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Forest Lakes Park 4.6★ · 152 Google ratings · Miami, Florida
✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Step-free
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kids Based on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am · busiest Sat eveningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈360 m² · larger than 47%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of Forest Lakes 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
Recently renovated playground
The kids' area has been updated with new swings for different ages, slides, and climbing structures without sand.
Ideal for young kids
The controlled natural environment with climbing and exploration opportunities suits toddlers and preschoolers well.
Great for hot days
Mature oak trees throughout provide natural shade without bug swarms, making midday play comfortable.
Bring bathroom supplies
The park has no restrooms, so plan accordingly or use facilities elsewhere before arriving.
Watch for fire ants
Fire ant hills are present in some areas, so supervise closely and check before sitting.
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 📍 16351 SW 99th St, Miami, FL 33196
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 1.9 km away · Has restrooms
2.0 km away · Better for toddlers
2.1 km away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Is there shade at Forest Lakes Park? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Forest Lakes Park good for toddlers? Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Forest Lakes Park least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Wednesday 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
