Playground

Right on the edge of Miami Beach, this spot has everything you actually need for a real beach-day outing without the hassle. The splash pad gets heavy use on hot afternoons — and let’s be honest, that’s most days here — so come early if you want a good picnic table in the shade. Swings, open grass, restrooms that are genuinely kept clean, and enough shaded seating that parents aren’t just standing around suffering in the heat. It works for toddlers and older kids alike, which is rarer than you’d think. The views don’t hurt either.