Peacock Park: A Family-Friendly Oasis

Peacock Park
Peacock Park

360° Aerial view of Peacock Park

Peacock Park is located in Coconut Grove on over 9 acres of land and offers a wealth of opportunities for families to have fun both outdoors and indoors. Outside there is a basketball court, softball field, soccer fields, playground and a large multi-purpose field perfect for a game of kickball. Inside, there are table tennis tables and foosball tables.

The park features a boardwalk bridge overlooking Biscayne Bay – the ideal place to enjoy the ocean breeze and breathtaking bay views. Take a complimentary yoga class or dine at Glass and Vine, an independent restaurant in the park’s Glass House.

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Every February, Peacock Park celebrates art and music at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival. The park’s recreation building can be rented for smaller gatherings of up to 40 people.

Peacock Park overlooks Biscayne Bay and has a long history dating back to 1883. It was originally home to the Bay View Inn, the first hotel in the area. Renamed the Peacock Inn by owners Charles and Isabella Peacock, it became a center for local gatherings in Miami. In 1973, the park was renamed in honor of the couple’s contributions to the community.

In the late 1870s, the first black community on the South Florida mainland was established in the area. Residents came primarily from the Bahamas to work at the Peacock Inn and brought invaluable knowledge of tropical plants, agriculture and construction to the development of Coconut Grove.

Bring your furry friends, dogs on a lead are welcome here. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the park’s extensive green spaces or let your four-legged companion run and play in the designated areas. With plenty of open and shaded spaces, Peacock Park is the perfect place for you and your four-legged friend to spend some quality time outdoors together. So grab a lead, pack some treats and come and experience what Peacock Park has to offer for you and your beloved four-legged friend.

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