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Arcola Lakes Park 4.6★ · 631 Google ratings · Miami, Florida
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free✓ Parking
At a glance
What visitors report about Arcola Lakes Park Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonal
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am · busiest Sat afternoon
Size
About 2,900 sq ft · bigger than 29% of the ones we measured
Shown only when the evidence clears our bar. How we know this .
The site plan
Map of Arcola Lakes Park 1
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1 Play area2 Parkingabout 250 ft from the play area 3 Covered shelterabout 350 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 · 2016–2026
Great for family picnics
Multiple shelters with grills, plenty of tables, and spacious grounds make this ideal for birthday parties or group gatherings.
Restroom soap frequently empty
Bring hand sanitizer since soap dispensers are often out, and ventilation in bathrooms could be better.
Occasional safety concerns
One reviewer reported finding condoms and drug paraphernalia on the ground, though this appears to be an isolated incident.
Visit on weekday mornings
One reviewer found the park surprisingly quiet on a Friday mid-day, suggesting less crowding during off-peak hours.
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 📍 1301 NW 83rd St, Miami, FL 33147
🅿 On-site parking (official listing)
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 0.3 miles away · Has restrooms
0.9 miles away · Has restrooms
1.1 miles away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Does Arcola Lakes 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 Arcola Lakes Park? Visitors specifically mention shade: trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Arcola Lakes Park good for toddlers? Yes. Visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports · 2016–2026
When is Arcola Lakes 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
