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Unleash your dog's inner islander with endless sniffari adventures, zoomie zones, and snack-fueled pit stops under the palms on and around Belle Isle, an idyllic retreat on the water.
Between waterfront strolls, shady hideouts, and plenty of grass, Belle Isle, one of the Venetian Islands' signature six islands, proves that tiny communities can still deliver big-time fun, especially for dogs who believe every outing should end with a treat (or three).
Wedged between South Beach and metro Miami, this sun-kissed paradise may be compact, but it's packed with leafy sidewalks and lush spaces, and boasts a front-row seat to some of Miami Beach and mainland Miami's most relaxed, scenic paths, all just across the bridge (on either side!).
Here, locals (and their four-legged sidekicks) roam freely between bayside parks, hidden trails, and breezy lawns that feel made for wagging tails and sandy paws — and all it takes is just minutes to get to your preferred Fido-approved park of the day!
Ready to map out the perfect furrtastic escape? We've rounded up the must-sniff, must-stroll, must-play spots you won't want to miss!
Here are the dog-friendly parks near Belle Isle.
Belle Isle Park, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Step into Belle Isle Park, home to one of Miami Beach's dog parks, the Belle Isle Dog Park, a fantastic destination made just for Fido and the heart of recreation on Belle Isle.
Located in the center of a small island connecting Miami Beach to the city, Belle Isle Park offers plenty of amenities you can enjoy, such as a winding, paved walkway that guides you through the park perimeters, always green and filled with soft, well-maintained grass, water fountains for you and your pup, and benches under shade trees.
Belle Isle Park also has a playground for kids.
Meanwhile, Belle Isle Dog Park has two separate enclosures for small and big dogs in the dog play area. Poop bags are available too.
Don't forget to bring a leash!
You'll need it when coming in and out of the park.
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18th St & Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
A palm-shaded waterfront park with playgrounds & paths memorializing the late Bee Gees band member, Maurice Gibb Memorial Park offers stunning waterfront views and is a popular spot for couples, dog owners, and families just a minute from from North Bay Road.
Yes, folks, this park allows dogs within its perimeter as long as they're leashed!
The gorgeous nature spot offers large shade trees, a playground for the kids, and an array of walking paths. There is also a wooden platform on the water, covered by trees, for enjoying the breeze.
It's a peaceful park for some sun and nature appreciation for Fido.
Adjacent to the park are the Sunset Harbour condos and its marina, so it makes for some fun people-watching and boat-watching, too!
3) Pride Park
1809 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Relax within the lush, 5.8-acre beauty of Pride Park, a green haven across from the Miami Beach Convention Center, just 3 minutes from Belle Isle.
Alongside Miami Beach Botanical Garden and several other attractions, Pride Park is part of the Miami Beach City Center Campus in the Miami Beach Convention Center district.
Pride Park, named in support of the LGBTQ+ community and to promote civic pride in the City of Miami Beach, offers a shaded respite with a veterans memorial, walkways, a sculpture by celebrated artists Elmgreen & Dragset, and a central lawn.
The park allows dogs on leashes.
Whether you're in the area for a convention or just exploring Miami Beach, Pride Park is a great place to unwind while surrounded by nature.
400 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Welcome to Miami Beach Soundscape Park, the green heart of Frank Gehry's New World Symphony campus and a world-class destination that marries music, design, and culture just 4 minutes from Belle Isle.
The lush, contemporary park is the perfect place for visitors to unwind year-round under the shade of trees or a starlit sky- whether you're human or the furry kind!
Iconic pergolas embrace the park edges, their shape inspired by the puffy cumulus clouds inherent in South Florida's tropical climate.
Their hand-fabricated painted aluminum structures not only provide shade but also support the spectacular blooms of bougainvillea vines, highlighting a threshold of color at the park's points of entry.
One of the park's most prominent features is an unprecedented, distinctive, and ambitious audio-visual program that creates an outdoor theatre offering free performances at concert-level quality.
The design of a family of custom architectural elements– the Ballet Bar, the Projection Tower, and the Media Hydrants – transformed what could have been an overwhelming number of park structures into an integrated and lyrical park element.
This 2.5-acre urban park welcomes well-behaved, leashed dogs at most of its events, including concerts, films, yoga, and other public gatherings.
Dogs are allowed on the park grounds but not in the adjacent New World Symphony building.
Don't forget to bring a leash!
