Dog-Friendly Parks Near Kings Bay

2) Chapman Trail Dog Park - Chapman Field Park (Top-Pick!)

13601 Deering Bay Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33158

With 432 acres of pristinely maintained mangroves and saltwater wetlands and 51 acres of outdoor space just for pups, the Chapman Field Park and its famous Chapman Trail Dog Park are a 'no-brainer' when you want a nature-filled adventure for dogs and 'hoomans' alike!

The best part? It's just a 3-minute drive from Kings Bay!

At Chapman Field Park, you'll find sun and surf activities for you and your furry best friend. 

Aside from its list of trails to explore, baseball fields for unlimited games of fetch, and grassy areas to run around, the expansive park boasts kayaking and canoeing areas, where you can engage in water sports or dip to cool off after a fun park day.

Meanwhile, its off-leash areas have separate sections for large and small dogs. 

Clean-up bags are available at Chapman Field Park, but bring drinking water to keep Fido's thirst at bay.

4) Pinecrest Gardens (Top-Pick!)

11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156

If you're looking for a day of flora and fauna with your canine pal, visit Pinecrest Gardens, a famous Pinecrest attraction near Kings Bay, just a 6-minute drive.

A "paw-some" tourist spot that delivers big on beauty, charm, and nature, the garden is home to an array of amenities, including a zoo, parks, and a pond! 

And while it's closed to furry visitors during the week, the recreational haven turns into a pup-friendly park during the weekends, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

During this time, you and your best friend will have a great time exploring the different trails and having fun.

The Pinecrest Gardens staff can provide anything your dog might need to have a good time at Pinecrest Gardens. 

It includes water bowls, drinking water, and cleanup bags. 

Park officials also have leads on a lending system, in case you forgot yours at home. 

Aside from the trails, you'll find grass and picnic areas around the garden, so you and Fido can also enjoy a picnic on the grounds if the mood strikes. 

Dogs are allowed to visit on leashes.

6) Rockdale Park

9325 SW 146th St, Miami, FL 33176

Offering pet owners the opportunity to bond with their furry loved ones while enjoying the great Kendall outdoors, Rockdale Park is a lush dog-friendly park near Rockland Pineland County Reserve, just 7 minutes from Kings Bay!

Known as one of the largest out of fourteen dog parks in Miami-Dade, Rockdale Park has enough space for dogs of all shapes, sizes, and activity levels to roam about and enjoy a sunny weekend. 

And unlike most designated dog parks, its entirety is dedicated to encouraging dog owners, young and old, to frolic, run, play, chase, and roll about with their pups within its borders.

Yes, the whole of Rockdale Park is a doggy haven and not merely within a larger park!

But that's not all! 

Rockdale Park is also only a few blocks from the sandy beaches of Southern Florida, so it's a great spot to start or end an early-morning beach run with your favorite furry pal!

Other amenities include clean-up stations with disposable baggies and waste-specific trash cans to help owners clean up after their pets and keep the area spruced up.

8) Dante Fascell Park 

8600 Red Rd, South Miami, FL 33143

Known as one of South Miami's largest parks, Dante Fascell Parks boasts 7.73 acres of green space and is home to outdoor sports and recreational areas, just an 8-minute drive from Kings Bay.

And yes, folks, you can bring Fido when you visit — but don't forget its leash!

At Dante Fascell Park, you can enjoy a jogging trail to explore with your pup, marvel around the sculpture garden, or sit on the picnic tables for a quick lunch or rest with your bud. 

There are also six clay tennis courts, outdoor fitness equipment, a sand volleyball court, a gated playground and tot lot, vending machines, a half-court, and restrooms.

10) Whispering Pines Park

8800 Ridgeland Dr, Cutler Bay, FL 33157

Whispering Pines Park may be of average size for a suburban park at 1.3 acres, but what it lacks in space, it makes up for with variety! 

And it's only a 9-minute drive from Kings Bay!

Here, you'll find a sports field, a playground for children, and a small picnic area with tables and benches. 

Visiting dogs will enjoy its simple walking path that loops the park.

But remember to keep your dog leashed inside Whispering Pines Estates Park and bring a doggie bowl to share water from the fountains.

12) Banyan Drive Park 

9055 Banyan Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33156

A quaint park near Kings Bay, only a 10-minute drive, Banyan Drive Park may be 'lacking' in amenities, but it offers a vast green space to walk with your pup-- and a beautiful view of Center Lake along with it!

Come to the small nature area and enjoy a fun stroll with Fido, and bring the kids too for a quick run-around at the park's playground. 

Just be sure to bring water, doggie bags, and a leash, as Banyan Drive Park doesn't have a water fountain to get water from, nor a restroom in case the 'call of nature' strikes!

Dogs are allowed to visit on leashes.

14) Fuchs Park 

6445 SW 81st St, Miami, FL 33143

Despite its proximity to US-1, Fuchs Park is a surprisingly lush environment you can visit after an exhausting city exploration, especially since it's only 10 minutes from Kings Bay.

It has a perfect location adjacent to the city's Chamber South, a playground, restrooms, pavilions, picnic tables and benches, and a sand volleyball court. 

Aside from its amenities, Fuchs Park offers a pond area, considered its feature element, a haven for an array of water birds.

The park also has a pedestrian-only trail perfect for a stroll with Fido and a water fountain to quench your pup's thirst. 

Dogs on leashes are allowed inside Fuchs Park.