Coral Reef Park

This park is amazing! I drive past numerous parks just to come here. They have tennis courts, playgrounds, and lots of open areas. Jogging or biking through, one feels as if they have entered into an alternate universe where happiness and prosperity is the norm. If the birds and ducks which stroll around the trails began dancing and singing songs I wouldn’t bat an eye, I would simply think «This is normal here, this is where this happens.»
Nice trail for you to run around, though rather short if you’re looking for distance biking. Cycling enthusiasts can just park here and head towards Old Cutler to fulfill their fix. All along the trail there are workout stations with specific machines. Great signage which tells you what area of the park you’re currently in, should some unsavory character come too close, but have no fear, only singing birds and smiling upper-​middle class frequent this park.
Come check it out, I’ll smile as we jog past one another!

This is my favorite park in Miami.
The park is always clean — you’ll always see it being picked up. There are tons of things you can do here. I usually come here to play sand volleyball with my friends. The courts are always clean, the net always seems new, and it is well maintained.
It is very tranquil and quiet here — the crowd is nice and quiet, even on the busiest days. It’s nice to see the ducks swaddling around and every now and then, you’ll see beautiful macaws! If you’re looking for the ideal park in Miami, this is it.

This is a great park with lots of activities for kids and adults. There’s tennis, football, soccer, volleyball, baseball, walking, biking, rollerblading and probably more that I can’t think of right now. There is a playground for the kids and an air conditioned room that you can rent for parties or other functions. The park is well kept and they just redid the walkways. It closes at sundown.

A great park with something for everyone. There is a playground, beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, baseball and a lovely walking/​jogging/​vida course trail/​bike path. Lots of shady trees and green grass to play. Pavilions to rent. Lots of birthday parties on the weekend. Picnic tables placed about the park too.
It seems like parking is limited of you pull in near the playground but a short drive to the other side of the park and there is another parking lot with more space.
For a great afternoon out with the family this spot can’t be beat. They also have several classes offered.
*also a geocache stashed here for this who are into that (like me).
Enjoy (before sundown-​like most public park it closes when the sun goes down)

This was a great place to organize an event! We were able to easily reserve 2 volleyball courts for our district charity event with no issues. 2 volleyball courts for 2 hours was $ 40. Super simple. Great pricing allowed us to raise even more money for our company’s event. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fundraising event.

Came here for a play date today and had a nice time. Very open park, no sand, different play ground areas with shade, nice trees. We had several picnic tables to our use and plenty of trash cans. Park is very well kept. Bathroom area was decent. It is half an hour from me so I don’t plan to come often but would definitely stop by if or when I’m in the area.

Favorite Park in Miami. Tranquil, peaceful, perfect for picnics, sports with the family, pictures, ect.

Very pretty at night. Well maintained. Closes at sun down. The spot by the canal is very pretty. Awesome spot for a date.

I used to come to this park as a kid, and have brought my own daughter here a few times, despite the fact we live on the beach, and there are plenty of nice parks here.
There were playground attractions she enjoyed at Coral Reef, including the spinner and other things for older kids like her. Unfortunately, on our last visit, we noticed that ride and many of the others for the older kids were now gone, although we are not sure why. It seems they’re catering to the toddlers, but what about kids who are past that stage but are not too old for playgrounds altogether?
To top it off, a rude park employee yelled at everyone that their cars were going to be locked into the lot in the next 5 minutes so leave now or you will be locked in until the next day. Very rude, and considering it was 4:40, it was baffling. I have never seen a park close at 4:45, they usually close at the hour. Maybe they close the parking lot but not the park itself, which is still very odd. Every park I have visited has closed at sundown, or at 6 at least. There is still sun at 4:40 even after Daylight Savings Time, and there’s no website to state their hours, so that is very frustrating.
In addition, no ducks were to be seen on this visit. That was one of the reasons I loved coming here as a kid, so rude employee, rides removed, no defined park hours and no ducks knocks off a couple of stars from this review.

