48 June 26 – July 2, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES B E S T º F M I A M I ® 2 0 2 5 BEST OUTDOOR GROUP FITNESS Coffee & Chill Miami multiple area locations coffeeandchill.com Only in Miami can your Sunday sweat session come with ocean views, cold brew, and a full- on wellness vibe — and Coffee and Chill has perfected this formula. The roving wellness crew turns iconic South Florida backdrops like Joia Beach and Strawberry Moon into morning fitness sanctuaries with a fun pop. Think cold plunges, healthy food samplings, coffee from partners like Raccoon Coffee, and more. It’s not just a healthy gathering — it’s a whole aesthetic. The events fuse fitness, community, and cu- rated sounds, pulling in local DJs, mental health components, and, sure, matcha tastings. Whether you’re a Lulu-clad regular or just there for the people-watching and a caffeine fix, Coffee and Chill has become the quintes- sentially Miami way to sweat, sip and socialize. BEST YOGA Third Street Beach Yoga Third Street Lifeguard Stand Miami Beach 33139 3rdstreetbeachyoga.com Yoga preaches mindfulness and being in the moment. Where else would you rather be reminded that you’re alive right now than on the beach? Every morning and evening, 365 days a year, locals can take in our pristine coastline from a downward dog position, staring through their legs at the sunrise over the Atlantic at Third Street Beach Yoga. Area yogis host one class first thing in the morning at 7 a.m. with a second evening session at 6 p.m. in the summer and 5 p.m. in winter. People of all experience levels are invited to join. Just remember to bring a towel as sand can be a yoga mat’s worst en- emy. The class is completely free, though the rotating cast of volunteer teachers will all be eternally grateful if you remember to tip them. BEST PILATES STUDIO Fuze House 7202 SW 58th Ave. South Miami 33143 305-972-9616 and 1201 20th St. #Cu-8 Miami Beach 33139 786-769-1432 fuzehouse.com If you want to sweat in Miami, go outside. If you want to sweat in a room that looks like a mix of a Malibu mansion, Tulum spa, and Marie Kondo’s bedroom, go to Fuze House. Surrounded by neutral-colored Bala weights, you can plank to the sweet sounds of a Bad Bunny/Adele mashup with group classes tai- lored to all levels. Founder Eli Kaylin pulled a reverse pandemic move, starting Fuze House in Miami after lockdown and then expanding to New York City. The mat-based Pilates stu- dio mixes Pilates and sculpt to offer low-im- pact, high-intensity workouts warmed by infrared heat. The chic, spa-like studios are designed with the planet in mind, featuring all-natural and organic products and sustain- ably sourced water bottles. BEST BASKETBALL COURT Legion Memorial Park 6447 NE Seventh Ave. Miami 33138 miami.gov/Parks-Public-Places/Parks- Directory/Legion-Memorial-Park There are outdoor basketball courts all over our fair city. And real hoopers all have their favorite spots. Their rationales vary from the quality of the rims and backboards to how much the court is protected from the wind. But one court (or technically two) distinctly stands out from the rest. The re- cently renovated full courts at Legion Memorial Park re- opened this past December with a completely different hue. Designed by local art- ist Najja Moon, they’re splayed in a wide palette of technicolor that make them selfie magnets even for those who can’t maintain a dribble. In a sea of courts that are all green, blue, or gray, the purples, oranges, and yellows of Legion add color and visual variety to an afternoon pick- up game. BEST TENNIS COURTS Crandon Park Tennis Center 7300 Crandon Blvd. Key Biscayne 33149 305-365-2300 miamidade.gov/parks/ crandon-tennis.asp Game, set, match — Crandon Park Tennis Cen- ter is still the crown jewel of South Florida courts. Once the stomping ground of the Mi- ami Open, this Key Biscayne classic blends Grand Slam energy with everyday accessibility. The 27 courts (21 Laykold hard and six Har- Tru clay) include 13 lighted beauties for under- the-lights action and a stadium court that still echoes with the grunts of Federer and Serena. From casual rally-seekers to tournament grinders, there’s a space — and pace — for ev- eryone. Lessons? Check. Reservations? Easy. Wheelchair accessible? Absolutely. With a pro shop that strings rackets in a flash and stocks the goods and a clubhouse that hosts team so- cials and trophy toasts, Crandon serves up more than just tennis. Add in Crandon Beach and a top-ranked public golf course next door, and you’ve got a full-on recreation paradise. BEST PICKLEBALL COURTS