Coconut Grove Dog Park is the fenced off-leash area inside David T. Kennedy Park on Miami’s Biscayne Bay waterfront. Dogs have separate play areas, water access, seating and agility equipment. The City of Miami lists the surrounding park as open from sunrise to sunset.
Plan your visit
- Dog-park entrance: Commonly listed near 2171 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
- Official park address: David T. Kennedy Park, 2400 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
- Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
- Dog areas: Separate fully fenced spaces for large and small dogs.
- Water: Dog drinking faucets are normally available; bring backup water and a bowl in hot weather.
Find the dog park entrance
The dog park sits within David T. Kennedy Park along South Bayshore Drive. The dog-park entrance is commonly mapped near 2171 South Bayshore Drive, while the City of Miami lists the full park at 2400 South Bayshore Drive. Look for the fenced dog areas and dog-park signs after entering the waterfront park.
Get directions to the dog-park entrance. Keep your dog leashed throughout the surrounding park and until the enclosure gate is fully closed.
Separate areas and agility equipment
The large- and small-dog sections allow dogs to play with others closer to their size. Visitors describe double-gated access, benches and tables, drinking faucets, waste bags and several pieces of agility equipment. Check the equipment surface before use because sun and heat can make ramps uncomfortable for paws.
The waterfront paths, outdoor gym, playground and picnic areas belong to the larger David T. Kennedy Park. Dogs must remain leashed outside the designated dog enclosure.
Parking, heat and waterfront conditions
The official park page lists parking, but park goers frequently report that spaces can be difficult to find at busy times. Arrive early, follow posted restrictions and allow extra time rather than stopping outside a marked space.
Shade varies between the dog areas, and Miami heat can become dangerous quickly. Bring water, visit near sunrise or later in the day, and check the ground with your hand before play. The bayfront setting does not make this a dog beach; keep dogs within the designated park areas and follow waterfront signs.
What park goers say
Visitors often praise the spacious fenced layout, separate size areas, water faucets, agility features and friendly local crowd. The surrounding paths and bay views make it easy to combine off-leash play with a leashed walk through the larger park.
Parking shortages, dusty or worn ground, limited shade in parts of the enclosure and occasional poorly supervised play are the most common cautions. Reviews reflect individual visits, so watch your dog closely and leave if the group dynamic does not feel safe.
Before you enter
Use the enclosure that fits your dog, close every gate behind you and supervise continuously. Pick up waste promptly, interrupt rough play early and leash your dog before leaving the fenced area. Posted City of Miami rules and temporary notices control if conditions have changed.
Bring a leash, waste bags, drinking water, a bowl and sun protection. Check that shared water is running before your dog becomes overheated.
Before you go
- Check sunrise, sunset, heat and rain before leaving.
- Allow extra time for parking on busy mornings and weekends.
- Keep your dog leashed outside the fenced dog areas.
- Bring backup water and check agility surfaces for heat.
For current hours, facilities and City notices, visit the official City of Miami David T. Kennedy Park page.
