Dog-Friendly Parks Near Sweetwater
Amit Bhuta
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Hype your pup up for a furrtastic tour of the dog-friendly pockets surrounding Sweetwater, a tiny, spirited corner of West Dade shaped by authenticity and cultural strength.
An assortment of shaded trails, grassy nooks, and outdoor hangouts—these are what await just beyond Sweetwater, a tiny slice home to a vivacious campus life, Latin roots, and neighborhood parks that come together to create a setting that's grounded and vibrant at every turn.
Here, you'll find modest mid-century streets dotted with aging stucco homes, compact apartment buildings, and local shops, with some of West Dade's pet-friendly corridors just minutes away, allowing your four-legged crew easy access to parks and open spaces where they can sniff, explore, and burn off that everlasting energy.
Errands, classes, weekend plans…, and dog-friendly parks?
Oh, boy, have you got options.
Here are the dog-friendly parks near Sweetwater.
1) Trails & Tails Park (Top Pick!)
11645 NW 50th St, Doral, FL 33178
Say hello to Doral's first-ever dog-friendly facility, Tails & Trails Park, Fido's version of "The Best Place On Earth," just 6 minutes from Sweetwater.
Completed in 2012, this eight-acre park offers small and large dog off-leash areas with multiple wash stations, a Memory Lane brick dedication, and dog-friendly water fountains.
For the "hoomans," Trails & Tails Park has a shaded kiddie playground and restrooms for convenience!
Most will agree that Trails & Tails Park is pretty state-of-the-art as dog parks go.
Its small breed section is grassed and has gravel pathways running around the border, and you'll also see a rockery-style garden installation planted with shrubbery and trees. Meanwhile, the large dog run is a vast grass field surrounded by metal railings.
It has gravel islands, boulders, and trees.
Another good thing about Trails & Tails Park is its clean facilities.
The park receives periodical spray treatment to prevent fleas, with spraying done on a rota system where one part of the park may be closed while the other is combined use.
Trails & Tails Park has benches for pet owners, poop bag dispensers, and water fountains.
12760 SW 6th St, Miami, FL 33184
A dog-friendly park within Tamiami's North Trail Park, Tamiami Trail is a top recreational spot you can bring Fido around Sweetwater, especially if your pup loves long walks and exploring, since it's only 7 minutes away!
At the park, you can stroll, run, and play with your pup on a leash on its expansive grassy field, and if you need to use them, you'll also find bag dispensers and waste baskets along the way.
Aside from its open space, Tamiami Trail Park also has a playground for the kids, large shade trees, benches, and fences for security.
Don't forget your dog's lead!
3) Doral White Course Park (Top Pick!)
8429 NW 41st St, Doral, FL 33166
White Course Park is a fun spot you can bring Fido to when craving the outdoors leash-free, just 9 minutes from Sweetwater.
Featuring a putting green and playground theme that honors Doral's rich golf history, White Course Park is a local hangout that offers a shaded playground, waterfront event plaza, outdoor fitness stations, fenced dog areas, restrooms, and shelters.
Its fenced off-leash dog area has two divisions dedicated to small and large dogs, with water fountains and hoses to use when your pup needs a cooldown or a quick shower.
White Course Park also has a spacious area to stroll after your dog's playtime!
Be sure to bring a water bowl and a leash, as dogs are only allowed without a lead in the off-leash areas.
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8395 NW 53rd St, Doral, FL 33166
Take a walk with Fido to the famous Downtown Doral, a 250-acre dynamic city center teeming with luxury residences, trendy shops and restaurants, a bustling business park, and a premier golf destination-- to find one of the most dog-friendly parks in Doral, Downtown Doral Park, just 11 minutes from Sweetwater.
At Downtown Doral Park, you and your pup will enjoy three acres of green open spaces ideal for family picnics, an afternoon stroll, or a leisurely walk with your dog.
The park also has a children's playground, picnic tables to rest or eat on, and a loop sidewalk around.
You'll find a few art sculptures in this park, too, alongside an array of shops and restaurants, so be sure to visit a few pet-friendly establishments after playtime with your furry pal!
Don't forget your water bowl and Fido's leash!
10201 SW 48th St, Miami, FL 33165
Have a pup who loves a chill neighborhood stroll with a dash of sunshine?
