Fort-style accessible playground at Amelia Earhart Park
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Tom Sawyer's Play Island at Amelia Earhart Park

Hialeah, FL

Fully accessible playground inside Amelia Earhart Park with fort-style climbing, spinners, swings, slides, balance play, and musical elements for ages 2-12.
Quick facts

Hours

Park open sunrise to sunset; office hours 8:00-16:30 daily.

Price

Playground access is included with park entry.

Parking

Free parking

Profile

Usable profile coverage

Needs recheck

Public-source evidence needs review. Confirm time-sensitive details using the business links above.

Editorial Review

Why included

Inclusive Play Atlas includes this accessible playground because it has enough public information to compare fit, logistics, and source context.

What we verified

  • name
  • address
  • phone
  • hours

What remains unknown

No additional gaps are currently recorded. This does not mean every access feature has been assessed.

Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the clearest official inclusive playground listings in Miami-Dade, and a strong pick for families who want an accessible playspace inside a larger regional park.

At a Glance

Venue type

All-abilities park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Mobility features

Ground-level play

Sensory and communication features

Musical playAuditory playVestibular play

Family amenities

Parking

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Shade level

Mixed shade

Accessibility supports

Accessible routes

Park context

Part of a larger park

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Parking on site

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Mondaysunrise - sunset
Tuesdaysunrise - sunset
Wednesdaysunrise - sunset
Thursdaysunrise - sunset
Fridaysunrise - sunset
Saturdaysunrise - sunset
Sundaysunrise - sunset
ParkingWeekday parking is free; Friday through Sunday and holidays parking is $8.
Facilities
ParkingLarge park settingNearby lakesOther recreation amenities within Amelia Earhart Park
Stay LengthBest as a medium or longer outing because the playground sits inside a large county park.
What To Bring
WaterSun protectionComfortable shoes for a large park setting
Hours SummaryPark open sunrise to sunset; office hours 8:00-16:30 daily.

Pricing Snapshot

Parking

Weekday

Free

Friday Sunday Holidays

$8
SummaryPlayground access is included with park entry.

About the Venue

Tom Sawyer's Play Island is the inclusive playground area inside Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Miami-Dade County describes the playground as fully accessible for all-inclusive play and notes a fort-style tree house layout with climbers, spinners, slides, balance beams, swings, and musical instruments. It works well for families who want a bigger park outing with a destination playground as the anchor, plus nearby lakes, open space, and other park amenities. Because it sits inside a large regional park, it is better for families comfortable with a broader park setting than a tiny neighborhood stop.

Accessibility & Comfort

These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.

Play Features
  • Climbers
  • Spinners
  • Slides
  • Balance beams
  • Swings
  • Musical instruments
Considerations
The playground is within a very large regional park, so distances around the broader site may matter for some families.The county page confirms inclusive access but does not publish a full feature-by-feature ADA inventory.
Official Accessibility
Officially described as fully accessible for all-inclusive play
Accessible routes

Gallery

Accessible fort-style playground at Amelia Earhart Park
Play Island playground with climbing and play features.
Amelia Earhart Park landscape
The larger park setting around the inclusive playground.

External Links

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Contact Information

Address

401 E 65 Street

Hialeah, FL, 33013

Source & Verification

Last updated

August 3, 2026

Verification summary

Last source review: April 11, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official Miami-Dade Parks page.

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