Open-Air Spots in Miami, From Bayfront Parks to a Rooftop Garden

4.6 (1,805)

Mon – Sun, 07:00 – 22:00

2820 McFarlane Rd Suite 2

Shaded walking paths at Peacock Park in Coconut Grove welcome dogs, and open lawns leave room for a pause by the bay. A small boardwalk overlooks the marina, paddleboard rentals and a kayak launch lead onto the water, and hours run 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

1075 Biscayne Blvd

Along Biscayne Boulevard, Maurice A. Ferré Park runs a continuous baywalk for strolling or jogging, with sea breezes and skyline views off Biscayne Bay. Major museums sit next door, giving this waterfront park an open-air museum setting, and its grounds host outdoor events.

4.5 (1,369)

301 N Biscayne Blvd

Touring concerts and festivals fill this open-air amphitheater inside a 32-acre waterfront park on Biscayne Bay. Outdoor sound carries clearly to side-view seats and across the lawn, ticket prices vary by event, and the surrounding grounds host free yoga classes near a Metromover stop.

4.8 (2,496)

Tue – Thu, 17:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:30 – 16:00, 17:00 – 23:00

159 NE 6th Street, Gale Hotel, 9th Floor

Nine floors up at the Gale Hotel, Yamashiro Miami sets an open-air rooftop garden with Japanese design against the skyline. Sushi and robata share the menu with wagyu beef and katsu sando, service draws steady praise, and a 20 percent service charge applies to every check.