This is a great little neighborhood park. Does this neighborhood need a park like this? No…read moreBut I'm sure they are glad they have it. In a land of large backyards, a place like this is still needed because it brings people together. This park has a great playground, some dog parks, a football field, a basketball court, a tennis court, softball field but the busiest part of the park??? Of course the pickle ball courts. What a lame sport. People talk about the direction of America and I point to pickle ball as one of the things that is bringing us down

Suniland Park is one of five parks managed by the Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department…read more Suniland Estates is a neighborhood in Pinecrest featuring expansive, luxury homes. The community dates back to 1950 and has continued to develop over the years. Suniland Park was created from Rock Pit #21, a five acre parcel that Miami Dade County purchased in 1916. In 1938 they added 3.5 acres and dedicated the land to be used for a park. On September 8, 1962, the county officially agreed to develop the property with athletic facilities including baseball and football fields and basketball courts. In 1999, the facility was deeded by the county to the Village of Pinecrest. The park was completely redeveloped during 2002-2003. The $1.6 million improvements to the park included building a gazebo, enhancements to the basketball courts and fields, a new jogging/walking path, and lighting upgrades. Today Suniland Park is known for Andre Dawson Field and Howard Palmetto Hall of Fame Field. Andre Nolan Dawson, nicknamed "the Hawk" and "Awesome Dawson", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who was born in Miami. He played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball on four different teams as a center and right fielder and spent most of his career with the Montreal Expos and Chicago Cubs. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010 and is a longtime Pinecrest resident. The main field was dedicated to Dawson in 2011. The park is home to the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association, the largest recreational baseball and softball league for children 4-17 in Florida. The league was founded in 1962 and since then over one hundred and twenty thousand people have participated, coached, or attended games at the league. The active ten-acre park has multipurpose athletic fields for both baseball and football, batting cages, basketball courts, a multipurpose room, a Wi-Fi Spot in the gazebo, a playground, and Pawcrest Park, the only off-leash dog park in Pinecrest. Many generations of Pinecrest kids grew up playing at this park and it is still just as beloved today.

Water Oaks Park is located in a rural part of unincorporated Southwest Miami-Dade called the…read moreHammocks. It is located next door to Oliver Hoover Elementary School. There is a large parking lot and the park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The main reason to visit Water Oaks Park is for the tennis and pickleball courts. All of the courts were filled with players when I visited but this pretty park has even more to offer. There is a racquetball court and if you follow the shade covered path to the back of the park along the lake you will discover a large picnic pavilion with multiple picnic tables and a fire truck themed playground. It looks like there used to be a pool here too but it is in disrepair. I especially enjoyed the walking path and scenic view of the lake. Water Oaks Park is a great place for a picnic or cookout as well as outdoor activities with facilities for sports like racquetball, pickleball, and tennis. The walking paths are perfect for a light workout while the park's open spaces are ideal for playing frisbee or other group activities.

Palmetto Bay Park is the recreational hub for the City of Palmetto Park. On February 5, 2002, the…read morecommunity voted in favor of incorporation. Voters approved the municipal charter and the name on September 10, 2002 and the Village of Palmetto Bay became Miami-Dade's 33rd municipality. Shortly after the formerly 5 acre Perrine Park was transformed into a 25 acre passive and active recreational resource for the newly incorporated town. In 2006 the City Council changed the name to Palmetto Bay Park. Today Palmetto Bay Park is a multi-recreational facility. Outstanding features of the park include an community center, an expansive greenspace, walking paths, picnic gazebos, skatepark, basketball courts, the largest covered Boundless Playgrounds in South Florida, and a six-field, state-of-the-art softball complex with batting cages. The city isn't done yet. They are adding a pickleball court and making cosmetic improvements to the park. Whether you visit the park for a basketball game, to enjoy a picnic, unleash the kids on the completely fenced in playground, or to take a family stroll beneath the trees, Palmetto Bay Park has something for everyone to enjoy be it an active day outdoors or a peaceful retreat in nature, So, pack your picnic basket, lace up your sneakers, and immerse yourself in the serene splendor of Palmetto Bay Park. It is a true gem nestled within the heart of Palmetto Bay.

Palmetto Bay Park is a nice sized, well run park. It has several baseball fields, a concession…read morestand, an indoor shelter for parties , skatepark, basketball courts and a very large, well maintained playground area. In terms of parks in Miami, this is probably one of the nicer parks and not as well known. It's essentially hidden from US 1 and as a result, rarely gets very packed. Highlights include: 1. Separate playground areas for age groups. Toddler play area consists of several obstacles, slides and swings. The larger kids area has a wide range of playsets including swings, slides, rocks to climb, and a large spinning climbing "tree". There's also plenty of benches and a covered seating area that offers shade. 2. Nice sized skatepark which has recently been painted. 3. Nice sized indoor shelter to host birthday parties. You need to call and book in advance. 4. Fields are nicely run and often hosts softball and baseball games. All in all, one of the nicer parks in Miami. A great place to visit with the kids. They also frequently host county and local activities and events as well.

