Máximo Gómez Park, also known as Domino Park, is a small public park in Miami’s Little Havana, at the corner of Calle Ocho and SW 15th Avenue. You can watch domino games, look for its decorative tilework and mural, then continue along Calle Ocho through the surrounding neighborhood.
- Location: Calle Ocho and SW 15th Avenue, Little Havana, Miami
- Known for: domino games, tilework and the Walk of the Stars
- Hours: contact the park for current hours and amenity information
Finding Máximo Gómez Park in Little Havana
Máximo Gómez Park is at the corner of SW 8th Street, known as Calle Ocho, and SW 15th Avenue in Little Havana. The compact park is also called Domino Park, a name that reflects the games played there.
The City of Miami named the park for Máximo Gómez, a Cuban revolutionary. Its location puts it directly on Calle Ocho, so you can make the park a clear starting point for a neighborhood stroll rather than treating it as a stand-alone destination.
What to See Around the Park
The park’s main features include domino-decorated tilework, perimeter benches, a mural and the Little Havana Walk of the Stars. Together, they offer a compact look at the area’s public art and cultural tributes.
Look along the walkways for tilework decorated with domino motifs, then take in the mural by Dominican artist Oscar Thomas. It depicts the presidents of the American nations that attended the first Summit of the Americas, held in Miami in 1994.
At the entrance, the Little Havana Paseo de las Estrellas—also called the Walk of the Stars—honors Latin American actors, writers, artists and musicians. The benches around the park’s perimeter provide places to pause between these stops.
Dominoes and Park Etiquette
Domino games at the park are typically for members, while visitors may watch. If a game is underway, stay in the role of spectator unless players invite you to join.
The Miami and Miami Beach tourism listing says people over 50 who have a Maximo Gómez Domino Club card receive free lifetime membership to play. That membership detail is useful context, but it does not make the tables open-play for everyone.
A Short Walk Through the Neighborhood
Calle Ocho gives you a simple route for extending a park visit: begin at the park entrance, take a look at the Walk of the Stars, then continue along the street and its sidewalks.
The park itself is a small stop, so keep the visit focused on the tilework, mural and stars before setting off through Little Havana. If you are comparing Miami outings from Florida City, a South Pointe Park day trip from Florida City is another option.
Getting There from Florida City
Máximo Gómez Park is about 26.6 miles from Coral Roc Motel. Plan your transport around the park’s location on Calle Ocho and SW 15th Avenue; the distance does not establish a specific route or travel time from Florida City.
If you are planning the airport portion of your trip too, the Florida City to Miami International Airport guide covers that separate journey.
Hours and Access to Check
Contact the park for current hours and amenity information before setting out. Hours and access details can change, so check the official site before you go.
The Miami and Miami Beach tourism listing describes free parking behind the park and metered street parking along 8th Street. Since parking arrangements can change, confirm current details when checking access.
FAQs
Is Máximo Gómez Park the same as Domino Park?
Yes. Máximo Gómez Park is also known as Domino Park, after the domino games played there.
Can visitors play dominoes at the park?
Games are typically for members, though visitors may watch. People over 50 with a Maximo Gómez Domino Club card have free lifetime membership to play.
What is the Walk of the Stars?
The Little Havana Paseo de las Estrellas is at the park entrance. Its stars honor Latin American actors, writers, artists and musicians.