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A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park 4.6★ · 1389 Google ratings · Miami, Florida
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Parking
On-site parking From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am · busiest Sat afternoonFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈470 m² · larger than 67%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park
25 m USGS NAIP 2022 · play area © OpenStreetMap
Play area outlined in green (OpenStreetMap); ground is public-domain federal aerial photography. USGS NAIP 2022. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Works well for younger kids
Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.
Based on visitor reports
Bring swimming lessons consideration
The park offers swim lessons and adaptive swimming programs with well-trained instructors, praised especially for children with special needs.
Expect inconsistent maintenance
Water areas contain visible trash, some shelter structures are deteriorating, and cleanliness varies across different park zones.
Visit on weekday mornings
Early weekday visits offer the best experience with quieter grounds, ample shade, and fewer crowds than weekend afternoons.
Plan for extensive nature exploration
Shaded walking trails, bird watching, and wildlife viewing dominate the park; the playground itself is secondary to the natural features.
Secure your vehicle carefully
Multiple car break-ins have been reported in broad daylight with no security or cameras present; keep valuables hidden and locked.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Crowds
When it gets busy Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 3401 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
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Parent FAQs Does A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park have restrooms? Yes — public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.
Is there shade at A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Sunday around 8am.
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More Miami playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; aerial imagery from USGS (2022). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
