Park · Between North Beach and Sunny Isles Beach
Photo: Greater Miami CVB
Oleta River State Park
One of Florida's largest urban parks: paddle a kayak or canoe through the mangroves of the river estuary, swim from a sandy beach in a lagoon off Biscayne Bay and ride the bike trails.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Where | Between North Beach and Sunny Isles Beach, North Miami Beach |
| Address | 3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 |
| Season and hours | Park open 08:00 to sundown, 365 days a year; Oleta River Outdoor Center (rentals) 09:00 weekdays, 08:00 weekends, to one hour before sunset (Florida State Parks). |
| Getting there | About 30 min by car from Miami |
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Checked on floridastateparks.org, miamiandbeaches.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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