For a complete listing, visit the South Miami Parks & Recreation website.
FUCHS PARK
This park, formerly a Dade County one called Blue Waters Park, was given to the city of South Miami at its request. The city then deeded an 150×150 foot area of the five acres to the Chamber of Commerce for a 40×40 building to serve as headquarters and a meeting place for South Miami civic and social clubs. The building was planned to include a 34×23 meeting room, secretary’s office and a work room. In addition, it was also decided to rename the park and in April 1956, it was dedicated to the memory of Charles T. Fuchs who founded the Holsum Baking Company in Homestead, Florida, in 1913. In 1934, Fuchs decided to move his bakery to South Miami where it became one of the main employers of the city. Fuchs quickly became a city leader. He was, for instance, a charter member of the South Miami Chamber of Commerce, and served as its president from 1937 to 1944 and from 1949 until his death in 1954 as a result of a fall into the propeller of an air boat. In April 1993, on the 80th anniversary of the Holsum Baking Company, the City of South Miami dedicated a plaque in his memory.
Address: 6445 SW 81th Street Services: playground area, pond, pavilion, pro beach volleyball
DANTE FASCELL PARK
This park, formerly just known as Red Road Park because located at 8600 Red Road, was at first a private property owned by the Catholic Diocese of Miami. The city was given a Warranty Deed for the property in 1966, which it purchased with the help of Dante B. Fascell for $ 10 from Coleman F. Carroll, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Miami. On April 4, 1967, the City Council passed the resolution 2319, naming the area after Congressman Dante B. Fascell. On January 7, 1986, the City Council passed another resolution (5073) “dedicating Dante Fascell Park in honor of United States Congressman Dante B. Fascell for his civic and government representation to our country, our states, and our community for over forty years.”
Address: 8600 Red Road Phone: 305-666-8680 Services: pavilion rentals, tennis facility, playground area / tot lot
MARSHALL WILLIAMSON PARK
This park is named after Marshall Williamson who is considered to be the founder of South Miami’s black district. In 1912, Williamson came from Madison, Florida, and settled in what was then Larkins. He was the first African American man to buy land in Larkins, at 6500 SW 60th Avenue. In 1916, Williamson donated land for the St John’s AME Church, one of Larkins’ first churches, located at 6461 SW 58th Place. Later, Williamson also donated land for the JRE Lee School. Because of his generosity, the African American neighborhood became known as Madison Square after Williamson’s hometown. Williamson died in 1972.
Address: 6125 SW 68th Street Services: playground, basketball area, roller hockey rink
MURRAY PARK
Address: 6700 SW 58 Place 305-665-2700 Services: baseball field, basketball courts, playground area, lights
PALMER PARK (SOUTH MIAMI FIELD)
Address: 6100 SW 67th Avenue Phone: 305-665-5921 Services: football field, soccer field, baseball fields, field house, concession stand, lights, playground area / tot lot
BREWER PARK
Address: 6300 SW 56th Street Services: tennis courts, handball courts, basketball court, playground area
JEAN WILLIS PARK (FLOWERING TREE)
Address: 7720 SW 61 Court Services: band pavilion
ALL AMERICA PARK
Address: 6820 SW 64th Avenue
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