David T. Kennedy Park

A city waterfront park on South Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove with an off-leash dog area, outdoor gym, path and beach volleyball.

Vérifié octobre 2026

For Grove dog owners, morning walkers and anyone who wants a workout by the water. It's a neighborhood park, not a destination, and it closes at 7 pm, so sunset runs are tight in summer.

Bring the dog

The off-leash dog area is the reason a lot of locals show up here every day, and it's the first thing Google lists about the place. It sits inside a waterfront park, so your dog gets a run and you get a bay breeze while you stand around holding the leash. Expect regulars at opening and again in the late afternoon, when the heat lets up. Bring water and bags, since our sources don't confirm what's on site.

The waterfront path

A walking path runs through the park along the water on South Bayshore Drive, which makes it an easy add-on to a Grove morning. It's a pleasant stretch rather than a long-distance route, so pair it with the streets nearby if you want real mileage. Gates open at 7 am every day of the week. The 4.7 from about 2,800 Google reviews suggests people keep coming back for exactly this kind of low-effort, good-view hour outside.

Gym and volleyball

There's an outdoor gym for bodyweight work and a beach volleyball court, which gives the park a sporty crowd on top of the dog people. Neither needs much planning: show up, use the bars, find a game or bring your own group. The same hours apply, 7 am to 7 pm daily. Our sources don't list court reservations or equipment rentals, so bring your own ball and check the city's parks page if you're organizing something bigger.

Bon à savoir

The park closes at 7 pm daily, so in summer you'll miss sunset if you arrive late.

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