Amelia Earhart Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amelia Earhart Park |
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Lakeshore near the park's main road, a disk golf course in the distance
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| Type | Municipal |
| Location | Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States |
| Area | 515 acres (0.805 sq mi) |
| Created | 1980 |
| Operated by | Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department |
| Website | Amelia Earhart Park |
Amelia Earhart Park is a large urban park in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers about 515 acres, which is like 390 football fields! The park is just north of Hialeah, Florida. It's a great place to visit, offering many fun activities like bike trails, skateboarding, and fishing.
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Park History
Amelia Earhart Park has an interesting past. It used to be part of a big airport area called Naval Air Station Miami. This land was undeveloped for many years.
Amelia Earhart's Connection
The park is named after Amelia Earhart, a famous pilot. In 1937, she began her last flight around the world from a nearby airport. This airport was later renamed Amelia Earhart Field in her honor.
How the Park Was Created
After the Navy stopped using the land, a part of it was given to Miami-Dade County. Community leaders, especially a dairy farmer and developer named Bill Graham, worked hard to make this happen. They wanted to create a large park for everyone to enjoy. So, about half of the southern part of the old air station became Amelia Earhart Park. The park officially opened in 1980.
Fun Things to Do
Amelia Earhart Park has many cool things to do for all ages.
Bike Trails
If you love biking, this park is for you! It has about 8 miles (13 km) of bike trails. These trails include exciting paths with climbs, downhills, and banked corners. They are perfect for mountain biking adventures.
Bill Graham Farm Village
Step back in time at the Bill Graham Farm Village. This area looks like a real farm. Here, you can watch demonstrations like horseshoeing and cow-milking. There's also a petting zoo where you can meet friendly animals. You might even see sheep shearing! The village also has a country store and a small insect museum.
Other Activities
- Dog Park: Your furry friends can run and play in a fenced, 5-acre dog park.
- Disc Golf: Test your aim on the 18-hole disc golf course.
- Playgrounds: Kids can enjoy various playgrounds.
- Fishing: Cast a line in the park's lakes.
- Walkways: Enjoy paved paths for walking or jogging, surrounded by shade trees.
Images for kids
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A bike path through Australian pines
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Fishing dock by a lake across near bike trails
