José Martí Park

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"Nestled on a river bank in East Little Havana, Jose Marti Park is named after a poet and revolutionary who became the symbol for Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain. If you need to get in a work out during your stay in Miami, the Jose Marti Gym costs $3/day. That’ll get you you access to their indoor fitness center, dance/aerobic room and basketball courts. It’s open weekdays from 6AM to 10PM. If you’d rather swim laps, that’ll only cost you $3/day too. The lap pool’s open weekdays to adults only from 8AM to 5PM. Weekends the pool is open to kids for laps after 12PM, but it’s adult swim from 10AM to 12PM." - Hernan Bas & Pete Rozek

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"Miami might have one of the most grossly underutilized riverfronts in America, but the best place to get out and enjoy it is at Jose Marti Park just west of downtown. Though it’s not the greenest park you’ll ever visit, it does have a full lap pool open to the public, and a state-of-the-art indoor fitness center you can visit for $3 a day. For downtown visitors who don’t have a gym in their hotel, or have a gym that’s lacking, the Jose Marti gym is the best deal in town." - MATADOR_NETWORK

"José Martí Park, Miami River. Nestled on a river bank in East Little Havana, Jose Marti Park is named after a poet and revolutionary who became the symbol for Cuba’s struggle for independence from Spain. If you need to get in a work out during your stay in Miami, the Jose Marti Gym costs $3/day. That’ll get you you access to their indoor fitness center, dance/aerobic room and basketball courts. It’s open weekdays from 6AM to 10PM. If you’d rather swim laps, that’ll only cost you $3/day too. The lap pool’s open weekdays to adults only from 8AM to 5PM. Weekends the pool is open to kids for laps after 12PM, but it’s adult swim from 10AM to 12PM."

Kristin Havelka

Google

Great park to watch boats travel beneath the bridge. Parking is free! Local chicken was fun to see.

Daryl & Katrina Smallwood

Google

This park is a nice place to watch the boats go back and forth.

JSL

Google

Large, beautiful facility with fascinating architecture, many amenities, and various community programs. I had a great workout at their outdoor pool. Moreover, the staff here are informative and friendly!

Christopher Vinson

Google

Great park. Nice view of Miami Boats driving by. Great relaxing free park. Police shut down at dusk. Lock up entire park. Seen Zumba classes here. Chess board tables. Outdoor exercise equipment

Ana Mosquera

Google

I like walking my dog here. There is plenty of space to play

Anastasia Sm

Google

Awesome park, absolutely recommend it. Few zones: for babies and for teenagers, big sun-covers, drinking fountain, swings, slides, tables with benches for parents, restroom in nearest sport building. I like how much attention was paid to the little things when creating the park. Also many climbing zones and musical instruments for kids. 🤩 Good location and near are basketball zone and pool area.

Yuriy Polyashko

Google

The park is hidden on the river bank between Dountaun and Brickel. It has one of the best kids playgrounds (really nise music instruments, specially if the kid loves this staff). And the river side allows you to have a pieceful minute watching boats passing by.

Vivian Maurice

Google

Hello parents! This is the New José Martí Park, on the south river side! The musical area is great for kids, it also has a small area for toddlers. This park is a great way of letting your kid interact with others, it gets very full after 5 pm. But is big enough. The river is in the front so is fresh and with a very nice view, Its a safe environment, well enclosed and the park is fun and safe. There is a parking area close by, and also there is area to work out and Jog for parents.

Ariel W.

Yelp

José Martí is considered to be a Cuban national hero. Many parks and monuments throughout South Florida are named in his honor. He was a poet, revolutionary philosopher, journalist, translator, professor, publisher, and author of "Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca" . He dedicated his life to the promotion of liberty and political independence for Cuba. His death during a battle against Spanish troops at the Battle of Dos Ríos was used to rally people to the cause of the independence of Cuba from Spain. The land the park is on has a lot of history. This area was used by the Tequesta people around 400 AD. In 1982 while developing the park, underneath I-95, an ancient Tequesta camp was discovered. Pottery shards, shell tools, arow heads, and a woman's grave were excavated. In 1959 Fidel Castro took over Cuba transforming it into a communist state. Refugees began fleeing the island for Miami. In 1980, 4,000 Cuban political refugees who fled Cuba during the Mariel boat lift took refuge in a tent city here for two months. On October 27, 1984 the park opened and was dedicated to José Martí. The park is located directly on the historic Miami River where today you can enjoy stunning views as the boats sail by. Park amenities include a public pool, playground, outdoor fitness equipment, basketball court, picnic tables, and a community center offering summer and winter camps, and youth and teen programs. The park also has a bust of José Martí donated to the city by Cuba in the 1950s. José Martí park is part of the Miami River Greenway, a 6.2 mile trail that begins at Bayfront Park and ends at NW 24th Ave. The trail links neighborhoods, businesses, cultural attractions, historic sites, and nine public parks along both banks of the Miami River.

