DogMapOff-leash beach · Haulover / Bal Harbour · 10800 Collins Ave, Miami, FL 33154
Haulover Park Dog Beach
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 · set hoursThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · set hours
- FencedNo — open
- WaterOcean
- SizeDesignated stretch (towers #2–#3)
- HoursOff-leash in the dog beach · 8 AM–4 PM daily
- SurfaceSand
Parking & access
Paid county beach parking (lots #3 and #4).
Good to know
- Off-leash ONLY between towers #2 and #3 and only 8 AM–4 PM; leashed everywhere else in the park. Two dogs per person; no puppies under 6 months.
- Open-ocean swimming with waves and tide — strong swimmers only; rinse salt and sand off afterward, and bring fresh water (the county rule literally says “remember to hydrate your dog”).
- Florida sand and pavement get blistering hot midday — test with your hand and favor the early window.
About Haulover Park Dog Beach
Haulover Park Dog Beach is a free off-leash beach in Miami, Florida where dogs are off-leash during posted hours. It's unfenced, with ocean surf. Size: Designated stretch (towers #2–#3).
Rules verified · source: Miami-Dade County Parks — Haulover Park Dog Beach Rules
Haulover Park Dog Beach: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Haulover Park Dog Beach?
- Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: Off-leash in the dog beach · 8 AM–4 PM daily.
- Is Haulover Park Dog Beach fenced?
- No — Haulover Park Dog Beach is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at Haulover Park Dog Beach?
- Yes — Haulover Park Dog Beach has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
- Is Haulover Park Dog Beach free?
- Yes — Haulover Park Dog Beach is free to access. Paid county beach parking (lots #3 and #4).
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.