Bark Park at Snyder Park
Snyder Park's $2 entrance fee is a small price to pay for access to the local Bark Park. This pooch haven's agility course keeps dogs on their toes, while its open-air pavilions keep owners off their feet. Hounds and humans can relax or take advantage of opportunities for outdoor bonding, like obedience courses and fund-raising activities.

Where: 3299 S.W. Fourth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Contact Info: Web site: http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/cityparks/dogs.htm; phone: (954) 828-DOGS
Features: Off-leash, fenced, trees, benches, picnic tables, dog and person drink stations, poop bags, trash, restrooms, parking, handicapped accessible; $2 adult entrance fee to Snyder Park
Additional Services: Obedience and agility classes; join Friends of Bark Park to raise maintenance funds for the area
Bonus Features: Two agility courses set up for large and small dogs, leash stations, two hose stations, two open-air pavilions, community bulletin board, small nature area

Dr. Paul's Pet Care Center Dog Park Wonder what the Mecca of all dog parks looks like? Pay a visit to this puppy wonderland and you'll soon learn. Going far beyond the call of dog park duty, this center is home to agility courses, paved paths and potential friends for your Fido ? dog statues dot the lawns!

Where: Located inside Sportsplex Park, off Sportsplex Drive, between Sample Road and Royal Palm Boulevard, Coral Springs, Fla.
Hours: Sunrise - Sunset
Contact Info: Web site: http://www.toppetcare.com/, email: drpaul@toppetcare.com; phone: (954) 752-1879
Features: Off-leash, fenced, poop bags, trash, water stations, benches, tables, trees, parking
Bonus Features: Paved running path, agility equipment, doggie shower station, small dog open areas, gazebo with picnic benches, leash posts, dog statues
Additional Services: Sponsored by Wiles Road Animal Hospital and Cypress Wood Animal Hospital, the park features events such as the Doggie Olympics and agility and flyball training classes