Morningside Park

Elite '08

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Martin O.

Miami, FL

The first time I came to this park, it was for my daughter's middle school softball game. The park sits right on Biscayne Bay. The grass field is used for soccer practice (no goals); football, softball and dogs (be careful). During the weekends the park can get very crowded.

I've played tennis on these courts several times. They are hard courts, not grass. The courts are somewhat maintained. You pay a minimal fee to play since it is one of the City of Miami courts. They also provide tennis lessons here, both group and private.  

I did get my tennis racket re-strung here for $20. It was very informal, I dropped off my racket (no receipt) on a Saturday morning. I returned in a few hours and picked up my racket. It was a much better experience than some of the local sporting good stores and tennis pro shops.

I've played basketball here a few times. The court is used by many of the local area kids and some of the local area adults. There is only one full court so if the group wants to play full court, that could be problematic, even if you are shooting around.

The park is located in a gated community so you must stop at the gate and the attendant log your license plate. It is not necessary you roll down your window and speak to them, unless you want to.

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Elite '08

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joseluis a.

Miami, FL

located at the heart of the almost unknown and hidden historical morningside district, morningside park is my usual destination on one of those beautiful sunny miami days. i come here to kayak. rentals go for 5$ per hour which is the cheapest deal ever!!! (compared to $12 at oleta river) so for such low price, there is no reason to stay indoors while the sun is shinning. you could paddle your way to one of the many little islands within the bay, get off, explore, hang out, stare at nature, go for a swim, snorkle, you get the picture. so if youre into this kinda stuff, you might really enjoy it. the only inconvenient i see with this rental place is that they dont really have a dock, as their dock got damaged when hurricane wilma hit the coasts of south florida back in 2005? but, thats not such a big deal. right? although they should fix it. right?

as far as the park goes, i know theres a boat ramp, there are lots of grilling areas, a basketball court among other amenities. its also very well kept and clean. so you know now, no more lazy sundays.

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