Dog-Friendly Parks Near West Little River

1) West Buena Vista Mini Park 

NW 44TH ST / NW 11TH CT, Miami, FL 33127 

When in Buena Vista, bring your pup to West Buena Vista Mini Park, a city park with an open area, picnic tables, and outdoor gym equipment, to get some exercise, just 12 minutes from West Little River.

The park, while tiny in size, is a hit with dog owners living in and around the neighborhood since it allows pets to roam around on a leash.

It's also the perfect place for your dogs to socialize since you'll find several furry visitors hanging out in this spot, especially during the afternoon.

Not far from Upper Buena Vista, West Buena Vista Mini Park is your best bet if you're looking for a quick break after exploring the neighborhood's town square.

3) Manatee Bend Park

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 near West Little River.

Welcome to Manatee Bend Park, a 1.2-acre park with open green spaces and fields right on the river, with tall trees that cover more than half of it under shade, located just 13 minutes away. 

Here, dog lovers and their pups can stroll 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 the fact that you can view manatees at this park. 

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.

5) Lemon City Park 

27 NE 58TH ST, Miami, FL 33130 

Welcome to Lemon City Park, a solid choice for some exercise/walkathon sessions with your dog under a bit of sunshine, just 14 minutes from West Little River.

This neighborhood park has plenty of space to move around—wide-open greens, a basketball court, shaded sitting areas, and a full rec center.

Here, families often gather after school for youth programs or laid-back outdoor time, and the lake view gives it a peaceful, tucked-away feel.

Dogs are welcome on a leash, so bring yours along for a walk, a sniff, or just to soak in the breeze beneath the trees.

7) Moore Park (Top-Pick!)

765 NW 36th St, Miami, FL 33127

Moore Park is another top recreational park you can visit in Allapattah, just 14 minutes from West Little River.

Expansive and brimming with facilities, Moore Park boasts a basketball court, football field, outdoor gym equipment, picnic area, running track, outdoor sports area, and tennis courts for you to use.

The park was also recently renovated to create a new town center for the northeast corner of the Allapattah neighborhood.

It is now home to a newly-improved community center that offers administrative offices and multipurpose spaces with a commercial kitchen for catering, computer rooms, arts & crafts rooms, and exercise rooms.

Moore Park has a daycare center that offers an outdoor playground area and childcare services, too!

The good news is you won't have to leave your buddy at your accommodation when you visit Moore Park-- all you need to do is make sure it's on a leash, and you'll be all set to go!

9) Amelia Earhart Dog Park (Top-Pick!)

13105 NW 47th Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054

If you need to wind down, relax, and reflect while enjoying a couple of activities in between, visit a sprawling urban outdoor sports and recreation complex with a fascinating history, situated in the northern stretches just south of Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, Amelia Earhart Park, just 14 minutes from West Little River.

A 515-acre park that encompasses a soccer complex with four mini fields, a petting zoo, a disc golf course, bike trails, sand volleyball courts, and an island playground, Amelia Earhart Park draws dog owners with yet another paw-some amenity, an enormous five-acre bark park!

The dog area features small and large sections with expansive, grass-carpeted spaces to run and mingle with pals. 

When it's hot outside, the Bark Park offers plenty of shade and water sprays to help keep dogs feeling fresh. 

Water fountains for people and pups, benches and picnic tables, doggie waste bags, and trash cans are also available.

Don't forget to bring your dog's leash! 

Entering and exiting the dog park and exploring the rest of Amelia Earhart Park requires dogs on leashes.

11) Eaton Park

460 NE 61st St, Miami, FL 33137 

Need a quick place to let your dog sniff, stroll, or sit in the shade? Eaton Park gives you the perfect spot sans the exhausting commute, just 15 minutes from West Little River.

This compact Upper East Side park includes a basketball court, a multipurpose lawn, picnic tables, and a few shaded corners to catch your breath.

It's a practical stop if you're looking for a clean, leash-friendly space between errands—or just somewhere to get some fresh air with your four-legged sidekick.