The park was renamed in 2019 to honor the late former Miami Mayor Maurice A. Ferré.
The project was part of a major redevelopment initiative to transform the former Bicentennial Park into a world-class cultural destination.
The site hosts the longest baywalk in Miami, stretching along the edge of the Biscayne Bay.
The design includes climate-resilient landscaping specifically selected for proximity to saltwater and hurricane-prone zones.
The park serves as a primary outdoor observation point for vessels entering and exiting PortMiami.
Maurice A. Ferré Park is a 21-acre waterfront public space located on the downtown Miami shoreline. Formerly known as Museum Park, it serves as a landscaped green buffer between the urban high-rises and Biscayne Bay. The park features the sprawling Maurice A. Ferré Amphitheater, designed for large-scale outdoor concerts and cultural gatherings. The grounds integrate extensive paved walking paths, manicured lawns, and native coastal flora. It sits adjacent to the Perez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Museum of Science, creating a concentrated cultural corridor. The site offers unobstructed views of the MacArthur Causeway and the PortMiami cruise ship terminals. Visitors can access a dedicated baywalk that connects the park to the wider downtown waterfront district. The park is managed by the Bayfront Park Management Trust and serves as a major hub for public art installations.
The elevated boardwalk area overlooking the PortMiami cruise ship terminals at dusk.
Bring a portable sun umbrella, as the newer trees in the open lawn areas provide limited natural shade.
Walk the full length of the baywalk to see the contrast between the PortMiami skyline and the downtown high-rises.
Visit during the weekday lunch hour to see the park used by local downtown professionals.
Do not attempt to walk through the construction zones often found near the park's perimeter or the neighboring museum expansion sites.
Leash your dogs at all times and pack out all trash to keep the bayfront clean.
