Dog-Friendly Parks Near Bay Point
Amit Bhuta
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Zoomies, snuggles, and lots of tail-wagging — Get ready for an adventure your pup won't forget as you spend a pawsitively perfect day at the furriendliest dog parks around Bay Point, an elite waterfront sanctuary in Miami's serene suburban corners!
Watch your pup roll on the grass and soak up the sun as you embark on a paw-some adventure at the dog-friendly parks surrounding Bay Point, a gated community covering the Upper East Side's southeastern reaches.
Radiating elegance and tranquility along Biscayne Boulevard, between the streets of NE 41st and NE 50th, Bay Point stands as one of the Upper East Side's most sought-after enclaves for its exquisite waterfront and non-waterfront estates and mansions, gated 24-hour security, and prime access to Biscayne Bay, drawing A-list residents, from business magnates to celebrities and athletes.
But despite being an ultra-private community, living in this prestigious slice of tropical beauty doesn't mean missing out on all the fun, whether it's for hoomans or the four-legged ones!
In fact, just beyond Bay Point's pearly-white gates, you'll find Miami's exciting energy peeping through, inviting you to shop, dine, and unwind across a few of the most thriving districts in town!
Yes, Fido, too!
So, leash 'em up and take them for a walk or a quick drive to the best pup-friendly parks minutes from Bay Point!
It's the waterfront-meets-the-greenery kind of day, and there'll be tons of fetch-tastic play!
Here are the dog-friendly parks near Bay Point.
1) Albert Pallot Park (Top-Pick!)
3808 NE 6th Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Treat Fido to a pup-tastic day, from morning just until the sun goes down at Midtown's Albert Pallot Park, a design-forward green space just a 3-minute drive from Bay Point!
Home to a massive M-shaped domino sculpture that seems to welcome you back onto the mainland, Jose Milton Park at E. Albert Pallot Greenspace is perfect in its simplicity: a well-manicured, thoughtfully planned lawn with a winding path, a playground, a kayak ramp, and a stunning, unobstructed view of Biscayne Bay.
The 3-acre park offers a large grassy area for picnics and a concrete area right before the water with benches to sit.
You'll find your fair share of dog walkers, rollerbladers, and kids on the playground, especially during the late afternoons.
Bring water bottles and doggie clean-up bags to keep this park pup-friendly.
And remember — your fluffy friend needs to be on a leash throughout your visit!
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2) Legion Park (Top-Pick!)
6447 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33138
Only a 6-minute drive from Bay Point and offering expansive greens and doses of Vitamin D is the Legion Park, home to the famous Legion Dog Park, the perfect spot for a pup-friendly, off-leash adventure in Miami.
At Legion Park, you'll have seven acres of open spaces for your pup to explore-- on a leash.
The park also has picnic tables & barbecue areas, a boat ramp, outdoor gym equipment, a kiddie playground, and a dedicated dog park with a drinking fountain where your dog can enjoy free play with its furry pals.
Best of all, Legion Park is on the waterfront, which sets the mood altogether!
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3) Eaton Park
460 NE 61st St, Miami, FL 33137
Take your dog for a relaxing stroll along Eaton Park, a quaint Fido-approved park near Bay Point, just 6 minutes away.
At Eaton Park, visitors enjoy an array of amenities, including a basketball court, bicycle paths, an open grassy area for multipurpose use, picnic tables and barbecue pits, a playground, and an outdoor sports area.
While smaller than most parks, Eaton Park has enough space for your scheduled morning or afternoon walk with your pup — and grassy fields, too!
Dogs are allowed to visit Eaton Park on a leash.
27 NE 58TH ST, Miami, FL 33130
Have a paw-some day filled with rolls and strolls at Lemon City Park, Little Haiti's ultimate after-school hangout, a 6-minute drive from Bay Point.
At Lemon City Park, you can take advantage of an expansive basketball court, sitting areas with barbecue pits, green spaces for outdoor play, and a recreation center.
Leashed dogs are allowed in this park.
Other park amenities include a kids' playground with shelters, large shade trees, and a scenic lake view.
5) Morningside Park (Top-Pick!)
750 NE 55th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137
Situated in Morningside, a 7-minute drive from Bay Point, is Morningside Park, the Upper East Side's resident dog-friendly park and a fun destination to visit with your furry pal!
Offering a scenic location near Biscayne Bay and brimming with activities for all ages, including facilities like basketball and tennis courts, a swimming pool, a football field, a boat rental, and designated picnic areas, Morningside Park invites you on a Fido-friendly adventure brimming with sun-kissed activities to enjoy!
