Dog-Friendly Parks Near Coral Gate
Amit Bhuta
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The holiday season is over, but it shouldn't stop you from giving your pup a reason to light up the day as you head out to explore leafy green spaces and open lawns near Coral Gate, one of Miami's first planned subdivisions.
Snap on the leash and welcome the limitless walks, shady paths, and pockets of fresh air headed your way at the dog-friendly parks surrounding Coral Gate, a quaint residential pocket comprising single-family homes and a relatively serene, suburban-like atmosphere.
Developed in the late 1940s and officially designated as part of the city's earliest planned residential neighborhoods in 1948, Coral Gate offers a quiet city lifestyle with prime access to essential establishments, major roads, and stunning panoramic views of Coral Gables and the Miami skyline — including a variety of paw-approved parks that offer dogs plenty of opportunities to stretch their legs, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors on repeat.
So follow your pup's lead and head outside for some shaded strolls, open spaces, and life's simple joys — these parks promise to turn every moment into a happy memory worth savoring.
Here are the dog-friendly parks near Coral Gate.
1) Pittman Park
2200 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134
More of a patch of grass than an actual park, Pittman Park serves its purpose by providing Coral Gables and nearby areas with a convenient place to hold events, just 3 minutes from Coral Gate.
The 0.11-acre park offers a handful of benches and a pet clean-up station, making it a popular place for dog walkers and pet owners looking to get some much-needed shade after a long walk or a side trip from Giralda Plaza.
It is included in the list of dog-friendly parks in Coral Gables, but be sure to put your pup on a leash when you visit.
Indeed, Pittman Park is a refreshing shade of green amidst tall buildings and a busy city center!
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2) Douglas Park(Top Pick!)
2755 SW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Set just about 5 minutes from Coral Gate, Douglas Park is a spacious, activity-filled neighborhood park where dogs are welcome to join their humans for relaxed, on-leash outings amid open green space and shaded walkways.
Spanning several acres, the park features paved paths and broad grassy areas that work well for leisurely strolls, light sniffing sessions, and slow-paced walks, while mature trees offer welcome cover from the sun throughout the property.
Although there is no off-leash or fenced dog section, the park’s calm layout makes it easy to move comfortably alongside your pup, especially during quieter hours when foot traffic is lighter.
With sports fields, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic areas, restrooms, and convenient parking on site, Douglas Park fits naturally into everyday routines for Coral Gate dog owners — just remember to keep your dog leashed and clean up after them.
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2810 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134
A lush city park in the heart of a bustling Coral Gables street, Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park offers big shade trees, benches, a gorgeous water fountain, and green spaces to let your dogs roam on a leash, just 6 minutes from Coral Gate.
It's a nice stopover after a day out with your pup, as it provides enough grassy area for a quick fetch game, and it's rarely ever crowded.
Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park is included in the list of dog-friendly parks in Coral Gables.
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512 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134
A small paradise much loved by the neighbors, Rotary Centennial Park serves as the green universe of the children in the city, offering various trees and flowering plants, just 6 minutes from Coral Gate.
It has a small visible park treated by pigeons and small birds, and boasts ample space for a quick dog walk for Fido.
Rotary Centennial Park is included in the list of dog-friendly parks in Coral Gables and welcomes leashed dogs in its vicinity.
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5) San Jacinto Park (Top Pick!)
4430 SW 15th Terrace, Miami, FL 33134
Shaded and low-key, San Jacinto Park is a calm neighborhood green space that’s great for an easy dog walk when you want something simple and quiet, just 7 minutes from Coral Gate.
Open from sunrise to sunset, the park is more of a “slow stroll” stop than a big recreation complex, with a peaceful feel that makes it easy to wander, pause, and let your pup sniff around without the pressure of crowds.
While Miami-Dade’s listing doesn’t call out a dedicated dog run or off-leash area, visitors often highlight the mature canopy—especially the striking banyan trees—and the benches that make it comfortable to sit for a bit between laps.
Don’t forget Fido’s leash.
