Toss a tennis ball into your tote and get your pup prepped for an upgraded social calendar filled with strolls and exciting tug-of-wars around Normandy Isle, a polished take on seaside living on Miami Beach.
One sniff, one squirrel, one shaded sidewalk at a time — this sums up Fido's life on Normandy Isle, a compact pocket of character, vintage condos, canal-front homes, and nautical sophistication in the western part of North Beach.
Nestled between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic, this serene tropical slice boasts a mix of mid-century gems, modern residences, and essentials connected by walkable streets and shaded paths, allowing residents to dive into a more vibrant and diversified version of island life — and for their dogs to enjoy daily jaunts without leaving home.
But when your furry pal starts giving you that "please let me run" face, give in and let it explore — thanks to Normandy Isle's easily accessible location, you're surrounded by open greens, waterfront trails, and sandy spots, all pup-approved and ready to give your best furr-iend the time of its life!
So, cue the tail wagging and double-knot those laces — we're breaking down the best dog-friendly hangouts just beyond Normandy Isle.
Here are the dog-friendly parks near Normandy Isle.
1) Fairway Park (Top Pick!)
200 Fairway Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33141
A beautiful family park set south of Normandy Shores Golf Course, Fairway Park is a gated dog-friendly North Beach park with public access to amenities just 3 minutes from Normandy Isle.
At Fairway Park, you can enjoy a children's playground with swings, slides, a rock climbing wall, two tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field, and pavilions with public bathrooms and vending machines.
Oh, and did you know that it also has a dog park?
On the southeast corner, you'll find Fairway Park Bark Park with a double-gated dog entrance that allows owners to unleash their pets in a holding area before releasing them into the off-leash bark park.
Other dog park amenities include a complimentary dog waste collection station and disposal can.
Don't forget to bring a leash!
While Fairway Bark Park allows dogs to explore without a leash, you'll need to put your pup on a lead at the rest of Fairway Park.
7903 East Dr, North Bay Village, FL 33141
Boasting ample parking, plenty of open, grassy space for running, playing fetch, or strolling, a strip of shade, and security fences for the pups, the North Bay Village Dog Park is a go-to doggy haven near Normandy Isle, just 4 minutes away.
Here, you'll find two separate areas for your pal - one for smaller breeds and another for larger canines.
Each one has a lot of space to explore and offers water and poop bags, just in case.
You'll usually find Normandy Isle locals hanging out with their dogs in this park since it's only a short drive from the neighborhood, but you'll have to pay a registration fee and a weekly fee if you're looking to be a regular!
Don't forget to bring your dog's leash!
3) Bark Beach - North Beach Oceanside Park (Top Pick!)
8328 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Who knew that pups could be so lucky lounging beachside at their very own Bark Beach, just 5 minutes from Normandy Isle?
Located in North Beach Oceanside Park, Bark Beach is Fido's perfect spot for sun, sand, and sea!
While the entire beach area along North Beach Oceanside Park is off-limits to non-human visitors, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM are an exception!
During this period, the section between 80th and 81st Streets becomes an off-leash doggy paradise, where your dog can romp in the sand and splash in the water as long as they keep within the dog beach area.
Let your dog play under the sun, crush the sand castle you built, or get their paws wet on the beach — these four-legged beachgoers can run the stretch without a leash, but keep it on hand for entering and exiting Bark Beach and in the rest of the park.
After the long beach day, bring your pups to North Beach Oceanside Park's dog park so the fun doesn't end just yet!
It has two double-fenced dog-run areas, one for large dogs and one for small dogs, so your pup can ditch the leash again inside the area, alongside water fountains, benches, bags, and trash cans to make clean-up a breeze!
4) Stillwater Bark Park - Stillwater Park (Top Pick!)
8440 Hawthorne Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141
Welcome to Stillwater Park, a cozy triangle-shaped green space in the Biscayne Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach, just 6 minutes from Normandy Isle.
Here, you'll find amenities for all ages, including a playground designed for children ages 5–12, spring riders, a climbing board, a track rider (or zip line), a seesaw, toddler and youth swings, a fully lit basketball court, and a grassy field with benches.
There are also picnic tables and benches peppered throughout Stillwater Park.
The good news? It has a bark park for Fido!
Located at the northwest corner, the Stillwater Bark Park features two double-gated dog entrance areas, divided for small and large breeds, allowing owners to unleash their pets in a holding area before releasing them into the off-leash spots.
