Oakland Bark
About the Park
Oakland Bark is a large free dog park in Fort Lauderdale divided into separate areas for dogs under 25 lbs and over 25 lbs. The park features extensive shade trees, benches, concrete walkways, water fountains, rinsing pools, agility equipment, and poop stations. Recent visitors report the park is clean and well-maintained with a community of responsible owners. Dog aggression incidents and bufo toads (poisonous frogs) have been reported; conditions can become muddy in rain.
Visitors Like
- Separate small and large dog areas
- Extensive shade and mature trees
- Free entry with ample parking
- Water fountains and rinsing pools
Worth Noting
- Dog aggression and attacks reported
- Bufo toads present in large dog area
- Muddy conditions after rain
- Occasional enforcement issues with unruly dogs
Park Gallery

Google Reviews
670 reviews
Leah “Marie” Gillenwater
30 reviewsAustin Park for my big 6 lb dog. Most of them are friendly one's a blue one. You have a bad one but it happens but very clean and very nice and my dog...
Nabyla Mendes
103 reviewsVery disappointed. The place was dirty, there was poop everywhere, and the dogs looked dirty as well. As a dog parent, I wouldn’t feel comfortable bri...
Ruthy Ballenger
3 reviewsNice park divided in 2 sections (small and big dogs) relatively clean, with shade and benches 👍
Jennifer Ramnarain
17 reviewsThis was my puppy 3rd visit and he absolutely loves it, my baby is a survivor of a pitbull attack and I was worried about him interacting with other p...
tami fisherman
178 reviewsLarge and clean park There is a division into an area for small dogs and no large dogs
Jan Schoone
109 reviewsOur neighborhood dog park.peaceful and not too busy
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