Dog Parks and Dog beaches in Florida
By Stewart (Pooch Dates Top Dog)Florida Dog Parks
Sorted by city then park name
St. Johns County Paw Park Park
City: Augustine, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: Sunrise - Sunset
Location: Within Treaty Park; from I-95, exit 94
North to Wildwood Drive, located between SR 207 and Federal Hwy
1
Features: Fenced, tables, trees, parking,
restrooms, poopbags, trashcans, water source, picnic tables,
agility equipment, separate small dog area.
Dog Beach
City: Bonita Springs, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: Dawn - dusk
Location: New Pass of Bonita Beach Blvd.
Features: Basically a sandbar surrounded by
shallow water where dogs can swim and run off-leash safely;
sanctioned by the city. NOTE- we have had a report that leash
laws are now enforced and that fines will be given for off-leash
dogs.
Happy Tails Canine Park
City: Bradenton, FL
Phone:
Website: http://www.manateechamber.com/parks.asp
Hours: Dawn - Dusk
Location: 51st Street West at G.T. Bray
Park
Features: One of the county’s largest public
properties, this 140-acre sporting complex features jogging and
bike paths, a tennis complex, various athletic fields and a
swimming pool. There’s also a gymnasium complete with programs
for all ages, two full-size golf courses and two gulf-side
beaches staffed with lifeguards.
Dr. Paul’s Pet Care Center Dog Park
City: Coral Springs, FL 33065
Phone:
Website: http://toppetcare.com/
Hours: Dawn - 9:30 pm
Location: 2915 Sportsplex Drive,
Features: Dr. Paul's Pet Care Center Dog Park
provides a unique recreation area for dogs and their families.
Equipped with agility equipment, an open field, and water
stations, the park provides a place for dogs to frolic off leash
with their owners.
Pooch Pines Dog Park at Okeeheelee Park
City: Delray, FL
Phone:
Website:
http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/parks/specfac/dog_park/index.htm
Hours: Dawn - dusk
Location: 7715 Forest Hill Blvd.
Features: Fenced, 5 acres, paved pathways,
shaded sitting areas, disposal bag dispensers and receptacles,
trash cans, restrooms and parking nearby, separate areas for
large and small dogs, canine drinking stations, dog washing
area.
The Dog Park in Lake Ida Park
City: Delray, FL
Phone:
Website:
http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/parks/specfac/dog_park/index.htm
Hours: Sunrise - sunset
Location: 2929 Lake Ida Rd.
Features: 2.5 acres, (2) fenced-in areas: one
for small dogs and one for large dogs, (2) canine drinking
stations, (1) dog washing area, (8) shaded sitting areas, paved
pathway, dispensers and receptacles for dog waste bags, restrooms
and parking areas located nearby, information kiosk.
Bark Park at Snyder Park
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Website: http://ci.fort-lauderdale.fl.us/cityparks/snyder/barkpark
Hours: 7 an - 7:30 pm
Location: 3299 S.W. 4th Ave.
Features: Fenced, two open-air pavilions,
benches, disposal bags, trash cans, parking, restrooms, water,
separate area for small dogs, two hose stations, drinking
fountains, agility equipment, small nature area with more than 20
labeled native trees. Freshwater dog swim Sat.-Sun. and holidays
10-5, first weekend in Mar.-first Sun. in Dec.; fee $1.
Dog Beach
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: 3pm - 6pm Sat & Sun only
Location: A stretch of ocean beach, beginning at
Sunrise and A1A
Features: A stretch of ocean beach, beginning at
Sunrise and A1A, has been designated the 'dog beach' in Fort
Lauderdale. A permit is required to use this beach and you must
have it with you (fee is $5.30 per visit or $15 + tax for a
year). I do not believe any provisions have been made to provide
special permits for tourists . It is best to check with the city
before you bring your dog here.
