Boca Raton

Mizner Bark Dog Park, Boca Raton

Three fenced areas sorted by weight, water on tap, and a Wednesday morning closure that catches people out every week.

The Wednesday thing

Mizner Bark opens at 7 in the morning six days a week and at noon on Wednesdays. That half-day is maintenance, it is not seasonal, and it is the single most common wasted trip to this park. If your dog walk is a fixed morning habit, Wednesday is the day to go somewhere else.

Three gates, not two

Most dog parks split large and small. This one splits three ways: over 50 pounds, 20 to 50, and under 20. It matters for the middle-sized dog who gets bowled over in a large-dog pen and bullies everyone in a small one. A 35-pound dog finally has a room of its own here.

Residents park free

The vehicle permit is free if you live in Boca Raton and expensive if you do not. Non-residents pay by the month if they only come in season, which is usually the cheaper way to do a winter.

What we do here

We photograph dogs in this park for free and publish dog-only frames: owners and bystanders are framed out, and a frame with a recognisable person is cropped or dropped before anything goes on the site. The files are yours, at no charge.

Before you go

Hours and permit prices are set by the city and change. Check the official page the morning you go.

Hours: Daily 7 am to dusk. Wednesday: noon to dusk
Size areas: Three: over 50 lb, 20 to 50 lb, under 20 lb
Vehicle permit: Free for Boca Raton residents. Non-residents $335 a year or $30 a month
Water: Water fountains and water stations on site
Address: 751 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431