I would give this park 5 stars if I would not have gotten bit by some unknown bug on the shoulder and now I have the most ugliest scar! Ugh! Lots of shade and my girls love it! I push the little «Chuckee» around on her trike on the trail or have the big one play with her on the park.
They also offer tennis lessons for all ages which is cool if you want to change up your cardio. Beware though… be expectant to play with other people kids if you do so. When I take the little one there in the mornings to play on the park and there are other kids there while their parents are too busy on the cell phone to play with them, they want me to play with them and begin to think I’m their playmate! Next thing you know you’re going down the slide with 5 other people’s kids! Smh

Everyone should have what I call «their park». This one is now mine. This is my go-​to park for everything. It has everything. Tennis courts, basketball courts, football fields, baseball fields, a trail to walk or run, pond with ducks, picnic areas, and the most amazing playgrounds (plural) for kids of all ages. The playgrounds are setup side by side and separated by age group. Each one is kid friendly for different ages. We love this park so much that we decided to have my son’s birthday party here in the picnic area directly next to the playground. If you’re looking for a place to run, throw a party, play some sports, or just fly a kite and picnic with the family, coral reef park is the place for you. The park is big enough to always find a quiet spot if you need some privacy. Great find.

this park loses 2 stars for not having a basketball courts and not allowing dogs

I like this park. It is clean. adequately spaced. just that some ladies using the park talk a little too loud walking or jogging.

Clean, decent park. Just beware of the crazy, carnivorous ducks if you plan on having a picnic. One of them swallowed a hotdog whole. They are nothing like the ducks from our childhood storybooks. nothing.

It’s a nice park. I have gone here a couple of times. It’s a nice area to go for a walk or just to hangout with nice people. There are little exercise machines for people to use. I haven’t used them to know if they are any good.

I can’t believe I hadn’t discovered this park before my Botany class took me there.
It’s hopping with fitness enthusiasts (even early in the morning). If you’re in need of some physical motivation come to this park, I’m sure the hormonal aura will get you pumped.
This park has trails, nice scenery, canals (good for kayaking), and the best part is a rock pine land conservation.

This park discriminates against basketball players. It has all the amenities one would expect from a posh suburbanite area, except a basketball court. Why? Can anyone answer that?
I kid about the discrimination remark. This is a beautiful park. Everything from the design to the wildlife (the different breeds of ducks) are stunning.
There are a lot of tennis and racquetball courts. Though they are usually packed. I would recommend reserving the courts ahead of time.
There are 2 volleyball court that are usually being used. And depending on the season, a lot of sports programs taking place during the afternoons.
They also have 2 baseball fields and 2 football fields.
I go jogging just about everyday here and they have exercise stations throughout the track.
The Good:
Park has police riding around keeping it safe.
The park is very clean.
A lot of open space for anyone to do their thing.
They have a little garden to the northeast part of the park.
The bad:
No flipping basketball courts.
Can get too packed and parking can be a mission.

Dear Coral Reef Park,
You are an awesome neighborhood park located just down a ways from our house. Now that I have my bike, I like to come and ride here, through the little pathways, over the grass, and around the perimeter of the park.
There’s always something going on here which I like to see. There is cheerleading and football, volleyball and joggers. People with dogs (though not sure if they’re actually allowed) and kids on bikes. Total family park.
The reason you lost a star? I just wish you had bike paths and were a tad bigger.
:) For those in the area, a definite place to bring the whole family for an afternoon full of fun! :)
See you soon!
All the best,
SabrinaAnna*

It really is a wonderful park, tennis, racket ball, baseball, lots of room for football, but the best thing about it is volleyball, they have a couple of volleyball sand pits. (if you want to join a pick-​up game of football, there is normally one every friday afternoon)
It has a great jogging path, with workout spots every so often, bars for pull ups, benches for crunches, beams for balance, etc…

It has everything.
Tennis courts, racket ball courts, beach volleyball courts, baseball field, nature preserve, lots of picnic benches and shady trees, playground, long and winding jogging course, concession stand, open fields and a river running through it.
Most stuff is first come, but you can plan ahead and rent out pavilions if you like for birthday parties.
I don’t want to make it sound huge, it’s no tropical park or anything as far as size. It is a local park… just on performance meds.
It is simply beautiful and serves the communities needs perfectly.