Places in Hialeah
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Historic city landmark
Hialeah Park Historic Racetrack
Editor's favoriteRacetrack that opened in 1925, rebuilt in the early 1930s with palm-lined grounds and an infield lake known for its flamingos. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tip: The site now runs mainly as a casino, so confirm visitor access before going just to see the track and flamingos.
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
100 E 32nd St, Hialeah, FL 33013
Open in MapsOfficial siteLarge recreation park
Amelia Earhart Park
County park bordering Hialeah with trails, lakes, dog areas and outdoor activities.
Tip: Weekend cars pay $8. The 5.5 miles of mountain bike trails and the fenced Bark Park are free.
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- On site: free Mon to Thu; $8 per vehicle Fri to Sun and holidays
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed.
- Waterfront
- No (inland park with five lakes)
401 E 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013
Open in MapsOfficial siteCommunity recreation park
David H. McDonald Park
17-acre city park, the only one in Hialeah with a lake, with tennis, volleyball and racquetball courts, a playground and 10 gazebos.
Tip: Named for Army Sgt. David H. McDonald, a Hialeah resident killed in Vietnam in 1969. Gazebos are popular for parties.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Cost
- Free
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No (park has a lake)
7505 W 12th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33014
Open in MapsOfficial sitePublic art garden
Garden of the Arts
Small public park combining South Florida plants, local artwork and a miniature amphitheater.
Tip: The miniature amphitheater can be rented through Palm Lakes Park.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 2 PM–9 PM
- Closed
- Saturday, Sunday (no weekend hours listed)
- Cost
- Free
- Free transit
- Hialeah Transit circulator, Flamingo and Marlin routes (Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; no Sunday). Free per the city's 2023 brochure.
- Waterfront
- No
7460 W 16th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33014
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Updated October 25, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.