Beaches Reopen in Miami-Dade County

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As beaches open in Miami, South Florida continues to move forward in its return to normalcy. There are, however, some rules.

Here are the new hours:

Virginia Key Beach Park/North Point: Beach open from 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Park open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park: Open Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday – Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Below are new rules that will be enforced at all Miami beaches:

  • Do not use beach if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19

  • Face masks are required when entering/exiting the beach; when walking around the beach and paths; and when utilizing the bathroom

  • Stay at least 6 feet away from any beach user not from your household

  • No groups of more than 10 people

  • No special events or parties (group picnics are also prohibited)

  • No organized group activities, sports or athletic activities with two or more people (ex: no volleyball, soccer, frisbee or paddle ball)

  • No use of group facilities in beach parks (ex: changing rooms, picnic pavilions or playgrounds)

  • Swimming conditions depend on daily surf conditions found on the lifeguard tower

Prohibited beach activities include:

  • No sharing of equipment outside of individuals in your household

  • No canopies or tents

  • No dogs or pets on the beach

  • No glass bottles

  • No fishing

  • No alcohol