Broward County’s Greatest Dog Park

By: Denise & Melissa Stewart

Barkham Park at Markham Park is for sure one of Broward County’s best parks that you need to take your dog to. The park is a 3-acre, leash-free doggy paradise. There are three shelters on the park which have chilled water fountains for humans and pups and dog washing stations. The park was the first dog park in Broward County to use Bermuda sod, which makes the playing surface for the pups nice and smooth. There are also nice areas for the puppy owners to walk, too. The large asphalt paths are perfect for a jog. Barkham Park is a fun, playful atmosphere for the pups, so make sure your pooch is friendly with other dogs before you go.

In addition to Markham Park having a great dog park, it also has dog-training classes. These classes are in the beautiful park setting, and your dog can learn basic obedience skills and nose work skills. In the obedience classes, dogs learn sit, come, stay, down, and loose leash walking. The classes are fun, and there are even games and prizes. In the nose work classes, dogs will learn how to hunt down objects, like your keys. How great would that be when you lose your keys! Dogs have an unbelievable sense of smell, and this class teaches how to use that sense of smell to your dog’s fullest potential.

Markham Park has it all: a target range, camping, disc golf, mountain bike trails, and of course, Barkham Park. It is the perfect place in Broward County to visit whether you want a fun day with your dog or just a day of exciting outdoor activities.

For information on pet-friendly condos in the South Florida area, please contact Denise at 866-783-6011 or denise@condo.net