Matheson Hammock Park, Coastal park in Coral Gables, United States.

Matheson Hammock Park is a 630-acre urban park on Old Cutler Road just south of Coral Gables, surrounding the north and western ends of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Its waterfront includes a man-made atoll pool flooded by the tides of Biscayne Bay, a marina for vessels up to 50 feet, and picnic pavilions. Coral stone walls and buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 remain in the bayfront area.

William J. Matheson gave 80 acres to Dade County in 1930, creating its first county park, designed by landscape architect William Lyman Phillips and first run by parks director A. D. Barnes. Later donations from the Matheson heirs and purchases by commissioner Charles Crandon expanded it to 630 acres. In 1936 Civilian Conservation Corps crews built coral stone walls and a picnic shelter; these withstood the 1945 hurricane that sent 12-foot waves over the park.

The park's name honors William J. Matheson, who donated the first 80 acres in 1930 with the wish that the land preserve its wild and natural beauty. The coral stone picnic shelter and other structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 still stand, and a restaurant now operates in one of the historic coral stone buildings.

The park offers boat ramps, floating docks, picnic areas, walking trails, and a restaurant for visitors. The grounds are accessible during operating hours with parking available for vehicles.

The artificial lagoon pool stays fresh through natural tidal movements from the bay, creating a protected swimming area. Visitors can enjoy the warm waters without worrying about rough waves or strong currents.