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Matheson Hammock Park is a 630acre urban park in metropolitan Miami at 9610 Old Cutler Road, just south of Coral Gables, Florida. The park surrounds the north and western ends of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.HistoryMatheson Hammock opened in 1930 as the first county park of Dade County, a gift of 80 acres to the county from William J. Matheson. Originally administered by the county's first director of public parks, A. D. Barnes, and designed by the landscape architect William Lyman Phillips, today it is owned and managed by Miami-Dade County.Matheson wanted the land to be used as a park "to preserve the wild and natural beauty." It grew with further donations by the Matheson heirs, purchases by county commissioner Charles Crandon, and other donations to its current 630 acres. Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) crews were assigned to Matheson Hammock in 1936 and began to develop the Bayfront park area. Coral stone buildings rose and the picnic area had a coral stone shelter.Without the use of the inexpensive and skilled labor force under the state and federal assistance programs, it would have been impossible to build the miles of carefully hewn coral stone walls and native stone buildings. The quality of the CCC's work was verified in 1945 when a hurricane resulted in 12-foot waves rolling over Matheson Hammock, causing immense damage to equipment and furnishings, and depositing layers of mud and trash in the park, but the basic CCC structures stood firm and the park recovered.

Address: 9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156, USA
Phone: (305) 665-5475
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33156


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This is our best family beach and picnic area... Dry calm, easy to get to, no loud music and lots of calm water... Easy to swim and wade without worrying about waves and undertows.... Lots of shade from beautiful palm and coconut trees... The best part is the enclosed lagoon that is the best for kids. You have line of sight everywhere and no risk of losing the kids... Beautiful areas to take photos...
8 years ago (01-07-2017)
Love Bature? You will love this park. 5 bucks per car. Great picnic areas, the beach area is protected and beautiful. You can rent kite surfing equipment and take lessons, so simply watch the action. I like to rent kayaks and do in the mangroves and canals, and there are plenty of SUP trips there are well. Fishing is good here.
8 years ago (21-06-2017)
Relaxing, the family will enjoy the visit is very safe for the kids and police is always near , but remember that you most be prepared there is no stores so , some snacks and drinks for the trip will be ok , and the view is also very nice .
8 years ago (13-08-2017)
Place is hard to get into. But most good things are. Very big park with a lot of activities to do. Good way to spend a day in nature.
8 years ago (12-06-2017)
Took a yoga class by Karmic Currency with Sandy Fernandez. It was beautiful, clean and serene. The perfect place for reflection and time off with family.
8 years ago (14-06-2017)
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