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Pinecrest Gardens
Outdoor Experiences
Pinecrest Gardens encompasses some 14 acres of lush botanical gardens and family-friendly attractions with plenty of parking.
South Florida History
Set on what was once the site of Parrot Jungle, Pinecrest Gardens still preserves the area’s historical landscaping and remaining structures. As a testament to its efforts, the site was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S Department of Interior in 2011 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Parrot Jungle Historic District.
Today, in addition to its expanded botanical gardens and attractions, Pinecrest Gardens (also known as the South Florida Cultural Arts Center) hosts a diverse array of year-round cultural and community events, festivals and private events.
Natural Areas
Showcasing the area's natural attractions, the park's gardens and forested areas boast a native cypress slough, tropical hardwood hammock, riverine landscapes, various specialty gardens (including a desert garden) and more than 1,000 varieties of both native and non-native tropical flora.
Among many notable natural features are remnants of the Snapper Creek streambed, a 30,000-year-old solution hole, a piece of cypress hammock that was once connected to Big Cypress National Preserve, a 100-year-old Cocoplum and various other mature landmark trees.
For visitors wanting to connect and interact with nature, the park features tranquil paths that wind through the botanical garden, a meadowed lake viewing area (Swan Lake) with resident wildlife, plus fish-populated waterways.
Events & Venues
Time your visit to catch performances at the park's acclaimed Banyan Bowl, a 530-seat, an open-air, geodesic-domed amphitheater that hosts an array of music, dance, and theater acts from a jazz series and classical/pop performances to ballet, flamenco, Broadway musicals, opera and more. Prefer to catch a flick over a live performance? Garden Cinema features Family Movie Night film screenings from October through April. Check the park's online calendar for dates and times.
Don't miss the Garden Cinema's annual pre-Halloween screening of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” where costumes and audience participation are encouraged. Smaller events are hosted at the park's other venues, including the Hammock Pavilion, Pergola/Lakeview Terrace, Meadow, and Patio.
Kid-Friendly Attractions
For the youngest among us, there's a variety of attractions that provide entertainment for all tastes and abilities. Kids can choose from a Splash N' Play water playground, petting zoo, giant outdoor chess/checkers games, a large playground area, and family movies.
Near the playground and petting zoo, the park's Sensory Garden educational area engages children of all abilities. Among its features are a butterfly garden, raised vegetable/herb garden, watering cans, drop-in garden programs, and an Investigation Station that invites exploration.
Farmers Market
Looking to sample some of the local bounty? Find organic seasonal produce, prepared foods, artisan baked goods, fresh flowers, plants, local honey, and more at the weekly outdoor Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market, featuring some 60 vendors on Sundays during the high season, rain or shine. Stop by the LNB Groves organic fruit stand and indulge in seasonal rainbow tropical fruit smoothies or restorative turmeric tonics.
Park Location
Pinecrest Gardens is located at the corner of Red Road and 110th Street, not far from South Miami. Visit the website for operating hours, costs, and information on specific events.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Pinecrest Gardens is one of the most significant cultural and ecological assets in South Florida. The 12.5-acre site is home to one of the most diverse desert gardens in Florida and includes over 1,000 varieties of rare and exotic tropical plants and palm trees. It is the only natural rain forest on American Soil.
Amenities at the Gardens include lush and exotic botanical gardens, children's recreational facilities including Splash 'N Play-a water amusement feature, a petting zoo, a 500 seat amphitheater hosting more than 50 performances of dance, music and theater each year, an art gallery and several indoor and outdoor venues for events, festivals and gatherings.
The recently renovated Banyan Bowl is a 500-seat outdoor amphitheater nestled under a geodesic dome, and its stage is host to jazz and other music concerts, theater, and dance performances, movies for children, art exhibits and many other family friendly activities.
Truly a one-of-a-kind facility that should be a part of any ecological, cultural or historical tour.
Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m in the summer months and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the winter. Adults $5, children (2-17) $5, children under 2 free. Evening events are priced on a per event basis.
Meeting and Event Space
Meeting Space: 13690.00
Meeting Rooms: 10
Theater Capacity: 531
Banquet Capacity: 500
Meeting Rooms
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Pinecrest Gardens
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Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market
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Nights of Lights at Pinecrest Gardens
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Shibori & Indigo Dying Workshop
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Unraveling Surrealism
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Celia Cruz Centennial Celebration
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Gafieira Rio Miami & Friends
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Chino Nuñez Orchestra
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TEMDA Medicine Music Festival
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The Hot Sardines
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Jukebox Saturday Night
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The Big Chief Donald Harrison
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Kandace Springs Trio
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John Lloyd Young
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