Best Playgrounds & Parks in South Florida for Families

Looking for the perfect spot to let your little ones run, climb, and play? South Florida is home to a wide variety of family-friendly parks and playgrounds, offering everything from splash pads and shaded play areas to scenic trails and picnic spots. Whether you're in Miami, Broward, or Palm Beach County, there's a park near you with the perfect setup for a fun day out.

This guide highlights the best playgrounds and parks by location, making it easy to find the perfect outdoor adventure for your kids. Check out our list below and start planning your next park visit!

Miami

• Tropical Park – 7900 SW 40th St
  Features: Multiple playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas, sports fields.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Alice Wainwright Park – 2901 Brickell Ave
  Features: Playground, open spaces.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Douglass Park – 2755 SW 37th Ave
  Features: Playground, open spaces.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

South Miami

• Dante Fascell Park – 8600 SW 57th Ave
  Features: Playground, tennis courts, open green spaces.
  Recommended Age: 2-12 years.

West Kendall

• Westwind Lakes Park – 6805 SW 152 Ave
  Features: FREE splash pad.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Eden Lakes Park – 4751 SW 162 Ave
  Features: Playground, picnic area.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

Kendall

• Indian Hammocks Park – 11395 SW 79th St, Miami, FL 33173
  Features: Skate park, disc golf, playgrounds.
  Recommended Age: 5-15 years.

Pinecrest

• Pinecrest Gardens – 11000 Red Rd
  Features: Splash pad, petting zoo, botanical garden.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Evelyn Greer Park – 8200 SW 124th St
  Features: Shaded playground, sports fields.
  Recommended Age: 2-12 years.

• Flagler Grove Park – 7551 SW 104 St
  Features: Toddler-friendly playground.
  Recommended Age: Toddlers.

• Pinecrest Library Playground – Next to Pinecrest Gardens

Coral Gables

• Salvadore Park – 1120 Andalusia Ave
  Features: Tennis courts, playground.
  Recommended Age: 2-12 years.

• Majorca Park – 937 Majorca Ave
  Features: Limited parking, quiet play area.

• Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center – 405 University Dr
  Features: Playground next to Coral Gables Library.

Miami Beach

• South Pointe Park – 1 Washington Ave
  Features: Playground, splash pad, scenic views.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Flamingo Park – 1200 Meridian Ave
  Features: Playground, aquatic center, tennis courts, splash pad.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Pirate Park – 7601 Atlantic Way
  Features: Playground with pirate theme.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Fun Zone Park – 4601 Collins Ave

• Fisher Park – Alton Rd

• Playground Miami Beach – 1217-1331 Ocean Dr

North Miami

• Oleta River State Park – 3400 NE 163rd St
  Features: Playground, kayaking, bike trails, picnic areas.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• G. Reynolds Park – 2198 NE 182 St

Doral

• Doral Central Park – 3000 NW 87th Ave
  Features: Open green spaces, walking trails, playground.
  Recommended Age: 2-12 years.

• Downtown Doral Playground – NW 53 St & NW 84 Ave

• Veterans Park – 10190 NW 33 St

Hialeah

• Amelia Earhart Park – 401 E 65th St
  Features: Playground, bike trails, petting zoo, picnic areas.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Tom Sawyer’s Play Island – 7900 NW 176th St
  Features: Themed playground resembling an island adventure.
  Recommended Age: 2-10 years.

• Country Lake Park – 19525 NW 87 Ave

Homestead

• Blakey Park – 600 SW 14th Ave
  Features: Playground, basketball courts, green spaces.
  Recommended Age: 2-12 years.

• James Archer Smith Park – 300 NW 12th St
  Features: Playground, picnic areas, walking trails.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Audubon Park

• Mayor Roscoe Warren Municipal Park – 1400 Palm Dr

• South Dade Park – 28151 SW 164 Ave
  Features: Water park ($$).

Pembroke Pines

• C.B. Smith Park – 900 N Flamingo Rd
  Features: FREE water park, playground, picnic areas.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

• Memorial Park – 10601 SW City Center Blvd

Hollywood

• Bicentennial Park – 7300 Farragut St

Plantation

• Plantation Woods – 5555 Palm Tree Rd
  Features: Shaded playground, splash pad.
  Recommended Age: 2-12 years.

Coral Springs

• Betty Stradling Park – 10301 Wiles Rd
  Features: Playground, picnic areas, skate park.
  Recommended Age: 5-15 years.

• Coral Springs Downtown Lions Park – 3555 NW 73rd Ave
  Features: Playground, picnic areas.
  Recommended Age: 2-12 years.

Coconut Grove

• Peacock Park

Parkland

• Liberty Park – 9200 Ranch Rd
  Features: FREE splash pad and awesome playground.

Deerfield Beach

• Quiet Waters Park – 401 S Powerline Rd
  Features: Splash Adventure water park (seasonal), mountain bike trails.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

Delray Beach

• Barwick Park – 735 Barwick Rd
  Features: Playground with huge slide.

Sunrise

• Welleby Park – 11100 NW 44th St
  Features: Splash pad, playgrounds, picnic areas.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

Coconut Creek

• Tradewinds Park – 3600 W Sample Rd
  Features: Butterfly World, model steam train rides, playgrounds.
  Recommended Age: All ages.

Royal Palm Beach

• Veteran's Park – 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd
  Features: Playground with playscape, small splash pad, picnic tables.
  Recommended Age: 2-12 years.

Fort Lauderdale

• Croissant Park – 245 W Park Dr
  Features: FREE water park area.

• Hortt Park – 1700 SW 14th Ct