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The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Miami

Miami is a leash-first town, so the off-leash rules trip people up. There is exactly ONE official off-leash ocean dog beach in the county — Haulover — and only on a marked stretch from 8 AM to 4 PM. Everywhere else, off-leash means a fenced “Bark Park,” of which the county and city run a handful of good ones. Two things catch owners out: most Miami Beach sand bans dogs entirely, and Miami-Dade County dog parks don’t allow pit bulls. Add the heat — sand and pavement can burn paws by midday — and timing matters. Here are the spots worth the trip, with the rules that actually apply, each verified against the official source.

8 spots mapped · 2026 · updated June 25, 2026

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Off-leash dog beaches

  1. Haulover Park Dog Beach

    Haulover / Bal Harbour · 10800 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33154

    Miami-Dade's only official off-leash ocean dog beach — a designated stretch between lifeguard towers #2 and #3, directly across from the Bark Park and reached via parking lots #3 and #4. Dogs swim and run off-leash here under owner control.

    Off-leash beachFreeOff-leash in the dog beach · 8 AM–4 PM daily
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Off-leash dog parks

  1. Haulover Park Bark Park

    Haulover / Bal Harbour · 10800 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33154

    A fully fenced regional dog park near the south picnic area with separate runs for large and small dogs, shade trees and grassy open space. It sits just across the dune from the Haulover dog beach, so you can pair both in one visit.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 8 AM–sunset
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  2. Amelia Earhart Bark Park

    Amelia Earhart Park · 401 E 65th St, Hialeah, FL 33013

    A famous 5-acre, fully fenced off-leash bark park inside the 515-acre Amelia Earhart Park, with a separate area for smaller dogs. Entry to the bark park is free, and it's one of Miami-Dade's regional dog parks.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 8 AM–sunset
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  3. Tropical Park Bark Park

    Olympia Heights / Westchester · 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155

    A fenced, no-leash bark park inside Miami-Dade's large Tropical Park, one of the county's regional dog parks — listed officially as “Bark Park – no leash.”

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  4. East Greynolds Park Dog Park

    East Greynolds Park · 16700 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

    The Northeast Regional Dog Park at East Greynolds Park is a fenced off-leash area and one of Miami-Dade’s regional dog parks, with water fountains, shade and waste stations.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 8 AM–sunset
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  5. David T. Kennedy Park Dog Park

    Coconut Grove · 2400 S Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133

    A popular City of Miami bayfront park in Coconut Grove with a fenced off-leash dog park and open grassy areas — a social hub on Biscayne Bay, though the bay edge here is for views, not dog swimming.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  6. Margaret Pace Park Dog Park

    Edgewater · 1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132

    An 8-acre City of Miami bayfront park in Edgewater with a fenced off-leash dog park, popular with downtown/Edgewater high-rise dwellers. Right on Biscayne Bay, but the dog area is the fenced run, not the water.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 7 AM–10 PM
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  7. Pawcrest Park at Suniland Park

    Suniland · 12855 Pinecrest Pkwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156

    The Village of Pinecrest's only off-leash dog park, set inside Suniland Park, with separate fenced sections for large and small dogs plus play elements, benches and water fountains. On-leash dogs are welcome elsewhere on the Suniland grounds.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · 8 AM–sunset
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Miami dog parks & beaches: FAQ

Is there an off-leash dog beach in Miami?
Yes — but only one. Haulover Park Dog Beach (near Bal Harbour) is Miami-Dade’s only official off-leash ocean beach. Dogs are off-leash only on the marked stretch between lifeguard towers #2 and #3, and only 8 AM–4 PM; they must be leashed everywhere else in the park. Limit two dogs per person, no puppies under 6 months.
Can my dog go on Miami Beach?
Mostly no. The City of Miami Beach prohibits dogs on its public beaches, with only narrow exceptions: the North Beach and South Beach “Bark Beach” zones, which are designated, leashed, and open only during short seasonal windows on certain days. For genuine off-leash beach time, Haulover (in unincorporated Miami-Dade) is the spot.
What are the rules at Miami-Dade County dog parks?
The county’s fenced bark parks (Haulover, Tropical, Amelia Earhart, East Greynolds) require a current rabies tag and up-to-date vaccinations, bar pit bulls under county rules, and don’t allow puppies under 4 months. Most have separate large- and small-dog sections.
Can my dog swim at Amelia Earhart Park?
Don’t count on it. Despite popular “dog lake” claims, the official Miami-Dade page lists no dog-swimming area at Amelia Earhart — the park’s lakes serve the cable-wakeboard complex, not the bark park. The bark park is a fenced, dry off-leash run.
Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
Open the live map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including the Haulover dog-beach hours.
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Yes — open the live map, drop a pin, snap a photo, and it’s on the map for every dog owner.

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