Dog-Friendly Parks Near The Sanctuary at Pinecrest
Let your four-legged bestie roam, run, and revel in nature as you embark on a tail-wagging adventure across the best dog-friendly parks around The Sanctuary at Pinecrest, a coveted boutique community in Pinecrest's northern embrace.
Watch Fido have the time of its life as you fill the day with romps, fetches, and endless play at the greenest pup-approved nature spots near The Sanctuary at Pinecrest, a tranquil gated retreat known for a select collection of 12 luxurious, single-family estates built between 1995 and 1998.
Bordered east by Coral Gables, west by South Miami, north by Dadeland, and south by Palmetto Bay, with the Pinecrest Gardens just a heartbeat away, The Sanctuary of Pinecrest covers 11 exclusive acres, hailed as one of the region's most sought-after non-waterfront communities.
But don't worry about missing out on the fun, especially when you have a pupper raring to go out and explore!
Thanks to The Sanctuary's prime spot on Killian Drive and SW 59th Court, you're only minutes from the BEST of Miami, including some of the finest outdoor escapes for furry pals and their hoomans!
Here are the dog-friendly parks near The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
1) Pinecrest Gardens (Top-Pick!)
11000 SW 57th Ave, Pinecrest, FL 33156
If you're looking for a fun day across Miami's local fauna and flora with your four-legged pal, visit Pinecrest Gardens, a famous attraction just a minute from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
A "paw-some" tourist spot that delivers big on beauty, charm, and nature, Pinecrest Gardens is home to an array of amenities, including a zoo, gardens, and a pond!
While it's closed to furry visitors during the week, the recreational haven turns into a pup-friendly park on weekends, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., where you and your best friend will have a great time exploring the different trails.
The Pinecrest Gardens staff can also provide anything your dog might need to have a good time at Pinecrest Gardens, including water bowls, drinking water, and cleanup bags.
Did you forget your leash at home? Park officials have leads they can lend just in case you want to borrow one during your visit.
Grassy spaces and picnic areas are also peppered around the garden, so you and Fido can enjoy a memorable picnic on the grounds when the mood strikes.
Dogs are allowed to visit on leashes at Pinecrest Gardens.
1590 Campamento Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Boasting 1.3 acres of recreational grounds, Coral Bay Park offers scenic views, picnic tables, benches, and outdoor sports areas you can enjoy in Coral Gables, only a 4-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Here, you can hang out with your pup, stroll along its walking path, and use the park playground when visiting with kids in tow!
Don't forget to bring Fido's leash!
8600 Red Rd, South Miami, FL 33143
Say hello to one of South Miami's largest parks, Dante Fascell Park, 7.73 acres of green spaces just a 4-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Home to outdoor sports and recreational areas, Dante Fascell Park boasts a jogging trail, a famous sculpture garden, and picnic tables for a quick lunch or break from excitement.
You'll also find 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.
And don't worry; dogs on leads are allowed in Dante Fascell 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 just 5 minutes from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Veterans Park allows leashed doggie visitors, but remember to clean up after them to maintain the park's cleanliness and safety.
7800 SW 59th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143
Take a break from the exhausting day to smell the fresh air at the quiet Van Smith Park, a nature spot in South Miami, just a 6-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Covering 1.14 acres, Van Smith Park features a short nature trail perfect for a stroll with your pup and a central grassy area for a quick family picnic or lounging under the sun.
Dogs on leashes are allowed inside Van Smith Park.
9055 Banyan Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33156
A quaint park near The Sanctuary at Pinecrest, Banyan Drive Park may lack amenities, but it offers a vast green space to walk with your pup-- and a beautiful view of Center Lake along with it, just a 6-minute drive.
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.
7) 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' if you're looking for an outdoor adventure for dogs and 'hoomans' alike!
The kicker? It's a quick 7-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest!
At Chapman Field Park, you can relish sun and surf activities with your furry best friend, including a list of trails, baseball fields for unlimited games of fetch, and grassy areas to run around.
Love the water? Chapman Field Park also boasts kayaking and canoeing areas, where you can try your hand at water sports or cool off after a fun park day.
Meanwhile, its off-leash areas offer separate sections for large and small dogs.
Clean-up bags are available at Chapman Field Park, but bring drinking water to quench Fido's thirst.
8) Fuchs Park
6445 SW 81st St, Miami, FL 33143
Located near US-1 and a 7-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest, Fuchs Park is the perfect nature spot to visit after an exhausting city exploration, especially if you have Fido in tow.
