# Oleta River State Park: Family Mangrove Kayaking & Tranquil Lagoon Beach > Place to go for families in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset year-round; Concessionaire kayak/paddleboard rentals… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Oleta River State Park, 3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 - Ages: All ages welcome; sandy lagoon beach is ideal for toddlers; tandem kayaks accommodate parent and child pairings - Price: Park Admission: $6 per vehicle (2–8 people); $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrians/cyclists. Watercraft rentals start at ~$30–$40/hr - Schedule: Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset year-round; Concessionaire kayak/paddleboard rentals available daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM - Organizer: Florida State Parks & Oleta River Outdoor Center - Official page: https://oletariveradventures.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/oleta-river-state-park-family-mangrove-kayaking-and-tranquil-lagoon-be--listing-5be4f4ccc6b709246ab6ff9f ## About Encompassing 1,043 lush subtropical acres along Biscayne Bay in North Miami, Oleta River State Park is Florida's largest urban green space and an idyllic winter haven for outdoor recreation. Mild winter sunshine brings refreshing coastal breezes without summertime humidity, creating perfect conditions for paddling through sheltered mangrove forest tunnels where fiddler crabs, green herons, and juvenile marine life thrive. On-site concessionaire Oleta River Outdoor Center provides single and tandem kayak rentals, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards equipped with child-sized life vests. Families visiting with toddlers will appreciate the park's calm, wave-free sandy beach lagoon on Biscayne Bay, which offers gentle, shallow wading far removed from ocean surf. Shaded picnic pavilions, paved walking and stroller-friendly pathways, a large playground, and casual outdoor waterfront dining at the Blue Marlin Fish House make it effortless to spend an entire relaxed day in nature. ## Similar picks in Miami - [Hugh Taylor Birch State Park: Fort Lauderdale Coastal Hammock & Beach Gateway](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/hugh-taylor-birch-state-park-fort-lauderdale-coastal-hammock-and-beach--listing-c8a064aff14b6969fd10f8a7) — Open daily 8:00 AM to sunset year-round; Terramar Visitor Center open daily 10:00… · Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Fort Lauderdale · All ages · From $6 · checked Nov 4. 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