Phase 1 of Miami’s ‘The Underline,’ 10-Mile Long Park is Now Open

The Underline Miami basketball court
The Underline Miami basketball court

Miami’s Metrorail has opened its doors and space for the newest 10-mile long park called ‘The Underline.’ It is located on the underside of the Miami Metrorail. Once it is complete, it will begin in Downtown Miami stretching 10-miles all the way to South Miami.

The Underline Miami bike path Mile 0

The spaces will be filed with a bike/walking path, exercise areas, butterfly gardens, dog parks, performance areas and even horticultural designs by Fairchild Tropical Garden.

This city has just finished phase 1 of this park with phases continuing through 2025. The first half-mile from Brickell Station to Vizcaya Station is now open for exploration.

The Gym at The Underline Miami

According to theUnderline.org, the 10-mile park will be separated into 4 separate areas, with each area having its’ own special purpose and features.

  • River Room
    • Separated walking and biking paths
    • Dog friendly with dog bowls, clean up bags, and play space
    • Native vegetation
  • Urban Gym
    • Strengthening and stretching station
    • Half-court basketball or soccer field
    • Running track
  • Promenade
    • Sound stage
    • Gaming station
    • Outdoor dining area
  • Oolite Room
    • 20 butterfly gardens along the 10-mile park
The Brickell Family History in Miami

The designers are hoping it’ll serve as a space to improve the safety and healthy lifestyles of Miami residents as well as visitors. Phase 2 is set to begin soon and will start at Vizcaya Station.

County Commission Officially Approves Mixed-Use Megaproject at Douglas Road Metrorail Station

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On Tuesday Miami-Dade County Commissioners officially signed off on Adler Group and 13th Floor Investments’ mixed use, 7-acre megaproject The Link at Douglas at the Douglas Road Metrorail Station. The two developers beat out the Related Group in a competition awarding them a 30-year ground lease, with two 30-year options to extend it, to develop the transit-oriented site. Renderings show two big-ol towers, pedestrian-oriented street facades, and smaller scaled accessory buildings.  The project will have 970 residences, a 150 room hotel, and 70,000 square feet of retail space. The Real Deal has more details on the deal. Bonus: $600k for the Underline.