Miami is just an interesting environment all together. You have this crazy city with tons of traffic, buildings and people EVERYWHERE and then little pockets of paradise all around. I would have never imagined state parks being anywhere in Miami, let alone being as quiet and beautiful as they were.
It took me a long time to get into Oleta River State Park There were many lines to enter & they were all full. Once I was in the park, it was a great experience. The parking area was huge & as I was finding a parking spot I saw many people figuring out which activity they were going to participate in. Seems kayaking on the Oleta River and through the mangroves was a popular activity. As I walked towards, Biscayne Bay it felt like I was in a movie. People were hanging on the beach, swimming, sail boating, motorboating, wind surfing, you name it. People were all over the land too, playing games, barbecuing, & just hanging out with family & friends. There was even a Mariachi band performing! It was a great place to spend the day.
After spending hours there, I could see why there was such a long line to get into that family-friendly oasis.
Before you visit, make sure you check out the parks website for all of the up-to-date park information: https://www.floridastateparks.org/OletaRiver
