South Pointe Park, Public park in South Beach, United States
South Pointe Park is a public green space located at the southern tip of Miami Beach with walking trails, exercise equipment, and a fishing pier extending into the water. The grounds feature planted landscaping and paved pathways designed for recreational use.
The federal government donated the land to Miami Beach in 1979; it held police horse stables, a police intelligence unit and the Port of Miami's harbor pilots until the buildings were razed in 1984. The park opened on October 25, 1985, as Miami Beach's nineteenth public park, built for $3.6 million with the federal government paying half. Hargreaves Associates redesigned it from 2008, completing a $22.5 million renovation around March 2009.
South Pointe Park hosts frequent festivals and events, a policy planned in the 1980s to discourage vagrancy. The park's name comes from its location at the southern tip of South Beach. Visitors can spot the 522-foot wooden boardwalk over Miami Beach's last natural sand dune, a remnant of the original 1985 design.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset and provides restrooms, outdoor showers, and parking for visitors. The layout is accessible with level, paved surfaces throughout, making it easy to navigate the different activity zones.
The park offers a vantage point where visitors can watch cruise ships navigate narrow shipping channels before heading into the open Atlantic. This daily passage of vessels draws crowds who come specifically to observe the intricate maneuvering required in this confined waterway.
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