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Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground

4.5★ · 2495 Google ratings · Miami, Florida

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At a glance

What visitors report about Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground

Parking

On-site parking

Crowds

Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Sat afternoon

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The site plan

Map of Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground

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Good to know

Good for a picnic

Picnic facilities on site, with room to sit and eat near the play area.

Official listing

Best for picnics and trails

Large maintained shelters, bike paths, a lake with beach area, and walking trails make this ideal for family.

Verify height requirement ahead

Call before visiting with a child interested in water slides, as stated minimums have been inconsistent with staff.

Arrive early for pool access

Pool operates only Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm, and fills up or closes early during peak times.

Watch for loose wildlife

Raccoons, possums, and occasionally homeless individuals are active in the park, especially during evening hours.

Expect heavy traffic noise outside

The park borders a busy residential area with helicopter flyovers and street racing audible from campsites.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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QuietBusy

From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 12451 SW 184th St, Miami, FL 33177

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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Larry and Penny Park Playground

0.5 miles away · Has restrooms

Eureka Park

0.5 miles away · Better for toddlers

Losner Park

0.8 miles away · More shade

Questions

Parent FAQs

When is Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground least busy?

Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.

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Aerial photo of Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground

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