Came in the morning around 8am for Raccoon Coffee breakfast and riverside views. Grateful they had…read morea fan and shade. Noticed the area was easy for kids to run around, and some posters about weekly events related to the church and community events. Nice little patch of green among concrete.

Decorated beautifully for the holidays with red green and gold trees and decorations. Who says you…read moreneed snow, coats & mittens? Very cool!

Wow, what a spot. Located right on the river - so you can watch all the boats sail by. Awesome…read morespot.!!! Here is some info about this wonderful area - Named after the Cuban patriot and poet who devoted his life to the idea of liberating his country, Jose Marti Park is a 1.7 acre green space along the Miami River, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Miami. Popular with locals and visitors of all ages looking for a quick escape, the park features a public riverwalk that runs the length of its grounds with benches where you can read a book and watch boats float by. Recreational Activities Among the park's recreational features are indoor and outdoor basketball courts, an indoor gym, recreation building and picnic tables. Younger visitors can play in the park's large playground, which features a variety of structures for climbing, swinging and sliding, plus a covered play area and a grassy field for kickball and other games. Pool & Water Aerobics A six-lane, 25-meter pool at Jose Marti Park is the ideal spot for lap swimmers, with some or all lanes dedicated to lap swimming at various times throughout the week. There's also a learn to swim program and water aerobics classes. Yoga & Community Activities In need of a little centering after a hectic day? Drop in for free yoga classes held Tuesdays on a first-come, first-serve basis. The park also offers other community-based activities like after-school programs and summer camps.

José Martí is considered to be a Cuban national hero. Many parks and monuments throughout South…read moreFlorida are named in his honor. He was a poet, revolutionary philosopher, journalist, translator, professor, publisher, and author of "Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca" . He dedicated his life to the promotion of liberty and political independence for Cuba. His death during a battle against Spanish troops at the Battle of Dos Ríos was used to rally people to the cause of the independence of Cuba from Spain. The land the park is on has a lot of history. This area was used by the Tequesta people around 400 AD. In 1982 while developing the park, underneath I-95, an ancient Tequesta camp was discovered. Pottery shards, shell tools, arow heads, and a woman's grave were excavated. In 1959 Fidel Castro took over Cuba transforming it into a communist state. Refugees began fleeing the island for Miami. In 1980, 4,000 Cuban political refugees who fled Cuba during the Mariel boat lift took refuge in a tent city here for two months. On October 27, 1984 the park opened and was dedicated to José Martí. The park is located directly on the historic Miami River where today you can enjoy stunning views as the boats sail by. Park amenities include a public pool, playground, outdoor fitness equipment, basketball court, picnic tables, and a community center offering summer and winter camps, and youth and teen programs. The park also has a bust of José Martí donated to the city by Cuba in the 1950s. José Martí park is part of the Miami River Greenway, a 6.2 mile trail that begins at Bayfront Park and ends at NW 24th Ave. The trail links neighborhoods, businesses, cultural attractions, historic sites, and nine public parks along both banks of the Miami River.

South Florida Club Sport, formerly known as The Miami Sports and Social Club, was the first…read moreorganization to put organized coed soccer on the Miami map (among other sports, but if you know me well then you know soccer is the only sport that counts in my book). Before most of these soccer fields and adult leagues popped up around the Miami area, South Florida Club Sport was setting up soccer leagues at the KSP field (even before it expanded and is what it is today) and let me tell you, they know how to organize sports very, VERY well. I've played in several leagues for SFCS from 2005 till now and that just shows you how awesome they are. Not only was it a great way for me to stay in shape but the best part about it was I also met and made lifelong friends through the various leagues I joined throughout the years. Additionally, I've had many interactions with the owner of the company, Steve Arsenault, and he is nothing short of professional as well as friendly. He's always open to feedback from the league members so if you ever find yourself thinking of ways to improve the league you're playing in, just reach out to him and he'll be all ears. He also tries to set up other social events and trips for the league members which is always appreciated and enjoyable. What else is there to say except that this company has consistently established solid leagues for all kinds of sports and has brought the Miami community together in a social and fun way. If you're new to Miami or a native Miamian (Broward County counts, too), make it a point to join one of their leagues. You will not regret it! Their motto to me should be, "SFCS - making adult soccer leagues cool since the early 2000s."

