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Dog-Friendly Places in Miami-Dade

A designated ocean dog beach, fenced bark parks and quieter leashed park alternatives.

A view across Baker’s Haulover Inlet from the park toward waterfront buildings
Miami-Dade coastal context: Baker’s Haulover Inlet, July 2009. This is not the designated dog beach between towers 2 and 3.Elmschrat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Auto-oriented, resized and re-encoded; metadata removed. Derivatives retain CC BY-SA 3.0.

Haulover combines a bark park with a separately designated dog beach. It does not give dogs access to the full shoreline or every park event.

Other choices include fenced dog parks and leashed park visits. Check vehicle charges separately from any dog fee and bring water.

Coverage: Selected places in Miami-Dade plus clearly labelled frontcountry camping in the southern Everglades; the campground is not presented as Miami city proper. See coverage details.

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Beaches

Haulover Dog Park and Dog Beach

Choose fenced play or the designated ocean dog beach between lifeguard towers 2 and 3.

Conditions apply
  • Designated ocean dog beach
  • Separate small-dog enclosure
Miami-Dade
Parks

Amelia Earhart Bark Park

A five-acre fenced bark park with a separate small-dog space.

Conditions apply
  • Fenced bark park
  • Separate small-dog space
Miami-Dade
Parks

Tropical Park Dog Park

A designated dog park within Tropical Park.

Conditions apply
  • Designated dog park
  • Southwest Miami
Miami-Dade
Parks

East Greynolds Dog Park

A designated dog-park stop at East Greynolds.

Conditions apply
  • North Miami Beach
  • Designated dog park
Miami-Dade
Parks

Lago Mar Dog Run

A designated dog run where you need to bring all your own supplies.

Conditions apply
  • Bring water and waste bags
  • West Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade
Parks

Highland Oaks Park

A leashed park alternative in northeastern Miami-Dade.

Policy not confirmed
  • Leashed outing
  • Northeast Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade
Parks

Acadia Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 5351 NW 195TH DR, Miami, FL 33055.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 5351 NW 195TH DR, Miami, FL 33055
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Arvida Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 12890 SW 108TH ST, Miami, FL 33186.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 12890 SW 108TH ST, Miami, FL 33186
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Calusa Club Estates Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 13463 SW 96TH ST, Miami, FL 33186.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 13463 SW 96TH ST, Miami, FL 33186
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Cherry Grove Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 9001 SW 97TH AVE, Miami, FL 33176.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 9001 SW 97TH AVE, Miami, FL 33176
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Coral Villas Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 6398 SW 35TH ST, Miami, FL 33155.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 6398 SW 35TH ST, Miami, FL 33155
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Deerwood Bonita Lakes Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 14445 SW 122ND AVE, Miami, FL 33186.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 14445 SW 122ND AVE, Miami, FL 33186
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Kendale Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 10351 SW 93RD ST, Miami, FL 33176.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 10351 SW 93RD ST, Miami, FL 33176
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Kendallwood Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 9304 SW 80TH ST, Miami, FL 33173.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 9304 SW 80TH ST, Miami, FL 33173
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Kevin Broils Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 26150 SW 125TH AVE, Miami, FL 33032.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 26150 SW 125TH AVE, Miami, FL 33032
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Kings Meadow Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 9900 SW 142ND AVE, Miami, FL 33186.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Other
  • 9900 SW 142ND AVE, Miami, FL 33186
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Olympic Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 8520 SW 152ND AVE, Miami, FL 33193.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 8520 SW 152ND AVE, Miami, FL 33193
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Ron Ehmann Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 10995 SW 97TH AVE, Miami, FL 33176.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 10995 SW 97TH AVE, Miami, FL 33176
Miami-Dade County
Parks

San Jacinto Park

A current Miami-Dade Park Finder destination marked “Dog-Friendly Park” for an on-leash outing at 4435 SW 15TH TER, Miami, FL 33134.

Conditions apply
  • Current County dog-friendly designation
  • Published hours: Sunrise to Sunset
  • 4435 SW 15TH TER, Miami, FL 33134
Miami-Dade County
Parks

Chapman Field Dog Park and Nature Trails

A 483-acre nature-focused Miami-Dade park with nature trails and a 3.5-acre fenced dog park; dog permission is confined to the designated dog area unless signs say otherwise.

Conditions apply
  • 3.5-acre fenced dog park
  • Nature-focused 483-acre setting
  • Waste dispensers and bins
Miami-Dade
Parks

Ives Estates Bark Park

A designated Bark Park for small and large dogs inside Ives Estates Park, with the rest of the County park excluded from dog access unless specifically designated.

Conditions apply
  • Designated area for small and large dogs
  • Weekday evening hours to 10 p.m.
  • Adjacent recreation facilities and Snake Creek walking path
Miami-Dade
Parks

Bayfront Park Leashed Pet Walk

A free downtown waterfront park where dogs may use public paths and permitted lawns on leash during posted daily hours.

