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Miami-Dade Free Boat Launch and Park Access for Veterans
Waives boat-ramp and park entry fees for veterans who live in Miami-Dade County.
Verified August 15, 2026
What this benefit is
Miami-Dade waives boat-ramp and park entry fees for veterans who live in the county.
What it's worth: Boat launch and park entry fees waived
- Estimated from published day-use and launch fees for a moderate user.
Who is entitled to it
- A veteran who is a resident of Miami-Dade County.
Not sure whether that describes you?
Answer a few questions about this benefit specifically — we only ask what this one actually depends on, and we stop as soon as we know.
How to claim it
- 1Apply at a Miami-Dade park office with your DD214 and proof of residency.
- File with
- Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
- Documents you will need
- dd214 · proof of miami dade residency
- Renew annually
Common mistakes that cost people this benefit
- Assuming your mailing address settles residency. Much of "Miami" is unincorporated county territory — which is fine for this benefit, since it is county-wide.
Questions people ask
- What proof do I need?
- A DD214 and proof of Miami-Dade residency, taken to a county park office.
Sources
- authority · implementing orderMiami-Dade Implementing Order 4-119, per Resolution R-376-22
Why only one source type: The implementing order is the authority. The department publishes fee terms in a schedule, not a standing page.
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