Matheson Hammock Park

Miami, Florida

Matheson Hammock Park

Location: Miami, Florida
Category: Parks & Gardens

About

Overview

Matheson Hammock Park is a scenic park in Coral Gables featuring a unique man-made atoll pool that is flushed naturally with the tidal action of Biscayne Bay. It opened in 1930 as Miami-Dade County's first county park.

Details

The park offers a marina, hiking trails through hammocks and mangroves, and a historic coral stone pavilion. The atoll pool provides a calm, safe swimming environment with beautiful views of the Miami skyline.