Matheson Hammock Park
One of the best things to do in Miami with kids is playing in Matheson Hammock Park. Matheson Hammock opened in 1930 as the first county park of Dade County, a gift of 80 acres to the county from William J. Matheson. The park surrounds the north and western ends of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. This picturesque park has an artificial atoll pool that’s good for safe, quiet bathing. A fair warning for boaters hoping to use the marina on the weekends arrives early. Matheson Hammock Park has one of the city's most popular boating docks, so expect traffic driving into the park even if you're not headed for a day out on the water.
Besides, this huge park down south has green space for picnicking, bike trails for cyclists of all skill levels, and a small beach for sunbathing. The shallow atoll provides a fun, safe place to splash around, kids maybe love it. And parents love it because it feels like a trip to Miami Beach without a trek over the causeway, and there’s plenty of parking.
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- Address: 9610 Old Cutler Rd, Miami
- Contact: 305-665-5475
- TripAdvisor Rating: 4/5
- Price: Admission $5.00–$6.00
- Opening Hours: Daily sunrise–sunset
