Planning a Lagoon Day or Private Event in Redland

Editorial update — August 20, 2026: Current public-swim access, hours, admission, child rules, accessibility, and event terms could not be verified through a first-party source. Confirm your exact date and type of access directly with the venue before traveling or paying a deposit.

Blue Lagoon Farm Miami at a glance

Blue Lagoon Farm Miami is described as an approximately five-acre outdoor recreation and event property centered on a swimming lagoon or freshwater pool, waterfalls, tropical landscaping, and gathering spaces. Local reporting has documented public swimming and private celebrations there, while commercial listings advertise rustic or covered areas, parking, farm-related attractions, and reservable event space (NBC 6’s August 2022 report).

The property has two main identities:

• Recreation destination: Public swimming has been offered on selected dates, sometimes alongside picnicking, food service, rentals, or special activities.
• Private-event venue: Marketplaces advertise the property for weddings, birthdays, engagement parties, rehearsals, family gatherings, photoshoots, and other events.

Some listings also frame it as an agritourism setting, mentioning a palm nursery, bee apiary, farm animals, animal encounters, or related attractions. These features should be treated as advertised offerings rather than a guaranteed inventory for every visit.

That combination is central to the venue’s appeal—and to the planning uncertainty. A date configured for a wedding may not operate like a general-admission swim day. A special family attraction may be available only through a separate ticket or seasonal program. Seating or gathering areas shown in event photographs may require their own reservation.

Most operational details available to prospective visitors come from commercial marketplaces, travel directories, venue-managed profiles, older local-news reports, and individual reviews. Those sources disagree about schedules, prices, accessibility, capacity, and guest policies. They are best used to build a verification checklist, not as a definitive current operating guide.

Before leaving home, confirm whether your chosen date offers public swimming, a reservable shared area, a special activity, or private-event access.

The practical question is not simply whether Blue Lagoon Farm Miami is “open.” It is what kind of access is available on that date and what the quoted payment includes.

Where it is: Miami branding, Homestead address

The consistently listed contact information is:

Blue Lagoon Farm Miami 14451 SW 252nd St Homestead, FL 33032 Phone: 786-564-7118

WeddingWire places the venue at that address and associates it with the Redland agricultural area of southern Miami-Dade (WeddingWire’s Blue Lagoon Farm Miami listing).

The different locality labels found online can be confusing:

• Homestead is the postal locality displayed by several sources.
• Redland describes the surrounding agricultural area.
• Princeton appears as the locality on at least one marketplace page.

Use the complete street address rather than searching by locality alone. Confirm that the map pin resolves to SW 252nd Street in southern Miami-Dade. The Miami name should not be interpreted as evidence that the property is in Miami Beach, Brickell, Downtown Miami, or another central visitor district.

Save 786-564-7118 before departure. Because published schedules conflict, a direct call may be necessary to determine whether weather, seasonal operations, or a whole-property booking affects access.

Visitors building a broader Miami itinerary should treat the farm as a destination outing. Plan from the full address and your actual starting point rather than estimating the journey from the word “Miami.”

Public swimming, activities, and what may be available

Public swimming has been offered at Blue Lagoon Farm Miami, but the supplied evidence does not establish a dependable current calendar. NBC 6 reported in August 2022 that public access was offered on a changing schedule and advised prospective visitors to check before going. WSVN also documented lagoon swimming and party bookings in October 2022.

Those reports establish that public swimming existed in 2022. They do not establish that it is available today, every weekend, or throughout a particular season.

Activities advertised or reported across the sources include:

• Lagoon swimming
• Picnicking
• Birthday parties and family gatherings
• Weddings, receptions, engagements, and rehearsals
• Photoshoots
• Farm-animal encounters
• Food-truck purchases
• Table, deck, grill, or gathering-area rentals
• Special family activities

Particular listings or historical reports have also mentioned mermaid encounters, go-karts, bounce houses, pool toys, horses, a petting area, and other add-ons. Verify each activity individually. A photograph or directory description may reflect a special event, a private package, an older operating period, or a seasonal program.

