Dog-Friendly Parks Near Naranja

1) Kevin Broils Park (Top Pick!) 

26150 SW 125th Ave, Quail Heights, FL 33177

Kevin Broils Park might be known for its sports fields and fitness trail, but it's also a great place for a leashed dog walk, just 6 minutes from Naranja.

This community park features open fields, shaded paths, and a family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a good pit stop for both kids and canines.

And while there's no dedicated dog area, dogs on leashes are welcome throughout Kevin Broils Park, so invite Fido to take advantage of the walking trail that loops the park and consider stopping by during quiet hours for a more relaxed vibe.

As always, bring waste bags and water—there aren't pet-specific amenities at Kevin Broils Park.

3) Patch of Heaven Sanctuary (Top Pick!)  

21900 SW 157th Ave, Miami, FL 33170

If your dog meditates better than you do, take them to Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, a 20-acre slice of zen where butterflies float, banyan trees sprawl, and the only agenda is slow, intentional wandering (with a leash, of course), just 10 minutes from Naranja.

This private nature preserve is like walking into a living fairytale with moss-draped trees, winding trails, koi ponds, and tucked-away temples that make your usual walk around the block look like amateur hour.

At Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, dogs are welcome as long as they're well-behaved and leashed (we promise, even your chaos goblin of a chihuahua will feel unusually calm here.)

Sure, it's not your typical dog park but a quiet, contemplative space, and if you and your four-legged sidekick are into mindful meanders, nature bathing, or sniffing things that aren't city sidewalks, Patch of Heaven Sanctuary will hit the spot.

Spiritual reset for you and a sensory adventure for your pup.

Win-win.

5) Losner Park

104 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL 33030 

For a quick afternoon walk with your dog around the Greater Homestead-Florida City area, look to Losner Park, a quaint nature spot with a few amenities you and your furry pal can enjoy, just 11 minutes from Naranja.

Here, you can enjoy several walking/jogging paths with Fido, leashed, a matted playground for the kids, picnic areas for a snack or simple lunch with the family, benches, a stage where community events are held, and a Veterans Memorial area.

Since Losner Park is located in downtown Homestead, it's near a lot of restaurants and shops, too, so don't forget to drop by and sneak in some shopping time before you head home.

7) James Archer Smith Park 

200-398 NW 12th St, Homestead, FL 33030 

A "furr-iffic" park in the Greater Homestead-Florida City area you can bring your pup to is James Archer Smith Park, one of the pet-friendly nature enclaves just 12 minutes from Naranja.

At James Archer Smith Park, your dog can enjoy an array of agility equipment, including ramps, tunnels, and platforms. Aside from this, you'll find a separate area for small dogs to play in and doggy water fountains available.

There is also a lot of space outside the dog park, but your pup must remain on a leash to walk on the park trails.

The few trees that line the fenced dog park provide a decent amount of shade during most hours of the day.

Doggie bags and garbage cans are located at the entrance to the fenced area.

Other amenities include a kiddie playground, tennis courts, sports fields, public restrooms, pavilions with picnic tables, and a walking path surrounding the park.