Everything about Watson Island Miami Florida totally explained
Watson Island is an
island in
Biscayne Bay, close to
Downtown Miami,
Florida. The island is connected to the
mainland of
city of
Miami and to city of
Miami Beach by the
Macarthur Causeway. It was created by
land reclamation in 1926 with material dredged from the ship channel to the
Port of Miami, and was originally named Causeway Island. The island was later named for John W. Watson, Sr., who was Mayor of Miami 1912-1915 and 1917-1919. The
Goodyear Blimp base in Florida was located on Watson Island for many years. As of 2004, the State of Florida was offering a site in the Island Gardens project on Watson Island to host the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Permanent Secretariat. As of March, 2006 the
Florida Department of Transportation is planning to construct a tunnel from the
Port of Miami on Dodge Island under the main shipping channel to the Macarthur Causeway on Watson Island.
Current public facilities
Aviation Center
Chalk's International Airlines maintained a seaplane base on Watson Island from 1926 until it ceased operation in 2007. As of 2006, the City of Miami is relocating the Miami Heliport to a site adjacent to Chalk's seaplane base, with the intention of creating an Aviation Center serving corporate and tourism needs.
Ichimura Miami – Japanese Garden
The Ichimura Miami - Japanese Garden grew out of the efforts of Kiyoshi Ichimura, who sent objects, materials and artisans from
Tokyo to Miami in the 1950s to construct the San-Ai-An Japanese Garden on Watson Island. The garden opened in 1961. As of 2006, the garden was being redesigned and reconstructed.
Island Gardens
In 2004 the City of Miami and
Miami-Dade County approved Island Gardens, a hotel and marina development on Watson Island. The development includes two hotels with a total of 500 rooms, retail and restaurant space, and a marina serving
mega yachts.
Miami Children's Museum
The
Miami Children's Museum opened a new facility on Watson Island in 2003. It has ten galleries, classrooms, birthday party rooms, a parent/teacher resource center, an educational gift shop, a 200-seat auditorium and a dining area.
Miami Outboard Club
The Miami Outboard Club has been located on Watson Island since 1948. It is active in conservation and
artificial reef programs, and provides social and eductional activities. The club has boat slips, dry storage, a boat lift, a ramp for
jet skis and other small craft, and a restaurant, bar and internet cafe.
Miami Yacht Club
The Miami Yacht Club has been located on Watson Island since the late 1940s. It offers youth and adult sailing programs, and sponsors races,
regattas and a
Sea Scout ship. The club has boat slips, dry storage, and a lounge, bar and restaurant.
Jungle Island
Jungle Island opened its new faciity on Watson Island in 2003. Originally named Parrot Jungle, the tourist attraction had operated south of Miami since 1936.
Public Boat Ramp
There is a Public Boat Ramp with 50 oversized parking spaces for vehicles with boat trailers.
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