Babcock Park has quite a long history with the city of Hialeah. The first community center,…read morebaseball field, and pool in Hialeah were all built by the Works Progress Administration after the Great Depression to put people back to work. It opened in 1939 as Hunter Lyon Park, named after a wealthy insurance executive, sportsman, and race horse owner with connections to Hialeah Race Track. In 1944 the name of the park was changed to honor Benny Babcock, a Hialeah resident who enlisted in the Marines in 1940. He became the first Hialeah resident to be killed in action at the age of 22 during World War II at Guadalcanal on November 2, 1942. Today Babcock Park is a generous 18.5 acres filled with amenities beloved by generations of the community. These include two lighted tennis courts, seven youth baseball fields, two lighted indoor racquetball courts, two lighted basketball courts, a newer covered playground, community swimming pool, out door exercise equipment, recreation building, LHB baseball training academy, the Curtiss Library, and police substation. I enjoyed the paved walking trail that winds throughout the park. With its deep roots in the community, generations grew up in Hialeah with fond memories of Babcock Park. It continues to bring people together today for games, swimming, play, and outdoor recreation.

Several baseball fields, out door gym area, basketball courts, pool, batting cages, playground, and…read morerev center. This park has so much to offer. Great place to go for a walk. It's also safe and it's with the police station. I believe they also have some sort of workout program for adults. Sadly nothing is perfect. I gave only 3 stars because there is a a few shady people on the north side of the park. They seem to be homeless. Once the park is closed and the lights are shut off, it no longer feels safe to walk around the area. As stated by a previous yelper the bathrooms are never open.

The name makes it sound like a large theme park, but it's just a park and playground part of and…read moreadjacent to the Hammocks. There's parking available and there are some large fields used for soccer as well as a nice playground for the kiddos. We come here a lot to burn the energy out of the kids. It's compact, clean, and well maintained and the kids don't get bored too quickly.

Wild Lime Park is a well maintained and appointed neighborhood park in the Hammocks, a rural part…read moreof unincorporated Southwest Miami-Dade. The Kendall Hammocks Optimist Club dedicated Wild Lime Park to Al Engle who spent many hours volunteering in youth sports. This lovely park has a number of amenities to appeal to the community. These include a picnic pavilion, shade covered fitness zone with exercise equipment, a large shade covered playground, paved walkways, and lighted soccer field where a youth soccer league meets. During my visits a child was learning to ride a bike on the pathway, more kids were enjoying the playground, and a birthday party was being set up in the pavilion. The charming Wild Lim Park provides a peaceful, natural setting with well maintained landscaping. This park an ideal place for those looking to relax or enjoy some outdoor activities.

Rockdale Park is located near the environmentally sensitive Pine Rockland Preserve. Pine Rockland…read moreis a globally endangered ecosystem. It is only located in south Miami, the Keys, and parts of the Bahamas. Pine Rockland once covered 180,000 acres or 12 percent of Miami but by the time Miami turned 100 in 1996, less than 2 percent remained. Today only fragments of the Pineland remain. There are over 225 species of native plants here, 20 percent of which are found nowhere else in the world. Five of the plant species are listed as federally endangered. Rockdale Park is a three acre park passive park designed to be used by dog owners. It is one of the largest out of fourteen dog parks in Miami Dade County. Unlike a typical dog park where different areas are fenced, the whole three acres are open. There are benches and trash cans so dog owners can clean up waste. The park is open to anyone else who wants to walk as well but be aware that there may be unleashed dogs. Rockdale Park is dedicated to encouraging dog owners to frolic, run, play, chase, and roll about within its borders. This is one park in Miami that is really for the dogs.

What a cute little park! Hidden away in the Pinecrest area, this is a nice getaway for the family…read moreand everyday grind. Although not very big, the park offers sufficient amenities for both children and adults alike. Some features: Covered playground Tennis courts Large picnic area Indoor Shelter available for rent Really cool and large tree, perfect for climbers! This place is an awesome way to spend a few hours with the family!

I really love Pinecrest. In the 1930's the areas first tourist attraction opened, Parrot Jungle and…read moreGardens. A village sprung up around it and it is now one of Miami Beach's most affluent and family friendly neighborhoods with a farmers market, bike trails, and beautiful parks like this one. Coral Pine Park is a charming and well kept 9-acre park in Pinecrest. It was a former Miami-Dade County park before being transferred to Pinecrest in 1998. Park amenities include a recreation center with an Everglades mural, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, an all-purpose field, and a shade covered playground. In addition to all of the activities in the park, Coral Pine Park is also a pineland preserve. Pineland is a globally endangered ecosystem. It is only located in south Miami, the Keys, and parts of the Bahamas. Pineland once covered 180,000 acres or 12 percent of Miami but by the time Miami turned 100 in 1996, less than 2 percent remained. Today only fragments of the Pineland remain. Pinelands contain 225 species of native plants, 20 percent of which are found nowhere else in the world. Five of the plant species are listed as federally endangered.

A nice and clean spacious park in South Miami. Suitable for young children.read more

Took my little one here 4 times already and each time have made friends with new parents. The park…read morehas been part of South Miami for a while and consisted of a 0.58 acre of land with a Gazebo on it but that was about it, until this past month when a kiddie park was installed: swing set and jungle gym with slides all atop a rubberized material was installed. This has reinvigorated the park. We exchanged numbers with one set of parents on New Year's Day who had a child that was just two days younger than ours. How about that? The park is a little closer to us than Dante Fascell so that's an added bonus. Green Lime Bikes are positrons on the premises so you can take off on a whim. There is even a Geocache somewhere in this park, but we never managed to locate it. Dison is small, but if you have a little one, it's probably just the right size for him or her to take the edge off before sleepy time.