Playgrounds

Key Largo Community Park in Monroe County is a great place to come to spend the day.  It is located on the same block as Jacob's Aquatic Center an affordable local water park. This park has a beautiful new skate park managed by the YMCA. They frequently sponsor skate camps for the local kids as well as lots of other programming.  If you want to get your heart pumping, try out the fitness trail or a round of tennis at one of the six tennis courts.

Harry Harris County Park is located in the town of Tavernier in the Florida Keys. This park is a quiet place good for families with small children since there is a small man-made lagoon type beach to enjoy.  It does not open to the ocean and it is protected from waves. Children can play at the playground and there are plenty of spots for a picnic available. Restrooms and showers are on location. Baseball and softball fields are located at this park and it is a popular spot for local teams to play.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is a Florida state park located between 2 bodies of water: Largo Sound and Tarpon Basin on the Atlantic Ocean side of Key Largo. The park consists of about 70 nautical miles and encompasses several types of habitats.  The mangrove swamps, upland areas, and hammocks offer some interesting land exploration opportunities on well-maintained trails. The main draw for the park are its spectacular coral reefs which can be viewed by glass bottom boat or on snorkeling and scuba diving expeditions.

Clarence Higgs Memorial Beach is an over 16 acre beach park located in Monroe County at the end of the Florida Overseas Heritage Trail.  It is just west of Smathers Beach and adjacent to the Key West Wildlife Center in downtown Key West. This beach is more than just a gorgeous place to spend the day under the South Florida sun, it is also a historical site with significant features that date back to the post-Civil War era.

Bayfront Park is located in downtown Miami right along the Biscayne Bay. This urban waterside park is a wonderful jumping off point for a family's time in the city of Miami.  Come and enjoy a stroll along the waterside with a picturesque fountain and sculptures.  Walk over to the adjacent Bayside Marketplace with its shops and restaurants.

Grapeland Heights Park is located in the Grapeland Heights area of Miami that runs just east of the Miami International Airport and alongside the Miami river.  This park contains the only water park in the city of Miami.  The water park is open seasonally during the warmest months and is quite popular with families.  The park itself offers year round fun with walking trails, an open green space, walking trails and a baseball field.  

Doral Meadows Park is a 14 acre park nestled amongst residential neighborhoods in western Miami-Dade County.  The park features several sports amenities including lighted soccer/football fields, baseball fields and batting cages.  There is a lighted/shaded playground as well as a concession building which helps make late evening games more accomodating for all.

McDonald Park is located in northeast Hialeah just off Ludlam Road and east of the Palmetto Parkway.  This 17 acre park consists of a large lake, 10 reservable pavilions, playground, lighted raquetball courts and 3 lighted tennis courts.  Within the park is the affordable McDonald Aquatic Center with a wave pool, lazy river that floats under scenic waterfalls, and plenty of space in the shade.  There are funbrellas to rent for private parties and a nice size splash pad for the younger children.

South Pointe Park is located at the southernmost tip of South Beach just across from the island home of the rich and famous, Fisher Island.  The park is just south of the MacArthur Causeway and runs adjacent to Government Cut the main inlet from the Atlantic to the Intracoastal Waterway.  This park is not only in a prime location but it's landscaping and layout make it a picturesque spot to stroll along the paved pathways or sit and fish on the soon to be completed pier.

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.