Top 5 Things To Do in Three Lakes

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A master-planned suburban pocket within the southwest fold of Miami-Dade, Three Lakes is far from a bustling dining district, but you can depend on its handful of local food spots whenever you don't feel like cooking.

Explore its main commercial corners off 137th Avenue and 136th Street, and enjoy a variety of menus from Latin American cafés, bakeries, Korean restaurants, and several burger joints and casual grills, along with a few pub-style restaurants for relaxed evenings with the gang. 

You'll also find breakfast places and tiny coffee shops slightly outside its boundaries, making it easy to grab something quick before work or before your grand road trip on the weekends. 

While the selection isn't as extensive as what you'd expect from nearby communities like Kendall, Pinecrest, and Cutler Bay, the choices available are enough to keep you fed and nourished on your daily routines. 

Plus, with larger dining corridors next door, you can drive to a new restaurant when you want something different. 

What more could you ask for?

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Like its dining scene, Three Lakes offers residents a local shopping center, Deerwood Town Center, where you'll find a Publix, convenience services, casual dining, pharmacies, and everyday grab-and-go spots for their errands.

Just a few minutes up the road, Country Walk Plaza adds another layer of convenience with with additional eateries, salons, fitness options, banking, and local retailers, and when you need bigger brands, broader selections, or a place to wander on a Saturday afternoon, there's London Square, a popular lifestyle destination with an extensive collection of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. 

Here, TJ Maxx, Ross, Old Navy, Party City, Ulta, Five Below, Michaels, and other national chains fill up its space, along with a lineup of sit-down and fast-casual dining spots.

London Square also features a movie theater, so you can shop, eat, and unwind without needing to hop between different parts of the city.

So, say goodbye to traffic and embrace a stress-free shopping trip—you're in Three Lakes!

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Since Three Lakes comprises mostly homes, lakes, and curved residential streets that trace the water's edge, residents naturally turn to the outdoors when they need to take a breath from work or some green and blue hues to turn their mood around. 

At its heart, you'll find Three Lakes Park, a local favorite for families who want open space, shaded paths, or a quick moment outdoors, along with yet another green pocket, Deerwood Bonita Lakes Park, which is a top pick for dog owners who enjoy its pet-friendly trails and small lakeside corners.

Nearby, Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park and Campground offers expansive fields, bike routes, picnic spots, and a full campground for those who prefer a more expansive and open-ended nature spot with plenty of activities.

Whether it's a simple walk, a dog-friendly outing, or a day under the trees, Three Lakes offers residents plenty of ways to relax that feel close, convenient, and in tune with its laid-back lifestyle.

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Three Lakes may fly under the radar, but its location works in its favor, and here's why — 

Sitting between Kendall, Richmond Heights, and Country Walk, this lake-lined suburb sits in a pocket that doesn't HAVE to cross paths with Miami's busiest corridors. 

Yet, its main thoroughfares, SW 137th Avenue and 136th Street, keep Three Lakes connected, linking residents to shopping centers, schools, parks, and the daily grind in Kendall a few minutes away.

Its surroundings paint a balanced picture: established residential communities to the north and east, easy suburban conveniences to the west, and some of Miami-Dade's largest recreational spaces just beyond its southern edge.

It means that if you ever want to plan a day trip (and trust us, you will), Three Lakes puts you within quick reach of Kendall's shopping districts, The Falls, Zoo Miami, and the major roads that can take you anywhere else you need to be.

So, don't just sit in the house waiting for the action to come to you — be the one who brings it to life in a community close to it all!

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Who says lakefront suburbs are a drag on the weekends?

Not Three Lakes — especially not when you know where to look.

Luckily, we know where you SHOULD!

Rekindle your love for gaming and step into your ultimate blast-in-the-past moment at Arcade Odyssey, a neon-soaked hideout packed with rare Japanese machines, retro cabinets, and other nostalgic video games to keep you busy well past sunset. 

A social butterfly? Say, "cheers!" to a lovely Saturday night at Keg South of Kendall, and indulge in a spread of burgers, wings, beers on tap, and that young, easygoing atmosphere that will keep you coming back. 

Or, charge your adventure to Mother Nature and have a blast outdoors!

Three Lakes makes it effortless to dive into your own version of fun, whether that's biking around the lakes, taking your dog out for a sunset stroll, or getting a change of scenery without leaving the residential loop.

In Three Lakes, "fun" isn't limited to one scene — it's whatever you feel like doing the moment a new day starts.