Historic Virginia Key Beach Park named Best Beach by Travel and Leisure Magazine
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park offers a variety of activities for families. Enjoy a mile-long beach, antique carousel, miniature train, and stunning water views.
Digging Up with Florida Public Archeology Network at HVKBP
The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust and The Florida Public Archaeology Network collaborated on an archaeology workshop. The workshop included hands-on activities and data collection. The information gathered will be used to inform future management and mitigation decisions for the park.
New faces of Virginia Key Beach Park Trust
Miami commissioners replaced the board of the Virginia Key Beach Park Trust with themselves. This sparked controversy within the black community. However, tensions remain high and the future of the park and museum remains uncertain.
GET EXCITED! Event season is starting.
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau highlights the historical significance and natural beauty of Virginia Key Beach Park. Visitors can enjoy activities such as swimming, riding the carousel and mini train, picnicking, exploring nature trails, and attending festivals and events.
Virginia Key to celebrate 75th anniversary, statewide historical recognition Aug. 1
Virginia Key Beach Park was Miami’s only beach for Black residents during segregation. Established after a “wade-in” protest in 1945, the beach offered amenities typically associated with white-only beaches. Despite its location and size, the Black community embraced Virginia Key as their own.
Trustee Patrick Range II featured in Shout Out Miami Magazine
We had the good fortune of connecting with N. Patrick Range, II and we’ve shared our conversation below.