54 JUNE 22-28, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES B E S T O F M I A M I ® 2 0 2 3 B E S T P L AC E TO R O L L E R - S K AT E Beachwalk Miami Beach Running the entire waterfront length of the beachfront from South Pointe Park to 87th Terrace at the tippy-top of the Miami Beach city limits, a seven-mile Beachwalk path boasts scenic views of the ocean, sand, whim- sical lifeguard stands, and the tanned and sweaty cast of locals and tourists. Bonus: There are plenty of water fountains, public re- strooms, and benches along the way. If you get too hot, take a shower or a dip in the beckon- ing, briny sea. B E S T U R B A N B I K E R I D E Commodore Trail commodoretrail.us The Commodore Trail offers cyclists, from ca- sual riders to professionals, five miles of lush vegetation and waterfront views through Co- conut Grove and Coral Gables. The trail begins at Alice Wainright Park on S. Miami Avenue near the mouth of the Rickenbacker Causeway and ends at the Cocoplum roundabout at Old Cutler Road. Along the trail are numerous points of interest for bike riders, including public parks (Kennedy and Peacock), historic landmarks (Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, the Barnacle Historic State Park, the Kampong), and Coconut Grove shops offering coffee, snacks, and other energizing treats. B E S T B A S K E T B A L L CO U R T S Flamingo Park 1200 Meridian Avenue Miami Beach, 33139 miamibeachfl .gov/city-hall/parks-and-recreation/ parks-facilities-directory/facility-info-fl amingo- park The courts at Venice Beach in LA might be one of the holiest spots for pickup basketball in the world. Flamingo Park is Miami’s version of Venice Beach, and though it might be a few blocks further from the ocean, the authentic, sweaty vibe is the same. You can find a game pretty much any time of the day and year. The baskets on the two full courts are equipped with glass backboards with breakaway rims. One amenity that Flamingo Park can lord over Venice Beach is its lights, which illuminate the courts after dark. So in those summer months when it’s too hot to play in the afternoon, you can still shoot hoops until 10 p.m. each and ev- ery night. B E S T G O L F CO U R S E Miami Beach Golf Club 2301 Alton Road Miami Beach, 33140 305-532-3350 miamibeachgolfclub.com Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Bis- cayne Bay lies a stunning stretch of manicured greenery seemingly dropped from the heav- ens. The Miami Beach Golf Club is not only beloved by locals but is considered one of the finest links in the nation. Following years of multimillion-dollar renovations and diligent upkeep, the course is nigh immaculate. If you get peckish from repeatedly striking a small, dimpled ball in the South Florida sun, the club offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner to keep you off the couch and on the green. (Or, if you golf like we do, in the rough.) B E S T T E N N I S CO U R T S Biltmore Tennis Center 1150 Anastasia Avenue Coral Gables, 33134 305-460-5360 coralgables.com/department/community-recre- ation/biltmore-tennis-center “Wait,” you say. “There are tennis courts at the Biltmore, and a regular Joe Schmoe like me can play there?” Yes, and yes. The beauty of these ten hard courts, tucked in the eastern shadow of the eponymous Coral Gables resort, is in their ample spacing and the range of skills on display. Whether you’re a budding Coco Gauff or just learning to step into and follow through on that improving forehand, the Bilt- more Tennis Center will accommodate your skill (or lack thereof). Of course, you’ll want to snag a reservation ahead of time; the center of- fers an hourly rate in the $5-to-$8 range if you’re a Miami-Dade County resident. B E S T G Y M Muscle Beach South Beach 873 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, 33139 @musclebeachsouthbeach (Instagram) Do you want to get shredded but can’t afford the dues? Do you prefer to pair your reps with the great outdoors? Do you like to finish each workout with a dip in the Atlantic Ocean? If you answered yes to any or all of these ques- tions, well, Muscle Beach South Beach is for you. Located on the sands of Lummus Park at the intersection of Ninth Street and Ocean Drive, this entirely free public gym has been a workout destination since the ’90s, but a wel- come renovation in 2018 zhuzhed up the place with new bodyweight training structures, bat- Sports & Recreation MIAMI'S PREMIER OUTDOOR EVENT CENTER FOR SPORTs, ART, MUSIC AND CUltuRE * FOOD, DRINK AND CATERING - 4 restaurants with digital table side service - 1 licensed bar + beer garden * WORLD SKATE LEAGUE - EVENT VENUE - covered street-plaza style skate + bike park - 12ft wide pump + race track - 30 dedicated parking spots * 6 On Site Retail Spaces - turn key, 8 x 20ft WITH AC - dedicated skate, bike and sport shop * hospitality - private 10 person cabanas w/ AC + TV - 120 person seating capacity mezzanine - standing room for 200 - SkateBird Miami, 533 NE 83rd Street, El Portal, FL 33138 - contact - Jonathan Strauss - [email protected] EVENTS, CONFERENCES, VIDEO SHOOTS, FASHION SHOWS, PRODUCT LAUNCHES, ...S N OITITEP M OC ,SG NID DE W ,STREC N OC 680 PERSON CAPACITY for WORLD CLASS SKATEBOARDING + concert VENUE 12,000 square feet of covered outdoor space
