Parks & Recreation

Tropical Park

 

Basic Information
Address	7900 SW 40 Street, Miami, FL
Phone Number	305-226-8316
Hours of Operation	Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
Amenities and Facilities	Boxing Center

Tropical Park, developed on the site of a former horse track in 1979, attracts approximately 1,000,000 visitors annually. Visitors can enjoy bicycling, walking or running on the miles of paved pathways.  Visitors can shape up on our fitness court or at our boxing center.

Tropical Stadium is home to our nationally recognized Miami-Dade Track and Field Team. The stadium has hosted prestigious national track and field meets such as the Junior Olympics and USA National Track and Field Championships. A walking club has also been created for visitors of all ages.

Tropical’s Equestrian Center hosts over thirty horse shows annually, including international shows.  Athletes can play tennis, racquetball, basketball, soccer or join one of our popular softball leagues. From football games in the stadium to special events, to boating on one of our four lakes, Tropical Park has something for everyone.

The new two-acre dog park is divided into two areas, one for larger dogs weighing over 35 pounds and one for smaller dogs weighing less than 35 pounds. Both areas feature play equipment, such as a tire jump, window jump, king-of-the-hill ramp, dog walk and others.  The dog park also features dog comfort stations with doggy drinking fountains and water sprays, pooper scoopers to keep the areas clean, and a shade structure that overlaps both sides. The park includes a new promenade overlooking the lake, park benches along the promenade, new shade and flowering trees throughout, and a common area for dog owners with water fountains and an informational kiosk.   A walkway connects all areas of the dog park and makes it ADA accessible.

Tropical also has four separate lakes. The freshwater fishing lake is stocked with large-mouthed bass, bluegill, catfish and more, and hosts frequent fishing contests. People enjoy paddle boating on the boating lake, or racing small radio-controlled vessels. A nice surprise for visitors is the hidden lake, tucked away in a quiet corner of the park. Unfortunately, swimming is not permitted in these lakes.

• Tennis Center  305-225-6006
  Tropical Park houses 12 lighted wheelchair accessible tennis courts. Racquetball facilities are also available. Lessons are offered. Reservations - accepted.
  
  
• Tropical Equestrian Center  
  
  
• Amateur Boxing Program 
   
• Dog Park
  Spend the day with your dog at this park. Read more info.

 

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