Below
we have listed some of the more popular parks and recreation
areas in Miami-Dade County. For a complete list of Miami-Dade
County parks, click here.
Crandon
Park
4000
Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
305/361-7385
or 305/361-5421
Large
Miami-Dade County park with beach,nature trails, children's
amusement park, world-famous tennis centser and golf course.
In Key Biscayne.
The
park includes:
Crandon
Beach - popular beach with tourists and locals alike. Nationally
acclaimed white sand beach with calm waters. Enjoyed by
millions.
Crandon
Gardens - over 200 acres of botanical gardens and native
plant habitat; walking trails, lakes suitable for canoeing.
Crandon
Park Tennis Center
7300
Crandon Blvd.
305-365-2300
One
of the leading public tennis centers in the US. Home to
the Ericsson Open, the world's 5th largest tennis tournament.
17 hard courts, 6 lighted courts, 8 clay courts, 2 grass
courts. Day rates $6 per person, $3 per child. Lessons available.
Open 8am-10 pm.
Crandon
Park Golf Course
6700
Crandon Blvd.
305-361-9120
Beautiful
championship 18-hole golf course with scenic lakes. Only public
course in Key Biscayne. Considered
one of the most challenging courses in the state.
Bill
Graham Farm Village at Amelia Earhart Park
401
E 65th St
305-769-2693
Fun
for kids!
An
authentic replica of a working farm circa 1900. Learn about
S. Florida's agricultural heritage here. Barn has a farm animal
petting area. Demonstrations of farm crafts like horseshoeing,
cow milking and sheep shearing.
Other
Features: pony rides, country store, stocking fishing pond.
Greynolds
Park
A
265-acre park and wildlife refuge on the banks of the Oleta
River. Over 90 acres of natural areas with 175 native plant
species, local wildlife like foxes, turtles and the rare West
Indian manatee.
Other
Features: Freshwater lagoon suitable for canoes and paddleboats.
Bird
rookery for large wading birds like ibis and great blue herons
For
Kids! Camp Manatee is a nature-oriented summer camp w/ canoing,
hiking and nature education. Call 305-948-2891 for more information.
Nature
Parks
The
following parks offer nature centers, walking trails and educational
outreach programs for all ages. All contain picnic areas,
playgrounds and restrooms.
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Barnes Sense of Wonder Park
3401
SW 72nd Avenue Miami
305-662-4124
Bird
and wild animal sanctuary on 15 acres of native plants and
trees. Fishing lake.
Bill
Sadowski Park
17555
SW 79th Avenue Miami 305-255-4767
30-acre
park set in the midst of native hardwoods and pines
Arch
Creek Park
1855
NE 135th St. N Miami
305-944-6111
Site
of a unique natural stone bridge used by ancient Indian tribes.
Bird and wild animal sanctuary. Free
tours on Saturday mornings.
State
Parks
Oleta
River State Recreation Area
3400
NE 163rd St. (305) 947-6357
Parking:
$2.00 for one passenger; 1-8 additional passengers: $4.00;
above 8 people, additional dollar
Walk-in
entrance fee: $1 per person
Hours:
8 am -sundown
Lifeguard
on Duty: No
1200
foot sandy beach on the banks of the Oleta River and intercoastal
waterway. Part of a state park. Refuge for birds, manatees
and other wildlife.
Special
Features: Canoe, paddleboat, and kayak rentals. Biking trails.
Picnic facilities on first-come first-serve basis or by reservation.
Fishing pier.
Bill
Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area
1200
South Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne, (305) 361-5811
Parking:
Free lot
Hours:
8 am to sundown
Lifeguard
on Duty: Yes
A
state park with many natural amenities. Part of a large barrier
island ecosystem. 1.25 miles of wide sand beach on the Atlantic.
Special
Features: Historic Cape Florida Lighthouse, built 1825. Fishing
at the seawall on Biscayne Bay. (Salt water fishing license
required.) 18 shaded beachfront picnic pavilions. Bike, kayak,
rollerblade rentals. Beach chairs and umbrella rentals. Gift
shop. Overnight boat morring available.