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Visited by a parent · Jun 2026

Matheson Hammock Park

Park + Lagoon Beach · Coral Gables

$Under 3 ✓
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What it is

A park and lagoon beach in Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County. It's part shaded — good for babies through big kids.

Know before you go
The man-made atoll lagoon is calm, shallow, and wave-free — the beach for kids who aren't ready for the ocean. Weekday visits skip the parking line.

At a glance

  • Fencing Heads-up
    Not fenced
  • Shade & heat
    Part shade
  • Stroller
    OK — some soft sand near lagoon
  • Restrooms
    Restrooms by the marina and lagoon
  • Age fit
    Great for all ages
  • Food Good
    Snack bar / concessions
  • If it rains
    Outdoors — check the forecast
  • Parking
    $7 plus tax on weekdays, $10 plus tax on weekends and holidays, per car. Pay by ParkMobile or Pay-By-Phone, or in person at the park office. An annual pass is $165, $50 for over-62s, free for veterans with ID. Note pets are not allowed anywhere in this park.
Ways to save
Weekday parking cheaper

Pack for this one

0 of 2 packed · tap as it goes in

Before you go
  • Extra eyes — this one isn't fenced

Nearby

Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardenBotanic Garden · 1.0 mi awayPinecrest GardensGarden + Splash Pad · 3.1 mi awayVenetian PoolHistoric Spring-Fed Pool · 4.7 mi away
Verified by a parent · Jun 2026
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