Is Samson Oceanfront Park free to enter?

Yes. It is a municipal park with free access to the beach, and no admission is listed.

Is there parking at Samson Oceanfront Park?

There is no parking on site. Guests park at nearby paid lots or garages, including a lot behind the pharmacy across the street, and parking can get tight during busy hours.

Does Samson Oceanfront Park have a playground?

Yes. The playground has slides and swings and is popular with kids, and the park is listed as good for children's birthdays. Guests report it has been updated and repaired.

Are there restrooms and showers at Samson Oceanfront Park?

Yes. The park has public restrooms, outdoor showers to rinse off sand, and several drinking fountains. Restrooms were reported closed on one visit, so conditions can vary.

Is Samson Oceanfront Park wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both listed as wheelchair accessible.

Are dogs allowed at Samson Oceanfront Park?

Guests report that dogs are not allowed in the park, and one guest with a service dog was turned away by maintenance staff. Check with the city before bringing a pet.

Can I charge my phone at Samson Oceanfront Park?

Yes. The park has a charging station and Wi-Fi.

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Samson Oceanfront Park

8.8

17425 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, USA

ClosedOpens Thu 7:00 AMFree Admission$

Compact oceanfront park with a playground, picnic pavilion, showers and direct beach access on Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach

ParkOutdoorSunny Isles Beach

About Samson Oceanfront Park

Samson Oceanfront Park is a small municipal beach park at 17425 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, and it serves as the main public entrance to the beach here. A path through palms and lawn leads to the sand and lifeguard station 174.

On the grounds you will find a children's playground with slides and swings, a covered pavilion with picnic tables, drinking fountains, public restrooms, outdoor showers to rinse off sand, and a phone charging station with Wi-Fi. Entry is free.

Guests describe the park as clean and well kept, and the wide, soft beach next to it draws families, walkers and sunbathers. The city also hosts free events and an annual Sunny Isles Beach celebration here.

The park is open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM, and the entrance and parking lot are wheelchair accessible. There is no on-site parking, so plan on nearby paid lots or garages.

Weekend afternoons are the busiest, and weekday mornings are the calmest.

Highlights

Nature Lover

Local Favorite

Kids Under 10

Photography Allowed

Kid-Friendly

Outdoor

Birthday Party Packages

Admission & Visit Info

Admission

Free Admission

Price

Free

Duration

1-2 hours

Verified

8.8

/10

Experience

9.0

Value for Money

10.0

Facilities

8.0

Crowd Management

8.0

Accessibility

8.0

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Buzzing

DaysSunday

TimesPeak hours

Relaxed

DaysWeekdays

TimesOff-peak hours

The park is open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM. Mornings from 7 to 9 AM are the quietest on every day of the week, and Tuesdays stay the calmest all day.

Closed

Mon7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tue7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wed7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thu7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Fri7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sat7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sun7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Reviews

Reviewers rate the park very highly. They praise its cleanliness, easy beach access and family-friendly amenities, and suggest arriving early since parking can fill up.

CleanlinessBeach AccessPlayground & Family-Friendly

The Experience

Attraction Type

Park Beach

parking

Paid Parking

facilities

RestroomsPicnic AreaWater Fountains

accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

policies

Photography Allowed

family

Kid-FriendlyBirthday Party PackagesPlayground

environment

OutdoorCovered / Shaded AreasWaterfront

access

Self-Guided Tours

Ticket Types

Free Admission

Perfect For

Nature Lover Local Favorite Kids Under 10 Free Things to Do Family Outing Budget-Friendly

Location Sunny Isles Beach

17425 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, USA

Reserve parking nearby Get a ride there

+1 (305) 792-1706

What People Love

Cleanliness: Guests repeatedly call the park clean and well kept, with tidy landscaping, clean restrooms and shade under palms.

Beach Access: Visitors like the direct path to the wide, soft beach near lifeguard station 174, with showers to rinse off afterward.

Playground & Family-Friendly: Families enjoy the playground, picnic tables and free city events, and say it keeps kids busy while adults pack up.

Amenities: Guests mention showers, drinking fountains, restrooms and phone charging outlets as useful extras.

Know Before You Go

No on-site parking: use nearby paid lots or garages, and arrive early on weekends.
Dogs are not allowed in the park, so confirm the policy before bringing a pet.
Showers and drinking fountains are on site, but restrooms have occasionally been closed, so bring water.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time for a visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

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About Samson Oceanfront Park

The park is open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM, and the entrance and parking lot are wheelchair accessible. There is no on-site parking, so plan on nearby paid lots or garages.

Weekend afternoons are the busiest, and weekday mornings are the calmest.

Highlights

Nature Lover

Local Favorite

Kids Under 10

Photography Allowed

Kid-Friendly

Outdoor

Birthday Party Packages

The Experience

Attraction Type

Park Beach

parking

Paid Parking

facilities

RestroomsPicnic AreaWater Fountains

accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

policies

Photography Allowed

family

Kid-FriendlyBirthday Party PackagesPlayground

environment

OutdoorCovered / Shaded AreasWaterfront

access

Self-Guided Tours

Ticket Types

Free Admission

Perfect For

Nature Lover Local Favorite Kids Under 10 Free Things to Do Family Outing Budget-Friendly

What People Love

Cleanliness: Guests repeatedly call the park clean and well kept, with tidy landscaping, clean restrooms and shade under palms.

Beach Access: Visitors like the direct path to the wide, soft beach near lifeguard station 174, with showers to rinse off afterward.

Playground & Family-Friendly: Families enjoy the playground, picnic tables and free city events, and say it keeps kids busy while adults pack up.

Amenities: Guests mention showers, drinking fountains, restrooms and phone charging outlets as useful extras.

Know Before You Go

No on-site parking: use nearby paid lots or garages, and arrive early on weekends.

Dogs are not allowed in the park, so confirm the policy before bringing a pet.

Showers and drinking fountains are on site, but restrooms have occasionally been closed, so bring water.

Weekday mornings are the quietest time for a visit.

Frequently Asked Questions