South Miami Dade

Everglades National Park

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Everglades National Park spans more than 1.5 million acres with multiple entrances and visitor centers.  The main entrance is located in the city of Homestead in Miami-Dade county.  The park was created in 1947 in an effort to protect the area from further damage to this extremely important environmental area.  The Everglades, or "River of Grass",  consists of wetlands and forests fed by water flowing out of Lake Okeechobee  located to the north of the park.

South Pointe Park

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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.

Homestead Air Reserve Park

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Homestead Air Reserve Park is located just north of the military base in Homestead.  The park consists of a very large open grassy area, a shelter, and building.  The large field can be used for soccer, events, and for campouts.  

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.  

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is located at the southern end of Key Biscayne near Miami.  This picturesque beach with historic Cape Florida lighthouse (built in 1825) is a popular spot for romantic getaways and family fun.  The beach is not guarded so please be aware that you are swiming at your own risk.  Bring your bicycle along and enjoy over a mile of paved and completely flat bike paths.  For fun at the shore you can bring your rods for some fishing along Biscayne Bay on the seawall.

Tropical Park

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Tropical Park is an almost 300-acre park in southwest Miami-Dade county that once served as a horse track.  It was transformed into a county park back in 1979.  This huge, diverse park offers everything from football games, world class equestrian shows, community center, a boxing program to the unique Santa's Enchanted Forest carnival.  Tropical Park has the standard leisure amenities like bicycling, walking or running on the miles of paved pathways.

Crandon Park

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Crandon Park has long been a favorite recreational spot for natives and visitors alike.  Crandon is located just south of the Miami Seaquarium and north of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.  This beautiful beachfront park on Key Biscayne in Miami-Dade County is comprised of various ecosystems of the Key including mangroves, seagrass beds, coastal hammock and dunes.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

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The Gold Coast Railroad Museum in southern Miami has several wood trainset layouts for visiting children to play with hands on! The layouts feature "Thomas" and other equipment, both free-wheeled and motorized. There is room for several children to play at once, and even seating areas for supervising adults. So bring the children for a fun and educational experience you can share with your family. The museum has freight cars, passenger cars, and locomotives to view on site.