North Beach Oceanside Park is a public waterfront park in Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood, with access to the beach and a range of outdoor amenities. From Florida City, plan your visit around the park’s shoreline, walking path and facilities, and check current operating details before setting out.
- Location: At 79th–86th Streets and Collins Avenue in North Beach.
- Hours: Open daily
- Getting around: The North Beach Loop trolley runs seven days a week, with service approximately every 20 minutes.
- Parking: Perimeter parking is among the park’s amenities.
Coral Roc is in Florida City, and Miami International Airport is about 40 minutes away by car.
Where North Beach Oceanside Park Is
North Beach Oceanside Park sits in Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood, around 79th–86th Streets and Collins Avenue. The City describes the park as extending from 79th to 87th Streets, between Collins Avenue and the Beachwalk, and covering approximately 26.0 acres. It was previously known as North Shore Open Space Park.
Beach Access and Park Features
The park combines beach access with facilities and outdoor recreation. Amenities include accessible facilities, public restrooms at the pavilions, a water fountain, bench seating, enclosed space and perimeter parking.
For children ages 5–12, the playground has shaded climbing and rope components over poured-in-place rubber surfacing. The park’s interior walking path, between 82nd and 85th Streets, has 11 Greenfield outdoor fitness stations.
The North Beach Oceanside Bark Park has two dog-run areas totaling 46,550 square feet, with walking paths, benches, waste receptacles and dog-bag dispensers. Dogs are allowed on leash in the park, but not on the beach; the adjacent beach has lifeguards on duty.
Walking the North Beach Waterfront
The park’s interior walking path links outdoor fitness stations between 82nd and 85th Streets, while the park’s beach access connects its public space with the shoreline. You can combine a walk with time at the benches or water fountain, or use the playground and dog-run areas as stops along the way.
Getting There from Florida City
From Florida City, the City directs drivers toward North Beach and Middle Beach via I-95, using either the Julia Tuttle Causeway (Route 195) or the 79th Street Causeway. Allow for your chosen route and traffic when planning.
For another Miami-area outing, the South Pointe Park day trip from Florida City offers a separate park destination.
Parking and Public Transit
North Beach Oceanside Park has perimeter parking, and the Miami Beach North Beach Loop trolley serves nearby Collins Avenue stops. Stops are at 76th Street (stop 304) and 77th Street (stop 305); the 77th Street stop connects to Collins Express.
The North Beach Loop operates seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., with service approximately every 20 minutes. Miami Beach’s citywide free trolley service also runs seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., with approximately 20-minute average service frequency along each route.
Hours, Rules, and Seasonal Conditions
The park is open Monday through Sunday, sunrise to sunset. Dogs may be on leash in the park, but are not allowed on the beach. Check the official site before you go for current park hours, amenities and trolley details.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
FAQs
Is North Beach Oceanside Park the same as North Shore Open Space Park?
Open daily. North Beach Oceanside Park was previously known as North Shore Open Space Park.
Can you bring a dog to North Beach Oceanside Park?
Dogs are allowed on leash in the park, including its designated dog-run areas, but not on the beach.
Does the park have public restrooms?
Public restrooms are at the park’s pavilions.