It helps to separate three possible types of visit.

1. Public swim day

Visitors pay admission for a designated public-access period and use the general facilities operating that day. Confirm whether attendance is capped, whether advance tickets are required, and whether admission includes seating.

2. Reservable area during shared access

A group reserves a table, deck, covered section, grill, or gathering area while other visitors may also be present. Ask whether admission is included, how many people the reservation covers, what equipment comes with it, and whether the lagoon remains shared.

3. Full-property private event

Because a marketplace advertises one event at a time, a whole-property reservation creates a potential conflict with public access that visitors should ask about; the evidence does not establish the venue’s exact closure procedure.

Do not assume that special attractions are included with ordinary admission. Ask separately about mermaid activities, animal encounters, bounce houses, go-karts, food service, grills, reserved seating, and photography access.

Hours, admission, and reservations: what the listings actually establish

The available sources do not establish a definitive current public-swim schedule, admission price, or reservation rule.

The figures below describe different sources and potentially different products. Live directory and marketplace entries were reviewed as snapshots on August 20, 2026; their information can change.

Evidence type	Source and date	Displayed schedule	Displayed price	What it establishes
Historical public access	NBC 6, August 12, 2022	10 a.m.–7 p.m. when public access was offered	$20 per person	A 2022 public-swim snapshot, not a current calendar or price
Historical public access	WSVN, October 4, 2022	10 a.m.–7 p.m.	$20 per person	Another 2022 snapshot, not proof of current operations
Marketplace session or venue offer	Tagvenue, displayed August 20, 2026	Weekdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; weekends 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.	From $20 per person on weekdays and $25 on weekends	Advertised starting rates that may concern a venue session or booking rather than gate admission
Travel directory	Tripadvisor, displayed August 20, 2026	Monday–Wednesday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thursday–Sunday closed	Not established	A directory schedule that conflicts with other listings and is not independently verified
Business directory	Yelp, displayed August 20, 2026	Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.	Not established	A conflicting directory schedule; its “walk-ins welcome” attribute does not prove walk-ins are accepted for every date or access type

Do not combine these figures into a single admission range. The sources may be describing separate transactions:

• General public-swim admission
• A special-activity ticket
• Table or shaded-area rental
• Grill rental
• Semi-private deck or gathering-space rental
• Photoshoot access
• Per-person event pricing
• Ceremony or reception site fees
• Whole-property rental

“Starting at” does not identify a final total. The amount may depend on the day, guest count, package, duration, or selected services. It also does not establish whether the offer is available at the gate.

Use this five-question call-ahead script:

1. Is public swimming available on my exact date?
2. What are the opening and closing times for that access type?
3. Is an advance reservation or ticket required, or are walk-ins accepted?
4. What is the current admission for each adult and child?
5. Which activities, rentals, or reserved areas cost extra?

Call 786-564-7118 before departure. For a group, also ask whether everyone must arrive together, whether the booking has an arrival window, and what happens if weather prevents swimming. The available listings do not resolve those points.

Lagoon safety and family questions to resolve first

A Tagvenue listing says no lifeguard is on duty, guests swim at their own risk, and climbing the waterfall is prohibited (Tagvenue’s listed venue rules).

Unless the venue directly confirms otherwise for a specific booking, families should not infer that trained water-safety personnel will be present. Event staff, attendants, and nearby adults are not necessarily lifeguards.

WSVN reported in 2022 that the deep area was approximately 12 feet deep and included instructions not to dive; the report showed or discussed feet-first jumping (WSVN’s October 2022 feature). The 12-foot figure is a dated report, not a current official specification or a description of every part of the lagoon.

Historical coverage also mentioned a jumping deck and life jackets or pool toys being sold. None of that proves that a jumping area is currently open or that flotation equipment is available, approved, included, or required. Do not rely on purchasing appropriate equipment after arrival.

