Hours of Operation Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. Pets Pets are not allowed in camping areas, on bathing beaches, in concession areas and may be restricted in other designated areas of the park. Service dogs are welcome in all areas of the parks. Hours of Operation Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. Pets Pets are not allowed in camping areas, on bathing beaches, in concession areas and may be restricted in other designated areas of the park.
Service dogs are welcome in all areas of the parks.
The Barnacle State Historic Site contains the oldest home in Dade County in its original location. Situated on the shore of Biscayne Bay, the Barnacle was the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, one of Coconut Grove's most charming and influential pioneers. The Florida Park Service acquired the remaining five acres of Munroe's original 40-acre homesite from his descendants in 1973. It is one of the best preserved historic sites you will find and a visit here provides a glimpse into the rich past of the Era of the Bay. His next visit to the area was not as pleasant.