Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park

The Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park is the largest park/campground in Miami-Dade County (Florida).

Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park
Entrance signage
TypeMunicipal
Location12451 SW 184th St., Miami, Florida
Coordinates25°35′55″N 80°23′55″W
Area270 acres
Created1977
Operated byMiami-Dade County Parks and Recreation Department
OpenAll year
WebsiteLarry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground

The park, adjacent to Zoo Miami, totals 270 acres (of which 60 acres is dedicated to camping). It is located in southwest Miami, two miles west of the Florida Turnpike's Exit 13 between SW 134th Ave. and SW 122nd Ave. on the north side of Eureka Drive (SW 184th St.).

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