David T. Kennedy Park

Beautiful place, but unfortunately dangerous parking. Be careful… burglars break your car window and steal!

Great dog park… one for large dogs and another for small dogs. Plenty of shady areas and nice obstacles for dogs to exercise on. Lots of room to run. Water fountain near entrance.

This place definitely met my expectations! After hearing so much about the great views and famous lemonade, my boyfriend and I made it a date to check out this park. I absolutely loved it! The sea breeze makes for phenomenal weather even on the sunniest day. Unfortunately we were unable to try the lemonade because once we got to the front we found out its CASH ONLY. Boo. Still, enjoyed the park and it’s a great hidden gem!

Great park that’s right along the waterfront, with some wooden decks and walkways that will take you out over the water and are great to check out the area or watch the sunset from. This park has lots of pathways that are covered in what appears to be compressed mulch, but feels more like walking on a rubberized surface. There are a few areas where things like a sand pit with volleyball nets, exercise and workout equipment and swings and children’s activities can be found; There are also 2 fenced in dog park areas with water fountains, obstacles and convenience bags, one for smaller dogs under 25 lbs and one for larger animals. Aside from that, there are lots of open spaces and fields for people to lay out a blanket and picnic, play soccer, football or other sports, or just sit and read, write, get work done or watch the world around them.
IMO, this park is such a gem, and it’s located not far from the center of Coconut Grove and just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Miami. As others have mentioned, parking can be a challenge, especially on weekends; there are 2 paved lots with free parking, and lots of cars parked along Bayshore Drive where it’s clearly marked «No Parking», but a few dozen people seem to park there anyway. They also have a «CitiBike» rental/​return station here.

Gorgeous park with water views, exercise equipment, great bouncy running path, playground and dog park. There are always different groups of people working out, walking dogs, or just enjoying the scenery.
Only down side is that it floods so be ready for some mud after a rain.

Beautiful water front park to spend time with the whole family including your dog. Has a very cute dog park where they are slowed to run with out the leach. Is hard to find parking but worth the wait.

This is one of the nicer parks in miami. It is really small but it’s got just about everyrhing you could want… and probably things you didn’t even know you wanted.
I’ve been here a handful of times, always for the dog park. There are always people working out here and that is probably because the park has a rubber running track, pull up bars (where else are you gonna find these?), and all sorts of primitive exercise contraptions.
It is very clean and feels like there is a trash container just about every 50 meters. I didn’t notice very many benches or picnic tables, but they are there. It makes for a good spot for a workout, dog hangout, or a brisk scenic walk (millionareville) — may not be the best place for a family picnic though.
Make sure you stop by A.C.‘s Icees (the food truck in the parking lot) and grab yourself one of dem der delicious icees!

Park is huge! and there are so many beautiful and lovely things happening around…
Beautiful ladies doing yoga… very pleasant in the eye ;)
Beautiful scenery of the bay
Lush and green scenery
Lovely people having fun, kids being kids… running around, playing around
Dogs…
But why 3 stars despite of all this beauties… Horrible parking space! it took me like a year to find a spot, and its always like this… no changes.

so fun, so beautiful, great people, families, safe, theres a gym! GO!

Nice serene park that I find perfect for a Sunday Funday with the family. Nice walkways that are great for jogging. Beautiful views. Parking could be improved as it Is limited but that’s not unusual in this overcrowded city. Oh, one last thing, AC’s lemonade truck is a plus so make sure you get refreshing drink while you are there.

Best Park in miles, awesome for a quick run, weights and walk your dogs. Dog area is fantastic. Open area great to kick the ball around or volleyball match. One of my favorite parks in miles.

I come here maybe 3−4x a week. Usually the same locals with their pets in the dog park. Friendly people, great view. Usually busy with people working out, people having small parties, and people just going to a have small jam session on their guitar or to lounge and read a book.
It’s always clean, no one hesitates to pick up their dog poop. 2 designated dog areas for large and small pets. I wish the water fountain worked a little better though.
Best park of this park hands down is ‘AC’s Icees’. All flavors are phenomenal, but the original lemonade is untouchable. It’s perfect on any Miami hot and humid day.
Cash only. Friendly staff. Basically any «food truck» that has been able to stay stationary in one spot for over 20 years definitely knows what they’re doing. It’s a must try if ever in the area.

Waterfront park in Coconut Grove, offering park-​goers lots of free amenities.
CONS
–Parking is a stressful disaster, and as far as I know, there are no public lots or parking garages that are nearby if the park’s parking lot is full (and it sure is on a Saturday evening, even after the sun goes down and it is dark)
–The boardwalk that goes out by the water is tiny, a letdown for me
–The walking/​running paths can get congested
–No nature trails, so don’t have high expectations for wildlife sightings
–Somewhat small
PROS
–Volleyball courts, which isn’t something you see every day at a park
–Playground for kids
–Nice waterfront views, including that of Dinner Key Marina
–Benches near the water
–Pretty mangroves growing along the shore, although that also means mosquitoes so keep that in mind
–Park remains open and is well-​lit after dark, unlike most parks that close after sunset
–Enclosed dog park, which is great for those who have unruly dogs that they don’t want to leash
–Outdoor fitness equipment, which again, is not something you see every day at a park
–A compacted mulch path for running, which feels great on your knees and other areas of impact
Perhaps not the type of park for someone to make a long trek to, but it is great for locals, especially those who want to forgo a gym membership. The amenities are what truly makes this park, and the difference between a 3-​star or 4-​star rating.

