The park serves as a primary filming location for the 1980s television series Miami Vice.
It was specifically designed to provide a public transition zone between the historic Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive and the Atlantic shoreline.
The park includes specialized outdoor gym equipment designed for calisthenics and bodyweight training.
Its geography is characterized by a high concentration of native vegetation, specifically coconut palms and sea grapes that act as a natural dune buffer.
Lummus Park is a 74-acre public park spanning 10 blocks along the Atlantic Ocean in Miami Beach. It serves as the primary beach access point for the South Beach district. The park features paved pathways for jogging and cycling, alongside outdoor fitness stations and sand volleyball courts. A dedicated playground area is situated near the center of the park. It is a frequent filming location for television shows and movies set in Miami due to its iconic Art Deco backdrop. The area is maintained by the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department. It connects directly to the South Beach boardwalk, facilitating pedestrian movement along the coastline. The park includes open green spaces framed by coconut palms and sea grapes.
The elevated boardwalk area looking back toward the park with the Art Deco hotels in the background.
Utilize the public beach entrance paths early in the morning to secure space away from peak afternoon crowds.
Use the outdoor fitness equipment during weekdays to avoid wait times experienced on weekends.
Stay on the designated paved paths if cycling or skating, as the sand can be difficult to navigate.
Do not leave personal belongings unattended on the sand, even for short periods, as this is a high-traffic tourist area.
Shirts and footwear are required when crossing from the beach into the surrounding Ocean Drive business district.
