Dog-Friendly Parks Near Tahiti Beach

1) Ingraham Park (Top-Pick!)

4751 Ingraham Terrace, Coral Gables, FL 33133

A leafy public park featuring shaded benches, a playground, and scenic water views, Coral Gables' Ingraham Park is one of several nature spots you can visit with your dog just 5 minutes from Tahiti Beach.

Step inside and find an eclectic little spot with over two acres of open spaces and picnic tables, recently been revamped into a neighborhood park of elegance, from a stunning fountain inspired by the Palace of Alhambra in Granada, Spain, to enhanced landscaping, exercise stations, walking paths, misting machines, inviting benches, and more.

Here, you'll also see a new, bright red bridge connected to the Commodore Bike Trail, providing bicyclists and pedestrians a safe crossing over the Coral Gables Waterway between Cocoplum Circle and Ingraham Park.

And yes, dog owners, dogs are allowed in Ingraham Park, as long as you keep their leashes on! 

3) Sunrise Harbor Park 

25 E Sunrise Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33133

Relish a day of pup-friendly play at Sunrise Harbor Park, a tiny park perfect for families with kids looking to play in the playground and dog owners who need to walk their pups, just 7 minutes from Tahiti Beach.

While not as spacious as most parks, Sunrise Harbor Park offers a fun place to hang out, socialize, and meet new friends. 

Here, you'll also find a shaded shelter, an array of trees, and outdoor space for strolling. 

Don't forget your pup's leash!

5) William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park 

6611 Yumuri St, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Explore three acres of manicured green spaces, a well-maintained playground, pathways, and an open area for outdoor activities at William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park, a buzzing dog-friendly park just 8 minutes from Tahiti Beach. 

At William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park, visitors will see a variety of trees, plants, and flowers alongside solar-operated benches for relaxing or enjoying the picturesque surroundings as you charge your phone. 

Best of all, your pup can get in on the fun, too, as long as you have them on their leashes!

7) Dante Fascell Park

8600 Red Rd, South Miami, FL 33143

Take a drive to South Miami to enjoy a dog-friendly romp around Dante Fascell Park, one of the largest parks in the city, just 9 minutes from Tahiti Beach.

Boasting 7.73 acres of green space, outdoor sports recreational areas, a beautiful sculpture garden donated by the City of South Miami's sister city Medellin in Colombia, and lush mature trees, Dante Fascell Park offers fun for the whole family — and Fido, too, so bring a leash!

Here, you'll find 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 basketball half-court, and restrooms at Dante Fascell Park, so you won't run out of things to do while you're here.

9) Veterans Park 

8021 SW 58th Avenue, South Miami, FL 33143

Another pocket park you can visit with Fido is South Miami's Veterans Park, a 0.59-acre park with a gazebo, picnic tables, a tiny children's playground, and open green space to run or stroll with your pup, a 10-minute drive from Tahiti Beach.

Veterans Park allows leashed doggie visitors, but remember to clean up after them to maintain the park's cleanliness and safety.