Christopher V.

Yelp

This is my childhood park, so my review will be incredibly biased. I think this is the most beautiful park in Miami, the riverfront views, the aquatic center, the tables for dominos, I love it all. I've been coming here for 34 years, and will continue to do so. Check it out!

Sarah P.

Yelp

Wow, what a spot. Located right on the river - so you can watch all the boats sail by. Awesome spot.!!! Here is some info about this wonderful area - Named after the Cuban patriot and poet who devoted his life to the idea of liberating his country, Jose Marti Park is a 1.7 acre green space along the Miami River, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Miami. Popular with locals and visitors of all ages looking for a quick escape, the park features a public riverwalk that runs the length of its grounds with benches where you can read a book and watch boats float by. Recreational Activities Among the park's recreational features are indoor and outdoor basketball courts, an indoor gym, recreation building and picnic tables. Younger visitors can play in the park's large playground, which features a variety of structures for climbing, swinging and sliding, plus a covered play area and a grassy field for kickball and other games. Pool & Water Aerobics A six-lane, 25-meter pool at Jose Marti Park is the ideal spot for lap swimmers, with some or all lanes dedicated to lap swimming at various times throughout the week. There's also a learn to swim program and water aerobics classes. Yoga & Community Activities In need of a little centering after a hectic day? Drop in for free yoga classes held Tuesdays on a first-come, first-serve basis. The park also offers other community-based activities like after-school programs and summer camps.

Laura S.

Yelp

This is an old school Miami classic. Remember coming here as a child. Love that it's river front. Has a great exercise park as well as pool and gym. Great park for a picnic or take out. There plenty of tables and seating. It's also entertaining to watch the boats pass by.

Apple S.

Yelp

Very large park under the bridge of I95 overlooking the water with the wharf across the water. Lots of grass, fitness area, playground. Parking in the street.

Vishal P.

Yelp

Really cool spot along the river with full gym and outdoor sport facilities parks. I play intramurals here as an adult and the overall place is really nice and fun for everyone. Would definitely recommend for people looking to play pickup basketball inside or outside. Without a membership it's usually $3 for a guest pass so not bad at all

Divine K.

Yelp

This park is slowly becoming my favorite park to workout at. Just in the edge of little Havana next to Miami river facing Brickell and Downtown. It's very scenic. People will host fitness classes here and there more than enough space to jog around. The field in the center of the park is big enough for a sorts of games like soccer or dodgeball. They have a pool as well with lifeguards on duty I'm not sure of there hours but the park closes at 10pm which is are good hours if I have a day where I wanna workout late. They also have 3 fitness station 2 new and 1 a little older. They accommodate most bodyweight and calisthenic exercise you can think of. Of course they have a playground as well for the children. Across the street they have a few basketball courts underneath the bridges. One neat feature is watching boat parties on the river as they row up and down the river.

Dali P.

Yelp

About two years ago I found out that the Parks Department offers free yoga classes throughout Miami. We are very fortunate to have Veronica Borrego lead an amazing all levels yoga class in Jose Marti Park. The class is taught in Spanish and English. 6:00 PM every Tuesday In case of rain the class is held in the dance studio at the Jose Marti Park gym. Free parking available in the lot. This is a great way to meet your neighbors and people in the community. Classes are all levels. If you are new to yoga or have years under your belt, Veronica's class is enjoyable, a learning experience and a rewarding challenge. Yoga helps you to reduce stress, become more flexible, breath more fully and enjoy life. Your age, experience or fitness level don't matter - it's open to all and all are welcome. Limited number of mats are available so be sure to bring your own if you have one along with a towel and water. Schedule http://www.bayfrontparkmiami.com/YogaClasses.html

Stephanie H.

