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Everyone knows Miami for the beaches and water, but we have lots of great parks and golf courses too! Miami-Dade County is home to two national parks, plus our state and local park systems are extensive, offering horseback riding, batting cages, bike rentals, picnic areas, restaurants, tennis courts and much more. Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, Bill Baggs-Cape Florida State Park, Greynolds Park, Tropical Park and many others provide fun in the sun away from the beach.
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AquaWorld Miami Bill Graham Farm Village Biltmore Golf Course Biscayne National Park Boucher Brothers Watersports Butterfly World Cape Florida Light House Costa Greens Golf Club Country Club of Miami Crandon Park Crandon Park Golf Course Don Shula's Golf Club Doral Golf Resort and Spa Edwin Watts Golf Everglades National Park Fruit and Spice Park Granada Golf Course Greynolds Park Greynolds Park Golf Grove Scuba Haulover Beach Park & Marina Haulover Golf Course International Links Miami Killian Greens Golf Club Matheson Hammock Miami Beach Golf Club Miami Dade Parks Eco-Adventures Miami Shores Country Club Miami Springs Golf Club Miccosukee Golf & Country Club Oleta River State Park Palmetto Golf Course Sailboards Miami Watersports South Beach Dive & Surf Sport Fishing Charters with Captain Dave Tarpoon Lagoon Thriller Speedboat Adventures
401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami
305-454-3900
Aquaworld Miami is a great way to get in and on the waters of Miami.
Best Value Package
Enjoy the watersport adventure of a life time on Aquaworld’s Half-Day “Adventure Pass” All inclusive: Parasail, Jet Ski, Snorkeling Gear, Kayaks, Water Trampoline, and a great sailing trip aboard our spacious 80 ft. Catamaran.
Complimentary sodas water and dry snacks
$3 beer and wine - $10 open bar
Aquaworld Miami also offers snorkel trips, wakeboarding and sunset sails. Flights available from 9 am till sunset 7 days a week, weather permitting. U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captains and Equipped.
401 East 65th Street Amelia Earhart Park Hialeah
305-685-8673
A re-created Miami-Dade County homestead combining features of pioneer farms from the turn of the century with modern additions such as an air-conditioned Country Store. The pony ring (open weekends only, must be 70 lbs. or less to ride) on the side of the barn is equipped with benches for parents to sit and rest while watching kids ride a pony, or drive an old tractor. Open 7 days, 9am-3pm weekdays; weekends 10am-4pm.
1210 Anastasia Avenue Coral Gables
305-460-5364
18 holes
9700 SW 328th Street, Homestead
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, this park is the largest marine park in the national park system. It protects and preserves a marine eco-system with living, fish-bejeweled coral reefs, mangrove shorelines, a shallow bay, and emerald islands. Dante Fascell Visitor Center (open 9am-5pm) houses a museum, art gallery, auditorium/environmental and educational discovery room. Glass-bottom boat tours of the bay and reefs, snorkeling and scuba diving trips, canoe and kayak rentals (island excursions for sightseeing are available Nov.-May). Open daily 7am-5:30pm.
420 Lincoln Road Miami Beach
305-535-8177
Lots of fun in, on and above the water: wave-runners, parasailing, banana boats, wind surfers, snorkeling, rafts, kayaks, boogie boards and deep sea fishing charters. Team-building scavenger hunts and beach olympics are also available for corporate and group events, from Key Largo to Palm Beach. Safety-certified instructors for beach events. For more information: 305-535-8177 (for locations south of Ft. Lauderdale); 954-524-8662 (for locations Ft. Lauderdale and north).
3600 W. Sample Road Tradwinds Park Coconut Creek
954-977-4400
For 20 years, Butterfly World has offered the public the opportunity to be surrounded by these beautiful flying insects - up to 10,000 at a time from at least 50 different species. It is the largest butterfly park in the world! Also includes the largest free-flight hummingbird aviary in the US and a lorikeet encounter.
