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Things to do in Coral Gables with kids
Tree-lined streets, the Venetian Pool, and some of Miami's best playgrounds. Coral Gables is the gold standard for a slow weekend with kids.
Top venues in Coral Gables
Botanical Garden
★ 4.8Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
A world-class 83-acre tropical garden with butterfly conservatory, splash area, and tram tours.
Historic Swimming Pool
★ 4.8Venetian Pool
A stunning historic spring-fed swimming pool carved from a coral rock quarry. Waterfalls, caves, and grottos.
Inclusive Playground & Park
★ 4.8Salvadore Park
A recently renovated fully inclusive and sensory-friendly park under old shade trees. Features an adaptive zip line, spinning discs, tactile sensory walls, and tennis courts.
Splash Pad & Playground
★ 4.7Phillips Park
A popular park with a splash pad, modern playground, basketball courts, and shaded picnic area. Recently renovated.
Beach & Nature Park
★ 4.7Matheson Hammock Park
A man-made atoll pool filled by Biscayne Bay — the safest "beach" for young kids in Miami.
Neighborhood Park & Playground
★ 4.3Riviera Park
A good-sized neighborhood park with a baseball field, playground, picnic tables, and shaded walking area.
Neighborhood Pocket Park
★ 4.2Granada Park
A charming small park in a walkable Coral Gables neighborhood with a playground and open green space.
Upcoming events in Coral Gables
Carrousel of Hearts
Classes
Fairchild — Taste the Caribbean
Special
Fairchild Taste the Caribbean
Annual
Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch Festival
Festivals
Trick-or-Treat on the Mile
Festivals
Coral Gables Halloween Parade
Holiday
Fairchild Garden Holiday Lights
Holiday
Fairchild — A Very Merry Garden
Special
Coral Gables Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
Festivals
Cars & Santa - Coral Gables
Festivals
Carnaval on the Mile
Annual
Coral Gables Library Craft Week
Spring Break