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Miami’s Outdoor Gems

Curated byStacklist8 cardsUpdated Sep 2025
Explore Miami’s best outdoor escapes—from sun-soaked beaches and lush parks to scenic trails and waterfront views. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
South Pointe Park
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South Pointe Park

Waterfront park with beach and pier access, playground, splash pad, walking/biking paths, picnic tables, and dog-friendly areas.

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
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Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

Experience Miami’s historic beach park with rich Black history, nature trails, events, and family-friendly attractions just minutes from downtown.

Maurice A. Ferré Park
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Maurice A. Ferré Park

Spacious park with sand beach, playground, amphitheater, and waterside views.

Castellow Hammock Preserve & Nature Center
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Castellow Hammock Preserve & Nature Center

112-acre native forest with a self-guided trail, picnic tables, public restrooms, kid-friendly hikes.

Simpson Park
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Simpson Park

7.8-acre tropical hardwood hammock with native and threatened plants, picnic tables, hiking, and children’s activities.

Jose Marti Park
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Jose Marti Park

Urban park with recreation center, athletic fields, fitness track, swimming pool, playgrounds, and picnic tables.

David T. Kennedy Park
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David T. Kennedy Park

Waterfront park with an outdoor gym, walking paths, volleyball, off-leash dog area, and playground.

Lummus Park
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Lummus Park

Lummus Park features dimmable LED lighting throughout the park to reduce the amount of light visible from the beach. This protects our native sea turtle population by substantially reducing light pollution in the areas with the highest disorientation incidents during the sea turtle season.