't wait to experience with the kids on our next visit. Pinecrest Florida is a beautiful area and this garden is a great addition. There is a public library right next-door so keep that in mind while visiting. I highly recommend this place. It's a great place to go especially now when a lot of indoor places have a lot of restrictions. You'll definitely walk out much calmer than you walked in. read more

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Pros: Beautiful botanical gardens, well maintained paths, beautiful sculptures, clean restrooms. I had a lovely time exploring the gardens. They also have evening events that include live music and a small art gallery. Such a lovely spot to spend the day. Plenty of free parking and it's only $5 to get in. Cons: the playground was closed but they have a nice splash pad for the kiddos. read more

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Been here a million times before but beyond disappointed with today's experience --- Today was advertised as "Dog Wednesdays" so I came around noon with my dog and 4 kids. As the day progressed my kids were approached by incredibly rude staff (atleast 3 employees) telling them that my dog had to leave and wasn't allowed. --- I went up to speak to management and the manager himself admitted he was one of the people who told my kids they had to leave with the dog --- mind you, at the entrance I wasn't told the dog had to leave at any specific time. My dog is also a good boy. He wasn't doing anything bad. Just existing. --- the sad part is we were practically the only people in the park most of the day. --- not to mention half the park is closed for renovations and they also have Jurassic park sized mosquitos. --- terrible experience. So upset that staff found the need to be nasty to my kids but passed by me and said nothing. read more

Our next family adventure take us to Nights of lights located inside Pinecrest Gardens offer an brilliant holiday experience because the place was transformed into a winter wonderland illuminate for thousands of lights this events for all family members. An for the little ones there 'll be magical Story time and Santa appearance on select evenings. High recommend. read more

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After searching for outdoor activities in the Miami area, I ran into the Pinecrest Garden. I went with my boyfriend on a Sunday at around 2pm. Unfortunately for us, the vendors / farmer's marker outside the garden was closing up, so we didn't get to see too much there, however, there were a few vendors selling girl scout cookies, fruits/veggies, popcorn, ice cream, etc. Entrance was $5 per person. Once inside, you get to walk throughout the Gardens. There weren't too many people when we went, so it was a pretty nice quiet stroll. The garden itself is small, but there's a lot to look at. There's many trees, plants, and smaller animals (fish, turtles, swans). My favorite part were the carved Trolls (picture attached) with a nice story included. They make for a good picture! Part of the upper level of the garden was closed when we went (it seems like they're adding a whole new section or just renovating). But the supposedly "Petting Zoo" was not open when we went. Cons: Other than the entrance map, there's no paper map you can follow. Not all the plants are labeled, so there's a few trees/plants missed. Pros: Good parking. Plenty of seating. Open and shaded areas making it weather-accommodating. Great for the whole family (and pets!). read more

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Night of lights this year was very disappointing. There hadn't been as much advertising because the venue has significantly changed. They're redoing the upper part which is all sectioned off. Santa had a small section, though no professional photographer. He was friendly but no candy canes. They had pony rides but no carnival rides which is fine but the advertising showed pictures from two years ago when they had them. That's very misleading. No story telling, no special events, limited food vendors. We love these gardens but they must have been hit hard by covid. Certainly not worth a $20 entrance. They also didn't specify ages for tickets. Two and under are free. You could probably see some nice lights just driving through the neighborhood. Was really hoping to see the special Bruce Munro exhibit but it was a bit underwhelming. You can only see it from far away, not up close as pictured in the advertisement read more

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Muy agradable para un paseo y pasarlo en familia Una oportunidad par interactuar con la naturaleza. read more

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I went for their Christmas lights event and it was so cute and magical. You walk around the entire park looking at different light sets and towards the end it leads you to an open field full of vendors. Perfect for date night around the holidays read more

