Sandy beaches, sunny shores, and one of the most dog-friendly locations in America – Miami is more than just a tropical paradise for you, it's also a tropical getaway for your dog. With over 22 dog parks and dog-friendly recreational locations, Miami is quickly becoming a canine heaven for dogs of all shapes and sizes.
Here are the top five Miami dog parks according to Movoto to bring Fido and Buddy for a barking good time.
Perrine Wayside Park's Dog Park
Location: 16425 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL, US 33155
Hours of Operation: Open daily Sunrise to Sunset
Cost: Free
Venture past the hustle of downtown Miami and bring your pooch to the green lawns of Palmetto Bay's Perrine Wayside Park in Coral Gables. Both locals and visitors enjoy this off-leash dog park for its giant swimming lake, fenced off play areas separated according to dog size and plenty of benches for worn out owners. What sets Perrine Wayside Park apart from other Miami dog parks is that this park was made just for them. This former county park received an overhaul specifically with pups at top-of-mind. Renovated with ample running space, shade and dirt digging areas, the Perrine Wayside Dog Park features high barrier fences for dog and owner safety, as well as water stations to clean your dog after a long day of play.
Year after year, dog parks are ranked as one of the most sought after community amenities when purchasing a home. And voted as one of The Miami Times Best Dog Parks, Perrine Park is sure to not disappoint.
Dog Park at West Kendall District Park
Location: 11255 SW 157th Ave, Miami, FL 33196
Phone Number: (305) 386-0227
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Weekends 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
The West Kendall District Park is home to 164 acres of greenspace on the far side of Kendall, just steps from the Miami Executive Airport. Opened in Spring 2011, the Dog Park at West Kendall District Park became the fifth regional dog park in the Miami-Dade Park and Recreation system. While the entire park is pup-friendly, 6.5 fenced-in acres of pristine, grassy fields is devoted strictly for doggie playtime. Designated small and large dog areas allow off-leash play for dogs and peace of mind for owners. Dog walk ramps, window jumps, tires, and play equipment provide a platform for dogs to show off their moves while ample bench seating shelters pooped owners. Doggie comfort stations protect little Fifi from the Miami heat and feature water spray stations and drinking fountains. Pooper scooper stations make clean up a breeze to keep this Miami dog park looking beautiful.
The Dog Park at West Kendall District Park marked the start of a $1.18 million facelift to the park with added features including canopy shade, picnic areas, public restrooms, walkways, parking, ADA accessibility, and Safe Neighborhood Park security measures. While the canines are allowed to mix and mingle with their friends off-leash, the entire park is dog-friendly, and encourages owners to explore the park in its entirety with their furry friend. Future development plans for the park are already in the works and include a $23 million fund from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bonds.
Amelia Earhart Bark Park
Location: 401 E 65th St., Miami, FL, US
Phone Number: (305) 685-8389
Hour of Operation: Open daily Sunrise to Sunset
Cost: Bark Park admission is free, but charges a $7 parking fee on weekends
The 515-acre Amelia Earhart Park is actually a decades-old undeveloped Naval Air Station on the east side of Hialeah. In fact, the airstrip just across the road is where Amelia Earhart embarked on her final ill-fated attempt to circumnavigate the world in 1937 – hence the park's namesake. Fast forward to today and this Miami urban greenspace offers miles of on-leash dog-friendly trails for biking, running, fishing, and other recreational activities. Additionally, the park's five lakes keep pups cool during hot summer months.
Five-acres of park land has been dedicated to the Bark Park, as a place for pups to run around off-leash in a safe environment. Separate areas for small and large dogs include size-appropriate exercise equipment, tables and agility equipment. For dogs looking for a more relaxed experience, benches, shade and gardens create a lush environment to take a nap and dream the day away. Doggie/human drinking fountains, picnic tables, poop bag dispensers, and trash cans keep the park clean and comfortable for all.
Tropical Park Bark Park
Location: 7900 SW 40th St., Miami, FL, US
Phone Number: (305) 226-8316
Cost: Free
The Tropical Park Bark Park is one of the newest additions to Miami dog parks. This puppy paradise has just about everything your dog needs to exercise and roam. From a tire jump and agility ramps to a king-of-the-hill, 2.2-acres of small and large dog areas allow for size-appropriate canine mingling to keep dogs safe and owner's minds at ease. The Tropical Bark Dog Park is one of Miami's most popular dog parks known for its social and friendly canine clientele. Also, its on-site doggy shower keeps pups clean and cars free of evidence from a day well spent. Outside the dog park, dogs are welcome to join owners for a bike, walk or run on-leash while on one of its miles of paved pathways.
Dog Park at Haulover Park
Location: 10800 Collins Ave., Miami, FL, US 33128
Phone Number: (305) 947-3525
Hours of Operation: Open daily Sunrise to Sunset
Cost: $2 dog park access. $5 weekday car access. $7 weekend car access. Cash only.
Head over to the Haulover Park for a dog Miami dog park experience like no other. The chance to let your dog play in the sand and surf is what Miami living is all about. Haulover Park's new 3.3-acre dog park allows small and large dogs to run around off-leash in size appropriate play areas. Play equipment and an agility course keeps dogs in shape with other dog park amenities including dog/human water fountains, benches, and pooper scooper stations.
After a long afternoon of playing in the hot sun, dogs can go for a dip and cool down in the crystal clear ocean water at this seaside Miami dog park. Haulover Park is the only Miami-Dade public beach park with doggy beach access and an adjacent off-leash dog park.
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Miami is more than just a tropical paradise for you, it's also a tropical getaway for your dog.
Year after year, dog parks are ranked as one of the most sought after community amenities when purchasing a home.