5) Collins Park
2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
A small park with perfectly manicured lawns, winding sidewalks, and palm trees for the perfect photo backdrop, Collins Park is, yet again, another lush and serene nature spot you can bring your dog around Belle Isle, just 5 minutes away.
Decorated with public art, the park offers a small playground for children, walking paths for a stroll with Fido, an expansive grass area to enjoy a quiet moment, and a prime location near top tourist attractions in Miami Beach!
Collins Park is the perfect stopover after dilly-dallying in the city with your pup!
Be sure to bring a lead when dropping by!
Collins Park only allows doggie visitors on a leash.
11 St. & Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Nestled in the heart of South Beach is a 36.53-acre park that dates back to 1950, which your pup will love to explore, just 6 minutes from Belle Isle.
Welcome to Flamingo Park, a famous South Beach recreational destination with a beautifully landscaped state-of-the-art aquatic facility, a world-class baseball stadium, basketball courts, handball/racquetball courts, a memorial football stadium/running track, and soccer and softball fields.
Yes, folks, this park is jam-packed with activities, and best of all, it has a bark park for canine visitors too!
The dog park has two separate areas, one open at a time to continuously serve the users.
The bark park serves as a social setting for owners to let their dogs off-leash, but remember to clean up after your pup and keep them on a leash in all other areas of Flamingo Park.
Water is available in the runs, so Fido can grab a drink when needed.
The property is also home to agility and training equipment and a bike and walking track, where Fido is welcome to join his family on a lead.
Complimentary poop bags are available on the premises.
Other park amenities include a tot lot/playground and a tennis center.
7) Canopy Park
701 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Take your pup to Canopy Park, Miami Beach's new three-acre community park between 600 and 700 blocks of Alton Road, just 6 minutes from Belle Isle!
At Canopy Park, visitors can enjoy open green spaces shaded by native tree species, pedestrian trails, bike paths, an outdoor gym, a dog run, an expansive children's playground, and public art displays.
Designed with sustainability in mind, Canopy Park reflects how landscape architecture can serve as a green resiliency solution for coastal communities with a host of environmentally conscious features, including a Maritime Hammock, bioswales, and a 25,000-gallon cistern to conserve and manage rainwater.
As for its four-legged visitors, they'll have their slice of heaven on the park's designated oval lawn!
An environmentally conscious nature spot for outdoor lovers and pups?
Who can resist this beauty?
Washington Park, 201 2nd St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Welcome to TWO of Miami Beach's famous dog hangouts, the Washington Avenue Park's Bark Parks, located at the Northeast Corner of Washington Avenue and 2nd Street, just 8 minutes from Belle Isle.
Yes, there are two of them!
There's no doubt it's a doggy haven (x2) that your pup will enjoy exploring!
The park features two double-gated dog runs, which allow owners to unleash their pets in a holding area before releasing them into the play areas.
Other park amenities include benches, drinking fountains with doggy water pickets, waste collection, and disposal containers.
While Washington Avenue Bark Park is an off-leash park for dogs, owners must carry a leash with them as a precaution.
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9) Pinetree Dog Park - Pinetree Park (Top Pick!)
4493 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
A serene waterfront natural area that features shady trees, leisure areas, asphalt walking paths, a kayak launch, and more, Pinetree Park is a dreamy nature destination that you can share with Fido just 9 minutes from Belle Isle.
In addition to the above-mentioned amenities and facilities, Pinetree Park boasts a community garden and a bark park for furry visitors.
Here, you'll find two fenced areas, divided for small and large breeds, where your dog can run wild with their four-legged friends, and benches for owners to sit on while they wait.
Before you leave, grab some of the complimentary water available at the hydration stations around the park.
Although this dog park is off-leash, your dog must remain on a leash before entering and exiting the dog park.
10) Lummus Park
1130 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Occupying the beachfront, from 5th to 15th Street, Lummus Park is a 74-acre public urban park and one of South Beach's hidden gems, just 9 minutes from Belle Isle.
While dogs aren't allowed to set foot on the actual beach, they're free to roam leashed on the park's walkways and grassy areas 24/7, with one of the paved walkways running parallel to the beach!
Lummus Park is also perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and fitness, all of which dog owners can do after a fun stroll around the park perimeter.
Other amenities include playgrounds for the kids, benches, umbrellas, and chaise rentals.
If your pup loves walks, this ten-block stretch in South Beach is for you!
225 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
South of Ocean Drive is another picturesque and tranquil park for outdoor lovers and dog owners who want to avoid the crowds — Marjory Stoneman Douglas Ocean Beach Park, just a 9-minute drive from Belle Isle.
