Dogs are banned from most Doral parks. Where to take them: Trails & Tails dog park, Downtown Doral Park and patios, plus the county leash law.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts come from the City of Doral’s park pages, Miami-Dade Animal Services and the businesses linked below. Parks and Recreation: 305-593-6600.

Household pets are banned from most City of Doral parks, including the big ones. The place to let a dog run is Trails & Tails Park, the city’s dog park, and the friendliest neighborhood for a walk and a patio is Downtown Doral.

Dogs at a glance

  • Dog park: Trails & Tails Park, 11645 NW 50th St., 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, until sunset Sunday
  • No pets: Doral Central, Doral Legacy, Doral Glades, Morgan Levy, Doral Meadow and Veterans parks
  • Pet-friendly: Downtown Doral Park and some Downtown Doral patios
  • Leash law: leashed at all times off your property, under Miami-Dade County code
  • License: a county dog license tag is required

Trails & Tails Park

Trails & Tails Park, 11645 NW 50th St., opened in 2012 as Doral’s first dog-friendly park. On eight acres it has:

  • separate small dog and large dog off-leash areas
  • a dog wash station
  • a walking and running path and exercise stations
  • a playground, restrooms and vending

Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 7 a.m. to sunset on Sunday. The city says maintenance work is under way and some areas may be closed for now.

The park hosts the city’s Howl-O-Ween dog costume parade and contest each October; in 2026 it is 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. See our Halloween events page.

Parks where dogs are not allowed

The city posts this notice on its pages for Doral Central Park, Doral Legacy Park, Doral Glades Park, Morgan Levy Park, Doral Meadow Park and Veterans Park: household pets, including dogs and cats, are not permitted, under Section 29-38 of the City of Doral Code of Ordinances. Service animals are allowed.

The city’s pages for Downtown Doral Park and White Course Park, 8429 NW 41st St., do not carry that notice. White Course Park lists a dog wash station among its features.

Downtown Doral

Downtown Doral, around NW 53rd Street next to City Hall, says on its FAQ page that many areas are pet-friendly, including Downtown Doral Park, 8395 NW 53rd St., and some restaurants with outdoor seating. Ask the restaurant before you sit down.

  • The Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53rd St.: well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome in its outdoor areas. Dogs other than service dogs are not allowed indoors under Florida law, it notes.
  • Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming, 8455 NW 53rd St., Suite G102: grooming, food, treats, toys and supplies.
  • Downtown Doral Art Festival, Nov. 14-15, 2026, on 53rd Street, is billed as pet-friendly; see the festival page.

Leash and license rules

Miami-Dade County Animal Services sums up the county code this way:

  • Leash law: when a dog leaves private property it must be leashed at all times; dogs may not roam free. Read Section 5-20 of the county code.
  • License tags: required for all dogs and renewed every year (Section 5-7).
  • Barking: an animal that makes frequent, habitual or long-continued noise can break the county’s noise rules.

Animal Services also runs low-cost vaccinations and a license tag and microchip lookup; see its home page or call 311.

Walking routes

For a long leashed walk, use the sidewalks of Downtown Doral or the path at Trails & Tails. Remember that the walking paths and boardwalk inside Doral Central Park and the other no-pet parks are off limits to dogs. Our walking and biking trails guide notes which trails allow dogs.

What this means for you

  • Leave the dog at home for Doral Central Park and most city parks.
  • Use Trails & Tails for off-leash play.
  • Keep the leash on everywhere else, and keep the county tag current.

Related: parks and trails, Downtown Doral and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dog park in Doral?

Yes. Trails & Tails Park, 11645 NW 50th St., is an eight-acre park with separate small and large dog off-leash areas, a dog wash station and a walking path. It opens at 7 a.m. daily.

Are dogs allowed in Doral parks?

Not in most. The city bars household pets from Doral Central Park, Doral Legacy Park, Doral Glades Park, Morgan Levy Park, Doral Meadow Park and Veterans Park under Section 29-38 of the city code. Service animals are allowed.

Do dogs have to be on a leash in Doral?

Yes, off your own property. Miami-Dade County’s leash law says a dog that leaves private property must be leashed at all times, and the county requires a license tag for every dog.

Can I bring my dog to restaurants in Doral?

On some patios. Downtown Doral says several of its restaurants with outdoor seating are pet-friendly, and The Doral Yard welcomes leashed pets outdoors. Dogs other than service dogs are not allowed inside restaurants under Florida law, The Doral Yard notes.