Arch Creek Park and Museum is located in the city of North Miami just west of Biscayne Blvd. This historic park was once inhabited by several Native American tribes that lived in ancient Florida.  The oldest known tribe, the now extinct Tequesta, once made this natural stone arch their base along a popular native trail.  Artifacts from these ancient peoples were discovered on the property and preserved in a small museum along with objects left by early Florida pioneers.

Oleta River State Park is located in North Miami on eastern 163rd street.  This area was once inhabited by the ancient Tequesta people almost 3,000 years ago.  Today, this protected area is home to a large preserve of mangrove forest, native wildlife and plants.  This state park consists of about 1,000 acres and is the largest state park in Florida located in an urban area.  

Victory Park Pool in North Miami Beach, Florida offers a clean, safe and secure environment for all. Swimming lessons for all levels: beginners, intermediate and adultare offered at very affordable rates. 

Visits to the Victory Park Pool are open to residents and non-residents alike and at an affordable cost.  Be sure to contact  the pool for details about their ongoing programming.

PUBLIC SWIM

Monday - Thursday 

1:00PM-4:45PM & 7:00PM-8:45PM

Greynolds Park is located in northeast Miami-Dade county is west of Dixie Highway just south of Miami Gardens Drive (NE 185th St).  The park was formerly the site of a rock quarry and was donated to the county by the Ojus Rock Company back in 1936.  This 249-acre park is home to a variety of plants and animals that make their homes in the hammock and the protected mangrove habitats.

So much to do that you can plan to spend the entire day!

Normandy Isle Park & Pool is located on Normandy island in the city of Miami Beach.  Though many may come to Normandy for it's pool and splash areas, the park also offers two multipurpose basketball courts, tot lot, soccer field, and party pavilion. The city arranges for interesting programming for kids and adults alike. Some of the outdoor areas are lit for night time play: the tot lot, basketball courts and soccer field. 

Gwen Cherry Park in Miami-Dade County was named after Gwen Cherry, the first African-American woman to ever be elected to the Florida Legislature. This park is the park for the sports enthusiasts and the youth of the city. The park really works hard to reach out to the community with its various sports programs like a Pop Warner Youth League and the Boys and Girls Club of Miami.

South Florida is home to many aquatic sites. Just in the City of Miami, there are twelve of these aquatic sites and one of the twelve is the Charles Hadley Aquatic Complex. Located at 4800 NW 12 Ave., Miami, Florida, this aquatic complex boasts three pools: an Olympic-sized pool (50 meters), a 33-meter pool and a wading pool for toddlers. Charles Hadley Aquatic Complex is really a swimmer's dream come true, but, for those who are not so comfortable in the water, do not fret!