Boasting a prime spot adjacent to the Chamber South, you'll find a playground, restrooms, pavilions, picnic tables and benches, and a sand volleyball court at Fuchs Park.
But wait, there's more!
Aside from its amenities, Fuchs Park offers a pond area, which serves as a haven for an array of water birds and the park's best feature!
Is your pup due for a walk? Stroll along the pedestrian-only trail and enjoy a water fountain to quench your pup's thirst.
Dogs on leashes are allowed inside Fuchs Park.
9) Pawcrest Park-Suniland Park (Top-Pick!)
12855 Pinecrest Pkwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Opened in the height of the pandemic, Pawcrest Park in Suniland Park is one of the perfect spots in Pinecrest to bring your pup, just an 8-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Prepare for endless tail wags on your visit to Pawcrest Park, thanks to its gated area for four-legged visitors, where they can run around with their furry pals, explore, and get their daily exercise.
It even has a water fountain to ease your pup's thirst.
Meanwhile, Suniland Park is a busy 10-acre park with baseball and football fields, batting cages, a recreation center, basketball courts, a green lawn, and walking paths.
After the quick retreat at Pawcrest Park, you and your pup can also explore the rest of Suniland Park and check out its amenities and facilities, provided your dog is on a leash.
10) Dadeland Dog Park (Top-Pick!)
8250 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33143
A well-maintained pup facility near The Sanctuary at Pinecrest, Dadeland Dog Park may be on the smaller side, but it's one that your dog will love to visit just an 8-minute drive away.
Nestled a block from Dadeland Mall, Dadeland Dog Park boasts covered grounds, so you and your dog will be well out of the sun's heat during your stay.
It also has agility equipment for Fido's enjoyment and a central location, so if you run out of things to do in the park, you can easily take your dog for a stroll to a nearby establishment and continue the fun there!
Please note that you must leash your dog when going in and out of the dog park.
11) South Miami Dog Park (Top-Pick!)
6380 SW 78th St, South Miami, FL 33143
Welcome to South Miami Dog Park, a must-visit park just an 8-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest — especially if you've got furry companions to entertain!
Small at 0.13 acres, South Miami Dog Park is a fully-fenced dog haven where your pup can tear around at top speeds entirely off-leash, making it one of the most famous dog-friendly spots in the area.
Here, you'll find agility equipment for your pup's workout and benches scattered throughout where you can rest as your dog tires out!
South Miami Dog Park also has plenty of drinking water, and Fido can quench its thirst between runs.
Be sure to bring cleanup sacks and promptly dispose of all wastes at South Miami Dog Park's trash receptacles to help keep the dog park clean for all to enjoy.
12) Matheson Hammock Park & Marina (Top-Pick!)
9610 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156
Plan a relaxing day with your pup at Matheson Hammock Park, a thriving destination for sun, sand, and glistening azures, just 8 minutes from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
The 630-acre urban park surrounding the north and western ends of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Matheson Hammock Park, is famous for its vast stretches of Florida mangroves and hardwood forests and planned green spaces designed by landscape architect William Lyman Phillips.
At Matheson Hammock Park, you and your dog can enjoy South Florida's beautiful water views and welcoming atmosphere.
Meanwhile, its winding road takes you through three significant Florida landscapes, starting with swamp and dense mangrove forests and ending at an open cove overlooking Biscayne Bay.
At Matheson Hammock Park's western corner, you'll find a large fenced outdoor space where dogs run free!
Think that's all? You thought wrong!
Matheson Hammock Park & Marina also boasts an artificial atoll pool, naturally flushed by the tidal action of Biscayne Bay, and serves as a breeze-swept beach for families who enjoy the water and beautiful views.
Other amenities include a full-service marina, snack bar & restaurant, picnic pavilions, and nature trails.
Dogs are allowed on the trails and in specific spots around the park on leashes.
13) Marlin Park
6540 Marlin Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33158
With sprawling oak trees providing a welcome shade across 0.44 acres, Marlin Park is a nature-inspired park perfect for children and pups just an 8-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Formerly known as James H. Smith Park, Marlin Park invites visitors to explore its expansive grassy open area and sitting spots amidst large trees and tropical plants!
Marlin Park also provides ample space for a short dog walk for your pup's exercise, which he'll need while you're on your Coral Gables vacation!
14) William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park
6611 Yumuri St, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Offering three acres of manicured green spaces, a well-maintained playground, pathways, and an open area for outdoor activities, William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park is, indeed, a spot that families can visit to enjoy quality time just 8 minutes from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest — Fido included!
