Biscayne National Park (Dante Fascell Visitor Center)
Toddler-friendly nature spot in Homestead, FL
Dante Fascell Visitor Center, 9700 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 330330 mo–18 yrs
45–120 min
morning · afternoon
Visitor center daily 9 AM–5 PM. Grounds and kayak launch 7 AM–5:30 PM. Hours page last updated April 28, 2021. No entrance fee. 305-230-1144.
Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Convoy Point in Homestead. This is not Dante Fascell Park in South Miami. The hours page lists the visitor center daily 9 AM–5 PM, and the Convoy Point grounds and kayak launch daily 7 AM–5:30 PM. That hours page was last updated April 28, 2021. The fees page says the park has no entrance fee. Island docking and camping are separate and require a boat. Junior Ranger booklets are free at the visitor center in English, Spanish and Creole. The fees page also has a general note that parking or transportation fees are possible, and it does not list a Biscayne parking price. Visitor center 305-230-1144. Park phone 786-335-3620.
Why kids love it
A free visitor center with Junior Ranger booklets in English, Spanish and Creole. The hours page still shows a 2021 update, so confirm before a long drive.
Homestead · South Miami-Dade
🎒 Packing list
- • Bug spray
- • Water bottles
- • Sunscreen
- • Hat
- • Closed-toe shoes
- • Wipes
Safety notes
- ! Stay on boardwalks and trails — this is gator country
- ! Never let a toddler approach the water's edge
- ! Check for ticks after grassy trails
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Quick facts
- Address
- Dante Fascell Visitor Center, 9700 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033
- Cost
- No entrance fee. Junior Ranger booklets are free.
- Ages
- 0–18 yr
- Time needed
- 45–120 minutes
- Best time
- morning and afternoon
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Hours
- Visitor center daily 9 AM–5 PM. Grounds and kayak launch 7 AM–5:30 PM. Hours page last updated April 28, 2021. No entrance fee. 305-230-1144.
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Questions about Biscayne National Park (Dante Fascell Visitor Center)
Is Biscayne National Park (Dante Fascell Visitor Center) good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Biscayne National Park (Dante Fascell Visitor Center) for ages 0–18 yr. A free visitor center with Junior Ranger booklets in English, Spanish and Creole. The hours page still shows a 2021 update, so confirm before a long drive.
How much does Biscayne National Park (Dante Fascell Visitor Center) cost?
Biscayne National Park (Dante Fascell Visitor Center) is free. Prices and policies change, so confirm before you go.
How long should we plan for Biscayne National Park (Dante Fascell Visitor Center)?
Most families spend 45 to 120 minutes. It is at its best in the morning and afternoon. Visitor center daily 9 AM–5 PM. Grounds and kayak launch 7 AM–5:30 PM. Hours page last updated April 28, 2021. No entrance fee. 305-230-1144.
Does Biscayne National Park (Dante Fascell Visitor Center) have shade, restrooms and stroller access?
Plan for little or no shade. We have no record of restrooms or stroller access here, so check before you go.
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