A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park

The pool facility is open year-round. Swimmers must be at least age 3. The splash playground is for children age 1 and older.

Pool Office Hours

• Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Public Swim Hours (non-summer)

• Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. (lap swimming based on request)

• Monday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

Learn to Swim Hours

• Visit ParkLink or call the Pool Office at 305-665-1626.

Swim Fees

• Child/Adult = $3
• Senior = $2

Aquafit

Fees are $3 per class.

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Leisure Access Camp is fully accessible for persons with disabilities and is available to rent to all. The camp is surrounded by 10 acres of pineland and tropical hardwoods. It features two cottages equipped with showers, a lodge and a dining hall with full kitchen. This campground is available only to groups and/or organizations, no family camping is allowed.

The cabins include 10 twin beds per cabin (occupancy load is 20). You can bring additional cots/sleeping bags or roll away beds. There are two fully accessible restrooms with showers in each cabin. There are ceiling fans as well as central A/C-heat.

The Lodge / Kitchen area seats 64 with tables and 90 without tables and may be reserved for meetings or social functions. Special activities for persons with disabilities are offered at the camp, and the complex may be reserved for special programs.

To rent the Leisure Access Center, call 305-665-5319.

Reservations are limited to weekends only.

Rates are:

• $195/ 1 cabin per night*
• $250/ 2 cabins per night*

*Security Deposit:

• $350 due at time of booking

Find a list of approved party vendors that you can hire.

• Find out about seasonal and nature camps, as well as after-school programs.
• There are also specialized camps that focus on a specific interest and offer unique experiences that include EcoAdventures, Nature-Science, Sports, Cultural Arts and Zoo Miami camps.

Specialized camps and programs exclusively for children with disabilities are also available and are managed by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Learn more about Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion programs.

Learn-to-Swim Program

• Boys and girls are taught to swim by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors as part of the Learn-to-Swim Program. Various levels of courses are offered for children and adults, plus parent and tots, ages 2-5.

Miami EcoAdventures

• 15 acres bird and wild animal sanctuary with native plants and trees
• Eco-Adventure Tours and guided tours (with advance registration / reservation)
• Year-round educational programming for all ages, including school groups, scout groups, homeschool groups and private organizations
• Nature-based camp for ages 6-14; offered seasonally (Camp Black Bear)
• Adult Teambuilding experiences (advance reservation required; call 305-666-5885 for details)
• Themed birthday parties
• Walking nature trail
• Group primitive camping
• Volunteer Opportunities offered monthly
• Campfire ring, open space, and small picnic area rental available with advance reservation
• Phone Number: 305-666-5885
• Email: [email protected]

This fun, interactive short story is designed to assist you in preparing your loved one before a visit to this park location. Read the A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park social narrative.