Dog-Friendly Parks in Overtown

1) Spring Garden Point Park (Top-Pick!) 

601 NW 7th Street Rd, Miami, FL 33136

Are you getting ready for a leisurely walk with Fido? 

When in Overtown, one shouldn't pass up a Spring Garden Point Park visit for some quality time with your pup!

A "furrifically" stunning Miami hotspot sits on the grounds of the former tourist attraction known as Alligator Joe's, the newly-renovated Spring Garden Point Park is renowned for its gorgeous scenery, brimming with trees, bodies of water, and a vast green space for strolling!

Add that to its "pawriffic" waterfront and marina views, and you won't have to go anywhere else for an R&R, a quick workout, and an unforgettable playtime with your furry best friend!

But remember, before heading out for Spring Garden Point Park, you'll want to grab a few essentials to bring with you, including drinking water, snacks, clean-up bags, and a leash!

3) Henry Reeves Park 

528 NW 10th St, Miami, FL 33136

There's nothing like scoping out local parks during a trip to a new destination, and in Overtown, the famed Henry Reeves Park should be at the top of your list!

Boasting the usual park amenities like picnic tables, playgrounds, basketball courts, and BBQ pits, Henry Reeves Park is a picturesque nature space you can explore if you're game to shoot some hoops with the local youth or just looking to enjoy the warm Miami breeze and dilly-dally on the lush green grass.

Henry Reeves Park also offers a covered shelter, public computers, and outdoor gym equipment for a quick workout!

And the best thing about Henry Reeves Park is it's dog-friendly, so you won't have to leave Fido at home or at the hotel to visit-- just make sure your pup's on a leash!

5) Dog Park - Margaret Pace Park (Top-Pick!)

1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132

Set directly on Biscayne Bay amid Edgewater's residential condos, Margaret Pace Park is a hidden gem shared by the neighborhoods of Downtown Miami and Edgewater, a 6-minute drive from Overtown.

Named for one of Miami's most important preservationists, the park boasts picturesque waterfront views of the Venetian Islands and Miami Beach beyond. 

At Margaret Pace Park, you're likely to spot joggers stretching after an evening run and friendly pickup games at the park's basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts. 

It's also a famous spot where locals walk their dogs along the waterfront and watch them play in the enclosed dog park.

Yes, this park has a dedicated dog park for your pups!

The half-acre Margaret Pace Dog Park includes two fenced areas for off-leash play - one for dogs over 25 pounds and another for smaller dogs, park bench seating, "fire hydrants," and water fountains for dogs and 'hoomans.' 

Cleanup bags are available for your convenience, and owners must pick up and properly dispose of their dog's waste. 

Don't forget to bring a leash!

7) Paraiso Park  

3001 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33137

Edgewood residents are enjoying a new park in the city, a .6-acre patch of greenery amidst four high-rise condominiums constructed in the recently created Paraiso District, Paraiso Park. 

And luckily, you can, too, since it's only a 7-minute drive from Overtown!

While the park may be tiny, it is home to several significant amenities: an outdoor fitness zone, a children's playground, and a fenced-in dog park. 

Three Kompan Fitness Zone machines are on rubberized safety flooring in its western section.

Meanwhile, a children's playground is built on a large expanse of blue safety surfacing at the southernmost part. 

It features a three-seater spinning bouncer, a tall rope climber, a couple of benches, and a water fountain. 

It is not a fenced space, but low hedges and security cameras help keep kids protected.

Lastly, Paraiso Park's most popular amenity is the fenced-in dog park in the western section, next to the fitness zone. 

A continuous stream of dog walkers leading their charges to this spot for a game of fetch or just a romp with other furry friends, and there is a sculptural metal fence installed on gravel and a pet-waste station with bags (another stand outside the dog park). 

You'll also find a dual human-canine water fountain and two benches on concrete slabs. 

Two additional wooden benches are within the garden area facing the water. 

Other amenities include night lighting and landscape lighting, and decorative light wraps around many of the park's native and non-native trees, such as oak, seagrape, palms, and royal poincianas.

Don't forget your dog's leash!