Miami-Dade Parks Celebrates 90th Anniversary with “Day in the Park” Event

It’s time to gather the family for a day at the park! The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department will commemorate 90 years of inspiring people to Live A Park Life. The year-long celebration begins with a mega family fun “Day in the Park” on Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at various parks across the county.

Miami-Dade Parks’ “Day in the Park” locations include:

Crandon Park, 6747 Crandon Blvd, Miami – Lot#4

Activities will take place at open space between Amusement Area and Crandon Gardens, and include:

• Volunteer beach clean-up,  9 a.m.-noon
• Free! Nature walks and a scavenger hunt, courtesy of EcoAdventures; games, carousel rides, roller-skating rink (bring your skates), music, and prizes (while supplies last).
• Discounted chair and umbrella rentals, courtesy of Lighthouse Watersport Rentals.

Parking: $7

Greynolds Park, 16700 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach (East Greynolds Park)

Activities include:

• Food truck vendors, courtesy of Miami Food Truck Events
• Park history display
• Free! Canoe tours, nature walks, and fishing clinic, courtesy of Ecoadventures; nature-based games and activities, popcorn, snow-cones, and music!
• Discounted kayak rentals, courtesy of Al Fresco Fun
• Agility course for dogs, courtesy of Bauser’s Pet Training

Parking: $2-hour

Haulover Beach Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami (Bill Bird Marina entrance)

Activities will take place at the kite field (marina parking lot area) and include:

• Food truck vendors, courtesy of Miami Food Truck Events
• Sea turtle display and activities, courtesy of EcoAdventures
• Free! Music, a bounce house, games, popcorn, snow cones; and kids’ activities, courtesy of Miami Kids Collective.
• Electric bike demos and discounted rentals, courtesy of Electribike
• Discounted kites by Skyward Kites

Parking: free (at event area)

Homestead Bayfront Park, 9698 North Canal Drive, Homestead

Activities will take place at the Atoll pool and include:

• Free! Music DJ, live performances, and a bounce house.
• Discounted kayak, canoe, and bike rentals
• Discounted food at La Playa Grill

Parking: $7-car

Other “Day in the Park” locations will include Gwen Cherry Park  Miller Drive/Raices, North Trail, and South Dade Parks, with each park hosting its own unique activities. Please contact the park of interest for updates.

Miami-Dade Parks will also present these signature celebrations on March 2:

“7^th Annual Archaeology Day”, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave., Palmetto Bay

Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and includes: Archaeology demonstrations, activity booths provided by partner organizations, and walking tours of the natural areas. Admission: $10-adult, $7-child (ages 4-14); Free for kids age 3 and under. 

“29th Annual Asian Culture Festival” – Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Ave., Homestead

Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and includes: Asian crafts, art, exotic music and dance, and vendors selling a tasty selection of authentic Far Eastern cuisine. Admission fee: $12-adult, $5-child (ages 6-12); Free for kids age 5 and under.

Visit the celebration web page for a complete list of events.