Miami Kidz

Category: Parks/Water Parks

  • John U. Lloyd State Park

    -I know this park isn’t in Miami but it is worth the drive. The ocean water is clear as glass and there is plenty of beach for everyone to relax and spread out. There are also picnic tables with BBQ’s and showers, restrooms and dressing rooms close by. After the park you have to stop at Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant.

    6503 N. Ocean Drive , Dania FL 33004

    www.floridastateparks.org

    The park features:

    • Beach access
    • Picnic tables with BBQ’s
    • Loggerhead Café
    • Rentals: canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, sailboats, pontoon boats

    $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle
    $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle
    $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers

    John U. Lloyd Park John U. Lloyd Park John U. Lloyd Park John U. Lloyd Park John U. Lloyd Park John U. Lloyd Park

  • Evelyn Greer Park

    -Evelyn Greer Park has the best of both worlds, fresh-air and  Wi-Fi Internet access! Bring your laptop and let the kids play at the playground. My 11 year old niece is staying with us for the summer and she loves to play online games, so I took them to Evelyn Greer park and she could use the laptop and my daughter could run around the playground. In 2005 the park was named one of the best parks in South Florida by Parenting Magazine.

    8200 SW 124th St, Pinecrest FL 33156

    http://ci.pinecrest.fl.us/villageparks.html

    The park features:

    • Covered playgrounds
    • Batting cages
    • Walking path
    • Covered picnic tables
    • Internet Wi-Fi spot in the gazebo

    Evelyn Greer Park Evelyn Greer Park Evelyn Greer Park Evelyn Greer Park Evelyn Greer Park Evelyn Greer Park

  • Olympic Park

    -This park has recently had a Miami-Dade library added to it and the building is amazing. With it’s modern lines and colors and the beautiful stone work on the side wall it’s really more than just a library but a piece of modern architecture. The park area has a walking path, playground and basketball courts. I guarantee you won’t miss it because it’s located right on Kendall Drive and 152nd Ave.

    8601 SW 152nd Ave, Miami FL 33193

    www.miamidade.gov/parks

    The park features:

    • Playground
    • Walking path
    • Basketball courts
    • Miami-Dade Library

    Olympic Park Olympic Park Olympic Park Olympic Park Olympic Park Olympic Park

  • Bill Baggs State Park

    -To my memory this is the first time I’ve been to Bill Baggs State park. I like it because it seems very remote and it has a lot of history to it. Unfortunately I couldn’t go up the lighthouse because my daughter was too young. So next time my husband is coming with us so I can get some nice pictures from the top of the lighthouse 🙂 I wasn’t able to see the beach because it was nap time for the little one but I will definitely go again and post some new pictures and comments.

    1200 S. Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne FL 33149

    www.floridastateparks.org

    The park features:

    • Beautiful beach at the tip of Key Biscayne
    • Historical Light house
    • Bike rentals
    • Canoe & kayak rentals
    • Lighthouse Cafe
    • Hiking/ nature trails
    • Playground
    • Picnic Pavilions

    $5 per vehicle ( up to 8 people in vehicle)
    $3 single occupant vehicle
    Open from 8:00am until sundown 365 days a year

    Bill Baggs State Park Bill Baggs State Park Bill Baggs State Park Bill Baggs State Park Bill Baggs State Park BillBaggs_bench