Parks & Recreation

Greynolds Park

Once the site of a rock quarry, is now a 249-acre park consisting of a variety of habitats; most notably a relatively intact hardwood hammock and mangrove forest.  The hammock at Greynolds is one of the last well-protected natural areas of northern Miami-Dade County.

Tequesta Indians used the Oleta River, which runs along the east side of the park, as a source of transportation.  In the years following, the Seminole Indians used the land along side the river as a trading post and a source of supplies for early Miami-Dade County settlers. The park is named after A.O. Greynolds, the head of Ojus Rock Company, who deeded the land over to Miami-Dade County Parks Department in 1936.

• Eco-adventure tours offered
• Contains a bird rookery, mangrove boardwalk, observation mound, paved path around a lagoon, and historical boathouse
• Canoes, kayaks and paddle boats available for rental on weekends and holidays
• Nature trails and nature center open weekend and holidays
• Bird and butterfly walks, historical nature walks, bat and owl walks.
• Wide variety of outdoor fieldtrips available. Call 305-948-2891 for reservations.
• Two volleyball courts, sand, no lights.  One south of Art Structure, one near Log Shelter.

Greynolds Park Love-In

The 1960's one of the most exciting eras in history can be relived at the 8th Annual Greynolds Park Love-In. Join the flower power fun on May 15. Wear your tie-dyed clothing, put on your hippie beads, dust off your peace signs and groove with the family to The Grass Roots. Enjoy the music, food and much more.
> Visit the Love-in website

Bluegrass Music Festival

Hosted by Miami-Dade County Parks and the South Florida Bluegrass Association in association, the Bluegrass Music Festival will be held at Greynolds Park on the first Sunday of the month from 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Upcoming concerts will take place Dec. 4, 2011 and Jan. 1, 2012.

Bluegrass fans can enjoy performances by local music bands including New River Boys, Southern Shores, Corn Country, The Cruddy Puppets, Alternative Tradition, Gospel with the Triumphants, and The Old Time Jammers, to name a few.  Patrons are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in on jam sessions with the entertainers.

Admission is free.  Parking is $6 per car, and $15 per bus, truck or RV.  For more information, please call the South Florida Bluegrass Association at 305-358-1800.