Maurice A. Ferré Park, Public waterfront park in downtown Miami, United States
Maurice A. Ferré Park is a public waterfront space along Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami with walking paths, green areas, and views of the city skyline. The grounds span roughly 30 acres and include two major museums, public art installations, and waterfront promenades for strolling.
The site originally functioned as the Port of Miami until the mid-1960s, when it was transformed into public parkland. In 1976 it was named Bicentennial Park to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States.
The park serves as home to the Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Museum of Science, drawing people who come to explore art exhibitions and scientific collections. Both institutions create a gathering space where locals and tourists engage with contemporary works and natural history displays.
The park is accessible via the Metromover Museum Park Station or by car, with parking available nearby. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since exploring the full grounds involves extended walking.
The park's land once held the Port of Miami, and its slips were served by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. After the port moved to Dodge Island in the mid-1960s, the site was cleared of industrial residue and opened as a park in 1976. A floating marine laboratory, the Miami Science Barge, has been docked here since 2016.
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