Miami Beach has 11 free bark parks and three bark beaches. Dogs are banned from other city parks and beaches. Leash rules, hours and free vet care.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Facts come from the City of Miami Beach bark parks page, its park directory pages linked below and its park rules. Bark parks and beaches: 305-861-3616, recreation@miamibeachfl.gov. Park Rangers: 305-673-7901.
Miami Beach gives dogs their own spaces and keeps them out of the rest. The city runs 11 bark parks and three bark beaches, all free. Outside those, the rules are strict: dogs are not allowed in other city parks or on city beaches, and must be on a leash on the way to and from a dog park.
The rules in one place
- Parks: dogs only in designated dog parks; leashed in transit (City Code Sec. 10-10, 10-11).
- Beaches: dogs only in the bark beach areas, at set hours.
- Pools: no dogs, except service animals.
- Report a problem: Park Rangers, 305-673-7901.
The leash and park rules
The city’s park rules say: “Dogs are not allowed in parks, unless visiting a dog park. Dogs must be leashed during transit to and from a dog park,” citing Sections 10-10 and 10-11 of the City Code. Dogs are also barred from pool areas, except service animals. To report a violation, call the Park Rangers at 305-673-7901.
Bark beaches
| Bark beach | Where | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach Bark Beach | 21 Street beachfront | Every day | 7 to 9 a.m. November to March; 9 to 11 a.m. April to October |
| Mid Beach Bark Beach | 53 Street beachfront | Every day | 7 to 9 a.m. November to March; 9 to 11 a.m. April to October |
| North Beach Bark Beach | Between 80 and 81 streets, entrance at Collins Avenue and 81 Street | Friday, Saturday, Sunday | 3 to 7 p.m. March to October; 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. November to February |
Each has a water fountain, public restrooms by the park and a metered public lot across the street. The rules posted for the bark beaches:
- Dogs stay inside the designated area and are leashed everywhere else; owners must carry a leash inside the area too.
- Pick up after your dog immediately.
- Dogs need a collar and rabies tag at all times; no more than two dogs per owner.
- Female dogs in heat, aggressive dogs and dogs not up to date on vaccines are not allowed.
- No digging in the sand.
Bark parks
The city lists five bark parks in South Beach, one in Mid-Beach and five in North Beach. Each has double-fenced runs, water fountains, benches and waste bins, with trash collected daily (bark parks page, which has a map of all 11). Among them:
| Park | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Dog Park and Annex | 201 2 St., South Beach | Sunrise to sunset; dog splash pad |
| South Pointe Park | 1 Washington Ave., South Beach | Bark park in the city’s southern tip park |
| Canopy Park | 701 West Ave., South Beach | Enclosed playground and dog park |
| Pinetree Park | 45 Street and Pine Tree Drive, Mid-Beach | Separate small and large dog runs with double-gated holding areas and dog play features |
| Bayshore Park | 2500 Pine Tree Drive, Mid-Beach | Dog park |
| Stillwater Park | 8440 Hawthorne Ave., North Beach | Separate dog area and dog bowl water fountain |
| North Beach Oceanside Park | 79 to 86 streets and Collins Avenue | Bark park beside the North Beach bark beach |
Free vet care for residents’ pets
From Sept. 28 to Dec. 23, 2026, Miami-Dade County Animal Services’ Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Mobile offers free walk-in care for Miami Beach residents’ dogs and cats behind the Flamingo Park basketball courts at 13 Street and Michigan Avenue, Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.; also closed Oct. 12 and Nov. 11). Services include rabies vaccines, microchips, deworming and a month of flea and tick prevention, and dogs can get DHPP vaccinations free (city announcement).
Dog events
The city’s Yappy Hour at Flamingo Park, 1200 Meridian Ave., brings pets and owners together with a pet costume contest, free pet caricatures and treats; the 2026 edition is 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 (listing).
What this means for you
- Check the bark beach hours before you go; outside them, and outside the marked area, dogs are not allowed on the sand.
- Keep the leash on between your car or home and the dog park.
- Residents: use the free WOW Mobile through Dec. 23 for rabies shots and microchips.
Related: parks and trails, walking and biking trails, free things to do and Halloween events.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed on the beach in Miami Beach?
Only in the city’s designated bark beach areas. The city lists bark beaches at 21 Street and 53 Street, open daily for two morning hours, and between 80 and 81 streets in North Beach on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Are dogs allowed in Miami Beach parks?
Not outside the dog parks. City park rules say dogs are not allowed in parks unless visiting a dog park and must be leashed on the way to and from it (City Code Sec. 10-10 and 10-11).
How many dog parks are in Miami Beach?
The city has 11 bark parks: five in South Beach, one in Mid-Beach and five in North Beach. All are free, with double-fenced runs, water fountains and benches. Questions: 305-861-3616.
What are the bark beach hours in Miami Beach?
At 21 Street and 53 Street: 7 to 9 a.m. from November to March and 9 to 11 a.m. from April to October, every day. North Beach, between 80 and 81 streets: Friday to Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. from March to October and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. from November to February.
Is there free vet care for dogs in Miami Beach?
Through Dec. 23, 2026, Miami-Dade County Animal Services’ WOW Mobile offers free walk-in care for residents’ dogs and cats, including rabies shots and microchips, Monday to Wednesday at 13 Street and Michigan Avenue.
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