Miami Lakes, Florida
Miami Lakes is a town of 31,553 people in Miami-Dade County, Florida, founded in December 5, 2000.
Why visit Miami Lakes
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 46 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cobb Grand, CMX Cinemas Miami Lakes 17, Opa-locka Company administration building and Opa-locka Thematic Resource Area.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 59°F.
Weather in Miami Lakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes, officially the Town of Miami Lakes, is an incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The town is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,467.
From the Wikipedia article Miami Lakes, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Florida National University
School · 3.5 mi
University in Hialeah, Florida, United States
St. Thomas University
School · 4.0 mi
Private, nonprofit, Catholic university in Miami, Florida, USA
Museums and landmarks2
Opa-locka Company administration building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Office building in Florida, United States of America
Opa-locka Thematic Resource Area
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Multiple listing in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Amelia Earhart Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Florida, United States of America, United States of America
Miami Lakes Picnic Park West
Park · 0.8 mi
15151 Northwest 82nd Avenue, Miami Lakes
24/7
Restaurants and cafes46
1910 Restaurant & Bar Miami Lakes
Restaurant · Latin American, Steak House, Seafood, Italian · 0.6 mi
6743 Main Street, Miami Lakes
Mo-Th 11:45-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:45-23:00; Su 11:45-22:00
Ruta 75
Restaurant · Colombian · 2.2 mi
8200 West 33rd Lane, Hialeah
Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Sushi Runner Miami Lakes
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.7 mi
16010 Northwest 57th Avenue, Miami Lakes
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Perfect Fit Cuisine
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
2150 West 76th Street, Hialeah
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Los Magueyes
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
6870 Northwest 169th Street, Hialeah
Mo-Su 11:30-21:30
Olguita's Cafe
Cafe · 1.9 mi
16800 Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road, Hialeah
Mo-We 07:00-18:00; Th-Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Ming Village Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.0 mi
7624 Northwest 186th Street, Miami
Tony's Place
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
17721 Northwest 78th Avenue, Hialeah
34 more on the map.
History
The development was constructed by Sengra (now the Graham Companies) beginning in 1962 on land formerly owned by Florida state senator Ernest "Cap" Graham. The Grahams stated for many years that it would be a 30-year development, but they are still developing to this day.
The original Miami Lakes development, east of the Palmetto Expressway, was master-planned by Lester Collins with curving tree-shaded roadways and numerous curving lakes, which are unusual compared to most surrounding areas with their treeless streets on a square grid and rectangular lakes. This original development, which is on the east side of the more recently designated Town of Miami Lakes, has neighborhood shopping centers, tot-lot parks, and a town center named Main Street. A significant portion of Miami Lakes is still owned by the Grahams, mostly apartment buildings, shopping centers, office buildings, and undeveloped land. The town is an early model of the New Urbanism movement, with shopping and services located within walking distance of residences as well as narrow, walkable streets and plenty of neighborhood parks.
When it was incorporated in December 2000, the Town of Miami Lakes became the 31st municipality in Miami-Dade County. Miami Lakes is home to more than 1,100 businesses.
From the History section of Miami Lakes, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miami - Hialeah
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
6650 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah
Churches and places of worship4
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Savior
Church · Orthodox · 0.8 mi
16601 Northwest 77th Court, Miami Lakes
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries82
Barbara Goleman Senior High School
School · 1.8 mi
14100 Northwest 89th Avenue, Miami Lakes
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
School · 4.3 mi
19010 Nw 37Th Ave, Miami Gardens
Bunche Park Elementary School
School · 5.2 mi
16001 Bunche Park Dr, Miami Gardens
Healthcare3
Map of Miami Lakes
179 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 59°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 79°F | 61°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 81°F | 64°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 68°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 76°F | 8.9 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 8.1 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 8.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 76°F | 8.7 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 73°F | 7.8 in |
| Nov | 82°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 78°F | 62°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Miami Opa Locka Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Miami-Dade County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Country Club 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Hialeah 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Hialeah Gardens 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Miramar 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Miami Gardens 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Pembroke Pines 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Doral 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Biscayne Gardens 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Gladeview 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Brownsville 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Slaton-Town-Hall, Chris Graveline, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Opa Locka FL city hall04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Opa Locka FL city hall01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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