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Park · Miami Beach, Florida
South Pointe Park
Park at the southern tip of Miami Beach, between the ocean and the Government Cut canal, with lawns, a promenade and a pier over the canal. From there you can see ships entering and leaving the port and the skyline of downtown Miami.
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About South Pointe Park
South Pointe Park occupies about 7 hectares at the southern end of Miami Beach island, where the Government Cut canal separates the island from Fisher Island and gives passage to ships bound for the Port of Miami. The area was once industrial and housed police facilities before becoming a park, opened in 1985 and redesigned in the late 2000s.
The park has lawns with gentle rises, a wide limestone promenade, a playground for children and direct access to the beach. The pier, rebuilt and reopened after years closed, extends over the canal and allows close views of cruise ships and cargo vessels.
In the late afternoon many people come to walk or run on the promenade, which continues north along South Beach. The view includes the ocean, Fisher Island and the downtown Miami buildings on the other side of the bay.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the heat eases and cruise ships often leave the port.
How to get there
It is at the end of Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive, at the southern tip of South Beach. Local buses and trolleys stop nearby; there is paid parking in the area.
Tip
Bring water and sun protection: there is little shade on the pier and promenade.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about South Pointe Park
What to do at South Pointe Park?
Walk along the promenade, go to the pier to watch ships in the Government Cut canal, relax on the lawns and continue to South Beach.
Can you see cruise ships from South Pointe Park?
Yes. The pier sits over the canal through which ships enter and leave the Port of Miami.
Does South Pointe Park have a beach?
Yes. The park provides direct access to the beach at the beginning of South Beach.