Villa Grande

The Neighborhood: Kendale Lakes, Miami

Kendale Lakes sits in southwestern Miami-Dade County as a mainly residential suburb with nearby shops and parks. This district contains outdoor places such as Kendall Indian Hammocks Park and Tropical Park for walking and sports. Zoo Miami draws families with animal exhibits and open grounds. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden offers plant displays and calm paths. Pollo Tropical and El Palacio de los Jugos serve Cuban and Caribbean style meals to locals. Versailles and La Carreta attract people who seek traditional Cuban dishes. Ball and Chain and Blackbird Ordinary provide nightlife options a short drive away. The area supports transit via Miami-Dade Transit buses and Metrorail stations in nearby hubs. Tri-Rail offers commuter rail service to other counties. Dadeland Mall serves as a local retail center and transit transfer point. Small shops and service businesses line shopping strips and feed daily needs. Homes range from single family houses to modest apartment complexes across the district. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 50 to 54 years old. Households with 2 people make up the largest part of the local population.