Woofing Waters Dog Park

About the Program

Category: Parks and Recreation (Best in Category)

Year: 2019

With an increasingly urbanized population and dog ownership that has held steady for decades (just under 40 percent of households) – no wonder dog parks are booming nationwide (up almost 90 percent in a decade). It’s no different in Broward County, Florida, home to nearly 1.9 million residents and more than 123,000 registered dogs. The county’s Parks and Recreation Division has always welcomed dogs in certain locations, under specific conditions. Now the county has a second, much-needed dog park, Woofing Waters at Quiet Waters Park. Created with funds from the 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Referendum, the facility fills a void – it’s only the 17th dog park in a county consisting of 31 municipalities, only a third of which have dog parks. It offers a two-acre enclosed area where dogs can run leash-free and mingle with other dogs, enhancing the mental and physical well-being of all involved, including owners. The facility, with areas for large and small dogs, continues the aquatics theme of Quiet Waters by providing canine variations on features found in Splash Adventure, the park’s popular water playground. Critters can cool down while they enjoy active play, while their human companions enjoy shade and refreshments nearby. Everyone leaves happy.