Island View Park

This is a cute little park on Purdy with a nice view of Biscayne Bay and a nice playground for kids to play in.
Parking can be tough, so it’s probably of more use to those who live in the immediate area.
Word to the wise: Stop by Publix or Fresh Market and your own drinks and snacks.

Thank you City of Miami Beach for sharing this area with the public!
It offers the BEST sunset views of any public spot on South Beach. Looking west across beautiful Biscayne Bay you can take in the Miami skyline, Venetian Causeway, Julia Tuttle Causeway and a dozen or so sleepy sailboats bobbing around. That is, until a DMX like celeb’s posse zooms by on jetskis and the reggae music in your head skreaches to a halt. But really, this is a very peaceful spot to try and check out of the South Beach craziness. A few picnic tables, park benches, shade, and functioning water fountains make this small park a gem. You’ll mostly find residents with dogs from nearby high rise condos, local workers on lunch breaks, or families utilizing the playground here. I feel pretty safe here, even at night.
If you’re a water sports fan, you can launch your boat, kayak, or Stand Up Paddle board at the boat ramp. MB Police Marine Patrol is headquartered here too, safety in numbers people! ENJOY!

I love this park. It is quiet and great for little kids and doggies. Hint: At 6′ clock every night there is a little doggie meetup by the police station there. There is cute little jungle gym and a terrific walking path. I come here almost every day. Someone should open up a lemonade icee stand there. I bet it would do awesome.

I love this park — its got the big kid and little kid play structure — great swings with a big sandy pit underneath — and some nice shady trees and picnic benches both inside and outside the park. I love that it’s right on the water and the breeze is always lovely there. They installed a tarp roof about a year ago too — which will make this summer much more bearable. :) It’s also really close to the Publix so you can picnic afterwards —