You might know this park as the place where AC’s Icees posts up slinging out thirst-​quenching-​frozen-​lemonades. I mean, he’s been there since I was like 2 years old. My pops used to bring me every couple of weeks to get our refreshment on… good memories.
Recently returned back to the park after years of simply passing it by on Bayshore Drive. We had a park yoga session sandwiched between AC — and a soccer camp for kids. It’s safe to say this place is PACKED with children on the weekdays. Seems this time of the year it’s mainly soccer. Games going on on the adjacent field — training/​classes for the smaller kids going on on the AC area of the park.
Parking can be a nightmare at this time. They have the one small strip of of parking next to AC and then an awkwardly laid out lot behind the fields… there’s only one way to come in (and it’s the same way to come out… with only one lane). This is LITERALLY a head on collision waiting to happen. Do you have any idea how hard it is to time it so you can turn in from Bayshore (heading South)? Whenever you have an opening, GOD FORBID there’s someone exiting… you are stuck.
The parking gets better after 6pm, but that means the suns going down… and I’m not a fan of parks at night. It’s great for the kids, they have a nice walking trail/​sidewalk, and of course AC is there… but seeing I don’t have kids — and I never crave ab AC Iccee (It’s more nostalgia than anything)…I won’t be rushing back.

One of my favorite escapes. The parks walkways I’ve made some court so you don’t feel the pounding on your feet. There is a whole section for exercise & gym equipment.

Besides the lack of parking, this park is great for picnics, exercise, or just to take in the views of the marina and relax. This is one of my favorite parks in Miami.

i absolutely LOVE this park.
I hadn’t been here in years, and today i was reminded how awesome it is.
after our lunch at LOKAL, we made our way here to let our son run free.
there are work out stations that show you how to do certain work outs (so neat), and there’s also an outdoor gym. SO cool. you have machinery at your disposal in the middle of the park. i’ve never seen anything like it.
then of course you have the bay and the smell of the ocean is condensed in the air all around you — ahhhh! nothing like it. there’s also a playground for kids and gated section for dogs — the dog park.
this park has it all.
and the very best thing about this park is AC Icees. grab a frosted lemonade before heading out and you won’t regret it. best icee on the planet, i promise.

One of the best parks in Miami area. Beautiful views of the water, next to the sailing club, dog park, outdoor exercise equipment. Volleyball courts, cushioned walking/​running path, kids playground and all right down the street from «downtown» Coconut Grove.

Best park in South Florida. Great for kids, adults, AND pets.
They recently renovated the walkway so the ground is a bit softer. There is also a part where you can see the sea or just relax by the benches.
A great find is also Ace’s Icees which are located at the parking lot… Oh and the place has ample parking for anyone in 2 different lots.

A park on the water? Yep. I’m a fan. The thing is, the water isn’t immediately identifiable. You need to walk to the edge in order to see it. But, that’s fine. You’re going to want to walk it. As a benefit of being a park in Coconut Grove, it’s expertly landscaped with gorgeous trees (spaced out and planned), a running trail made of recycled spongey material that makes you want to run (or, at least, walk to feel the sensation of living in a world filled with Dr. Scholl’s insoles), an obstacle course that’s sure to have some hotties doing things to make you stare, sand volleyball (SAND? In the middle of the Grove? You know these people have money), and a dedicated dog park. You know what that means? You’re much less likely to walk in dog sh! t. Living in Miami Beach I’d long since given up remembering what it’s like to not have to walk around, beside and through dog sh! t on all sides (seriously, why is it so hard to pick up after your dog? Seriously). Being able to traipse through some green space like a circa-​late ‘80s/​early 90s Mariah Carey is enough to make me a fan.
Now, after going through all of this, you get to the water’s edge. Take it all in. This is one of the reasons you live in Miami. The views are fantastic. The best part about them (to me) is that they’re sort of a surprise. Hidden by trees and protected by rocks, the view of the bay is enough to make you lose your breath — or, at least, slowly sip your icee (because if you’re walking around here without one, you’re doing it wrong).

I’ve lived in Miami my whole life and hadn’t been to this park until a few days ago. I can’t believe what I had been missing!
I came here at night for a jog with a friend so I have to come back during the day to fully enjoy the park. I can’t say I’d feel completely safe as a woman if I was alone at night, but the park is well lit and there were plenty of other people doing various activities (running, biking, walking, etc.). I loved all the different areas like the playground and walkway by the water. Another favorite was the paths made of rubber. I felt like I was walking on clouds!
Overall, a great experience… Can’t wait to return!

New and improved PARK WOW!!! Now with three THREE 3 beach volleyball courts.
Did the vitacourse 3000 today and it was no joke

Running /​Dogs.
To me, this is what this park is for.
It is most definitely a dog park, as they are, first off, allowed. Second, have their own gated play area where they can go leashless and even have an obstacle track for them.
But it is also a premo place to run. They have a compacted mulch path which is awesome on the joints. I come here to run my long distances. I’m not part of a runner’s club, and don’t want to be. I just put a crate of water/​gatorade down on a bench and grab as I need. (I did my practice 13.1 miles for my next half marathon in 2 weeks just this past Saturday.
Public bathroom, volley ball court, playground, boardwalk through the mangroves, out door fitness equipment, and very populated. A girl can feel safe coming here, even at 5 AM in the morning. (Dude, Dog people really love their dogs!)

I come here to run, plain and simple.
My sister has knee issues, so she needs a cushioned path to run on, which is why we come here. The pathway here is recycled tire or something, soft enough to take some of the impact, but firm enough to not affect my running; basically the baby bear’s bed of running.
If you stay on the outside of the path it’s about .6 miles, which makes keeping track of your distance easy. With the dogs, bicyclists, and view of the water, it doesn’t get boring. And they have lights for early morning and late night runs.
All in all a great park.