Key Biscayne
305-361-8779
The oldest structure in Miami-Dade County, the 95-foot-high Cape Florida Lighthouse at the tip of Key Biscayne has been restored to its authentic 1855 condition in Bill Baggs State Park. This tower has survived hurricanes, an 1836 Seminole Indian attack and fires. Park also offers an award-winning beach, bike paths, an oceanfront and a harborfront cafe and fishing. Tours: Thur.-Mon. at 10am and 1pm. Children under 8 are not permitted to the top of the lighthouse. Entrance fee: $5/car with 2-8 people; $3/car with 1 person. $1/person (walking, biking)
NW 41st St. at NW 102nd Ave. Miami
305-592-3300
18 Holes
6801 NW 186th Street
305-829-8456
2 courses, 18 hole
4000 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne
305-361-5421
Ride on the restored carousel by the sea at Crandon Park (weekends and certain holidays). The historic carousel is at the heart of the Family Amusement Center, which includes an old-fashioned outdoor roller rink, sea horse-shaped splash fountain and a host of marine play sculptures at the beachfront playground. The park's beautiful two-mile beach is consistently named among the top-ten beaches in the nation, celebrated for its pristine sand, calm water, winding promenade and convenient amenities. Open 8am-sunset. $5 per car.
6700 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne
305-361-9120
18 holes
7601 Miami Lakes Drive Miami Lakes
305-820-8106
18 holes
4400 NW 87th Avenue
305-592-2000
5 courses - 18 hole including The Blue Monster
8484 NW 36th St. Doral
305-591-1220
Among the 'Top 100 Best Golf Shops' by Golf World Business Magazine. Computerized custom fitting by certified experts. Analyze ball speed, launch angle and spin rate. Large inventory of the latest and top brand equipment, apparel and accessories. Full service club repair. Trade-ins accepted.
The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
305-242-7700
With 1.5 million acres of watery wilderness, Everglades National Park is the third largest national park in the lower 48 states of the U.S. This river of grass is home to wading birds, alligators, fish, turtles, snakes and other wildlife, including endangered species such as the manatee, the wood stork and the Florida panther.
A good way to visit the Everglades is to walk the boardwalks and trails along the main park road and join in ranger-led events. There are multiple entrances to the park: see below. Biking, fishing and boating are popular park activities. Check at visitor centers for regulations and license information. At Flamingo and Everglades City, there are boat tours in addition to canoe rentals. Bike rentals are available at Shark Valley or bring your own to any entrance of the park. Camping sites are available at Long Pine Key (first come, first served) and Flamingo (reservations suggested between October-April).
Admission is $10 per car at the main entrance (open 24 hours), or Shark Valley. $5/person fee for individuals 17 years of age or older when entering by foot, bicycle or motorcycle. Good for 7 consecutive days. There is no admission fee at the Everglades City Visitor Center. For more information, please call 305-242-7700, Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm, or check the park's website: http://www.nps.gov/ever/
Entrances and Directions
Homestead: The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center: 8am-5pm daily. Entrance located at 40001 Palm Road (344th St.), Homestead. 305-242-7700- Flamingo: The Flamingo Visitor Center: 9am-5:30pm Nov. to mid-April; until 4:30 the rest of the year, depending on staff. Enter park at Ernest F. Coe entrance and drive south 38 miles. 239-695-2945 for info.
Shark Valley: daily, 8:45am- 5:15pm (Dec.-April); until 6pm otherwise. The Visitor Center is open daily 9:15am to 5:15pm. Take the Florida Turnpike to SW 8th Street (also known as U.S. 41 and Tamiami Trail). Travel 25 miles west on U.S. 41 to signs marked Shark Valley. Tram schedule: December-April, 9am-4pm on the hour, every hour. May-December, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Reservations: 305-221-8455.
Everglades City/Gulf Coast Visitor Center: 9am-4:30pm daily; opens at 8am in winter. 5 miles south of Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) on State Road 29. From Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley), take exit 80 (State Road 29) south and proceed 20 miles to Everglades City. No entrance fee.
Hours subject to change.
24801 SW 187th Ave. Homestead
305-247-5727
This 35-acre botanical park with 500 varieties of exotic fruit trees, spice plants and vegetables offers a unique look at rural Miami, with daily tours (11am, 1:30pm, 3pm). Open daily from 9am to 5pm. Adults $6, children 6-12 $1.50, under 6 are free.
2001 Granada Boulevard Coral Gables
305-460-5367
9 holes
17530 West Dixie Hwy. North Miami Beach
Once a rock quarry, it is now a 249-acre park consisting of a variety of habitats, most notably a relatively intact hardwood hammock and mangrove forest; Greynolds has bike and nature trails, a boathouse, paddle boats, canoes and kayaks, bird rookery, volleyball nets and a nine-hole regulation golf course (305-949-1741). Open daily sunrise to sunset. Parking: $5/ weekends and holidays; free on weekdays.
