Midtown Miami Playground

If you’re in Midtown and need a quick stop with the kids, this little playground actually delivers. The gated enclosure has an automatic lock, which — if you’ve ever chased a toddler toward traffic — you’ll immediately appreciate. Artificial turf keeps things cleaner than your typical city playground, and the shade trees make a real difference when it’s 90 degrees and you’re not ready to leave yet. Benches mean you can actually sit while they burn off energy, and being surrounded by shops and restaurants means you don’t have to pack a whole day’s worth of supplies just to make the trip work.