This street in Wynwood is going car-free every single Sunday in March

For five Sundays this March, a stretch of street in Wynwood will trade traffic for lawn chairs.

The Wynwood Business Improvement District is launching Wynwood Street Park, a simple but thoughtful experiment that turns NW 3rd Avenue between NW 26th and 27th Streets into a car-free public hangout. On March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 9am to 3pm, the block will close to vehicles and open to anyone who wants to slow down and stay for a while.

This won't be a festival scenario. It's more of a community hangout. You’ll find shade tents, tables and chairs and oversized games like Connect 4, Jenga and cornhole. You’re encouraged to bring your own setup, too: a book you’ve been meaning to finish, a picnic blanket and cafecito, a guitar, a soccer ball for the kids. The idea is low-key by design.

Some Sundays may include acoustic musicians or artists painting live, a nod to the creative roots of Wynwood. But the focus is on open space and community connection.

“We are testing what it means to be public space,” said William Kelley, executive director of the BID, in an official statement, pointing out that, while Wynwood is known for its energy, it was never built with much room to just sit and unwind. This project is about making the neighborhood more hospitable, giving people permission to linger.

These upcoming Sundays will serve as a trial run. The BID will evaluate how the community responds and whether a recurring car-free block could become a regular feature.

Wynwood Street Park is free and open to the public, supported by the Miami Parking Authority and Goldman Properties. If it works, it could signal a small but meaningful shift in how Miami uses its streets. So grab a chair and your favorite game and meet your friends and neighbors at the Park this Sunday.