17530 W. Dixie Hwy. N. Miami Beach
305-949-1741
9 holes
3310-A Mary Street Coconut Grove
305-443-1313
PADI 5 STAR Miami Daily Dive/Snorkel Trips to Miami/Key LargoFull Rental/Sales and Flexible Dive Lessons
10800 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
305-947-3525
Oceanfront park with 1.5 miles of beach, complete marina, charter fishing boats, a 9-hole golf course and tennis courts. Beach is open sunrise to sunset. An underground walkway connects the bay and ocean sides. Parking: $5/car; $10 buses/rv. Clothing-optional area designated at the northern 1/3 mile of beach, in the signed-area only. Gawkers strongly discouraged!
10800 Collins Avenue Miami Beach
305-940-6719
9 holes (par 3)
1802 NW 37 Avenue Miami
305-633-4583
18 holes
9980 SW 104th Street Miami
305-271-0917
18 holes
9610 Old Cutler Road Miami
305-665-5475
A top-ranked family park with nature trails, a sand beach with lifeguards, picnic grounds, concession stand and marina. There's also a restaurant serving dinner (closed on Mondays). Park is open daily sunrise to sunset; beach is open from 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays, 6pm on weekends. $5/car.
2301 Alton Road Miami Beach
18 holes
305-365-3018
Experience an adventure on a kayak, canoe, snorkel, bike or nature excursion. Tours and excursions are available for all levels. Explore unique natural areas, and be on the lookout for native wildlife. Even wilder offerings include naturalist-guided marine wading tours and hiking trips into some of the best wilderness areas of the Everglades, Big Cypress National Preserve, and coastal parks.
10000 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Shores
305-795-2366
18 holes
650 Curtiss Parkway Miami Springs
305-805-5184
18 holes
6401 Kendale Lakes Drive Maimi
305-382-3930
18 holes
3400 NE 163rd Street N. Miami Beach
305-919-1846
Oleta River's mangrove forests, tropical hammocks and surrounding waters offer an urban oasis of outdoor activities in Miami: biking, picnicking, canoeing, swimming, children's playground, fishing and kayaking. Guided nature walks upon request. Open daily from 8am to sunset. Admission: $5 per car up to 8 people; 1 person in car, $3. Walk/bike/roll-ins, $1. Cabins rentals for up to two weeks (reservations: 800-326-3521).
9300 SW 152nd Street Miami
305-235-1069
18 holes
Rickenbacker Causeway Miami
305-361-7245
Windsurf, stand-up paddle board, and kayak rental, school and shop!
Great fun for all ages and all fitness levels. Just minutes from Miami Beach on beautiful Biscayne Bay. Enjoy Vizcaya castle and mangrove sanctuary then take a rest on the Twin Sisters Sand Bar. Make memories, Miami-style! Mention the code Welcome Mag 5 when making a reservation to get a special offer!
850 Washington Avenue Miami Beach
305-531-6110
Dive/Snorkel Trips to Miami/Key Largo Voted Best Dive/Surf Shop in Miami - PADI 5 Star Dive Center
467 Holiday Drive Hallandale Beach
954-458-3940
Day/Night Trips - Licensed and Insured Sailfish,Dolphin,Grouper,Tarpon,Snook ,Swordfish,Sharks Boat Rentals
300 Alton Road, Ste 110 Miami Beach
305-532-1445
PADI 5 STAR Best of Miami 99/07 Miami's Only Waterfront Dive Shop Lessons, Equipment, Pool on site , Trips
401 Biscayne Blvd. Bayside Marketplace Miami
305-371-FAST
Take a thrilling high-speed tour past some of Miami's most famous locales! The Northern trip takes passengers to see the Port of Miami, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Biscayne Bay and mansions of some of Miami's most famous (and infamous!) residents. For a peek at more of Florida's natural beauty, take the Southern trip to Key Biscayne, Virginia Key, Stiltsville, the Cape Florida Lighthouse, No Name Harbor and more. Tours depart at 10am (call for early bird specials!), 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, sunset. Call for reservations and more info. Please note that some tours may be dependent on number of passengers. Tours leave from Bayside Marketplace.