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700 Alcazar Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
A grassy and tree-filled pocket park in Coral Gables, Alcazar Plaza, is included in the list of dog-friendly parks in the city, albeit there aren't too many amenities in this spot aside from its open space where your dogs can stroll and explore, leashed.
That said, it's still a good option since it's only 8 minutes from Coral Gate.
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7) Balboa Plaza
2405 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134
A grassy street median at the intersection of Coral Way, South Greenway Drive, De Soto Boulevard, and Anderson Road, Balboa Plaza was designed by George Merrick's uncle, Denman Fink, and landscape architect Frank Button.
It includes a wall fountain that spouts water into a semicircular basin and a decorative limestone structure with end piers with lanterns.
The historic landmark is included in the list of dog-friendly parks in the city and offers ample grassy space for quick dog walks and shade trees, just 8 minutes from Coral Gate.
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8) Majorca Park
937 Majorca Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
An enclosed 0.33-acre park that offers a large playground for the kids and a native ficus aurea tree that provides a relaxing canopy, Majorca Park is another gorgeous Coral Gables park you can enjoy with Fido, just 8 minutes from Coral Gate.
Yes, dogs can hang out here, too!
Highly rated for its expansive 'kids only' area, grassy surroundings, large shade trees, and benches, the park is among the most frequented mini-nature spots in the city.
Your kiddos and doggos will love this paw-some spot!
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950 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134
A pocket park created in honor of Robert and Marian Fewell, who donated a .75-acre plot on the SE corner of Coral Way and Granada Boulevard, Robert J. Fewell Park is a quaint spot that offers a respite of nature that's always appreciated, just 8 minutes from Coral Gate
The park's amenities include pathways, benches, and a bike rack.
It is surrounded by a coral limestone wall with a fountain and a secret green door that leads into the park.
Like all of the parks in the City Beautiful, it feels magical.
Robert J. Fewell Park is included in the list of dog-friendly parks in Coral Gables and welcomes leashed dogs in its vicinity.
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10) Silver Bluff Park (Top Pick!)
1960 SW 24 ST, Miami, FL 33145
A small neighborhood park in Coral Way, only a 9-minute drive from Coral Gate, Silver Bluff Park is another dog-friendly park you can go to when you're looking to go on a quick stroll with Fido.
Even though Silver Bluff Park is much smaller than the parks around it, there is plenty of room to walk your dog there, and it has a large children's playground, barbecue grills and pits, and picnic tables so you can eat your lunch outside.
Dogs are allowed in this park, provided they are on leashes at all times.
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11) Catalonia Park
807 Catalonia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
A 0.31-acre neighborhood park in Coral Gables, Catalonia Park boasts giant concrete turtles, climbing blocks, and natural boulders for the kids looking for fun outdoor play, just 9 minutes away.
It also has ample seating and shade for visitors to rest and socialize comfortably and safely.
Are you looking for a spot for a quick stroll with your pup?
Catalonia Park may be the park you're looking for!
The park is adorned with spectacular flowering Cassia bakeriana trees, plantings such as stoppers, coontie, wild coffee, and jasmine, and stately Live Oak trees that provide a mature canopy.
Yes, dog lovers, Catalonia Park is a picturesque nature spot where you can visit, play, relax, and enjoy with Fido-- all in one go!
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1047 Venetia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
A 0.19-acre park that boasts a lush English flower garden style, just 9 minutes from Coral Gate, James T. Barker Park is a picturesque Coral Gables nature spot to visit with your dog in tow, as long as you bring him on a leash!
Formerly named Venetia Park after the street it is on, the park changed its name to James T. Barker to honor a beloved Coral Gables resident.
Mr. Barker served six years in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a Coral Gables Commissioner for 12 consecutive years until 2001.
During that time, he oversaw the renovation of the Youth Center and helped to establish the Dr. Donald R. Hopkins/William A. Cooper Scholarship Fund to provide Coral Gables High School seniors with need-based college scholarships.
For his service to the city of Coral Gables, he received the George E. Merrick Award of Excellence.
Mr. Barker passed away in 2015.