Tropical Estates Park is a quiet, charming green space with just enough room for tails to wag and humans to unwind.
Even better? It's only 12 minutes from Sweetwater.
Grab that leash, a squeaky toy, and your walking shoes because this park is made for relaxed laps and lazy lounging with its open grassy areas and tree-lined paths—the perfect setting for bonding time with your furry BFF.
Toss a frisbee, soak in the breeze, or people-watch while your dog sniffs every corner like it's a mission.
It's small, simple, and full of heart—sometimes, that's all you (and your pup) need.
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6) Dog Run At AD Barnes Park- A.D.(Doug) Barnes Park (Top Pick!)
3401 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155
Offering rejuvenation in a rare Miami ecosystem, A.D. (Doug) Barnes Park is a 65-acre oasis of family-friendly green space conveniently located in a bustling area of southwest Miami, right off the busy Bird Road thoroughfare, 12 minutes from Sweetwater.
The park features native forest habitats, a fishing lake, a heated pool, jogging trails, picnic shelters, a playground, and a fenced off-leash park for your pup!
Home to a 15-acre wilderness of native tropical hardwood hammock and pine Rockland habitats, A.D. Barnes Park offers visitors a respite from urban life and many ways to connect to nature.
Bring Fido to the Dog Run at AD Barnes Park for some social time with other furry companions.
You'll find a lot of fun outdoor activities to do yourself while you're here!
Other amenities include basketball courts, a fishing pier, picnic pavilions, splash playgrounds, trails, and fitness zones.
Don't forget your dog's leash!
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6398 SW 35th St, Miami, FL 33155
For playtime with your pup around town, look to Coral Villas Park, a neighborhood hangout for local families that offers an expansive playground and open area for kids, a 13-minute drive from Sweetwater.
The park's playground equipment features Evos for children 5 to 12 years old and Dino Climber for children ages 2-5.
It also has two-bay swings with shade structures and artificial turf surfacing throughout.
The Evos unit is a patented play system that combines climbing cables and suspended play events designed to challenge users physically and mentally as they discover the limits of their creativity.
This free-form equipment encourages school-age children to interact and invent games as they develop strength and balance by mastering the equipment.
Further, Coral Villas Park's new development includes walkways, landscaping, and access control.
The perimeter of the park has been densely planted with Stoppers and Buttonwoods, two hearty native shrubs that require little care and water.
The shrubs provide privacy for the neighbors and food for the birds and butterflies.
There are also Native Tamarind and Oak trees, which enhance the beautiful Oaks already growing on the property and create a shady haven for the neighborhood to enjoy over the years.
Dogs are allowed in this park, leashed.
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8) Tropical Dog Park - Tropical Park
7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
Developed on the site of a former horse track in 1979, the famous Tropical Park attracts approximately 1,500,000 visitors annually for its fun outdoor activities, like bicycling, walking, or running on the miles of paved pathways, and an array of facilities, including equestrian and community centers.
But 'hoomans' aren't the only kinds of visitors Tropical Park welcomes daily.
This park loves getting canine guests, too!
Lying in the heart of Tropical Park is one of the largest dog parks in Miami, the Tropical Dog Park, just 14 minutes from Sweetwater.
This bark park offers two fully fenced sections suitable for off-leash play and a safe space designed for small, elderly, and shy dogs!
At Tropical Dog Park, dog runs are well-equipped to provide a fun day at the park for Fido and his family.
The play areas boast water access for dogs and humans, shower stations, agility equipment, ample seating in shaded areas, and complimentary poop bags.
Meanwhile, when not in designated off-leash areas, dogs must remain on a lead.
Other on-site amenities include the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center, the Mary Abreu Community Center, the Tennis Center, and the Track and Stadium.
There is also a weekly Farmer's Market hosted on the grounds.
8250 SW 72nd Ave., Miami, FL 33143
A well-maintained pup facility near Sweetwater, Dadeland Dog Park, may be on the smaller side, but it's one that your dog will love to visit, just a 14-minute drive.
A block away from Dadeland Mall, the whole dog park is covered, so you and your dog will be well out of the sun's heat during your stay.
It also boasts agility equipment for Fido's enjoyment and a pretty central location, so if you run out of things to do in the park, you can easily take your dog for a stroll to a nearby establishment and continue the fun there!
Please note that a leash is required when going in and out of the dog park.
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