Terrible league. They cancel every week because of rainy fields, even when it doesn't rainread more

I visited the Crandon Park Nature Center in November 2019 with a group of friends for a Key…read moreBiscayne Kayak Adventure with Miami EcoAdventures. This is one of the most stunning places to kayak in Miami! The ecotour takes you along the shoreline of Crandon Park's Bear Cut Preserve, one of the only natural beaches left in the greater Miami area. The kayaking and pace is leisurely and the route is shallow (max 5 feet) which allows you to see the beautiful seagrass beds and sand flats. At one point we even saw a stingray glide beneath us! The tour takes you to the northern end of Key Biscayne where you get to check out a fossilized mangrove reef, a structure that formed over 6000 years ago and one of only two in the world, which was teeming with fish! After checking out the reef, we glided in to the mangroves where we could literally hear a pin drop, it was so quiet. Such a peaceful spot for a water break and to learn from our naturalists about the importance of the mangrove ecosystem not only for wildlife but for humans too. Overall, our naturalists were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and curated a great experience for us! After the 2.5 hour tour, we decided to have lunch in the courtyard of the nature center before checking out the exhibits. We learned that the nature center is run by Miami EcoAdventures and a non-profit, the Biscayne Nature Center and they also have Miami-Dade Public School teachers on-site who run field trips during the school year. They have some great displays featuring things like shells, sea beans, marine debris, sea turtles (complete with shells and skulls!), and some live exhibits including tanks with seahorses, jellyfish, and a collection of colorful reef fish. They also had an interpretive touch tank where we got to see some of the critters we saw on our tour (sea cucumbers and sea urchins) up close and learn from another knowledgeable naturalist about the special characteristics of each! From there, the naturalist gave us a trail brochure from the front desk and oriented us to one of the trails in the shaded hammock adjacent to the center where self-guided trail markers taught us about some of the unique plants and critters that call this ecosystem home. We spotted some beautiful flowering plants and watched as a woodpecker popped in and out of a dead tree. The brochure also outlined other self-guided trails, including two that form a loop into the northern portions of the Preserve that meet at an overlook where you can see the fossilized mangrove reef and mangroves from above. Overall, I highly recommend paying a visit to Miami EcoAdventures at Crandon Park, whether you're there for one of their exciting ecotours or just looking to get some insight into the unique ecosystems and wildlife while exploring Bear Cut Preserve, one of Miami's truly hidden gems!

Rogelio Ian and Ally were excellent and informative guides The kayaking excursion went very well…read morefor our 13 member group Everyone had a fantastic time!

The Underline is a 10-mile linear park & urban trail being built beneath Miami's Metrorail,…read moretransforming the space into a public art destination, recreational corridor & cultural hub. It features separate paths for biking and walking, fitness areas, playgrounds, public art, and native landscaping, connecting neighborhoods from the Miami River to Dadeland South station. The project is being completed in phases, with the final section expected in 2026, and will improve mobility and create a new "Central Park" for Miami. Included is an urban gym, basketball court, running track, playgrounds, butterfly gardens & public art installations. This project is being built in 3 phases, with the 1st phase (Brickell Backyard) and parts of the 2nd now open. The pan is to revitalize the land under the Metrorail while enEnhancing mobility & a safe, off-road route for transportation. Develop spaces for recreation, culture, and wellness.

Cool urban development!! There was a nice path to walk our dog with city and water views. Urban…read morelandscaping in Miami is always nice. Lots of joggers and people getting exercise in, walking, running errands getting coffee.

A great community resource... if you can access it…read more The park and pool's website information has not been updated. Hours and cost information listed online are not correct. The pool is lovely and well-maintained. You can swim laps, paddle around, or take swimming lessons at different times of the day. I tried to use the pool a couple of times during the day but wasn't able to because it was either mysteriously closed or had no public access - swim lessons were being given. The changing rooms are a bit... Spartan and rustic - nothing but a few benches in a concrete box. Do not go by the hours listed online. You have to physically go to the pool and look at the noticed posted at the pool entrance. (see photo) The price online is also wrong. The fact that it is late June and the Recreation Center sill has a lit Christmas tree in the lobby lets you know that oversight and management is nearly non-existent. If they don't have the leadership to pack a Christmas tree in a box, then certainly don't expect the website to show current information.

