The Amazing Coconut Grove
The Grove
a laid-back community, is one of South Florida's hippest, liveliest, outdoorsy, and friendliest neighborhoods. If you love the outdoors, come to The Grove, and enjoy the wonderful outdoor, sunny, and open town living that is available all year long!
Historic State Park The Barnacle
The Barnacle Historic State Park, which was established in 1891, offers a glimpse into frontier life in the Bay Era, when Miami could only be reached by ship. The Barnacle is a great place to unwind and take delight in the little things. You may indulge in an outdoor performance, have a picnic on the lawn, stroll down a street lined with trees, or just relax in a chair on the expansive front porch and watch the sailboats disappear.
Ralph Middleton Munroe, an American boat designer, previously lived in this 5-acre coconut grove treasure, which is the oldest mansion still standing in Miami-Dade County (1891). There is a ton of captivating Spanish moss, too.
Gardens and Museum at Vizcaya
Even though Vizcaya Museum Gardens has served as the backdrop for movies like Bad Boys 2, Any Given Sunday, and Iron Man 3, it is still one of Miami's most alluring and recognizable places.
Peacock Park
A popular gathering spot in Coconut Grove is Peacock Park. It features an expansive view of Biscayne Bay, including the coconut grove marina, lovely mini-islands, a variety of recreational activities, and a magnificent canopy of hundreds of trees to relax and play under.
The oldest hotel in the neighborhood, Bay View Inn, is located on the grounds of Peacock Park, which has been there since 1883.
It covers nine acres and provides a variety of fun indoor and outdoor family activities, including Among the outdoor facilities are a basketball court, baseball, softball, and soccer grounds, a children's playground, and a large open multi-purpose field.
The Kampong, National Tropical Botanical Garden
The Kampong, in Coconut Grove, Florida, on Biscayne Bay, is home to an amazing variety of tropical fruit varietals and blooming plants. The Kampong is the former residence of Dr. David Fairchild, the renowned botanical explorer who traveled throughout Southeast Asia and other tropical regions collecting exotic plants that he introduced to the United States. The Kampong is named after the Malay or Javanese word for a village or cluster of houses.
A cornucopia of exotic fruit, including candle fruit, peanut butter fruit, egg fruit, cocoplums, and more than 50 varieties of mango, can be found at Kampong Planting Heritage Collections, which have collections from Southeast Asia, Central and South Americas, the Caribbean, and other tropical regions. Many different types of flowering trees, cycads, and palms are being investigated by researchers from around the globe. The Kampong is a well-liked destination for plant aficionados of all ages and acts as the mainland site for the NTBG's educational programs. It also functions as a living classroom for botany and horticulture courses at universities and colleges.
David T. Kennedy Park
Locals travel to David T. Kennedy Park, with more than 20-acre with ever expanding views of Bayfront, green space, for exercise and enjoyment.
This park is a tranquil retreat with lovely trees, views of the ocean, and spacious lawn areas. A haven of lush vegetation, the David T. Kennedy Park features everything from grassland glades to coastal mangrove hammocks.
Play soccer, throw frisbees, or have a family picnic on the lush lawn.
For those who are interested in working out, the park features large outdoor resistance-based gym facilities, multiple calisthenics training stations, and low-impact rubber asphalt jogging tracks.
Within the Kennedy Park is the Coconut Grove Dog Park, this well-liked canine playground is in the middle of the pet-friendly David T. Kennedy Park and offers two completely enclosed play spaces for canines to enjoy. Yes, you read that correctly; your dog is welcome to leave their leash at the entrance as this awesome park is an off-leash area. Your closest dog friend is sure to find the perfect location to romp with two separate play areas—one for the tiniest of dogs and other for larger ones.
Enjoy the Regatta Park
Alongside Biscayne Bay at Dinner Key Marina lies Regatta Park.
It is located within the storied community of the Town of Coconut Grove.
The lovely sailing competitions that frequently take place along the shoreline gave the park its name.
The breezy waterfront park will appeal to everyone who like a coastal setting where the distant blue bay glitters.
The park's coastal views and boat ramp entry to the bay are the major draws, despite the fact that there are picnic tables and walking routes for outdoor recreation.
It's Miami's largest marina, with over 600 slots, making it a wonderful site to charter a fishing boat or perhaps go for a sunset sail.
Explore the piers of the marina and observe the sailboats and yachts anchored offshore.
