Grapeland Heights is a

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in the city of

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. It is just east of

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and north of Miami's

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neighborhood. It is primarily a single-family residential neighborhood with a significant

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along the neighborhood's eastern end along the Miami River.

History

In May 2008, Grapeland Water Park opened alongside the Melreese Country Club. The Grapeland Water Park is the first

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to open in Miami. The park is the largest

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in Grapeland Heights, and has proved very popular amongst young Miamians. In June 2011, it received national recognition from the City Parks Alliance chosen for its excellence in design and innovation.

Geography

Grapeland Heights is located between NW 21st Street and the

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from W 42nd Avenue ( LeJeune Road) to the Miami River.

Education

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operates all area public libraries: *Grapeland Heights Library, now closed replaced by Grapeland Heights waterpark

Transportation

Grapeland Heights is served by Metrobus throughout the area, and by Tri-Rail. The

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in Grapeland Heights is served by Miami Metrorail and Tri-Rail. Metrorail * Miami Central Station (Airport) (NW 21st Street and 37th Avenue) Tri-Rail: *

(NW 21st Street and 37th Avenue)

Places of interest

*Grapeland Water Park *Melreese Golf Course

References

{{Miami Neighborhoods Neighborhoods in Miami