South Pointe Park is a waterfront park at the southern tip of Miami Beach, at 1 Washington Avenue. On a day trip from Florida City, you can combine its coastal paths and public spaces with a playground stop, then check current access and parking details before setting out. Coral Roc Motel is a guest-room option for an overnight stay in Florida City.
- Location: South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach
- Park hours: Monday through Sunday, sunrise to sunset
- Parking: Paid on-street and off-street options in the South Beach parking zone
- Park size: Approximately 17 acres
Getting from Florida City to South Pointe Park
Walk the Park and Waterfront
South Pointe Park gives you a mix of open public space, beach access and waterfront scenery, with Government Cut running along its southern edge. Start with a walk through the park toward the water, then take time to look out across the channel and coastline.
The park covers approximately 17 acres. The city designated it as a park in 1979, and it opened to the public on October 25, 1985.
Lookouts, Paths, and Public Spaces
The City of Miami Beach describes South Pointe Park as accessible, with seating, beach access, a water fountain and public restrooms near the concession. These amenities make it possible to pause along your walk without leaving the park.
The park’s opening-era features included an amphitheater, two wooden observation towers, picnic pavilions, fitness courses and a 522-foot wooden boardwalk over a natural sand dune. The park also has an outdoor fitness station behind the playground and building.
The playground has separate areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12. Its features include rubber surfacing, slides, climbing and upper-body components, play panels and a splash spray zone.
Adding Nearby Miami Beach Stops
- Hours
- sunrise to 10 AM and 4:30 PM to 8 PM, Monday through Sunday
South Pointe Park sits at the southern end of Miami Beach, so you can keep your visit focused on the waterfront or plan additional time elsewhere in the city. North Beach Oceanside Park is another Miami Beach park, and how to plan a Miami Beach visit from Florida City can help you consider it as a separate stop.
If you are visiting with a dog, the designated off-leash area is a fence-less grass space south and west of the Washington Avenue entry plaza.
Dogs may be off leash there only during the posted hours: sunrise to 10 AM and 4:30 PM to 8 PM, Monday through Sunday. Dogs must remain leashed elsewhere in the park and outside those hours.
Parking, Access, and Visit Timing
The City of Miami Beach gives the park’s hours as Monday through Sunday, sunrise to sunset. Paid parking is available in the South Beach zone: on-street parking is $4 per hour and off-street parking is $2 per hour.
The zone covers metered parking south of 23 Street (Dade Boulevard), including the area from Ocean Drive to the westernmost parking lane of Alton Road between South Pointe Park and 17 Street. Enforcement hours are 9 AM to 3 AM, seven days per week.
Parking rates, enforcement and park details can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is South Pointe Park?
South Pointe Park is at 1 Washington Avenue in the South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, at the city’s southern tip.
What are South Pointe Park’s opening hours?
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Check the official site before you go for current details.
Is there a playground at South Pointe Park?
Yes. The playground has areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12, with play equipment and a splash spray zone.
Can dogs be off leash at South Pointe Park?
Only in the designated grass area south and west of the Washington Avenue entry plaza, during the posted off-leash hours.