A day in the park is one of the best free things to do in Miami but also one of the best things to do in Miami with kids.

The parks are as diverse as the city, offering various ecosystems and settings, from the ocean to hammock-lined trails to thick mangroves you can paddle across.

We name some of them below:

David T Kennedy Park

An extensive green space that is used for sports, exercise, and all kinds of outdoor activities. It’s a trendy park and a great place to exercise or just be lazy.

In addition to the dog park and bike trail, this park is also home to one of Miami’s tastiest summer treats A.C.’s Icees frozen lemonade.

Note: Dogs must be on a leash in dog parks

Matheson Hammock Park

Home to one of the city’s most popular marinas and boat ramps, this waterfront park also has plenty to do for those without a boat.

You can go by bike, and enjoy the swimming pool of the artificial atoll, the green spaces, and the paddle board.

Crandon park

A couple of miles of magnificent white sand beaches is probably the best place to take a dip in Key Biscayne.

This park is a great family park. There is plenty of parking, barbecue, volleyball, and much more to ensure that everyone comes home very tired.

Cape Florida Bill Baggs State Park

A park that offers both green space and access to the ocean. Bill Baggs is a favorite with tourists and natives alike.

In addition to being beautiful, the park is home to a super cool historic lighthouse that was built in 1825. Guided tours are available if you want to see them inside.

Note: the lighthouse is currently closed

Biscayne National Park

A cheat park: About 95 percent of the park is covered by water. Obviously, you will need some kind of boat to enjoy it.

Because even if you don’t have a boat, the park offers plenty of guided tours or rental possibilities so you can see the diverse ecosystem the way it was meant to be seen.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

A pretty park whose main attraction is a beautiful coral reef teeming with a small town of marine life.

See it from a glass-bottom boat or – the best way, in our opinion – jump into the water on a snorkeling excursion and paddle for an hour. Get up close to the barracudas (they don’t bite) and the famous 1,000-kilo statue of Jesus, which sits 7 meters underwater.

Barnacle State Historic Park

The most beloved park in Coconut Grove, a city that loves its green spaces. The Barnacle Historical Park shows you what life was like in that area in the 20th century.

Tour the former home of Coconut Grove pioneer Ralph Middleton Munroe. It starts on the thin stretch of a path lined with hammocks and ends on the beautiful beachfront space dotted with giant old trees.

Soon we will have many more options for you to enjoy Miami and its charms…