At the quaint park, you'll see a landscape of beautiful tropical palms, native shrubs, and flowering plants. In the back of the park is a darling trellis swing.
The park also has a water fountain, carved stone benches made of oolite stone, and boulders and logs for kids to play with.
There is landscape lighting for illumination at night, making it a lovely place to hang out in the evenings with Fido!
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2665 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134
A pocket park in front of the historic Venetian Pool, Lamar Louise Curry Park, was envisioned in collaboration with the Coral Gables Garden Club and presented to the community for input in 2020.
Today, it is a park that features a mister, a drinking fountain, a wooden bridge, oolite planters, and an array of flowering trees, just 9 minutes from Coral Gate.
And yes, your pup can come with you on your visit, but make sure to bring a leash!
I'm pretty sure this park will become his new favorite hangout whenever you're in the area!
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14) Young Park
950 Castile Plz Coral Gables, FL 33134
A small, hidden gem amidst the city, Young Park is home to a large friendship tree (Auriculoxormis Acacia) planted on June 14, 1930, by the Coral Gables Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
It was planted in soil sent from each state of the Union-- Cuba, Hawaii, Alaska, France, England, the Philippines, and China.
Aside from the park's main attraction, it boasts several park benches, an impressive Banyan tree, and a wide sidewalk for walking, jogging, or biking.
Young Park is included in the list of dog-friendly parks in Coral Gables and welcomes leashed dogs in its vicinity, just 9 minutes from Coral Gate.
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15) Shenandoah Park (Top Pick!)
1800 SW 21st Ave, Miami, FL 33145
A recreational enclave in the middle of Shenandoah, and one of the biggest within its perimeter, Shenandoah Park is a must-visit when traveling around Coral Gate with your dog, just 10 minutes away.
Shenandoah Park has a lot to offer, like basketball, racquetball, volleyball, and tennis courts, a baseball field, a swimming pool, and an outdoor sports area.
It is a famous hangout spot for locals and tourists alike.
Here, you'll find a lot of families engaging in different sports, kids taking after-school activities, and dog owners walking their dogs.
Yes, folks, Shenandoah Park is dog-friendly!
The park allows four-legged visitors on a leash.
Shenandoah Park also has outdoor gym equipment, a playground for kids, picnic tables, a large open area, and a large shelter that people can use to get out of the sun.
Don't forget your pup's leash.
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16) Durango Park
3405 Durango Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134
A grassy pocket park in Coral Gables, Durango Park is included in the list of dog-friendly parks just 10 minutes from Coral Gate, albeit there aren't too many amenities in this spot aside from its open space where your dogs can stroll and explore, leashed, and a few trees for shade.
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17) Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park
3940 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134
Spanning about 1.25 acres, Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park is a welcome mix of water and green spaces, offering a few benches and picnic tables, a small boardwalk, and a deck overlooking the water, just 10 minutes from Coral Gate.
While there are no open spaces in this park large enough to play sports, there are lots of well-kept grassy areas large enough for children to run, shaded by palm and banyan trees.
It's also a nice, quiet spot to visit as the park rarely gets busy, and visitors can sit and eat in the shade, read a book, study, bring a blanket and have a picnic lunch with a special someone, or get away from the grind of the city and chill.
Are you planning to visit with your pup?
Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park is included in the list of dog-friendly parks in Coral Gables and welcomes leashed dogs in its vicinity.
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18) Salvadore Park (Top Pick!)
1120 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134
Known as one of Coral Gables’ most popular neighborhood parks, Salvadore Park offers a well-kept green space with dedicated amenities for both people and pets, just a 10-minute drive from Coral Gate.
And yes, you can absolutely bring Fido since Salvadore Park is home to an on-site fenced dog park, with separate areas designed for large and small dogs.
At Salvadore Park, you can let your dog enjoy off-leash play in the designated dog park, stroll the surrounding walkways, or relax nearby while keeping an eye on your pup in a secure, social setting.
Beyond the dog park, the grounds include shaded seating areas, open lawns, and recreational spaces that make this park a reliable stop for everyday dog outings and relaxed neighborhood hangouts.
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