Pinecrest is a suburban village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Home to about 18,400 residents, it covers roughly eight square miles bounded by U.S. 1 to the east, Red Road to the west, Southwest 136th Street to the south, and the C-2 Canal to the north, with Coral Gables, South Miami, and Palmetto Bay as neighbors. The village's signature landmark is Pinecrest Gardens, a botanical garden and cultural arts park that occupies the original site of Parrot Jungle, a theme park founded in 1936. The village acquired the property in 2002 and converted it into a public park, and the site now carries National Historic Landmark and National Register designations. Pinecrest grew from an early staging area along the region's developing road network into one of Miami-Dade's most established suburbs. Pinecrest is known for its lush tree canopy, spacious lots, and manicured residential streets. The village government emphasizes its green character, sustainable practices, and strong schools, and the community has long been regarded as one of the most desirable family-oriented suburbs in the Miami area. Homes range from mid-century ranch houses to newer estates, many on large parcels with mature landscaping. Life in Pinecrest is quiet and family-centered, anchored by parks, schools, and community events at Pinecrest Gardens. Its location south of downtown Miami and Miami International Airport, combined with access to U.S. 1, the Metrorail, and a local circulator, keeps the wider region within reach while preserving the village's low-density, residential feel. The combination of space, shade, and school quality draws families seeking a suburban setting without leaving the Miami metro.