Dog-friendly Coral Gables: Chewy Bark Park, the Salvadore dog run, 28 leash-only pet-friendly parks, Giralda Plaza patios and the city's dog rules.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Sources: the City of Coral Gables pet-friendly parks page, its events calendar and Giralda Plaza listing, and the City Code. Pet waste stations and pet-friendly parks: petpoo@coralgables.com or the Community Recreation Department, 305-460-5620.
Coral Gables lets dogs into most of its small neighborhood parks, but on a leash. Off-leash play is limited to the city’s dog park and dog run, and the city keeps 101 pet waste stations around town so owners can clean up.
The rules in one box
- Leash: required in every city park except inside Chewy Bark Park and the Salvadore dog run.
- Clean up: immediately; there are 101 pet waste stations across the city.
- Not allowed in parks: dogs in heat, sick dogs and puppies under 4 months.
- Report a full or broken waste station: 305-460-5620 or petpoo@coralgables.com.
Off-leash dog parks
| Dog park | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chewy Bark Park | 4500 Ponce de Leon Blvd. | The city calls it its first fenced space designed just for dogs |
| Salvadore Dog Run | Salvadore Park, 1120 Andalusia Ave. | Dog run inside the park that also holds the Salvadore Park Tennis Center |
The city held a grand opening and “leash-cutting” for a new fenced bark park at the intersection of Le Jeune Road and Ponce de Leon Boulevard on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 (city listing).
Leash-only pet-friendly parks
The city lists 28 pet-friendly parks and open spaces, which it describes as shared, mixed-use spaces where pets must stay leashed. A selection, with addresses from the city’s list:
| Park | Address |
|---|---|
| Salvadore Park | 1120 Andalusia Ave. |
| Majorca Park | 937 Majorca Ave. |
| Fred B. Hartnett Ponce Circle Park | 2810 Ponce de Leon Blvd. |
| Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park | 3940 Granada Blvd. |
| Coral Bay Park | 1590 Campamento Ave. |
| Alhambra Water Tower | 2000 Alhambra Circle |
| J. Fritz and Frances Gordon Park, on Country Club Prado | 800 Country Club Prado |
| Robert J. Fewell Park | 950 Coral Way |
| Lamar Louise Curry Park | 2665 De Soto Blvd. |
| Pittman Park | 115 Merrick Way |
| Cartagena Park | 401 Sunset Drive |
| William H. Kerdyk Jr. and Family Park | 6611 Yumuri St. |
| James H. Smith Park | 6540 Marlin Drive |
| Ingraham Park | 4751 W. Ingraham Terrace |
The rest of the list includes Country Club Prado, Alcazar Plaza, Balboa Plaza, Betsy Adams and the Coral Gables Garden Club Park, Durango Park, Ferdinand Park, James T. Barker Park, Lisbon Park, Ponce de Leon Park, Rotary Centennial Park, William and Leona Cooper Park and Young Park.
The city’s pet-friendly park rules
From the city’s posted rules:
- Bring dogs at your own risk; owners are legally responsible for their dogs’ behavior at all times.
- Dogs must be leashed while in park property.
- Clean up dog waste properly and immediately.
- Supervise your dog at all times, and remove an aggressive dog immediately.
- No dogs in heat, no sick dogs and no puppies under 4 months of age.
The leash ordinance. Section 10-26 of the Coral Gables City Code, “Dogs running at large prohibited; leashes required,” bars dogs from running loose on the city’s streets, parks and other public places. Read it in the City Code on Municode, Chapter 10, Animals.
Patios and downtown
The City of Coral Gables lists both Giralda Plaza and Miracle Mile as pet friendly. Giralda Plaza is the 100 block of Giralda Avenue, a pedestrian street of restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating. Each restaurant decides whether dogs may join you at a table, so ask the host first.
Walks and trails
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, Commissioner Melissa Castro and the Doggie Walk Club led a registered community dog walk from City Hall to Giralda Plaza (city listing). Leashed dogs can use the city’s sidewalks and the pet-friendly greens; see our walking and biking trails guide for routes.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden lists “Dog Dates” among its weekly activities, with tickets through its online ticket portal; check the garden’s dates before you bring a dog.
Dog events through the year
- Paws in the Pool: the Venetian Pool, 2701 De Soto Blvd., opens to dogs once a year, with a session for small dogs under 30 pounds. In 2026 it was Sunday, Oct. 4 (city listing). On other days only service animals are allowed at the pool.
- Halloween dog costume contest: at the Coral Gables Museum, 285 Aragon Ave., at 2 p.m. Oct. 31, 2026. See Halloween events.
- A Night with Santa Paws: pet photos with Santa, vendors and dog adoptions on Giralda Plaza; Dec. 13 in 2025. See holiday lights and Christmas events.
Frequently asked questions
Where can my dog go off leash? Chewy Bark Park and the Salvadore Dog Run.
Do dogs have to be leashed in parks? Yes, everywhere else in city parks.
Which parks allow dogs? The city lists 28 pet-friendly parks and open spaces, all leash-only.
Are dogs allowed at the Venetian Pool? Only on the annual Paws in the Pool day; otherwise service animals only.
Can I bring my dog to Giralda Plaza? The city lists it as pet friendly; ask each restaurant about its tables.
What this means for you
- Keep a leash on in every city park outside the fenced dog areas.
- Report a full waste station to 305-460-5620.
- Watch for Paws in the Pool each fall.
Related: parks and trails, walking and biking trails, kids’ activities and free things to do.
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