The Fort 891 SW 34th St. Fort Lauderdale 33315 954-222-1965 playthefort.com Pickleball has officially gone pro in Fort Lauderdale — and the Fort is the crown jewel of the craze. Opened in late 2024, this 10-acre, game-changing complex is home to the APP (that’s the Association of Pickleball Players, for the uninitiated) and feels equally as much as a pickleball-driven so- cial club as a world-class, still-growing sports facility. Players come for the 43 pris- tine courts now. But, as the complex is set to grow, they’ll stay for lakeside cocktails, scratch-made bites, and an après-match scene that promises to rival any SoBe roof- top. Whether you’re leveling up in skill- rated play or just flirting between dinks, there’s a vibe for every type of pickler. With open play, private rentals, corporate events and tournaments that draw serious heat, the Fort has truly cemented South Florida as the pickleball capital. BEST SKATEPARK Doral Central Park 3005 NW 92nd Ave. Doral 33172 305-593-6600 cityofdoral.com/Departments/Parks- and-Recreation/Parks-and-Facilities/ Doral-Central-Park It’s probably not the edgiest place to shred, but Doral Central Park’s all-new skatepark is certainly impressive enough to merit a spot on this list. If you’re passing by after school, you’ll see teens hanging out and professional skater-types grinding on the rails. It’s truly the stuff out of a Disney Channel original movie. What makes the skatepark even more im- pressive (besides its many mini-ramps and brand-newness) is where it’s situated. Doral’s Central Park, a multi-million-dollar proj- ect spanning 78 acres, opened last year with kayaking, beach volleyball, and an outdoor amphitheater with more to come this year. BEST PLACE TO ROLLER-SKATE Wynwood Skate 2250 NW Second Ave. Miami 33127 305-461-2700 instagram.com/wynwood_skate Wynwood Skate has single-handedly made roller-skating cool again in the 305. Launched by event planning start-up Bucket Listers this past September, this outdoor roller rink is perfect for the Gen Z-fluencers looking to show Miami off for plenty of engagement. It’s open from Thursday to Sunday every week, and it’s affordable at $16.60 per person with 50% off on themed skate days. There’s usually a DJ bumping old-school hip-hop and Bad Bunny to get skaters flying over colorful tiles. And for those who like to live on the edge, there’s a bar for bevs. Our only word of advice is: please don’t forget your socks. Like, seriously. BEST OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACE The Underline Below Miami’s Metrorail from north of Brickell Station to south of Vizcaya Station Miami 305-603-9885 theunderline.org Leave it to Miami to turn what was once con- crete purgatory into the city’s buzziest out- door playground. The Underline — a 10-mile linear park snaking beneath the Metrorail — is the future of urban recreation, and it’s al- ready redefining what it means to play, sweat, stroll, and vibe in the Magic City. The Brickell Backyard section is live with basketball courts, bike paths, fitness zones, art installa- tions, and enough shaded hangouts to cool off mid-run or mid-stroll. Newer sections like the Hammock Trail stretch north with native landscaping, hydration stations, and an eco- conscious glow-up that feels like Wynwood meets the Everglades. Expect more gardens, stages, and gathering spots as the project rolls toward full completion in 2026. But here in 2025? It’s already the best. BEST RAINY-DAY ACTIVITY Mad Arts 481 S. Federal Hwy. Dania Beach 33004 754-239-0707 yeswearemadarts.com When the rain starts pouring, you could stay inside and retreat into your vari- ous screens. Or you could head across the county line to this unique, interactive museum in Dania Beach to engage in the digi- tal world in a whole new way. Mad Arts specializes in art installations that are immersive, experimental, and technological. Past shows have in- cluded a digital ikebana show, an indoor forest, and shadow puppet dioramas. The museum even screens cult movies and hosts events such as the SPF Small Press Fair. The future is now, and it’s on display at Mad Arts. BEST SPORTING EVENT Unrivaled Wayfair Arena 7321 NW 75th St. Medley 33166 unrivaled.basketball While the disbanding of the Miami Sol 23 years ago left a hole in Miami women’s basketball, Unrivaled swooped in this year to fill it. The 3-on-3 league, which played from January to March, featured some of the stands out from the rest. The re- cently renovated full courts at Legion Memorial Park re- opened this past December with a completely different hue. Designed by local art-
