Bay Of Pigs Memorial Park
A small City of Miami park that doubles as a memorial to the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, open daily from morning to early evening.
Vérifié octobre 2026
For anyone who wants to understand why the Bay of Pigs still matters to Cuban Miami. It's a short, quiet stop, not an afternoon out, so pair it with something else nearby.
What it remembers
The name tells you most of it. In April 1961, Cuban exiles trained by the US landed at the Bay of Pigs and were defeated within days, and many of the survivors and their families ended up rebuilding their lives in Miami. This park is one of the places the city marks that history. It's listed as both a historical landmark and a park, which is about right: part memorial, part neighborhood green space. Our sources don't detail the monuments or plaques, so go expecting a modest site, not a museum.
Keep it short
Plan for a brief visit. The people who rate it, 4.5 from about 240 Google reviews, tend to be those who came knowing what it was, and that's the right mindset. Read whatever is posted, take a minute, and move on. It works best as one stop on a day spent on Cuban Miami history rather than a destination on its own. Bring water and a hat in summer, since this is outdoor time in Miami heat, and keep your voice down if others are there to pay respects.
Hours and timing
Gates follow park hours: 7 am to 7 pm every day of the week, weekends included. That means no sunset visits in summer, when the light lasts past closing, but it's easy to fit in before work or on a weekend morning. Early is the better call anyway, before the midday sun makes standing around uncomfortable. The listing gives only a ZIP code, 33134, rather than a street address, so pin the exact spot on your map app before you head out instead of trusting a general search.
Comment y aller
- The listing shows only a ZIP code (33134), so drop a pin on the exact location before you drive over.
Bon à savoir
Open 7 am to 7 pm daily, so it closes before sunset in summer.
Les questions qu’on se pose
What are the Bay of Pigs Memorial Park hours?
It's open every day from 7 am to 7 pm.
Is Bay of Pigs Memorial Park worth visiting?
If you're interested in Cuban exile history, yes, as a short stop. It holds 4.5 from about 240 Google reviews, but it's a small memorial park, not a full attraction.
Who runs Bay of Pigs Memorial Park?
It's a City of Miami park, managed under the city's Parks and Recreation department.