Fruit & Spice Park

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The Fruit and Spice Park is a botanical garden in Redland, an agricultural community in Miami-Dade County. The main attraction here are the numerous varieties of tropical fruits grown right on site.  Enjoy learning about the 150 kinds of mangoes, 75 types of bananas, and over 40 types of grapes as well as a plethora of less familiar fruits (like Mangosteen and Dragon Fruit). The park primarily consists of varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts.

Camp Owaissa Bauer

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The Camp Owaissa Bauer is considered one of the hidden treasures of Miami-Dade Country Parks & Recreation. A nice getaway from the hectic city life, this campsite is located in Homestead, Florida, United States. The park itself is built on a 110 acre area and contains plenty of trails that teach both children and adults interesting facts about the ecology/geology of The Sunshine State. It's equipped with vast facilities to house up to 160 campers overnight or for prolonged periods of time.



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Roby George Park

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Roby George Park is located in Homestead down in southwest Miami-Dade county.  This city-run park features a fun swimming pool with slide, covered basketball courts, restrooms, and a playground.  Play a game of baseball or softball at Roby George Park.  For your convenience and comfort there are restrooms and picnic areas to use.  

Losner Park

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Losner Park is a well-known historical park located in the heart of Homestead Florida. It holds many historic monuments about the local area which are great for educating your children. It has well-kept landscaping and fresh green grass, great for tourists and families. The park features benches and a stage for performances. It is a very peaceful place for the family to engage in recreation activities when there is no major event being held.

Castellow Hammock Preserve & Nature Center

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The Hammock Preserve & Nature Center was named in honor of James S. Castellow who was a farmer that claimed the 160 acres of property and made his homestead in early 1900.  He was one of south Florida’s earliest citrus farmers. He carried citrus trees from the town of Cutler. Hugh Matheson, Jr. who had purchased the property in the 1950s for land trade but then the trade never happened. In 1962, Park included the tropical hardwood forest, which was a paradise for tree botanists and snail collectors.

South Dade Park

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South Dade Park in Homestead offers a host of amenities for families looking for a fun day out.  The park is located near US1 and the Coral Castle attraction in Miami Dade county.

Seminole Wayside Park

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Seminole Wayside Park, located in Homestead, is the perfect place to enjoy nature. This park is one of the oldest parks acquired in Miami-Dade county. The park is enclosed by a low rock wall all the way around it's 27.7 acres of beauty. The park contains a variety of plant life including some endangered species. Two of these species are federally endangered, while the other twenty-four are endangered inside the state. From sunrise to sunset, this park is open to any visitors to come and enjoy. 



Naranja Park

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Naranja Park is a 10-acre public park located in 14150 SouthWest 264th Street, Naranja, FL 33032, Miami-Dade County, United States and is famous for its fascinating community pool which was launched in late 2012. The pool facility was built to offer the residents, as well as the visitors a place to have fun relaxing and engaging in physically activities like swimming, The pool offers the residents the opportunity to showcase their swimming skills. There are also swimming lessons offered for beginners.



West Kendall District Park

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One of the most amazing places to visit in South Florida is West Kendall District Park. The park offers a unique park experience for picnic and relaxation. One of its greatest advantages is that it is a spacious area of 164 acres of greenspace. Its hours of operation are Monday to Friday (9.00 a.m. to 6. 00 p.m.) and on weekends (9.00 to 6.00 pm). There are no charges associated with the entry and use of the park. 

Larry & Penny Thompson Park

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The Larry & Penny Thompson Park is a first class campground in Miami-Dade County. This beautiful campground is right next door to the Zoo Miami. The park is named after the late Thompsons who were avid campers and civic leaders in in South Florida. This campground is one of the last portions of leftover wilderness in Miami! The University of Miami used to own this land and there are remnants left of their old fruit groves.