Why Live in Riverdale
Riverdale, a neighborhood in Miami Gardens, attracts homebuyers with its affordability and convenient location near Broward County, Ronald Reagan Turnpike, and Hard Rock Stadium, which is just 2 miles away. The area features single-family homes primarily built in the 1960s, showcasing architectural details such as stone facades, wrought iron fencing, and Spanish-style roofs. Residents benefit from lush lawns and spacious paved drives. The neighborhood is set to gain a massive shopping district, Miami Gardens City Center, by 2025. Schools in Riverdale include North County K-8 Center, which offers a parent academy, and Lake Stevens Middle, which has introduced a new Apple coding magnet program. Miami Carol City Senior High provides a law magnet program with dual-enrollment credits. Buccaneer Park, the main recreational area, includes basketball and tennis courts, walking paths, a sun-shielded playground, and a buccaneer-themed splash pad with interactive features. The park also has a 4,000-square-foot recreation center and picnic pavilions. For families with young children, Little Bethelites 2 school is within walking distance and focuses on developing fine motor skills and literacy. Shopping options include Big Boy Market for essentials and prepared food, and Publix at River Run Shopping Center and Miramar Parkway, both less than 3 miles away. With Ronald Reagan Turnpike and Northwest 27th Avenue bordering the neighborhood, residents are always a short drive from shopping and attractions, such as Calder Casino, Hard Rock Stadium, and Miramar Square, a Mediterranean-style outdoor shopping center with national brands and small businesses.