Yelp

Dirty. Unkempt. Someone took a c*** on the wall near the bathroom 3 weeks ago and it has not been cleaned up. There are 3 drinking fountains all of which are disgusting. One of them has been plugged for over 2 months. They never clean around them. When they close the park they drive-through honking their horns and yelling closed closed closed. Wow seriously you couldn't do better than that?? Oh yeah, no you couldn't.... Gee folks try a little harder you've got a great job you could have a beautiful park if you tried just a little... Sadly I live across from this travesty of a park. Oh and did I mention the amount of dead animals that flow up from the river and when you report them, do they do anything? No they say it's not on park property, until the poor dead animal washes up, and then one of them maybe tries to get the dead animal, but that's only if enough people complain. I have seen a cat, a kitten, a goat, countless chickens and pidgeons. It's totally pathetic. Oh yeah and they say it's in the name of religion. Seriously does your God like you to waste animals? It really could be a nice park, if those tasked w tasked w taking care of it did just that. Cheers

John L.

Yelp

This park could be a hidden gem in the Miami Downtown area,Nicely designed, good size, It is located in the Riverfront & you can see the miami downtown skyline & river view.It has a lot of amenities and great spot for photographers, it is a little bit abandoned,you can even find homeless people sleeping on the benches.The children's playground area is pretty big & well mantained, it also has a Swimming pool. El parque Jose Marti podria llegar a ser una joya escondida en el area del Downtown de Miami. Esta ubicado frente al Rio Miami, tiene lindas vistas hacia el downtown, tiene un area de piscina bien mantenida y a la que hay que pagar la entrada a un precio modico,lindas zonas verdes, pero lo encontre un poco descuidado, creo que le hace falta mas vida y publicidad para que se conozca mejor

Alexa C.

Yelp

It's got a little bit of everything which makes it a great spot to workout, play ball, go swimming, or enroll your children in an afternoon sport activity. It's only a $3.00 rate to access the gym and basketball courts so as long as you live in Dade. It's right underneath I-95 which is certainly seeing a revival in its area. It's directly on the river and one of the few public green areas left with such a unique location. During the hot months of Miami's summer, this is a great spot to entertain the kiddos if you don't have a pool. Plenty of photographers come and take advantage of the pivotal location for their one of a kind shots showcasing the Miami River area. For the most part, it is clean although it use a little tlc in certain areas.

Jordan N.

Yelp

This park is a pretty big park, but not so big since you can probably see one end from the other. This is partly because there's not too many trees at this park. It is actually a pretty neglected park, hence a missing star. But, then why 4 stars? Not because it has a lot of amenities (swimming pool, playground, community center, basketball, etc) but because it is probably one of the best spot to watch the boats go by the park along the Miami River. This park, despite being neglected, has a lot of character. But I probably would say the same about an abandoned toilet from the 1960s left in a yard. Nevertheless, I would return to this park and catch a glimpse of all the construction and towers of downtown Miami that can be seen from under the i-95 bridge all the while some fancy smuck yachts and rusty shrimping boats sail by the entire scene.

S Alicia S.

Yelp

Jose Marti has a lot of parking lots and multiple parks around Miami. Baseball is a thing, but it's not the only sport. Plenty star baseball players did their little league into high school baseball in some of the fields. It's more of a father-son atmosphere. However, families stroll the area because of the great sidewalks and hidden gems like the Fishmonger vicinity with seafood restaurants, Roam Miami, Little River, and too much more... Some people park in the Jose Marti lots to enjoy the Mary Brickell restaurant area, the shopping mall, movies, historical walking tours, visit the church, grab a bus into Little Havana, jump off and on the free trolley, take the Metrorail or free Metromover(s) somewhere like Bayside or Downtown Miami or just like whatever... Some people actually picnic on the Jose Marti baseball fields. And every so often, thus urban tropical park area can look like a romantic paradise. It's considered a central area to too much.

Martin O.

Yelp

A nice park, it's under the I-95 right on the Miami River. There is a pool, a gym (only $3.00 for daily use for Miami-Dade County Residents) and Outdoor and Indoor Basketball Courts. There is free parking under the I-95.

Tanjila A.

Yelp

This is a great little hidden gem! It has a pool, gym, playground, and plenty of grounds to relax in. It's right by the river, and you can even see manatees in it!

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On the Grid : José Martí Park

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