Tropical Park Dog Park Playground

Not impressed. Ive been to better parks. Its a shame the entire place isnt dog friendly. There is so much space in this park that dogs could run in. Im talking acres and acres of open land. But they make you stay locked up in the back. We had my nephew with us and we couldnt enjoy a family outting with the dog. Its also next to a lake so mosquitos would be a problem towards the evening. Total bummer. Ended up going to a different park and was much happier. The only good thing about this park was it was nice and shady and there were plenty of benches to sit on.

Why do people insist on bringing their big dogs in the little dog area? I hate people who try to pass their 40+ pound dog as a «little dog» or «under 35 pounds». And just because you’ve «been here before» does not excuse it. You are wrong & technically breaking the law.
So little dog owner take note that the little dog area is for 35 pounds and under so if you have a dog under 10 pounds, a 35 pound dog is just to big for your tiny pup.
Really wish dog parks would have a small, medium & large dog area. Would avoid so much headache & possible heartache.
Not a park I will be back & it’s a darn shame because it looked like a really nice one.

My experience in this dog park was very good. The park is big, clean and full of friendly dogs. I also liked that there was a separate area for smaller dog. The entrance is far enough from where the dogs play so it’s easy to come in and out with your dog.

Lots of parking.
Fountains for water and showers.
Two closed gated areas for big and small dogs.
Plenty of seating spots and trees.
Some fun training additional.
Too much dirt, not enough grass.
Great view to stuck water up front.
Loud noise of Palmetto can be heard.

This is the poopiest dog park i’ve been to yet. People watch their dogs pop and it really doesn’t seem like the thought of picking it up even crosses their mind… could be the general area, maybe westchester nerds are too good to pick up poop. So, watch out for those landmines!
Aside from the mines, the park is fairly clean. Plenty of picnic tables and shady areas — including a sweet looking canopy. The big dog area is pretty spacious, for its size it could really use another poo bag station or two (i only see 2).
Seems like the most action happens after noon on the weekend. It’s just about 12:30 and there are more than 10 dogs over on the big side.
There is a «shower station» by the entrance of the bark park but the hose is missing. It may be worth investing in a short garden hose and leaving it in the car — there is plenty of potential for mud flops here.
There is plenty of parking for the bark park and entrance is free. Check google maps and zoom into the park n it should show you where the dog park is at. It is closer to 82^nd ave so if you come in through bird road you will end up driving through the whole park to get here.

Its always a fun time, we enjoy taking jayden here so he can play for a bit and get harrased by girls

Skippy and I come here a lot mainly because they have the little dogs separated from the big dogs. Skippy is only 6 lbs so I get a little nervous sometimes. I wish they would fix the grass up or place turf like at Blanche Dog Park (however, Blanche doesn’t have separate areas for small/​big dogs). The place is kept up pretty well. Skippy likes it and that’s really what matters!

It clearly says, NO PITBULLS!!! It’s a cute little park for dogs to run freely but my only issue is that every time I go here there’s always a person or two disregarding the fact that PITBULLS are NOT allowed and letting them run freely. Sure, your dogs a puppy and playful but it’s too rough to be playing with other dogs that are UNDER 35lbs This is always an issue here!

We’re regulars at this place! Lots of room to walk and obstacle courses to never get tired of. Dogs are friendly as well as pet parents.