At William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park, visitors will see a variety of trees, plants, and flowers, including solar-operated benches for relaxing or enjoying the picturesque surroundings better as you charge your phone.
Best of all, your pup can join the fun, too!
William H. Kerdyk, Jr., and Family Park is among Miami's dog-friendly parks and welcomes leashed dogs in its vicinity.
4355 SW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Boasting Ficus and banyan trees bearing thick twinning trunks is the lush park of Merrie Christmas Park, a 9-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
But hold on to your hats — this park offers way more than shade and local trees!
Unlike many Miami parks, Merrie Christmas Park focuses on providing open spaces with only a tiny portion of land paved for sidewalks and playground equipment.
Meanwhile, its rolling lawns make a perfect spot for an on-leash romp or a gentle meandering walk.
And since it's a sunken park in a natural bowl, visitors are safely contained despite all kinds of play.
Need a break? Hang out at the picnic tables and benches under, near, and in front of trees around Merrie Christmas Park, providing places to rest and give your good dog some pets.
It's the perfect spot to visit with your pup when looking for shade on a warm, sunny day!
16) All-America Park
6820 SW 64th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143
A 1.40-acre park located in a quiet South Miami neighborhood, All-America Park is another spot to visit with Fido, a 9-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Though smaller than most parks, All-America Park features beautiful native trees, picnic tables, rock seating, and open green space for a small family picnic or a quick play with your pup.
Dogs on leashes are allowed inside All-America Park.
17) Jean Willis Park
7220 SW 61st Ct, South Miami, FL 33143
A tiny 0.63-acre pocket park adjacent to the South Miami City Hall, Jean Willis Park remains one of the perfect spots for a quick stroll with your furry pal, a 9-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Here, you'll find lush green spaces, several picnic tables and mature trees, benches for relaxing, and a picnic area and gazebo for an outdoor family lunch between walks.
Dogs on leashes are allowed inside Jean Willis Park.
18) Murray Park
5800 SW 66th St, South Miami, FL 33143
Offering open spaces packed with picnic tables, a playground, outdoor basketball courts, open field space, and charcoal grills is Murray Park, a fun weekend hangout spot near The Sanctuary at Pinecrest, just 9 minutes away.
Hailed as the perfect park to build memories with your pup, Murray Park covers 3.4 acres, where you'll find a youth-sized playing field and t-ball field, two full outdoor basketball courts, a playground, and a water fountain.
Murray Park also has an aquatic center.
Dogs on leashes are allowed inside Murray Park.
19) Ingraham Park
4751 Ingraham Terrace, Coral Gables, FL 33133
Feast your eyes on Ingraham Park, a leafy public park with shaded benches, a playground, and scenic water views, one of several nature spots to visit with your dog near The Sanctuary at Pinecrest, just a 9-minute drive.
An eclectic little spot with over two acres of open spaces and picnic tables, Ingraham Park has been revamped into a neighborhood park of elegance.
From its stunning fountain inspired by the Palace of Alhambra in Granada, Spain, to enhanced landscaping, exercise stations, walking & jogging paths, misting machines, inviting benches, and more, Ingraham Park fills your day with fun outdoor activities to share with your pup.
Oh, and while you're there, don't forget to explore the new bright red bridge connecting to the Commodore Bike Trail.
The bridge provides bicyclists and pedestrians a safe crossing over the Coral Gables Waterway between Cocoplum Circle and Ingraham Park.
Don't forget your dog's leash!
6125 SW 68th St, South Miami, FL 33143
Enjoy an afternoon of activities and open spaces at Marshall Williamson Park, a famous neighborhood park in South Miami, just a 10-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Offering a dose of sunlight and exploration, Marshall Williamson Park invites you to challenge your friends to a game of tennis or take your kids to play on the newly renovated playground.
At 3.22 acres, Marshall Williamson Park also features a gazebo and meeting room for small gatherings, a picnic area, a playground and a tot lot, a water fountain, and two tennis courts.
Dogs on leashes are allowed inside Marshall Williamson Park.
21) Palmer Park
6100 SW 67th Ave, South Miami, FL 33143
If you're looking for an opportunity to get active outdoors, visit Palmer Park, an 8.57-acre community park with an array of amenities for recreation, including softball/baseball fields, rectangular multipurpose grass fields, two battling cages, and a picnic area, just a 10-minute drive from The Sanctuary at Pinecrest.
Aside from amenities, visitors can enjoy a playground and tot lot area, including leashed dogs accompanied by their hoomans.
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