Dog-Friendly Parks Near South Miami Heights

1) Bel-Aire Park (Top Pick!) 

18500 Franjo Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33157  

A spot for easy dog walking, Bel-Aire Park is a 5-acre park located on Franjo Road south of SW 184th Street, just 6 minutes from South Miami Heights, and is home to the Palmetto Raiders Youth Development Club tackle football and cheerleading program.

Bel-Aire Park is also used extensively for adult soccer and youth lacrosse practices and games, as it boasts a lighted athletic field.

Among the smaller parks within the neighborhood, its size and convenient location make it perfect for daily walks with your pup.

It has a playground for children and benches where you can take a breather after exercising with your dog around its extensive mix of trees and open green space.

Don't forget to bring Fido's leash and a water bowl for your pup to drink, as the fountains in this park are designed for humans.

3) Blue Heron Park

21900 SW 97th Ave, Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Find a scenic and shaded corner of Cutler Bay for leashed walks and fresh air at Blue Heron Park, just 9 minutes from South Miami Heights.

With its butterfly garden, paved walking trails, and large green fields, Blue Heron Park is a calm, nature-forward escape for you and your dog.

There are no designated dog features in this park, but the paved path makes a solid loop for daily walks, and there's plenty of space to explore.

Bring your own water and poop bags, and stick to the trails, as Blue Heron Park is a peaceful park meant for mellow outings.

5) Arvida Park

12830 SW 108th St, Miami, FL 33186

Serene, shaded, and perfect for easygoing walks, Arvida Park invites you and your pup to slow down and indulge in a little sunshine, just 9 minutes from South Miami Heights. 

Tucked into a quiet residential pocket, Arvida Park offers open green lawns framed by mature trees, a cozy playground, and a smooth walking path that loops gently through the park — ideal for leashed strolls and quick sniff breaks.

While it's not a fenced dog park, Arvida still earns a loyal crowd of local pet owners who come for the peaceful atmosphere, clean grounds, and calm pace. 

Here, there's room to stretch out, linger on the benches, or catch some shade under the big oaks while your furry friend explores the scents of the day—in a leash, btw.

Bring water and enjoy one of those simple, sunshine-filled mornings where "walk time" feels like quality time to remember.

7) Perrine Wayside Dog Park (Top Pick!)  

16425 S. Dixie Highway, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 

Lushly landscaped with two entrances, Perrine Wayside Dog Park, shared by Palmetto Bay and the other communities in the area, is everyone's favorite daily hangout, newly enhanced and ready to welcome 'hoomans' and dogs alike, just 9 minutes from South Miami Heights.

Standing at three acres, the unique bark park offers a separate area for large and small breeds, an attractive gazebo where pet parents can seek refuge under the hot sun, and park furniture for relaxing and hanging out.

There is also a large filtered pond for dipping and water play, but note that there are turtles, tadpoles, and fish in the pond too.

Other features include water fountains with low, medium, and standard faucets for dogs and their owners, several places to pick up your dog's waste, and a peaceful setting that you and your dog will enjoy every time you visit.

Don't forget Fido's leash!

9) Whispering Pines Park

8800 Ridgeland Dr, Cutler Bay, FL 33157 

Another small park, just 9 minutes from South Miami Heights, Whispering Pines Park, is of average size for a suburban park at 1.3 acres, but what it lacks in space, it makes up for with variety!

At the park, you'll find a sports field and a playground for children.

There is also a small picnic area, complete with tables and benches.

Visiting dogs will enjoy the simple walking path that loops the park.

Keep your dog leashed inside Whispering Pines Estates park, and bring a doggie bowl to share water from the fountains.

11) Cauley Square Historic Village 

22400 Old Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33170

A quiet stroll through cobblestone walkways and tree-shaded courtyards might not scream "dog walk," but at Cauley Square Historic Village, just 9 minutes from South Miami Heights, it's what pups like to do on the weekends—their furr-ents, too!

Here, leashed dogs are welcome throughout the vintage village, where you'll find charming cottages converted into boutiques, garden patios, fountains, and flower-covered trellises.

It's a peaceful place to browse, sip coffee outdoors, or wander together without a rush.

While there are no dog runs or designated play areas in Cauley Square, it'll be perfect for relaxed, leash-in-hand walking with a side of historic charm.

Just don't forget water and waste bags—this is a shared space for people and pups alike.