Morningside Park also has kayak rentals, sailing water sports on weekends, and children's camps during summer, winter, and spring.
And for a relatively small fee, you can rent a sailboat to cruise around the Bay!
The good news? You can share this paw-some boat ride with your leashed pup!
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24 NW 49 ST, Miami, FL 33127
Pullman Mini Park is a passive nature spot in the middle of a neighborhood street where you can take Fido and the family on your trip to the neighborhood, just a 7-minute drive from Bay Point.
Here, you'll find picnic tables and barbecue grills, a playground for the kids, and large shade trees you can use as cover from the warm Miami sun.
A soccer goal is also available in Pullman Mini Park, so don't forget to bring your ball!
Leashed dogs are allowed in this park.
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5250 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Drain your pup's energy with an afternoon walk at Buena Vista Park, a local hangout just a 6-minute drive from Bay Point.
Boasting a basketball court, recreation center, kids' playground, picnic tables, and restrooms, Buena Vista is where most locals socialize and relax with family, friends, and their dogs.
In fact, you'll often see a bulk of visitors during mornings for a walk and after-school hours for the park's youth programs and seasonal camps at this tiny but fun neighborhood park.
Visit the park with your dog in tow, but don't forget to pack its leash!
Pets without one won't be allowed on the premises otherwise.
465 NE 77th Street Rd, Miami, FL 33138
On the banks of the historic Little River, wedged up against the bustling neighborhood of Miami Ironside, is Manatee Bend Park, a 1.2-acre park with open green spaces and fields right on the river, with tall trees that cover more than half of it under shade.
Located an 8-minute drive from Bay Point, Manatee Bend Park is where dog lovers and their pups stroll a small, partly-shaded looping concrete trail, perimeter sidewalk, and a concrete trail that follows along the river's edge.
It also offers benches along the edge of the grass and a rocky shore that descends into the water.
And since it's called "Manatee" Bend, expect to spot a manatee while you're here — it's one of the park's best features!
With picnic tables and benches available, there is plenty of room to sit and relax on the shore, where you can view hordes of sea cows relaxing in the water.
Doggie visitors must remain on a leash while at Manatee Bend Park.
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9) Baywood Park
496 NE 71st St., Miami, FL 33138
Welcome to Baywood Park, a small but lovely park in the Upper Eastside neighborhood of the Bayside Historic District, 8 minutes from Bay Point.
A straightforward nature spot loved by locals and dog owners alike, Baywood Park offers plenty of parking, peace, and a beautiful waterfront view overlooking Biscayne Bay, Bird Key, and Legion Picnic Islands.
While it doesn't have many amenities aside from benches, nor does it have an expansive green space, you can walk Fido around the park, read a book, enjoy the plentiful marine and bird life in the area, or simply enjoy some quiet time with your pup amidst nature.
As a safety precaution, don't forget to bring a leash for your dog when you visit.
10) Belle Meade Mini Park (Top-Pick!)
775 NE 77th St, Miami, FL 33138
Say hello to the only park in Belle Meade, Belle Meade Mini Park, a dog-friendly nature spot you can visit with Fido in tow, just a 9-minute drive from Bay Point.
At Belle Meade Mini Park, you'll find plenty of shade and room for the kids and your pup to play, barbecue pits for your impromptu outdoor family lunches, picnic tables and benches to eat or sit on, and a vast shaded playground that your kids will love.
Fun fact: Belle Meade Mini Park has a dedicated dog park with a fenced area for off-leash fun!
However, dogs must be on a leash at all times at the rest of the park.
Don't forget to bring water and a lead for your dog when you visit!
11) Paraiso Park
3001 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33137
A .6-acre patch of greenery amidst four high-rise condominiums constructed in the recently created Paraiso District, Paraiso Park may be tiny, yet it has several significant amenities: an outdoor fitness zone, a children's playground, and a fenced-in dog park.
And it's only a 9-minute drive from Bay Point!
Here, you'll find Three Kompan Fitness Zone machines on rubberized safety flooring in the western section and a children's playground at the southernmost part with a three-seater spinning bouncer, a tall rope climber, a couple of benches, and a water fountain.
Paraiso Park also has a fenced-in dog park in the western section, next to the fitness zone, complete with a pet-waste station with bags, 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!
12) 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 for dog lovers just north of Downtown Miami, a 12-minute drive from Bay Point.
Named for one of Miami's most significant preservationists, Margaret Pace Park boasts picturesque waterfront views of the Venetian Islands and Miami Beach beyond.
Here, 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, folks, Margaret Pace 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!
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