I was thrilled to find Tropical Park’s «Bark Park» for dogs. I have a friendly, very small, spayed companion dog, and the small-​dog section was super nice. Things I loved: Shade, water-​fountains for people and dogs, an agility course, and plenty of benches– even a gazebo. Drawbacks: The inner gate sometimes doesn’t close. Also, be wary of some irresponsible owners with unchecked aggressive dogs. But I wouldn’t give fewer stars to the park for that, because aggression can be a problem at all dog parks. Maybe you could argue that some dog parks have a stronger community of regulars who help govern dog-​owner behavior, but Tropical Park is still a really nice facility!
My dog and I had a great time on our first visit. On our last one, which was on a weekend, there was a persistent «mounter» (an intact male about 20 lbs.) who finally caused a bunch of us to leave. I get that mounting behavior is normal, and most of the time dogs work things out on their own. But this dog became so aggressive, it was impossible for anybody to have a good time, and the owner wouldn’t respond to our requests for help. I honestly thought intact dogs weren’t allowed – not that anyone checks at the door. Meh, these things happen. Bottom line: Some risk is worthwhile in order to give our dogs a chance to socialize, but I would say to be vigilant at the park, leave the dog treats and other food at home, and learn in advance some techniques for warding off aggressive dogs just in case. For example, my friends and I made the mistake of picking up and holding our little dogs as we tried to extricate ourselves from the increasingly aggressive «mounter.» But I later learned that was the worst thing to do! Still, if you have small dogs, definitely go and enjoy this dog park. One safety tip might be to watch from outside the gate for a few minutes to read the vibe before entering. I can’t really speak to the big-​dog side of the park, because we didn’t experience it. I did notice some enormous dogs over there, but didn’t hear any altercations. Plus I had the pleasure of watching a young lady calmly walking a trio of really large dogs at heel from that side of the park to the exit. You rock, girl!

Two sections one for dogs under 35lbs and one for 35lbs +
There’s always other dogs there, and everyone that brings their dogs is friendly. This park always wears my dogs out, and they love it there. There are plenty of hoses to rinse your dog off before you leave. Weekends get crazy with everyone bringing their entire family to the park to have a family picnic/​family reunion… parking is insane on weekends. But on a weekday definitely a must go.

Great spot to bring your pup! Large and small dog sections with water fountains and pick up baggies. Very friendly environment and welcoming people. Maybe adding some more benches would be great but overall pleasant! Great Lake view too

I have three dogs so I’m always looking for good parks .Lots shade and grass two awesome lakes. Very nice fence so your dogs not going anywhere .Plus the dog part is so big he won’t even think if running away ! All the dogs played nice too no problem dogs there. There is a fountain for dogs. Rinse station when your leaving.

What a great time!
Just went to the bark park today, it seems small (35 and under section) but once you’re inside and your dog is loose it’s the perfect size. I sat under the shade and had perfect view of what my dog was doing and where he was. All the pet owners were very friendly and the majority of the dogs were friendly too. Alot of people take their dogs to socialize them so we did run into a few that were a bit hostile but the owners were good about it and apologized. Overall great for my fur baby.

Our doggies loved it here!
We went came here on a Friday afternoon and there was just the right amount of pups in the dog park. There is a small dog area and a large dog area. We had a large dog (Lab) and a small dog (Peekapoo) with us, but both dogs went in the large dog area. The small one would NOT have been okay with being separated from his buddy.
The dogs had a blast! The park is HUGE with plenty of shade trees, places for people to sit, and water fountains for people and dogs. All the dogs and people we encountered were very nice and courteous.
The one downside to this park was a HUGE mud puddle. It was in a very shaded area and with all the rain it hasn’t gotten a chance to dry up. I was able to keep my dog away from it for most of the time we were there, but eventually she got past me and LAID DOWN in it. Geesh. Thankfully there is a dog washing area right outside the park so I was able to rinse her off before getting back in the car. Otherwise I’m pretty sure my mom would have made us walk back to the hotel.
Overall this was a GREAT park and we all really enjoyed it. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Miami.

