Dog Parks in Fort Lauderdale

20 dog parks, dog beaches and dog swim areas in Fort Lauderdale and nearby Broward towns, in 8 areas. 6 are fenced. Tap a place for its hours, rules and the dog-friendly cafés nearby.

20 dog parks8 neighborhoods9 small-dog areasUpdated October 2026

Hollywood & Dania Beach

South Broward · 6 dog parks · See Hollywood & Dania Beach

Dog Beach of Hollywood

Hollywood Beach between Pershing St and Custer St
- Open Fri, Sat and Sun only: 4–8 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time, 3–7 p.m. otherwise
- Water play
Weekend dog beach on Hollywood Beach where dogs with a city pass may be on leash or under voice control.
Dog Park at Emerald Hills Park

3901 N 30th Terrace

City of Hollywood dog park listed by Broward County among the city-run dog parks.
Dog Park at John Williams Park

6101 Sheridan St

City of Hollywood dog park listed by Broward County among the city-run dog parks.
Dog Park at Oakridge Park

5200 SW 35th Ave

City of Hollywood dog park listed by Broward County among the city-run dog parks.
Dog Park at Poinciana Park

1301 S 21st Ave

City of Hollywood dog park listed by Broward County among the city-run dog parks.
Precious Paws Dog Park

2901 SW 52nd St
- Small-dog area
Free dog park in P.J. Meli Park with separate areas for small and large breeds.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea & Pompano Beach

North Broward · 3 dog parks · See Lauderdale-by-the-Sea & Pompano Beach

Canine Corner Dog Park

1101 N Federal Hwy
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Open sunrise–sunset; closed Tuesdays for maintenance
- About 2.6 acres
Fenced 2.6-acre city dog park near the golf course with a separate area for dogs under 25 lbs; membership fob required.
Wags and Waves Dog Beach

SE 2nd St beach access
- Open Tue, Thu and Sun: 8–10 a.m. and 5–7 p.m. (Daylight Saving Time); 9–11 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. (Standard Time)
- Water play
Pilot dog beach in Pompano Beach where leashed dogs can visit the sand three days a week.
Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters Park

401 S Powerline Rd
- Small-dog area
- Open 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
- About 2 acres
- Water play
Seasonal county dog park with separate small- and large-dog sections and plenty of water features to cool off.

Plantation, Davie & Weston

West Broward · 3 dog parks · See Plantation, Davie & Weston

Barkham at Markham Park

16001 W State Rd 84
- Small-dog area
- Open Park hours; closed Tue until 10 a.m. for maintenance
- About 3.5 acres
Large county leash-free dog park in Markham Park with a separate area for dogs up to 25 lbs and shaded pavilions.
Happy Tails Dog Park

6500 SW 16th St
- Small-dog area
- Open 7 a.m.–6 p.m. (Nov 1–Apr 30), 7 a.m.–8 p.m. (May 1–Oct 31); Wednesdays noon–6 p.m.; holiday hours vary
- About 5 acres
Five-acre city dog park at Seminole Park with a large-dog run, an agility area and a small-dog area.
Peaceful Ridge Dog Park

2950 Frontage Rd
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- About 8 acres
Eight-acre town dog park with fenced small- and large-dog areas, agility equipment and a dog drinking fountain.

Downtown & Las Olas

Fort Lauderdale · 2 dog parks

Holiday Park Dog Park

1150 G. Harold Martin Dr
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Open 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Mon and Wed 8–11 a.m. for maintenance
Fenced city dog park in Holiday Park with separate areas for small and large dogs.
Riverside Neighborhood Dog Park

320 SW 20th Ave
- Fenced
- Open 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
Small fenced dog run in Riverside Neighborhood Park west of downtown.

Oakland Park

North Broward · 2 dog parks

Oakland Bark Park

971 NW 38th St
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Open 7:30 a.m.–dusk daily; Wednesdays noon–dusk
Unstaffed city dog park with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs.
Wag Dog Park

800 NE 43rd St

City park with a dedicated off-leash area for dogs.

Southwest Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale · 2 dog parks

Bark Park at Snyder Park

3299 SW 4th Ave
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (Sep–Apr), 7 a.m.–8 p.m. (May–Aug); closed Tue and Thu 8–11 a.m. for maintenance; closed Christmas and New Year's Day
- About 2 acres
Two fenced acres inside Snyder Park with agility equipment and separate small- and large-dog sections.
Dog Swim at Snyder Park

3299 SW 4th Ave
- Open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. (Mar–Oct), 7 a.m.–6 p.m. (Nov–Feb); closed first Tue and Wed of each month for water treatment; closed Christmas and New Year's Day
- Water play
Freshwater East Lake in Snyder Park where dogs can swim.

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale · 1 dog park

Canine Beach

1269 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd
- Open Fri–Sun only: 3–7 p.m. (Nov–Mar), 3–9 p.m. (Apr–Oct)
- Water play
A 100-yard stretch of beach north of Sunrise Blvd where leashed dogs with a city permit can play in the sand and surf on weekends.

Wilton Manors

North Broward · 1 dog park

Colohatchee Dog Park

1975 NE 15th Ave
- Open 8 a.m.–dusk; closed Tuesdays
Key-fob dog park in Colohatchee Park; an annual pass is required and the park closes on Tuesdays.

Dog parks, area by area

Hollywood & Dania Beach (6): Precious Paws Dog Park, Dog Beach of Hollywood, Dog Park at Emerald Hills Park and more. All dog parks in Hollywood & Dania Beach
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea & Pompano Beach (3): Canine Corner Dog Park, Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters Park, and Wags and Waves Dog Beach. All dog parks in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea & Pompano Beach
Plantation, Davie & Weston (3): Peaceful Ridge Dog Park, Happy Tails Dog Park, and Barkham at Markham Park. All dog parks in Plantation, Davie & Weston
Downtown & Las Olas (2): Holiday Park Dog Park and Riverside Neighborhood Dog Park.
Oakland Park (2): Oakland Bark Park and Wag Dog Park.
Southwest Fort Lauderdale (2): Bark Park at Snyder Park and Dog Swim at Snyder Park.
Fort Lauderdale Beach (1): Canine Beach.
Wilton Manors (1): Colohatchee Dog Park.

Dog beaches

Canine Beach in Fort Lauderdale, open Friday to Sunday afternoons to dogs with a city permit.
Dog Beach of Hollywood, between Pershing and Custer streets, open Friday to Sunday; each dog needs a city pass (City of Hollywood).
Wags and Waves in Pompano Beach, a pilot dog beach where leashed dogs can visit three days a week.

Fees and memberships

Some parks here are not free. Broward County's two leash-free parks charge a daily fee or membership (Broward County), Colohatchee in Wilton Manors is entered with a yearly key fob, and Pompano Beach's Canine Corner needs a per-dog membership. Each park's page has the details.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dog beach near Fort Lauderdale?

Yes: Canine Beach in Fort Lauderdale and the Dog Beach of Hollywood, both open Friday to Sunday, and the Wags and Waves pilot beach in Pompano Beach.

Where can my dog swim in Fort Lauderdale?

At the dog swim area on the freshwater lake in Snyder Park.

Which Fort Lauderdale dog parks are fenced?

Peaceful Ridge Dog Park, Canine Corner Dog Park, Bark Park at Snyder Park, Holiday Park Dog Park, Oakland Bark Park, and Riverside Neighborhood Dog Park.