Originally called Royal Palm Park, Bayfront Park was the Greater Miami community’s first public gathering space. The park was built in 1896 and had nothing more than a pavilion and a green space that visitors used for baseball games and track and field activities. A bandshell was added later, and the park was often used for athletic competitions, cultural and religious happenings, political events and more.

After expanding many times over the years, Bayfront Park now spans 32 acres in the heart of Downtown Miami and sits right on Biscayne Bay. Perfect for families who want to relax, play or exercise, this iconic park has open lawn spaces, a wide baywalk, winding walkways, a sandy beach area, a stunning fountain, performance venues with special event lighting and VIP seating areas, a tropical rock garden, a waterfall that dates back to 1926 and so much more.

ANNUAL EVENTS

Bayfront Park hosts the city’s America’s Birthday Bash each year on Independence Day, which received more than 60,000 visitors in 2011. The park also hosts the city’s official New Year’s Eve party that every year it receives about seventy thousand visitors. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation to get to events held at Bayfront Park as parking can be scarce and expensive. The closest Miami Metro station is Government Center. From there, a Metromover connection is available with three stops near the park: Bayfront Park, First Street, and College/Bayside.