Man, this park has so much potential!
I came here earlier today to finally visit the dog park area (which is sponsored by Pet Supermarket which also manages the Amelia Earhart Dog Park). My first impression before going in was that it seemed large in size from the outside and that my dog would have a lot of room to probe and play around. Upon entering, (once inside the unleashed area) you begin walking down a path way with views of the lake behind a gate… after walking a bit further you will then have a view of the dog park (this is where things became a little bit disappointing), I could not help but notice the amount of dirt and mud puddles… Sigh… I did not want to get my dog dirty nor did I want him to get my car dirty so I had to limit the areas that he could play in (which was a task itself).
I cannot understand why the city/​park does not patch up the MANY areas of dirt with grass to avoid mud puddles and to improve the overall appearance of the park. In addition, I felt like I was working in the military on a mission as I had to avoid the landmines that are left by dogs. To dog owners that come to dog parks — PICK UP YOUR DOGS SH*T. The obstacle course provided in the middle of the park was very limited in terms of activity which I was also surprised about.
I will give kudos for the park having many shaded areas and many different areas to sit which includes one pavilion with multiple picnic tables. I also loved the various benches that put you in direct vision of the fantastic lake view! Last but not least, I appreciate the free Wi-​Fi which I have yet to obtain in any other dog park.
Overall, the park needs to just gut out all of the grass (as even the grassy areas were not well maintained) and install brand new grass in ALL areas, plus a new obstacle course on par with the other dog parks would be nice.
Would me and my pup return… sure but only once the changes have been implemented or somethin’.

My girlfriend and I took our four month-​old Lab mix puppy to this park over the Memorial Day weekend and we all had a GREAT time. This was actually our puppy Luna’s very first time at a dog park, and it went so well that we took her back again the next day. :) Lots of running around, butt-​sniffing, and friendly games of tag.
Even on a busy weekend, it didn’t seem over-​crowded. There was plenty of parking and it was easy to find. The location, ample size, and the fact that it’s free were huge selling points.
And now the reason I gave this four stars– the owners.
To my fellow dog parents, you need to be more responsible, vigilant, and intuitive with your dogs. If your dog is nervous or aggressive around other dogs, do not bring it to the dog park in the hopes that it will magically become sociable. If your dog is not fully vaccinated, do not come to the dog park. If you aren’t going to clean up after your dog, do not come to the dog park (we saw this on more than one occasion, despite the fact that the park provides bags and trash cans). If you plan to leave to wash your car and expect other people to watch your dog, DO NOT COME TO THE DOG PARK. (This actually happened.) It was disheartening to see so many dog owners who just didn’t care about what their dogs were up to at the park. Although this park is fenced in, you still have to supervise your dog. This is like dog parenting 101, y’all.
Overall, this is a great park for responsible dog parents with friendly dogs. I’d bring Luna back here whenever I’m in town again.
Also, watch out for people who don’t close the gates behind them.

I like this park. It’s what you want in a dog park basically. It’s got the separation for bigger dogs and smaller ones. We came with 4 smaller dogs and the size was enough for them to walk around a good amount and get tired. They have some obstacles for the dogs to either climb up or jump over… but most of them ignore it. My dog followed me up the little plank thing and down it but wouldn’t do it on his own.
Did I feel safe? Yes
Was there sufficient parking? Yes
Was it clean? Yes.
Were there enough dogs there to make it fun? Yes
Would I recommend it? Absolutely.

My baby and I really enjoyed the park today. it was better than expected. Since it’s inside a huge park, the surrounding area is really nice.
The small* dog area is well maintained, what disappointed me is how small it is. I felt it was too small considering that a 30lbs dog qualifies as small, the area should be bigger, so they can run more. Lack of an area long enough to jog.
However, my dog enjoyed herself. The dogs there today were all great, the owners as is usually the case are the problem! haha! Nothing serious though.
It was cozy, fun and clean. Dogs are not allowed outside the dog park so that sucks because the park around is huge and it would be nice to be able to walk around.
There are poop-​bags, water, shower-​hose.
Fun times.

I have two pups who stay indoors all day — so it’s guaranteed they will have some balled up energy. Visited the bark park on a Sunday afternoon with the pups for a nice hour or two of running around and sniffing butts.
The park was impressive! They have obstacle courses that may be fun for those of you who have dogs that are actually trained. Mine just look at me like: Are you kidding me, man?
The park is clean in terms of owners picking up after their «children», which hasn’t been the case at other parks we visited. And all of the other pups were nice and playful.
After the park, me and the wife walked them around the lake, and Izzy — our youngest daughter LOL and god bless her soul, but not the smartest dog in the world — went to smell/​drink the water, and fell in. We had a nice laugh as she rolled around in the grass to dry off.
Great park. Will deff come back to check it out.