Play a Sport

Diving
Intrigued by ship wrecks, exotic fish and sunken treasures? Miami-Dade Parks offers adventurous opportunities to explore the bounty of the ocean. Join a diving expedition with The Dive Boat at Haulover Park or Divers Paradise at Crandon Park Marina.

Fitness Zones
Time to shape up. As part of a larger initiative to make fitness fun, convenient and free for Miami-Dade County residents, the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Department, in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, has installed new outdoor Fitness Zones® in its parks. Learn more about our Fitness Zones.

Golf
There are six courses in Miami-Dade County operated by the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department.

• Book a tee time online for any of Miami-Dade Park's six golf courses.

If you have a mobility impairment and would like to use a Single Rider Cart at another Miami-Dade County Golf Course, the cart can be transported there with a minimum of 24 hours' notice. Contact the Golf Course Manager to make arrangements. Miami-Dade Parks Single Rider Golf Carts can only be used at Miami-Dade County Golf Courses.

• Palmetto Mini Golf
  • Palmetto Mini Golf offers safe family fun in a beautiful setting with a waterfall cascading into pools and an abundance of trees and plants from around the world. All age groups and all levels of athletic ability can enjoy the game of miniature golf. Whether a fun teen night out, or a relaxing afternoon for seniors, or a birthday party for a family member, it's sure to be an enjoyable outdoor experience.

Tennis and Racquetball
Miami-Dade Parks has over 70 locations with more than 200 courts to serve every corner of the County. Depending on which center you choose, courts may be lighted for night play. Raquetball is available at Water Oaks Martin Luther King Memorial and Kendale Lakes Park.

Walking Clubs
Walking is one of the most aerobic sports, and is widely promoted for its cardiovascular benefits, improved circulation, stress release, calorie burning (weight loss) and overall boost to mental and physical energy levels while improving your health and self-esteem.

Walking offers the same cardiovascular benefits that can be received from running. Participants can get an aerobic workout by simply putting one foot in front of the other and enjoying the magnificent scenery within the Miami-Dade Parks System.

• Learn more about Walking Clubs

Baseball & Softball
Youth Leagues are offered in various Miami-Dade parks throughout the County, instructing children on the fundamentals and skills of baseball and softball, along with the values of good sportsmanship and fair play. Most are operated by Optimist Clubs.

Football
Youth Leagues are offered in various Miami-Dade parks throughout the County, instructing children on the fundamentals and skills of football, along with the values of good sportsmanship and fair play.

Roller-Hockey
Roller hockey is an exciting game of speed, balance and accuracy. Teams of 12 players skate around on roller blades and try their skill at scoring by aiming the puck in the goal.

• Contact Palmetto Golf Course for more information.

Leagues play throughout the year. Children as young as 3 years old can play; other divisions continue through and include adults, ages 18 years and older.

Soccer
SOCCER 5 MIAMI - Get In The Game at Soccer 5 Miami at Miami's Premier Mini Soccer Experience. Youth Leagues are offered in various Miami-Dade parks throughout the County, instructing children on the fundamentals and skills of soccer, along with the values of good sportsmanship and fair play.

Swimming Teams
Most Miami-Dade County pools have summer swim teams. This is a great way for children to be introduced to the sport of swimming in a low-key competitive setting. Miami-Dade Parks swim teams stress stroke improvement, team building and fun. The summer swim team season is highlighted by the Countywide Swimming Champion Meet at Tamiami Pool in August.

Swimming Lessons (Ages 3-5)
This course is designed to help children, ages 3-5, become comfortable in and around the water. This class provides parents with information and techniques to help orient their children to the water and to supervise later activities safely.

A parent or guardian is required in the water with each child. Basic skills are learned first. Once learned, the instructor will build on them to increase the child's endurance and teach new aquatic skills appropriate for the child's age and readiness.

• For more information, call 305-665-1626. To register, please contact the pool of your interest

Youth Sports Leagues
Youth Leagues are offered in various Miami-Dade parks throughout the County, instructing children on the fundamentals and skills of baseball, football, soccer and cheerleading, along with the values of good sportsmanship and fair play. Most are operated by Optimist Clubs.

Adapted Aquatics
This class is designed for beginner adults as well as adults who want to increase their skill coordination and endurance. All levels of skill and rescue techniques will be taught.

Softball Leagues
Adult Leagues are offered in various Miami-Dade parks throughout the County.

Amateur Boxing Program
Established in 1978 under the leadership of former amateur and professional boxer Dwaine Simpson, the Miami-Dade Parks Amateur Boxing Program has introduced thousands to the Olympic sport.

The program is offered to participants from ten years of age and older and is geared to teach boxing for physical fitness and for competition, if desired. We also provide a Women in Boxing Program for those interested. Approximately 70 percent participate only for exercise and conditioning. Over 13,000 members have registered in our amateur boxing program. Only 2 percent of our participants chose to become professional boxers. When they do, we see that they are directed toward the proper management and training.

The Tropical Park Boxing Center and the 27th Avenue Boxing Center are both fully staffed and equipped to teach the fundamentals of amateur boxing. Each center has qualified coaches and equipment to satisfy all amateur participants.

The Tropical Park Boxing Center/ Muhammad Ali Boxing Center
7900 SW 40 St., Miami
305-221-0678

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m

Wake Boarding
Wakeboarding is one of the most exhilarating and popular extreme water sports around and it's making a splash at Amelia Earhart Park. The 91-acre crystal blue lake offers the thrill of flying on water with Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Knee Boarding and Bare Footing lessons taught by champion coaches of the Miami Wakeboard Cable Complex. Open to novices and the experienced, for kids and adults; all equipment and gear is provided. Fees vary.

Kite Boarding
The sandy white beaches at Matheson Hammock Park and Crandon Park are great places to relax, play and swim; and their waters are prime spots for Kite-Boarding. Matheson's active breezes and calm, shallow bayside waters make launching easy. Kite at your own risk. It's a great beach for beginners or those who simply enjoy a peaceful practice session. Crandon's open ocean and waves offer challenging sails for wind warriors. Equipment rentals and lessons are offered at the Crandon North Beach water sports concession.

Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking at Amelia Earhart Park will take you off the beaten path and onto a woodland mountain-bike trail that's 5.5 miles of tracks with challenging slopes and runs. Bike as long as you want; access to the trails is free.

Parking fee: $8 (only on weekends)

Sport Shooting
Experience the shooting sports at the Trail Glades Sport Shooting Range, just minutes from the turnpike at Tamiami Trail and Chrome Ave. The range offers a 35-position, 7-to-50-yard pistol range; a 32-position, 25-to-100-yard rifle range; six trap-and-skeet fields, which include a five-stand operation station; one international skeet field; and a 50-yard practical range with 6-to-8 positions.

Also offered are safe shooter classes and range accommodations for law enforcement groups. Fees vary.

Skateboarding
Skateboarding is fun and one of the fastest-growing sports, offering a moderate cardio workout. Experience the adrenaline rush and learn new tricks at Miami-Dade Parks' outdoor skate parks, complete with ramps for various skill levels. Kids under 18 must bring a signed waiver.