Dogs are welcome on a 6-foot leash in 11 of Weston's 14 parks, not Regional, Town Center or Vista. The nearest off-leash park is Barkham at Markham Park.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the City of Weston’s parks FAQ, parks directory and park rules page, and Broward County Parks’ dog parks page. Questions: Weston Parks and Recreation, 954-389-4321.

Dogs are welcome on a leash of 6 feet or less in 11 of Weston’s 14 city parks. The three exceptions are Weston Regional Park, Town Center Park and Vista Park, where dogs are not allowed at all. In the other parks, dogs stay on the walkways, off the playing fields, according to the city’s parks FAQ. Weston has no off-leash dog park of its own; the nearest is Barkham at Markham Park, just north of the city in Sunrise.

Who to call

  • Weston Parks and Recreation: 954-389-4321
  • Barkham at Markham Park: 954-357-8868
  • Broward County Animal Care (lost pets, pet tags): broward.org/Animal
  • Broward Sheriff’s Office, non-emergency: 954-764-4357

The leash rules

  • Leash: 6 feet maximum in city parks, per the city’s parks FAQ.
  • No dogs: Weston Regional Park, Town Center Park and Vista Park.
  • No pets on or around basketball courts, in sand volleyball pits, or on the track at Tequesta Trace Park, according to the posted court and track rules on the city’s park rules page.
  • Playing fields: dogs on walkways only.
  • The rules are in Chapter 100 of the City Code, linked from the park rules page.
  • Broward County parks require a non-retractable 6-foot leash and bar dogs from nature centers and natural areas, according to the county’s dog parks page.

Weston parks where dogs are welcome

From the city’s parks directory:

Park Address Good for
Library Park 4255 Bonaventure Blvd. Lighted walkway and the Weston History Walk
Peace Mound Park 1300 Three Village Road Water views and the fishing dock
Eagle Point Park 18691 North Lake Blvd. Lighted walkway
Bonaventure Park 520 Racquet Club Road Lighted walkway
Gator Run Park 1101 Park Blvd. Lighted walkway and shelters
Tequesta Trace Park 600 Indian Trace Walkways; no pets on the track
Emerald Estates Park 16400 Emerald Estates Drive Fitness stations
Indian Trace Park 17998 Saddle Club Road Fitness stations
Country Isles Park 2260 Country Isles Road Open play area
Windmill Ranch Park 2902 Bonaventure Blvd. Open fields (dogs on walkways)
Heron Park 1620 Three Village Road Open play area

Hours differ by park, from dawn to dusk up to 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; see parks and trails.

Off-leash: Barkham at Markham Park, Sunrise

Barkham, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, 954-357-8868, is a 3.5-acre Broward County dog park with separate areas for small dogs (up to 25 pounds) and larger dogs, pet play structures, three pavilions and benches. It charges a daily fee or an annual or seasonal membership, requires proof of rabies vaccination showing the expiration or administered date, and is closed Tuesday mornings until 10 a.m. for maintenance. Owners clean up after their dogs. Source: Broward County dog parks.

Other dog-friendly county parks nearby, on a 6-foot leash: Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie, 954-357-5130; C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, 954-357-5170; and Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, 954-357-5135. The City of Plantation runs Happy Tails Dog Park, 6500 SW 16th St., 954-452-2510, which the county also lists.

Walks and patios

  • Walks: the lighted walkways at Library, Eagle Point, Bonaventure and Gator Run parks are open to leashed dogs; longer routes are in walking and biking trails.
  • Treats: Woof Gang Bakery, a pet bakery and supply store, is at 1720 Main St., Weston Town Center (website).
  • Patios: dog rules on restaurant patios are each restaurant’s call. Ask before you sit down.
  • Not for dogs: Flamingo Gardens in Davie admits only trained service animals, according to its Winter Wonderland FAQ.

Heat

South Florida pavement gets hot. Walk early or late, carry water and check the National Weather Service in Miami for heat advisories.

What this means for you

  • Leash your dog (6 feet max) and skip Regional, Town Center and Vista parks.
  • For off-leash play, go to Barkham in Sunrise with your rabies paperwork.
  • Leave the dog home for movie nights, concerts and fireworks at Regional Park.

Related: parks and trails, walking and biking trails and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed in Weston parks?

Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet, at every city park except Weston Regional Park, Town Center Park and Vista Park. Dogs must stay on the walkways, not the playing fields.

Is there a dog park in Weston?

The city’s parks directory lists no off-leash dog park. The nearest is Barkham, a 3.5-acre Broward County dog park at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise, which charges a daily fee or membership.

What do I need to bring to Barkham dog park?

Proof of rabies vaccination showing the expiration or administered date, plus the daily fee or a membership. Barkham has separate areas for dogs up to 25 pounds and larger dogs, and is closed Tuesday mornings until 10 a.m.

Can I bring my dog to Weston’s events?

Not to events at Weston Regional Park, such as the movie nights, concerts and July 3 fireworks; the city bans dogs there.