New Wellness, Sports & Play Spaces Coming to The Underline 🚲🌳

Exciting things are happening along The Underline! Earlier this month, groundbreaking ceremonies marked the start of construction for several new health, wellness, and play areas that will soon bring even more life and energy to this transformative urban park.

What’s Coming: New Fitness and Recreation Spaces in Coral Gables 🏀⚽🏋️

Phase 3 of The Underline—part of the 10-mile linear park and urban trail weaving beneath Miami’s Metrorail in Miami-Dade County and alongside the Miami River—is now officially underway. One of the standout features in this phase is the Pineland Courts & Fitness Room, generously sponsored by Baptist Health.

This new active space, located in Coral Gables near the intersection of Stanford Drive and Ponce de Leon Boulevard, will feature public art and make great use of previously underutilized land, similar to the innovative use of space seen at Brickell Backyard. Here’s what visitors can expect by summer 2026:

• Pickleball courts 🎾
• A full-size basketball court 🏀
• A mini-pitch soccer area ⚽
• An outdoor gym with fitness equipment 💪
• Plus, an additional half-court basketball area

These amenities, including public art installations, proximity to the Miami River, and the vibrant Brickell Backyard, are designed to encourage physical activity and community engagement for people of all ages.

Playtime Reimagined: The New Play Forest 🌲🛝

Also breaking ground is The Underline’s newest family destination: the Play Forest, sponsored by Nikki Spoelstra.

Located right next to South Miami City Hall in Miami-Dade County, this nature-inspired play space will be the second dedicated play area along The Underline. Designed to spark creativity and imagination, the Play Forest will offer an inclusive environment where children and families can explore, learn, and connect through play.

About Phase 3 of The Underline 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Phase 3 will extend The Underline an impressive 7.36 miles, stretching from the City of Miami through Coral Gables, South Miami, past the Miami River, and all the way to Dadeland in Miami-Dade County.

Leading the landscape architecture and design for this phase is none other than James Corner Field Operations, the renowned New York-based firm known for creating vibrant urban public spaces.

Why This Matters

The Underline continues to redefine how Miami residents and visitors experience urban outdoor spaces by integrating public art throughout the area. With these new health, wellness, and play-focused additions, Phase 3 promises to create even more opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and connection with nature—all right in the heart of the city.

Stay tuned for more updates as the construction progresses! 🏗️

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