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Recreation Department

4.3★ · 91 Google ratings · Virginia Gardens, Florida

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance
Age
Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports
Shade
Shade reportedBased on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entranceFrom the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am · busiest Fri eveningFrom Google visit patterns

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Map of Recreation Department
Aerial view of Recreation Department
Public-domain federal aerial photography of the listed location. 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
Ideal for birthday parties
The playground offers a safe, well-maintained space with shaded areas and affordable rental rates for private events.
Visit with young children
The playground is recently remodeled, clean, and shaded, making it well-suited for toddlers and elementary-aged kids.
Use guest parking at apartments
Standard parking is complicated, but guest parking at adjacent apartment buildings offers easier access via a back entrance.
Avoid on scheduled soccer times
Multiple reviewers report being turned away by staff during soccer activities, even when no official games were scheduled.

Distilled from 81 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.

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From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 6498 NW 38th Terrace, Virginia Gardens, FL 33166
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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Miami Springs
1.6 km away · More shade
Plane Fun - MIA kids play Area Terminal E
2.5 km away · Better for toddlers
Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Recreation Department 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 Recreation Department?
Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
Is Recreation Department good for toddlers?
Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports
When is Recreation Department least busy?
Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Tuesday around 8am.
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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 81 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