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There is a reason Miami is a destination spot. There is a reason international buyers flock to the city. There is a reason the world’s A-listers and ultra-high net worth consider Miami a second and even first home. It’s beautiful, warm, culturally rich and full of excitement. But when you’re selling a specific neighborhood, selling paradise as a whole sometimes isn’t enough. You need pockets. You need oases within paradise. For many people, those pockets are parks.

As most urban centers in the 21st century have, Miami is indulging the growing trend of walkability. In doing so, the City has increased public transportation and bike lanes, builders have reshaped developments, and public parks have become that much more important to agents and their clients.

The city has over 1,400 acres of parkland, according to The Trust for Public Land. But here are five parks every agent should keep on their radar:

1. Legion Memorial Park – Along the coast of Biscayne Bay at 6447 NE 7th Avenue, Legion Memorial Park is a quiet stretch of green space off of Biscayne Boulevard. The park is well manicured and offers a short walking path, as well as basketball courts and a tennis court that is tucked away behind a small grove of trees. It’s located only a block east of Morningside Elementary School, ideal for after-school family trips. On Saturdays, the park is home to the Upper Eastside Farmer’s Market, which runs from 9am to 2pm.

2. Alice Wainwright Park – A square of green situated at 2845 Brickell Ave. near where U.S. Route 1 merges into the Rickenbacker Causeway, the Alice C. Wainwright Park is the last vestige of mainland parkland before crossing the Deering Channel and into green islands of Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. The park is littered with trees and green space, and features playground equipment, a basketball court, an outdoor gym, a pavilion, and spectacular views of the ocean, the skyline and the historic Devil’s Punch Bowl, a nearby freshwater spring. The park is a popular spot with local bikers and runners.

3. Margaret Pace Park – As with many of the great parks in Miami, Margaret Pace is located along the waterfront (specifically at 1745 N. Bayshore Dr.) – and in the immediate vicinity of some large condo towers (i.e. The Grand, Quantum on the Bay, etc.). Apart from the beautiful views that come standard at the city’s seaside parks, Margaret Pace offers basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor gym, water fountains and pet fountains, areas to lounge, areas to walk, plenty of trees and shade, and a sand volleyball area. On Mondays and Wednesdays, park visitors can partake in free yoga classes.

4. David Kennedy Park – A premier, oceanside park in Coconut Grove, Kennedy Park, at 2400 S. Bayshore Dr., is one of the spots that stands out in an already outstanding area. It features plenty of open green space (perfect for lounging, enjoying some sun or letting a kite catch wind) and a ribbon trail popular with local bikers and runners. The park is situated adjacent to the Coral Reef Yacht Club, which provides interesting views of both Biscayne Bay and the high-end Sunseeker and Hatteras Yachts that freckle the seascape. Kennedy is a choice location for family outings: it offers beach volleyball, an outdoor gym, a fenced-in dog park and a designated kids’ area with playground equipment.

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5. South Pointe Park – Located at the southernmost tip of Miami Beach, South Pointe Park overlooks the Government Cut shipping canal between Miami Beach and Fisher Island. With several paved paths and walkways that lead directly into the white sand of South Pointe Beach, the park is a green extension of the bliss that is Miami Beach. A wealth of trees provides the shade necessary for escaping the Miami heat, but there is enough open green space to allow for taking in sun, tossing a ball around, or simply enjoying the stunning views of the ocean and the nearby marina. According to reviewers on Yelp, South Pointe Park is “awesome,” “perfect,” “beautiful” and “probably the best park in Miami.”