Miami Beach Note: Miami Beach has come a long way, pet-friendly speaking, since we started this web site in 2001, in large part due to the efforts of a fine grassroots organization called Responsible Dog Owners of Miami Beach. Check them out! 1. South Beach Not technically a dog beach, but people do walk their dogs on the beach and on Ocean Drive after sundown. However, caution is suggested as far as walking dogs on the boardwalk area, as some people have been ticketed for doing so. Note: The group noted above has petitioned the city government for a 75 feet dog beach to use, supposedly, in place of this area. The group will meet with city officials and tour North Shore Open Space Park Beach, with the intention of finding a good place for dogs and their people. 2. Flamingo Bark Park Located in Flamingo Park, at the corner of Michigan Avenue and 14th Street. This was supposedly the first dog park in Miami Beach. Offers two separate dog areas, running water, benches, agility equipment and parking. 3. Pinetree Bark Park Located in Pinetree Park, at Pinetree Drive and 45th Street. Offers two large, separate and fenced areas where large and small dogs can run and play; also offers running water. Web Mistress Note: Thank you to a FloridaPets.net reader for providing us information about dog parks #2 and #3 above. 4. South Pointe Park Located at Washington Avenue and Southpointe Drive. This is a 17.5-acre park that offers walkways and playground equipment. While dogs are permitted, they must be leashed. Responsible Dog Owners of Miami Beach is pushing for an off-leash area for dogs within this park. 5. Pet Friendly Beachwalk This is a pilot program worked out between the Responsible Dog Owners (RDOs) of Miami Beach and the City of Miami Beach. The RDOs have made this a "pet" project, recently getting an extension to the trial period originally given the program. Members and other dog guardians using the paved public trail must work earnestly to show the city they can maintain this area to be clean and safe for all who wish to use it - or the program will end. Disposable plastic clean up bags are available along the trail - please use them! 6. Possibilities, possibilities... Readers tell us Miami Beach is thinking about creating a dog beach, like the ones in Hollywood Beach and Fort Lauderdale. We'll keep you updated. NOTE: We can't visit every area on a regular basis, so if you have information about any dog parks or beaches, or any other animal recreation facilities, in the Miami Beach area, please contact FloridaPets.net. Sign up here for our FREE newsletter FloridaPets.net NewsPetter™ Join the FloridaPets.net mailing list Email:

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