Conditions apply
  • Waterfront walk
  • Leash required
  • Free admission
Miami-Dade
Parks

Maurice A. Ferré Park Dog-Friendly Waterfront

A free downtown baywalk and outdoor-art park with a designated fenced dog park and a Dogs & Cats sculpture walkway.

Conditions apply
  • Fenced dog park
  • Waterfront baywalk
  • Outdoor public art
Miami-Dade
Walks & trails

Oleta River State Park Trails

Three miles of paved walking and running trail in Miami-Dade's urban state park, with dogs on a six-foot handheld leash.

Conditions apply
  • Three-mile paved walking route
  • 8 a.m. to sunset
  • Urban mangrove setting
Miami-Dade
Walks & trails

Bill Baggs Cape Florida Trails

Key Biscayne nature and paved trails where dogs use a six-foot leash, with the beach, wetlands, lighthouse and concessions excluded.

Conditions apply
  • Nature and paved trails
  • Seawall walking
  • 8 a.m. to sunset
Miami-Dade
Things to do

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

A free year-round garden that welcomes leashed pets on its public paths while protecting planting beds and animal areas.

Conditions apply
  • Leashed pets welcome
  • Free admission
  • Year-round garden paths
Miami-Dade
Things to do

Miami Design District Dog-Friendly Neighborhood

An open-air design, art and shopping district whose visitor FAQ welcomes dogs throughout the neighborhood.

Conditions apply
  • Dogs welcome across neighborhood
  • Outdoor art and design
  • Multiple parking options
Miami-Dade
Things to do

Aventura Mall Dog-Friendly Destination

A dog-friendly shopping destination with a detailed six-foot leash code, an outdoor courtyard, fenced dog park and hydration stations.

Conditions apply
  • Six-foot leash code
  • Fenced dog park
  • Dog hydration stations
Miami-Dade
Things to do

Pinecrest Gardens Dog Visit Days

A living garden that admits well-behaved dogs only during published Wednesday and Sunday windows on fixed leashes up to six feet.

Conditions apply
  • Scheduled dog days
  • Six-foot fixed leash
  • Garden nature paths
Miami-Dade
Things to do

Shops at Merrick Park Dog-Friendly Common Areas

An open-air Coral Gables shopping center that welcomes well-behaved dogs in common areas under a leash-or-carrier code.

Conditions apply
  • Dog-friendly common areas
  • Leash or carrier required
  • Outdoor garden seating
Miami-Dade
Food & drink

Pelican Restaurant Dog-Friendly Terrace

A Miami Beach restaurant that welcomes dogs at its outdoor tables on the Ocean Drive terrace.

Conditions apply
  • Dogs welcome at outdoor terrace tables
  • Ocean Drive location
  • Daily breakfast-through-dinner service
Miami Beach
Food & drink

Bobe Downtown Miami Dog-Friendly Patio

A Downtown Miami bakery and café that welcomes dogs on its patio and sits near the College/Bayside Metromover station.

Conditions apply
  • Dogs welcome on patio
  • All-day breakfast
  • Metromover access
Miami
Food & drink

Tripping Animals Doral Dog-Friendly Taproom

A Doral brewery that welcomes well-behaved leashed dogs in its tasting-room visit and outdoor beer garden.

Conditions apply
  • Leashed dogs welcome
  • Outdoor beer garden
  • On-site kitchen
Miami-Dade
Hotels

Kimpton EPIC Hotel

Kimpton welcomes pets without an additional pet fee, deposit, size limit or stated number limit; confirm the assigned room and unattended-pet rule before booking.

Conditions apply
  • No additional pet fee
  • No stated pet-count limit
  • No stated size or breed restriction
Miami
Hotels

InterContinental Miami

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

Conditions apply
  • Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
  • Exact property address for trip planning
  • Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit
Miami-Dade
Hotels

Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

Conditions apply
  • Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
  • Exact property address for trip planning
  • Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit
Miami-Dade
Hotels

Staybridge Suites Miami International Airport

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

Conditions apply
  • Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
  • Exact property address for trip planning
  • Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit
Miami-Dade
Hotels

Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

Conditions apply
  • Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
  • Exact property address for trip planning
  • Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit
Miami-Dade
Hotels

EVEN Hotel Miami - Airport

IHG’s current city pet-friendly directory lists this property with “Pets Allowed.” Property-specific fees, pet limits, weight rules and unattended-pet terms are not established by the directory; confirm them for the exact stay before booking.

Conditions apply
  • Official IHG directory marks Pets Allowed
  • Exact property address for trip planning
  • Unknown fees and restrictions kept explicit
Miami-Dade
Camping

Flamingo Campground

A drive-in Everglades campground where pets are limited to campsites and parking lots on a leash no longer than six feet.

Conditions apply
  • Tent and RV camping
  • Leashed pets in campsites
  • Area limits stated explicitly
Everglades National Park