North Shore Open Space Park

Just another dog park near the beach not on. Right on Collins Ave by all the flowing traffic. Nice park but it’s nothing special. Clean and street parking is $ 1/​hr.

Fabulous park, plenty of grills, workout stations, and picnic tables. Beach access, and dogpark. It gets very crowed on weekends, so parking can be a bit of a challenge.

Great place to hang out on the weekends for bbqs. they also have a dog park and the beach is directly behind it. Ton of parking across the street.

I love coming here! So beautiful and always clean. Came on a very busy Sunday once to grill but couldn’t find a spot with both a grill and a bench so I posted up at a grill and just sat on the ground on my towel. Not even an hour passes and park staff actually deliver us a bench! Most thoughtful and considerate of the employees here LOVE THIS PLACE

I visit the dog park inside the North Shore park quite often and my dogs never want to leave! there’s a side for big dogs and small dogs and usually the people with big dogs end up on the little dog side for some
long as they’re not rough or aggressive then it really doesn’t matter. Sometimes you’ll get some idiots that go in with their dog but don’t want any dogs to get near their dog! Hello it’s a dog park! I had to tell off some woman before cause she tried to kick my little dog and 2 other dogs cause they were smelling her dog. thats what dogs do at their park! She ended up leaving afterwards. If you’re one of those people then just stay home! Anyway, safety is my number one priority when visiting a dog park and as someone that has dogs that love to escape and dig holes under fences, I am super pleased with how secure this place is! They’ve got extra barriers outside the fence so there’s no way any dog can get out! I do wish they had water fountains for the dogs like they do at other parks cause you always see all those poor babies thirsty after playing! I bring a really cool collapsible doggie water bowl and a water bottle with me so that my dogs stay hydrated and usually other dogs end up drinking from it which I really don’t mind cause I love all dogs!

Nice beach /​park /​picnic area. There are paved paths for jogging (and vehicles with permission like a catering truck). There’s trees and benches. There’s a whole lot of beach. It’s a good, chill place to hang. And it’s a good place to have a get-​together. There’s small covered picnic areas and larger pavilion areas. Some parts are definitely prettier than others. Overall, it’s a nice area.

I was introduced to this park/​picnic spot/​beach spot a few years ago while attending a party. Initially I was a bit skeptical to see it as a place to lay out, read book and quietly reflect on life, because picnic, beach spots are usually crowded, noisy and not the place to be to enjoy quiet time alone. Boy was I wrong!
Of course, it has the usual picnic tables, barbecue grills, party noise,… Common to any park, however when you walk past those distractions and walk to the beach, you will be amazed by the openness and the availability of spots to lay out and chill. I’ve gone quite a few times on different days, at different times and there has always been a place to spread out and have private time enjoying one of Miami’s best natural resources: the beach! With regard to parking, there is plenty of metered street parking or in the private lot located across the street from the park.
Will I be back for more quiet time of reflection: duh, of course!

This is a lovely oceanfront park right in the heart of the North Beach neighborhood.
There are multiple grills at which you can enjoy a group BBQ with a nice breeze. Several covered pavillions are available for rent if you need to secure a space. There are bathrooms, but like all public restrooms, beware their cleanliness. It’s also a nice place to take a stroll or bike ride with your pup or family. Look for seasonal bloomings, native birds, and peep the giant, old trees surrounding you. There’s a new enclosed dog park which is well kept. The park gets crowded on the weekends, so get there early. Safety at night is not this park’s strength; I would steer clear which is why I’m docking a star.
If you feel the park is not up to par, contact the City. Those who speak most loudly are the ones heard. Civic involvement demands action, not talk.
Bottom Line: Great spot for an oceanfront BBQ in gorgeous Miami Beach!

This review is for the beach not the park. The park is more locals only and if you’re an uptight gingra, then yes, the park might not be for you.
The beach is undeveloped and natural. I think it has less people then Haul over so it feels more secluded. Water is clean and warm. Very few people go in compared to others so it feels private. You also don’t have to pay $ 6 parking. Lots of free parking near Harding.

I like this park because it’s within walking distance from my house, so I’m a bit biased I suppose. I certainly would NOT drive to this park or go out of my way to come here but since it’s close I end up here a lot to take the doggies to run. The park itself isn’t that bad, there are gazebos for picnics, a winding sidewalk that has trees covering most of it giving it nice shade and I see a lot of bike riders, families, and runners take advantage of that. I would def. NOT come to this park after dark, it seems a little unsafe but during the day it’s not bad.
There are two dogs parks, one side for small dogs, one for larger dogs. There really is nothing for the dogs to do there except run, so bring some toys for your pups. Also there is no water for the dogs close to the park so bring your own bowl and water, sometimes people leave bowls of water there but I don’t trust anything people leave out like that. Once I brought my dogs here and they came home with fleas, although I believe it was the dog that was there they were playing with; because they had come to the park many times before this and been fine. So just be sure they are up to date on their flea meds. before coming here since some people don’t take it seriously.

A not so open space park. I was happy to find that they fenced off an area for dogs. Unfortunately, no dog bags, seating (for the humans), or water for the dogs are provided. You might as well drive over to Haulover. There’s an area to walk/​jog around, but things start getting a little sketchy when it gets darker. Lots of sketchy folks loitering around at night and unruly teeny boppers with nothing better to do roaming around. The upside is street parking is always available and you don’t have to pay a stupid $ 2 fee just to use the park… ahem…Haulover.