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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
What visitors report about A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2014–2026
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2014–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am · busiest Sat afternoon
Size
About 5,000 sq ft · bigger than 67% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park 1
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1 Play area2 Parkingabout 350 ft from the play area 3 Covered shelterabout 100 ft from the play area
Drawn from aerial imagery, showing the real layout. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site, with 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 · 2014–2026
Visit on weekday mornings
Early weekday visits offer the best experience with quieter grounds, ample shade, and fewer crowds than weekend afternoons.
Bring swimming lessons consideration
The park offers swim lessons and adaptive swimming programs with well-trained instructors, praised especially for children with special needs.
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.
Expect inconsistent maintenance
Water areas contain visible trash, some shelter structures are deteriorating, and cleanliness varies across different park zones.
Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.
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)
Nearby
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Questions
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 · 2014–2026
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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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; playground outlines and amenity positions from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), which is also what the size is measured on; 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, which is our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake
