Dog beaches in Florida

Florida's state parks keep pets off beaches, so the dog action is municipal: dedicated 'bark beach' zones with their own hours, permits and enclosures, from Miami to the Gulf.

Dog-friendly beaches

• Bark Beach (South Beach)

  Miami Beach, FL

  Off-leash zone

• Haulover Park — beach access for dogs

  Miami (Haulover), FL

  Timed off-leash Set hours

• Fort De Soto Park — Paw Playground & dog beach

  Tierra Verde (St. Petersburg), FL

  Off-leash zone

Conditional access (leash, season, hours or permit)

• Bark Beach at Spanish River Park

  Boca Raton, FL

  Permit required