Other park amenities include a drinking fountain for owners and dogs, waste collection, and disposal containers.
465 NE 77th Street Rd, Miami, FL 33138
On the banks of the historic Little River, wedged up against the bustling neighborhood of Miami Ironside, sits a patch of grass where you can lie about and let your dog run around, only an 8-minute drive from Normandy Isle!
Welcome to Manatee Bend Park, a 1.2-acre park with open green spaces and fields right on the river and tall trees covering more than half of it in shade.
Here, dog lovers and their pups can stroll along its small, partly-shaded looping concrete trail, perimeter sidewalk, and a concrete trail that follows along the river's edge.
It offers benches along the edge of the grass and a rocky shore that descends into the water.
One of the best features of this park is that you can view manatees there.
With picnic tables and benches available, there is plenty of room to sit and relax on the shore, where you can view hordes of sea cows relaxing in the water.
Due to this, doggie visitors must remain on a leash while at Manatee Bend Park.
Corner of Byron Avenue and 93rd Street, Surfside, FL 33154
If you're looking for a spot to let your dog off-leash while exploring beyond Normandy Isle, visit Paws Up Dog Park, a fun grassy park made just for pups, just an 8-minute drive from home!
While small with a few amenities, Paws Up Dog Park may be what your dog needs for some downtime in Surfside.
Paws Up Dog Park has fenced areas for small and large breeds, pet waste stations, and enough space for running around and meeting new furry pals!
Don't forget to bring your pup's leash!
7) 92nd Street Park (Top Pick!)
92nd St., Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154
Once an underutilized parking lot, Bay Harbor Islands' 92nd Street Park has been converted into an urban community park with an open green lawn and a dedicated dog-run area just 8 minutes from Normandy Isle.
Yes, dog lovers, 92nd Street Park welcomes your furry pals with open arms!
Here, you can stroll with your pup, hang out, and do a doggy workout with its doggy agility equipment!
Tire your doggos out and let them run freely through the exciting course!
92nd Street Park also offers exercise equipment for the 'hoomans,' water fountains, benches, picnic tables, and solar-powered lighting.
825 NE 89th St, Miami, FL 33138
Sitting right on the edge of the shore is Military Trail Park, a grassy, expansive park with winding footpaths, benches, and a fenced-off dog area just 8 minutes from Normandy Isle.
The park is a bustling and blooming area with tall trees, a gorgeous grassy lawn, and trails.
Its small gravel parking area on the south side is connected to a dedicated dog park by a paved pathway.
At the dog park, you'll find separate areas for large and small dogs, with grassy terrain and shade.
Dog owners will have to pass through a double-gated entrance into the park.
Dog park amenities include benches, a 5-foot-high chain-link fence, a water fountain for humans, kids, and dogs, clean-up stations, and trash bins to use.
Meanwhile, at Military Trail Park, dogs on leashes can explore its entirety, where you can enjoy a shaded playground, picnic tables, a .4-mile trail made from concrete, benches, and water fountains near the play area.
It's a great area to walk around in a loop to get away from the active dog center of the park.
Don't forget to bring a leash!
9) Legion Park
6447 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33138
A vast park only a 9-minute drive from Normandy Isle, Legion Park is home to the famous Legion Dog Park, where you can bring Fido for an off-leash adventure in Miami.
At Legion Park, you'll have seven acres of open space for your pup to explore on a leash.
The park also has picnic tables & barbecue areas, a boat ramp, outdoor gym equipment, a kiddie playground, and a dedicated dog park with a drinking fountain where your dog can enjoy free play with its furry pals.
Best of all, Legion Park is on the waterfront, which sets the mood altogether!
9501-9599 N Bayshore Dr, Miami Shores, FL 33138
A small neighborhood park with gorgeous bayfront views, water fountains, benches, and a walking path for strolling, jogging, or dog walking, Miami Shores Village Bayfront Park is a dog-friendly community park just 10 minutes from Normandy Isle.
What the park lacks in amenities, it makes up for with its picturesque scenery.
In fact, Miami Shores Village Bayfront Park is a great place to stop if you can't make it to the beach!
You'll see locals in this park, eating, people-watching, dog-walking, or watching the sunrise or sunset!
Don't forget your pup's leash!
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