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Our Mission
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I obtain a park entrance pass?
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Operating Hours & Seasons
Park Waters
Park waters are open 24 hours a day, all year.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:Open 24 hours
- Monday:Open 24 hours
- Tuesday:Open 24 hours
- Wednesday:Open 24 hours
- Thursday:Open 24 hours
- Friday:Open 24 hours
- Saturday:Open 24 hours
Dante Fascell Visitor Center
Park waters are open 24 hours a day, all year. The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is open daily from 9 AM – 5 PM. It is closed on Christmas Day. The Convoy Point area is open daily from 7 AM – 5:30 PM. Adams Key is a day use area only.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
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- Christmas Day:
- Closed
Convoy Point Grounds
Park waters are open 24 hours a day, all year. The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is open daily from 9 AM – 5 PM. It is closed on Christmas Day. The Convoy Point area is open daily from 7 AM – 5:30 PM. Adams Key is a day use area only.
Standard Hours
- Sunday:7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Monday:7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Tuesday:7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Wednesday:7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Thursday:7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Friday:7:00 AM-5:30 PM
- Saturday:7:00 AM-5:30 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $0.00 – No entrance fees.
The park has no entrance fees.
Entrance Passes:
- $0.00 – No entrance fees.
No entrance fees.
About
A Watery Wonderland
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.
Directions
The Dante Fascell Visitor Center may be reached from the Florida Turnpike by taking Exit 6 (Speedway Boulevard). Turn left from exit ramp and continue south to SW 328th Street (North Canal Drive). Turn left on 328th Street and continue for four miles to the end of the road. The park entrance is on the left just before the entrance to Homestead Bayfront Marina.
Visitor Centers
Dante Fascell Visitor Center
The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is located at Convoy Point, 9 miles East of the city of Homestead, Florida. A beautiful museum offers a virtual journey through the park’s four ecosystems using dioramas, audio and video. Several films are available to help you learn about the park, including the 11-minute feature presentation Spectrum of Life. The Gallery highlights the works of local artists who find inspiration in the park.
Weather
The park is situated in a subtropical climate, which ensures sunshine year-round. Winters are normally dry and mild, with occasional fronts bringing wind and little rain. Summer brings hot and humid weather with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoons. The average temperature in January is 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 82 in July. The average rainfall for the area is 2.17 inches in January and 3.95 inches in July. June to November is hurricane season.
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