R Hardy Matheson County Preserve
A Miami-Dade County nature preserve at 11100 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables, the lesser-known of the two Matheson names on this road.
Checado em outubro de 2026
Best for people who want a low-key stop in nature along Old Cutler and don't mind showing up with few details. The sources here are thin, so check hours and access before you go.
What's actually here
Google lists R. Hardy Matheson as a nature preserve, and it rates 4.5 from about 255 Google reviews. That's a solid score from a small crowd, which fits a place most people drive past on Old Cutler Road without noticing. It's filed under beaches in our base, but there's no confirmed swimming area, trail length or facilities list for this preserve. Treat it as a quiet nature stop, not a beach day with amenities. Bring water and don't expect a snack bar.
Don't mix it up with the park
Matheson Hammock Park is a different place, and the county's link for this preserve goes to that park's page. Matheson Hammock has the marina, the atoll pool with weekend lifeguards, parking fees of $7 plus tax on weekdays and $10 plus tax on weekends, a no-pets rule and Noma Beach at Red Fish. None of that is confirmed for the preserve. If you want the lagoon and a restaurant, put Matheson Hammock Park into your map instead. If you want something quieter, this is the one.
Before you drive out
There are no posted hours for the preserve, so check with Miami-Dade Parks before you go, especially late in the day. There's no confirmed fee, parking setup or pet policy either. Pack light, wear shoes that can handle a natural surface, and plan for bugs and sun, since this is South Florida hammock country. If it turns out to be closed or not what you expected, Matheson Hammock Park's beach and atoll pool are also on Old Cutler Road.
Como chegar
- Enter 11100 Old Cutler Rd exactly, or your map may send you to Matheson Hammock Park instead.
Bom saber
Fees, pool hours and the no-pets rule on the county page are for Matheson Hammock Park, not necessarily this preserve.
Perguntas frequentes
Is R. Hardy Matheson Preserve the same as Matheson Hammock Park?
No. They share the Matheson name and the county links them together, but the marina, atoll pool and restaurant belong to Matheson Hammock Park.
What are the hours at R. Hardy Matheson Preserve?
No hours are published for the preserve, so check with Miami-Dade Parks before you go.
Is it well reviewed?
Yes. It has 4.5 stars from about 255 Google reviews.