While the park isn't as famous as South Pointe Park, Hobie Island Beach Park, or Haulover Beach Dog Park, it offers a safe space for a calm, leashed stroll with your pup at its entrance and is adjacent to the beach for some sun and fun on the sand.
Other park amenities include an expansive playground for the kids, choice spots for a picnic, a lengthy bike/walk path, and benches for relaxing.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Ocean Beach Park is also nestled between South Point and Art Deco Drive, so you'll be close to an array of restaurants and hotels!
1 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
At the southern tip of South Beach, located a 9-minute drive from Belle Isle, is South Pointe Park, a beautifully landscaped park with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Government Cut, and the Downtown skyline.
At South Pointe Park, you'll have access to the beach, an array of walking trails, picnic and barbecue areas, benches, a cafe, and an off-leash bark park.
There is also a mini water playground perfect for cooling off on a warm day, complete with a jungle gym and lush landscaping!
Meanwhile, take a stroll along the park's 20-foot wide promenade for photo-worthy views and see Fisher Island across the water as yachts pass by, and continue to South Pointe Pier.
The 450-foot pier is a popular gathering spot for visitors and locals to fish and watch kayakers, surfers, and Jet Skiers.
It has viewing stations, turtle-safe lighting, recycling bins for fishing lines, and places to cut bait and wash freshly caught fish.
Explore South Pointe Park's winding paths, where you can run, bike, rollerblade, or skateboard.
You can also enjoy quality time with your toes in the sand at the park's beach, where you can surf, play volleyball, and paddleboard!
While you can bring your pup to the bark park on the western side, all four-legged friends must be leashed in all other areas.
Pets are not allowed on the beach.
46th Street & Collins Avenue to 23rd Street, Miami Beach, FL 33140
While the famous Miami Beach Boardwalk isn't considered a park, per se, this four-mile stretch of walkway is best for walks, sightseeing, and people-watching with Fido, just 10 minutes from Belle Isle!
Heads up — the beach itself isn't dog-friendly, but the good thing about the boardwalk is you're welcome to run or walk with your dog on a leash along this path, provided you're considerate of others.
Nonetheless, taking this trail means more chances to see the sun, sand, and waves of Miami Beach with your pup, buy from local vendors, watch street performers, and join events often set up along the way.
If your furry pal loves a nice, long walk with lots of new sights and smells, Miami Beach Boardwalk is a perfect place to get sunshine and exercise!
14) 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 tucked away just north of Downtown Miami, a dog-friendly park shared by the neighborhoods of Downtown Miami and Edgewater.
And you'll be happy to know this famous dog park is only a 10-minute drive from Belle Isle!
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!
15) Maurice A. Ferré Park (Top Pick!)
1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Considered an extension of Downtown Miami's Bayfront Park, Maurice A. Ferré Park is a 30-acre public urban park with the longest waterfront bay walk in Miami, and a promenade from Biscayne Boulevard to Biscayne Bay, providing pedestrian access to a fascinating collection of museums.
It is a 10-minute drive from Belle Isle, and yes, this park is dog-friendly, too!
Just be sure to put them on a leash.
Come to Maurice A. Ferré Park for a picture-perfect spot for strolling or jogging.
The park features the Plaza of the Spanish Navy/Plaza de la Marina Española, home to a monument that honors the Spanish Navy that arrived in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492.
It was erected in 1991 near the mooring site of the Spanish tall ship Juan Sebastian Elcano by Mayor Xavier Suarez and Consul General Erik I. Martel.
The Dogs & Cats Walkway is another exhibition pet lovers will want to see, with 52 oversized aluminum sculptures of 26 dogs and 26 cats painted by local artists.
And you know what else is paw-some about Maurice A. Ferré Park?
It has a fenced dog park within its perimeter!
Let your dogs off their leash and tire them out as you sit on the benches and watch them have the time of their lives!
Maurice A. Ferré Park is also near a few landmarks, including the American Airlines Arena, Bayside Marketplace, the Perez Art Museum Miami, and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science.
3808 NE 6th Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Folks say hello to Jose Milton Park at E. Albert Pallot Greenspace in Midtown, a design-forward green space 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.
Located just 10 minutes from Belle Isle, this 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 to share and doggie clean-up bags to keep this park pup-friendly.
And remember, your fluffy friend needs to be kept on a leash throughout your visit!
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