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The Bark Park

512 SW Indianola St, Stuart, FL 34994

4.9
472 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamStaff overnightOutdoor yardPool / water playSmall dog areaMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaks

Overview

The Bark Park is a luxury dog daycare and boarding facility in Stuart, FL, open since 2005. They offer cage-free boarding with 24/7 staff supervision, live webcams, outdoor turf yards, and pools. Services include daycare, boarding (communal and private suites), grooming, training, and in-home pet sitting. Dogs are separated by size, age, and temperament.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yardturf
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: shots must be up to date, flea and tick prevention

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Mon-Fri), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sat-Sun)
Pick-up hours:7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Mon-Fri), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sat-Sun)
Checkout time:11 am
Late pick-up fee:Small fee for after-hours

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food (or facility food for small fee)

Requirements

Spay/neuter policy:Requested if over 1 year old

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

438 reviews analyzed

The Bark Park is overwhelmingly beloved by its customers, with 95%+ of reviews being 5-star ratings. The facility excels in cage-free boarding, live camera transparency, and genuinely caring staff who treat dogs like family. Long-term loyalty is exceptional, with many customers using the facility for 10+ years. However, there are serious red flags: 3 high-severity incidents involving heat exposure causing illness, dogs left in neglectful conditions, and allegations of unprofessional staff behavior. These isolated but concerning incidents involve health emergencies and potential neglect that prospective customers should be aware of. The grooming services (particularly Matt) receive consistent praise, and the facility's open-play philosophy is a major selling point.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Communication
4.8
Facility
4.7
Drop-off / pickup
4.6
Safety
4.5
Value
4.5

People love

Cage-free/open boarding policy - dogs not crated(89)Live camera access 24/7(78)Staff genuinely loves dogs/treats them like family(156)Dogs come home happy and exhausted(67)Long-term/loyal customers (years of service)(45)

Staff shoutouts

Melissa(38 mentions)Matt/Mat(52 mentions)Vivian(24 mentions)Jennifer/Jen(18 mentions)Deena/Dina(12 mentions)Jessica(5 mentions)

Worth noting

Heat exposure/heat-related illness - dog left outside in extreme heat, developed blood in urine (Acute Hematuria) requiring emergency vet care

โ€œKodi was peeing blood... The vet said it may be caused due to muscle breakdown... I thought he was going to die!โ€

Neglect allegations - dogs left on concrete floor with no bedding, puddle of urine, not fed until after 7:30pm

โ€œMy two dogs were huddled beside each other, in a room by themselves, no blankets, beds, or anything else. Just a cold concrete floor and a puddle of pee beside them.โ€

Staff professionalism issues - allegations of drama, unprofessionalism, employee management problems

โ€œThere is drama that is going on... Unprofessionalism is unacceptable in any customer service business.โ€

Camera system issues - cameras offline, frozen, or not accessible

โ€œThe small outside yard camera just froze but seems to work well when viewing the other yards and interiorโ€

Camera system reliability issues(5 mentions)

โ€œthe small outside yard camera just froze but seems to work well when viewing the other yards and interiorโ€

Staff attention/in engagement concerns(4 mentions)

โ€œNo staff really paid attention to her... She didn't seem to have much fun.โ€

Grooming quality inconsistency(3 mentions)

โ€œthe second cut felt like Matt was rushing or didn't want to put in the time to groom our dog because his hair was so longโ€

Owner replies to 92% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone187 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 472+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 472 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.9/ 5
Review score
4.7/ 5
Amenities11 of 14
Reviews472
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.187

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