The evidence does not provide current, complete rules for:

• Minimum or maximum ages
• Height restrictions
• Swim tests
• Adult-to-child supervision ratios
• Waivers or releases
• Approved flotation devices
• Non-swimmer access
• Current jumping areas
• Water-entry and exit routes
• Trained water-safety staffing
• Emergency communication or response
• Current depths
• Water source, treatment, circulation, or testing

Before taking children or inexperienced swimmers, ask:

• Child eligibility: Are children of the relevant ages allowed in the lagoon?
• Swimming ability: Are non-swimmers permitted, and is a swim test required?
• Flotation equipment: Are life jackets required? Must guests bring their own? Which types are approved?
• Supervision: Must an adult remain in the water or within arm’s reach?
• Jumping: Is jumping currently permitted, and from which designated areas?
• Diving: Is diving prohibited throughout the lagoon?
• Depth: What are the current depths in the swimming and jumping areas?
• Waivers: Must a parent or legal guardian sign for every minor?
• Emergency response: Who responds to a water emergency, and what equipment is available?
• Weather: What conditions close the lagoon, and how are booked guests notified?

Sources variously describe the water feature as man-made, spring-fed, natural-style, a freshwater pool, or a natural spring. Those descriptions do not support a definitive conclusion about the lagoon’s water source, circulation, treatment, or testing.

An absence of verified information is not proof of either safe or unsafe conditions. It means families must obtain the information needed for their own decision, particularly when children, weak swimmers, older adults, or guests requiring assisted entry are involved.

Amenities, food rules, accessibility, and what to bring

Amenities mentioned by particular listings, older reporting, or individual reviewers include:

• On-site parking
• Covered or shaded seating
• Restrooms
• An outdoor shower
• Grills
• Food trucks
• Wi-Fi
• Speakers or a public-address system
• A rustic barn
• A chickee hut
• Tables or reservable gathering areas

This is not a confirmed current inventory. Tagvenue advertises parking, Wi-Fi, speakers, a barn, a chickee hut, and rustic covered seating. NBC 6 historically reported a food truck. A Yelp reviewer described bathrooms, an outdoor shower, covered seating, and grills during a particular visit. Some facilities may be seasonal, rental-only, package-specific, or unavailable to general-admission guests.

Food policies are also unsettled. NBC 6 reported in 2022 that public visitors could bring food and coolers but could not bring glass. That report also mentioned an on-site food truck at the time. Event marketplaces describe different catering and outside-vendor arrangements, and their own fields sometimes conflict.

Confirm these items separately:

• Whether general visitors may bring outside food
• What types of coolers are allowed
• Whether glass is prohibited throughout the property
• Whether visitors may bring alcohol
• Any age-verification or alcohol-service requirements
• Whether grills are available and require rental
• Whether guests may bring cooking equipment
• Whether a food truck or concession will operate
• Whether private events may use outside caterers
• Whether tables, chairs, utensils, ice, power, and waste removal are included

Accessibility listings directly conflict. Yelp reports accessible parking, wheelchair access, and an ADA-compliant main entrance. Tagvenue reports no wheelchair accessibility, accessible toilets, or accessible parking. These marketplace attributes are not sufficient to determine practical access across the property.

Entrance accessibility is only one part of the visit. A guest may need separate accessible routes:

1. From the road or parking space to check-in
2. From check-in to seating
3. From seating to a restroom
4. From the event area to food service
5. From the path to the lagoon edge
6. From the lagoon edge into and out of the water

A targeted accessibility call should cover:

• Parking-space width, location, and surface
• Pathway surfaces and slopes
• Step-free routes
• Gate and doorway widths
• Restroom configuration
• Firm, level seating
• Distance between facilities
• Lagoon-entry routes
• Steps, ladders, handrails, or transfer options
• Policies for service animals, personal assistants, and mobility devices

If a visit depends on a specific accommodation, request current photographs or video of the complete route rather than relying on a single “accessible” label.

