04-23-05 Note: Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed to visit all Broward County Parks except the following Nature Centers: Anne Kolb, Secret Woods, Fern Forest, Tall Cypress, Hillsboro Pineland, and Deerfield Island.

1. Bark Park

Located at 9751 Johnson Street, between Douglas Road and Palm Avenue. Open dawn to dusk. Offers fence, benches, parking, handicap access, trees, trash, water, poop bags, separate small dog area, agility course.

Directions: Take I-75 to Pembroke Pines Blvd., then head East. Turn left on Palm Avenue, then turn right on Johnson Street. The dog park is across from a playground.

2. C.B. Smith Park

Located at 900 N. Flamingo Road. Offers pooper scooper stations with bags. For more info, call 954-437-2650.

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 Pembroke Pines area, please contact FloridaPets.net.