What a sweet little pool in the heart of Downtown/Brickell! Right on the Miami River, you can watch…read morethe boats go by as you swim your laps. And at only $3 per adult, it's a steal! I was worried they wouldn't take credit cards since it's such a low fee, but they do. The pool didn't feel like a typical 25 yard length, so I asked the lifeguard and he says it's a 33 meter pool. Bear in mind as you plan your workout. Pool has five or six lanes and is flanked by bleachers and some very basic changing room/shower facilities. Lap swim hours (pictured) are pretty extensive Monday through Friday. Less so Saturday and Sunday but still workable. I came in the middle of a work day and had a lane to myself.

This year I made two big changes in my workout routine: I joined ClassPass and decided to get back…read moreinto tennis. When I discovered TennisFit, I knew I had to check it out! I've now taken three weekend classes from 9:00 am - 10:30 am. It's so much fun! Classes take place at the rooftop of the Conrad which is great if you live in Brickell. Clinics consist of a warmup, hitting drills, and a variety of games that change depending on the day. Over the weekend, I've seen classes range from six to 15 people, but can't speak for the weekday evening classes. There are levels of ALL sorts, from those just starting to way advanced players. You usually break up into two groups divided by skill level about half way through. The music is bumping and Jason has all the equipment you may need! Overall, very happy to have found TennisFit to add this dynamic workout to my routine.

I have been attending Jason's 6:30 tennis clinic for a few months now…read more Super enjoyable! Phenomenal workout, some drills but mostly games. So whether you want to improve your game, or just get your heart pumping.....really good mix for 90 minutes. Also good mix of different levels, so somethin for everyone whether you are beginner or intermediate. Make sure you request 'speedball', you'll get the best workout ever! Enjoy! Lance

Just an amazing escape from the city. Peaceful views and I always felt extremely safe. Almost like…read moreI was the bad guy for looking for small lizards and migrating birds! Ha. Jk. Everyone was always super friendly and the neighborhood is an amazing aesthetic. Id walk from the One Miami almost 3-5x a week here just to enjoy my time. The park does close fairly early though and theres no entry after dark.

Alice C. Wainwright Park is an AOK place to head for if you want to get some shade close to the…read morewater. It's just right if you want to do not a whole lot of anything for a few hours. Tip: The street directly in front of the park doeesn't allow any thru traffic; it's just for use by the people that live there The views of Downtown Miami are decidedly underwhelming, but you can walk, bike, run, or just hang out. There's also no eateries to speak of that are close at hand, so bear this in mind.

The water here is so still and the waves can barely be felt. The sand is soft and not hot so feel…read morefree to stay barefoot. There are so many palm trees that offer shade to just sit under and rest. The beach is almost a sandbar for boats so you can see boats in the distance which makes for an incredible view. There is Padl nearby where you can rent paddle boards and kayaks which is so much fun. There's also many food trucks nearby to grab snacks and drinks from. The beach is also dog friendly which I loved. Only thing I didn't love was the sand can't be felt in the water, the ground is made up of algae which feels a bit weird on my toes. But the water isn't deep at all and it's really clear, I even saw some fish near my feet.

I have been in Miami quite awhile now and I have to say I have not visited this beach as much as I…read morepossibly should have. I have recently been a few times this past month. Each time has been early morning till midafternoon, mid-week and the time I spent there was extremely pleasant. The beach was clean, the water was clean, parking was plentiful and free.

This little park is a soothing oasis on the middle of the glass and glam that is Brickell. We had a…read morelovely walk in November and we stopped by the building where they hold events. We met someone who worked there who pointed out to us that because of all the construction on several sides of the little park, they have temporarily lost their parking. We had walked from our hotel so that wasn't an issue for us. It's a great little chance to immerse to yourself in nature in the middle of the city!

a cozy spot with a relaxed vibe and friendly service. The food was fresh and flavorful, though the…read moremenu is a bit limited. Overall, a nice place to grab a casual meal .