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A D Barnes County Park

Hammock and preserve in Westchester, Miami

A pocket of rare pine rockland and tropical hardwood hammock with shady canopy trails in urban Miami.

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What to see

  • Sense of Wonder Nature Trail, a paved path winding beneath a canopy of mature live oaks and strangler figs.
  • Remnant pine rockland habitat growing on exposed limestone floors beneath South Florida slash pines.
  • Canopy observation deck offering elevated views into the tropical hammock's upper branches.
  • Native butterfly and pollinator gardens located around the Sense of Wonder Nature Center.

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Nearby plant places

  1. Betsy Adams and the Coral Gables Garden Club Park

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    A landscaped neighborhood park honoring the beautification legacy of the Coral Gables Garden Club.

  2. John C. Gifford Arboretum

    Arboretum · Coral Gables2.0 mi

    A tranquil grove featuring over 500 species of tropical trees, palms, and South Florida native plants.

  3. Trinity Pineland County Park

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    A protected pine rockland sanctuary preserving South Florida slash pines and native limestone flora.

  4. Tropical Audubon Society Doc Thomas House

    Audubon and birding · South Miami2.7 mi

    A 2.2-acre urban oasis showcasing restored pine rockland, tropical hammock, and bird pollinator gardens.

  5. Merrie Christmas Park

    City park · Coral Gables3.5 mi

    Massive banyan trees and sloping lawns create a deeply shaded, tranquil neighborhood green space. Blooming now: Coral Vine

  6. Banyan Drive Park

    City park · Coral Gables3.6 mi

    Blooming now: Marlberry, Horseweed, Trailing Daisy

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