Chewy Bark Park opens with lively celebration

New dog park debuts as part of Miami's The Underline linear park project

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Chewy Bark Park, the first-ever dog park opened by Chewy, celebrated its grand opening on January 31 in Coral Gables, Florida. The 17,000-square-foot park features cooling turf, agility elements, and designated areas for small and large dogs, and is the newest addition to The Underline, Miami's 10-mile linear park project.

Why it matters

The opening of Chewy Bark Park marks an important milestone in The Underline's continued growth, providing a new community gathering space and pet-friendly amenity for Coral Gables and South Florida residents. As nearly 60% of The Underline's visitors are dog owners, the new park aligns with the project's mission to connect people, pets, and neighborhoods through community and wellness.

The details

The grand opening celebration drew over 500 pet parents and their pups, featuring playtime, pup cups, photo moments, local food vendors, pet CPR demonstrations, and adoptable dogs from Miami-Dade Animal Services. An official leash-cutting ceremony included remarks from Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago, Eulois Cleckley of Friends of The Underline, and Lisa-Marie Curti of Chewy.

  • Chewy Bark Park opened on January 31, 2026.
  • The grand opening celebration took place on January 31, 2026.

The players

Chewy

An American pet supplies retailer and the operator of Chewy Bark Park, the company's first-ever dog park.

The Underline

A 10-mile linear park project in Miami transforming the space beneath the Metrorail into vibrant public spaces.

Vince Lago

The mayor of Coral Gables, Florida.

Eulois Cleckley

The CEO of Friends of The Underline.

Lisa-Marie Curti

The head of Partnerships at Chewy.

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What they’re saying

“The opening of Chewy Bark Park is a proud moment for the city of Coral Gables and for pet parents across South Florida, where our Chewy story began, and where our roots run deep. This park was designed as a joyful gathering place for Miami pet parents – a space that reflects the unique energy of life with pets in this city, and a way for us to show up for the community that continues to inspire us.”

— Orlena Yeung, Chief Brand Officer of Chewy (Community News Releases)

“As nearly 60 percent of The Underline visitors are dog owners, the Chewy Bark Park is a natural extension of our mission to connect people, pets, and neighborhoods through community and wellness. We're excited to open this incredible destination with Chewy, a company deeply rooted in South Florida to bring new life, activity, and pet-friendly spaces to the Miami community.”

— Eulois Cleckley, CEO of Friends of The Underline (Community News Releases)

What’s next

The Chewy Bark Park will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for pet owners and their pups to enjoy.

The takeaway

The opening of Chewy Bark Park is a significant addition to Miami's The Underline project, providing a new community gathering space and pet-friendly amenity that aligns with the linear park's mission to connect people, pets, and neighborhoods through shared recreational and wellness experiences.