For a confirmed swim day, a cautious packing list includes:

• Swimwear
• Towels
• Sun protection
• Drinking water, if permitted
• Dry clothing
• Secure footwear suited to the confirmed surfaces
• Waterproof storage for essential items
• Personally required flotation equipment, after confirming that the venue permits it

Do not assume that glass, alcohol, grills, catering equipment, oversized inflatables, or professional photography equipment will be admitted.

Weddings and private events: capacity, fees, and package questions

Blue Lagoon Farm Miami is marketed as a tropical or rustic outdoor setting for ceremonies, receptions, birthdays, engagement parties, rehearsals, photoshoots, and other gatherings. Its lagoon, waterfalls, palm landscaping, covered structures, and farm setting provide the visual backdrop, but commercial marketplaces disagree about the practical specifications.

Published capacity figures vary:

• WeddingWire lists up to 75 guests.
• The Knot displays a 51–100 guest range.
• Tagvenue advertises up to 150 seated guests or 300 standing guests.

These numbers may refer to different areas, layouts, event styles, or marketplace offers. They are not interchangeable, and organizers should not select the largest figure as a verified universal maximum.

WeddingWire pairs its 75-person capacity with starting site fees of $1,500 for a ceremony and $3,500 for a reception. It lists a bridal suite, cleanup, parking, and tables among the starting-fee inclusions (WeddingWire’s capacity, fees, and listed inclusions).

The Knot displays a 51–100 range and a $3,500 starting figure without fully defining what that amount includes (The Knot’s marketplace listing).

Tagvenue advertises up to 150 seated or 300 standing, per-person starting rates, and one event at a time. It also lists a cancellation schedule providing a full refund at least 60 days before an event, a 50% refund from 30 to 60 days before, and no refund within 30 days (Tagvenue’s listed capacity, pricing, and cancellation terms). These are marketplace terms, not proof that every direct or third-party contract uses the same policy.

None of the displayed figures establishes a total wedding cost. Potential additional charges may include:

• Taxes and service fees
• Deposits
• Staffing and security
• Catering and bar service
• Chairs, linens, and tableware
• Sound or electrical equipment
• Decoration setup and removal
• Insurance
• Vendor fees
• Overtime
• Specialty cleanup

Even a listed inclusion needs definition. “Tables,” for example, does not specify quantity, size, placement, setup, breakdown, or linens.

Listings also conflict about:

• In-house versus outside catering

• Outside vendors

• Music playback

• Outside DJs
• Wedding or alcohol licensing
• Projectors and sound equipment
• Indoor space
• Wheelchair access

If catering, alcohol, amplified music, step-free access, or covered weather backup is essential, require a direct written answer.

Before paying a deposit, obtain written confirmation of:

• Event date and contracted hours
• Whether the booking is exclusive
• Capacity for the final layout
• Areas included and excluded
• Setup and breakdown windows
• Ceremony and reception inclusions
• Table and chair quantities
• Catering requirements
• Outside-food and vendor rules
• Alcohol sourcing and service rules
• Music, DJ, and noise restrictions
• Power and equipment access
• Insurance requirements
• Security and staffing charges
• Deposit and payment schedule
• Taxes and service fees
• Cleanup responsibilities
• Accessibility arrangements
• Rain, heat, and severe-weather plans
• Covered or indoor backup capacity
• Cancellation and rescheduling terms
• Refund timing
• Overtime charges

If possible, tour the property before booking. Ask to see the actual ceremony, dining, restroom, parking, vendor-loading, accessible-route, and weather-backup areas—not only the lagoon views used in promotional photographs.

Reviews, realistic expectations, and the final pre-visit checklist

Review scores are time-sensitive snapshots, not verdicts. As displayed on August 20, 2026, Yelp showed 3.5 stars from 43 reviews (Yelp’s Blue Lagoon Farm Miami page). Tripadvisor showed 2.5 stars from 10 reviews.

The Tripadvisor sample is small, and the supplied evidence does not include the individual reviews needed to explain the lower score. It would therefore be inappropriate to infer a specific pattern of service, cleanliness, safety, or operational problems from that rating.

