Pet Friendly Parks and Beaches in Fort Lauderdale
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Parks | Addresses/Maps/Videos | Description/Restrictions |
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From centerline of Sunrise Blvd and A1A, north 100 yards on the beach, Fort Lauderdale, FL | Fri-Sun Winter: 3-7p, Summer: 5-9pm; annual permits available; weekend permit $7/dog |
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3299 SW 4 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) 828-4341 |
Mon-Fri no charge, Sat-Sun $ per car/day (or $1/hr) into Snyder Park; two fenced acres with agility courses; closed: Thurs 8a-11p for maintenance, Christmas, New Years days |
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3299 SW 4 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) 828-4341 |
Same as above; swimming for dogs available in East Lake, open everyday during park hours except the first Tuesday and Wednesday each month for water treatment |
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(954) 357-8868 |
West of entrance, 3 acre fenced grassy area for unleashed dogs, wide paved paths for walking or running, doggie drinking fountains, washing area, 3 shelters |
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20 N New River Dr frin SW 5th Ave to SE 2nd Ave (Along New River in downtown), Fort Lauderdale | Leashed dogs, people walking dogs must be in possession of a device to properly dispose of their dogs' waste |
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1405 S 28 Ave, Hollywood, FL; between Pershing and Custer (1/2 mile N of Sheridan St) | Fri-Sun (Nov-Mar 3-7p, Apr-Oct 4-8p); daily non-resident $10, 6 month non-res $60; |
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971 NW 38 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL | Separate fenced areas for large dogs and small dogs, agility and exercise structures Oct-Mar 7:30a-5:30p Apr-Sept 7:30a-7:30p |
Happy Tails Dog Park at Seminole Park |
6500 SW 16 St, Plantation, FL | 5 acres, home to Plantation Canine Unit, 3 distinct activity areas: leash free run for large dogs with exercise area for agility training and aa small dog area |
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1975 NE 15 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL (954) 390-2130 |
805 acre community park and mangrove preserve offers nature enthhusiasts wonderful views of red and white mangroves with an elevated walkway that takes you through the wetland areas of the Middle River into the back of the park where there are restrooms and fenced in dog play areas Closed Tues and Wed |
Hollywood Parks, including John Williams Park/ Sheridan Oak Forest |
6101 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL (954) 921-3404 |
Favorite for scouts, overnight campers, and nature lovers, passive recreational acctivities, picnic pavilions, dog park area, benches, nature walks |