Discover Miami Gardens
9 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Sunshine State Arch
A striking freestanding arch installation along NW 13th Ave that frames sky and city light—great for graphic, minimalist shots and contextual urban frames. Best at golden hour and blue hour when color contrasts pop; accessible from the street with curbside parking and no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter; expect passing traffic and occasional pedestrians. Bring a polarizer to manage glare on painted surfaces and watch local signage—it's a public art piece celebrating Florida's identity.
Myrtle Grove Park
Small urban park with open lawns, ponds and treelined paths offering classic Florida light, reflections and neighborhood life. Ideal for landscape and waterscape shots at golden hour and for candid community/street scenes during weekend sports or events. Easily accessible by car with on-site parking and paved paths; no special entry requirements. Weekday mornings are quiet; summer afternoons are hot and storm-prone.
Chittohatchee Park At Honey Hill
Small urban park with freshwater pond, marsh fringes, native trees and walking trails—good for birding, reflections, intimate nature and waterscape shots. Visit at sunrise or late afternoon for soft light and active birds; weekdays and early mornings avoid local crowds. Parking available on-site; free entry. Expect mosquitoes in wet season; bring insect repellent. Easily accessible from Miami Gardens neighborhoods—offers peaceful, local-flavor scenes rather than dramatic vistas.
Walt Frazier Park
Walt Frazier Park is a neighborhood green space with open lawns, palm-lined edges and views toward nearby Miami Gardens development. Photographers can capture wide sky compositions, sunset colors, community activity and occasional sports/events. Best at golden hour or early weekdays for low crowds. Easy access from NW 185th St with on-site parking and no entry fee; generally wheelchair accessible. Bring insect repellent in warm months and expect strong midday sun.
Rolling Oaks Park
Rolling Oaks Park offers shady live oaks, open lawns, walking paths and a small pond — good for intimate landscape and nature shots, candid community scenes, and sunset silhouettes. Best at golden hour or just after storms for dramatic skies; weekday mornings are quieter. Easy access with free parking and no entry fee; paths are mostly flat and family-friendly. Local sports and weekend gatherings add cultural character.
Dr. Lester B. Brown Park
Small community park with open lawns, mature trees and a pond — good for intimate landscape, water reflections and local birdlife. Best light is at sunrise and late afternoon golden hour; cloudy days add drama. Park is public, no fee, with roadside parking and easy flat access for tripods. Weekdays are quieter; bring insect repellent in warm months. Cultural note: local gathering spot in Miami Gardens with informal sports and family activity backdrops.
Brish Wood Park
Small neighborhood park with walking paths, shaded tree canopy and open lawns offering intimate landscape and urban-nature shots. Best visited at golden hour for warm side lighting and long shadows; weekday mornings are quieter. Easy street parking on NW 191st St; no entry fee. Accessible paths and benches make handheld or tripod setups straightforward. Good for practicing composition with foreground foliage, leading lines from paths, and candid local-life scenes.
Cloverleaf Park
Compact renovated community park with colorful playground, shaded picnic areas, basketball court and a community garden — ideal for lifestyle, family portraits and detail shots of modern play structures. Best at golden hour or soft overcast for flattering light; weekday mornings are quiet. On-site parking, restrooms, public Wi‑Fi and wheelchair-accessible paths; no entry fee. Expect families on weekends and friendly staff on duty.
Optimist Park
Optimist Park is a community sports park ideal for photographing youth football, cheer squads, family gatherings and candid park life. Wide grassy fields, sideline tents and evening floodlights create dynamic action and environmental portraits. Best at golden hour or weekday mornings for softer light and fewer crowds; weekend game days offer peak activity but more people. Accessible by car with on-site parking; no formal entry fee. Expect humid subtropical weather—bring water and sun protection.