Top Dog Runs In South Florida

Some of the Best South Florida Dog Parks are located in the Miami area. Many of the parks in the area allow dogs that are on-leash only. There are, however, several parks that have dog runs so the dogs can run off-leash and get some exercise.

Flamingo Bark Park
1400 Michigan Ave.
Miami, FL
(305) 673-7766
web.miamibeachfl.gov

Flamingo Bark Park is a 39,900 square feet dog park that features two off-leash play areas for dogs. The dog run for smaller dogs specifies that it is for dogs under 25 pounds. Both of the dog runs are double gated to give owners a chance to unleash their dogs in a holding area before they go into the main dog run. There are drinking stations within the dog runs for both the dogs and their owners, as well as doggie baggie stations, waste receptacles, and lots of shaded benches for resting.

North Shore Open Space Park
8101 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 861-3616
www.miamiandthebeaches.com

North Shore Open Space Park has two separate dog run areas, as well as doggy-bag dispensers, waste receptacles, benches, and walking paths. Although the overall size of the park is only 1.02 acres, dogs love it here. However, there are no water fountains here so bring your own water for your pets. The extra barriers outside the dog run fences help keep the dogs safely inside the dog runs. North Shore Open Space Park is open seven days a week from sun-up to sundown.

Perrine Wayside Park
16425 S. Dixie Highway
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
www.palmettobay-fl.gov

This quaint park is a 3-acre family park where family members and their four-legged friends can relax and have a fun afternoon at this lushly-landscaped park. Perrine Wayside Park contains two separate areas for small dogs and large dogs to run off-leash. Amenities at this park include new park furniture, a gazebo, and a large lake for the dogs to romp around in the cool water. There are also pet water fountains, walking paths, and a perimeter fence.

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Rickenbacker Causeway Beach
Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.yelp.com

This little section of Key Biscayne is a local gem visited mostly by dog owners who live in the area. The water at Rickenbacker Causeway Beach is shallow and there are tiny rocks in the water which could make playing in the water difficult. However, dogs do not seem to have any problems with the rocks. The shallow water makes this a great place for young children to romp in the water with their four-legged friends. Bring your own doggie poop bags as this is not a city or county park and therefore is not maintained with doggie supplies or fresh water.

Dr. Paul's Pet Care Center
2915 Sportsplex Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
www.toppetcare.com

Dr. Paul's Pet Care Center, commonly known as Dr. Paul's Memorial Park, opened the gates to residents and their dogs in February 1997. The park hours recently changed from dawn to dusk to the current schedule of 7:30am till 9:30pm seven days a week. For after-hours visitors the park is well-illuminated. Park amenities feature a watering area and showers for dogs, a paved running path, small dog open areas or small dogs, and bag dispensers for cleaning up after your pet. Dogs visiting the park can jump hurdles, climb ramps, play with the hanging tire, or just bask in the Florida sunshine. Dr. Paul's Pet Care Center Memorial Park has the distinction of being the only dog park in the city of Coral Gables that has an off-leash area for doggie

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