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I have attended the gardens for 60 years!! The gardens were in need of some gardening this visit. Two of the trails were closed to seal the walkways. Water was very low in the ponds. This is a very popular, unique gem and sure hope more attention is paid to the incredible foliage that line the paths. Golden tickets for seniors in Miami-Dade with proper ID are honored every day. It's mostly assessable with lots of shade provided by foliage and covered pavilions. Click for my slideshow: https://youtu.be/Xmk3yZjyKFo read more

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Neat little historic spot to visit when down in way south Miami! Well worth the price of admission, this place is a great way to spend a cool afternoon. The gardens are a nice walk and there is a lot to see in what initially looks like a small area. The entrance is beautiful and Insta-worthy, as are many spots throughout the Gardens. It can get very busy on weekends, so I suggest going later in the afternoons or on a weekday to be able to enjoy the gardens at your own pace (it is a one way path due to COVID restrictions). There are some parts where you forget the city is literally just on the other side because you are encased in gorgeous green everywhere. The turtle pond was one of my fav spots to see the little turtles swimming and sunning. There is also small gorgeous little lake complete with swans that makes you are in some sort of Victorian-era novel rather than an urban garden in Miami!  The banyan tree area is a lot of fun too and seeing the peacocks hiding in between the cacti was a gorgeous juxtaposition of contrast.  The real stars of the show here, though, are hands down the "Trolls", an integrated wood-based installation by Danish recycle-artist Thomas Dambo. This larger than life whimsical sculptures are absolutely incredible to behold and seem to come to life when late afternoon shadows hit them just right. Not to discount any other parts of the Gardens, but this was by and far my favorite part of my visit.  I plan to come back to enjoy a blissful respite from the modern rat-race with another quiet walk amongst the fauna, flora, and fresh air. With parking and potential for spiritual cleansing included, the $5 ticket price is probably the best money you can spend in Miami! read more

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I've been coming here since I was young. Their farmers market is always great but in recent years since the pandemic they've lost a lot of vendors. There aren't as many as there used to be which is a shame. Nonetheless, I always like to come here on the weekends with friends. Parking is difficult to find if you're not there very early but you just need to have some patience. read more

I love love this place. It's clean, organized, and spacious. Also, it's not expensive. Kids 2 years and under are free and for the rest $5 per person. I believe teachers get a discount for a yearly pass. The splash pad it's great for kids to use in the summer. They have benches for parents to sit down and when kids are finished using it they can be changed in the restrooms or if they're little enough and you feel comfortable there are tables right outside the splash pad where you can quickly change your kids cause the restrooms are a little hot. The new renovated playground is so beautiful and safe. I love everything about it. I'll let the pictures I took so all the talking. Also, at the entrance they give the children free fish food for them to feed the fishes in the waterfall fish pond. I came on a Sunday and they had a farmers market in the parking lot so we got food from there and ate it inside the garden. Kids had an amazing time and came back home super tired to sleep. read more

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Pinecrest Garden has hands down the best farmers market in Miami every Sunday until 2pm. It is such a joy to grab my tote bag and go all out. There's a little spot in the back with really great Indian nan and dips, also LNB rainbow smoothie is fantastic. I have love for all the vendors there. So go check it out next weekend. Savor while supporting small businesses and local farmers. I have become a regular there, so say hi if you see me sampling all the food, my hands will most likely be full of treats. read more

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What a beautiful place Pinecrest Gardens continues to be! I have been coming to this location my entire life from when this was the original parrot jungle! The beautiful plant life here is just breath taking. I have had the please of experiencing two different themes they've hosted here at Pinecrest Gardens. My sons school field trip where they had tons of activities for the children. One of the events was I an area that the kids got to play in the water park. Tonight I was able to experience a beautiful junior ring ceremony for my sister and her school. It was hosted in their amphitheater. I hope this place stays around for a long time. Keep up the great work ! read more

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What not to love about this place? I love how nice and clean is always in here, how nice the people working here are, all the different events they host in here. They have a good parking lot and you can check out their website for their lists of events. They also offer summer camps. read more

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