Arch Creek Park

Picnic shelter and campfire circle at Arch Creek Park and Nature Center are available to rent either separately or together. Located in the north end of the Nature Preserve, the shelter accommodates up to 50 people and includes picnic tables, garbage cans, lighting, and electrical outlets. The campfire circle accommodates up to 40 people and features a raised fire circle with ample seating. Firewood is not included with the rental. Both are located next to the parking area and a short walk from the restrooms. For rental information and reservations, contact Miami EcoAdventures at 305-666-5885. 

The park has a museum containing artifacts left by natives who homesteaded the site as they passed over the arched bridge. Miami-Dade Parks naturalists guide visitors through the park as they point out native birds, animals and:

• Site of unique natural stone bridge used by ancient Native American tribes
• Museum containing Native American and early settler artifacts
• 9-acre bird and wild animal sanctuary with native plants and trees
• Ecoadventure 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
• Adult teambuilding experiences (advance reservation required; call 305-666-5885 for details)
• Themed birthday parties
• Walking nature trail
• Volunteer opportunities offered monthly
• Shelter, campfire ring and open space rentals are available with advance reservation

For more information call 305-944-6111.

Join the Miami EcoAdventures Camp Manatee Nature Camp at the nature center for mini, fall, winter, and spring camp. Summer camp held at Camp Greynolds. With Miami EcoAdventures, kids have fun, connect with nature, and make friends while developing their interests in the outdoors. Hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and non-competitive games keep camper's active and help build confidence in nature. Our caring and energetic counselors are passionate about engaging kids and creating an environment where each child matters. For more details visit seasonal and nature camps or call 305-666-5885. Camp Manatee is intended for campers aged 6 - 14.

Nature-based camp for ages 6-14; offered seasonally (Camp Manatee).

The Arch Creek Trust is a member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection, improvement and support of historic Arch Creek Park and its natural environment, preserving the local history of this important Florida archaeological site.

The Arch Creek Trust holds monthly meetings on the third Saturday of each month except in July and August, at 10:30 a.m.

• Apply to become an Arch Creek Trust member

Indigenous peoples of Florida include the Ais, Apalachee, Calusa, Creek, Miccosukee, Seminole, Tequesta, Timucua and Yemassee.

Ancestors of these groups were Florida’s first people. Their interactions with European settlers and Florida Homesteaders led to their death, enslavement or removal from native lands by these colonizers.

Present-day Native Americans of South Florida include the Seminole and Miccosukee. The Seminole, who stewarded the park preserve as their hunting grounds, were subject to forced removal from this land under the Indian Removal Act of 1830.

The park wishes to recognize and honor the Indigenous communities native to this region and acknowledge that Miami and the park occupy Indigenous homelands and resources. We venerate these individuals and groups, their ancestors and descendants, as past, present and future caretakers of this land.