The Yelp material is mixed. Some reviewers praised the family atmosphere, lagoon, food, or reservable areas. At least one reviewer reported crowding that made entering and leaving the water more difficult. These are accounts of individual visits, not universal or current findings.

A crowded public swim day and a private weekday photoshoot are fundamentally different products. Event clients and recreational visitors will also judge the property by different standards.

The venue may suit visitors who:

• Want a rustic outdoor lagoon setting
• Are willing to verify operations directly
• Can actively supervise their own group around water
• Are flexible about seasonal or package-specific amenities
• Understand that a private booking may affect access
• Prefer an informal farm or tropical-event atmosphere

It requires more investigation for visitors who need:

• A stable, guaranteed public schedule
• Lifeguard-supervised swimming
• Clearly documented child-swim rules
• Fully specified accessibility
• Predictable food and facility availability
• A conventional public-pool experience
• Turnkey wedding pricing
• A verified indoor weather backup
• Unambiguous catering, alcohol, and vendor policies

Before a recreational visit, confirm:

• Exact date and access type
• Opening and closing times
• Current admission
• Reservation or ticket requirements
• Lifeguard status
• Child eligibility and supervision rules
• Flotation-device requirements
• Current jumping and diving rules
• Available amenities
• Food, cooler, alcohol, and glass rules
• Accessible parking, routes, seating, and restrooms
• Whether a private event will restrict access

Event customers should obtain a written proposal and contract identifying capacity, package inclusions, equipment, vendor rules, taxes, deposits, accessibility arrangements, weather contingencies, and cancellation terms.

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Lagoon Farm Miami open to the public for swimming?

Public swimming has been offered, but availability is not guaranteed for every date. A family-activity directory advertises open swimming and mermaid encounters, while 2022 local reporting described a changing public-access schedule (Fun 4 Orlando Kids’ listing).

Call 786-564-7118 to ask whether your exact date is a public swim day, whether a reservation is required, and whether a private booking affects access.

How much does it cost to visit Blue Lagoon Farm Miami?

A definitive current general-admission price is not established. Historical news reports, a family directory, and a venue marketplace display figures for different dates or products, so they should not be merged into one current admission rate.

Use the dated comparison table above, then confirm adult and child admission, taxes, booking fees, and separate charges for activities, tables, grills, or reserved areas.

Is there a lifeguard at Blue Lagoon Farm Miami?

A Tagvenue listing says no lifeguard is on duty and guests swim at their own risk (Tagvenue’s listed safety rules). Confirm whether that remains the policy for your date and ask who handles water emergencies.

Families should also verify lagoon depth, child eligibility, flotation requirements, supervision expectations, waivers, and current jumping and diving rules.

Where is Blue Lagoon Farm Miami located?

The consistently listed address is:

14451 SW 252nd St, Homestead, FL 33032

The property is associated with the Redland area of southern Miami-Dade, although some marketplaces use Miami or Princeton as the locality. Navigate with the complete street address rather than the locality name alone.

The consistently listed phone number is 786-564-7118.

How many guests can Blue Lagoon Farm Miami accommodate for a wedding?

Published figures conflict: WeddingWire lists up to 75 guests, The Knot displays a 51–100 range, and Tagvenue advertises up to 150 seated or 300 standing. These figures may describe different layouts or booking products.

Ask the venue to state the permitted capacity in writing for the exact ceremony, dining, dance-floor, vendor, standing-reception, accessible-circulation, and weather-backup configuration.

Blue Lagoon Farm Miami offers an unusual combination of lagoon recreation and tropical outdoor event space, but it should not be approached as a predictable, schedule-stable public pool. The address is 14451 SW 252nd St, Homestead, FL 33032, and the phone number is 786-564-7118. Recreational visitors should confirm same-day public access and swimming rules before traveling. Event planners should obtain capacity, package inclusions, accessibility provisions, weather contingencies, and cancellation terms in writing before paying.