Hugh Taylor Birch Park
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours:
Location: On Sunrise
Features:
Dog Wood Off-Leash Park
City: Gainesville, FL
Phone: 352-335-1919
Website: http://dogwoodpark.com
Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon-5
Location: 5505 S.W. Archer Rd.
Features: Six-foot fence, 15 acres, double-gated
entry and exit, jogging trail, hammocks, gazebo, picnic tables,
lounge chairs, swinging and regular benches, multiple clean-up
stations with disposal bags, indoor restrooms, free bottled
water, soft drinks for sale, two large swimming ponds for dogs,
wading pools, dog shower, agility course, sunny and shady areas
for small dogs, park-provided tennis balls. Park also offers a
do-it-yourself dog wash, a doggie boutique, dog day care, a dog
photography studio and agility and obedience training.
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Gainesville DogWood Park
City: Gainesville, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: Open to visitors on Saturday and Sunday
from 10am until 5pm
Location: 5505 SW Archer Road
Features: 15 acres, completely fenced with
6-foot high chain link fence, all entrances and exits are
double-gated. The park has a jogging trail, hammocks, picnic
tables, lounge chairs, swinging benches, regular benches, two
huge dog swimming ponds, kiddie pools, a fountain, a gazebo, an
agility course, a sunny small dog area, a shady small dog area, a
dog shower, indoor restrooms, soft drinks for sale, free bottled
water, agility-type obstacles in the main park, park-provided
tennis balls, multiple poop clean-up stations with bags and
scoopers provided. DogWood Park is park of Dog Central Station
which includes a do-it-yourself dog wash (The Dog Wash), a doggie
boutique (The Spot Shop), dog day care, agility training, and
obedience training.
Fees:
$5 for the first dog, $2 for each additional dog, and $1.50 for
each person.
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Jupiter Beach
City: Jupiter, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: Sunrise - sunset
Location:
Features: Benches, handicap access,
poopbags,parking, restrooms, trash, shelter.
comments = a nice area to meet and play with other dogs.
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Higgs Beach Dog Park
City: Key West, FL 33040
Phone:
Website: http://www.keywestdogpark.org/
Hours: 6am to 11pm daily
Location: Corner of White Street and Atlantic
Boulevard
Features: social spot for dogs in Key West --
actually, two spots: We've got one for dogs weighing 25lbs or
less, and another, larger area (where you'll usually find me) for
dogs of all sizes. Bring along your owner and let's have
fun!"
Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve (or
PEAR Park)
City: Leesburg, FL
Phone:
Website: http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/public_works/parks/
Hours:
Location: 5336 University Ave.
Features:
Dog Chow Dog Park at Kennedy Park
City: Miami, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: Sunrise - sunset
Location: 2400 South Bayshore Drive (in Coconut
Grove)
Features: Fenced, benches, handicap access,
trees, parking, restrooms, water, trashcans.
Comments = lots of trees and places for pooches to sniff and
explore; a separate fenced area for small dogs to run.
Rover Run
City: Naples, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: Dawn - dusk
Location: 1900 Immokalee Road
Features: Fenced, benches, handicap access,
poopbags, trees, parking, water, trashcans.
Comments = lots of trees and places for pooches to sniff and
explore; a separate fenced area for small dogs to run.
Paw Park of Historic Sanford
City: Orlando, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: 7:30am to 7:30pm daily
Location: 427 French Ave(US Hwy 17-92)
Features: Fenced, Double Gated Entrance,
Benches, Tables, Self Watering Bowls, Dog Showers, Small Dog
Area, Poopbag Dispensers, Parking, Handicap Access, Community
Bulletin Board, Nicely Shaded with Mature Oak Trees, Located 20
Min North of Downtown Orlando, Easy Access from I-4.
HAPPY TAILS DOG PARK AT SEMINOLE PARK
City: Plantation, FL 33317
Phone: 954-452-2510
Website:
http://www.plantation.org/parks/City-Parks/happy-tails-dog-park.html
Hours: 7 am - Dusk
Location: 6600 SW 16th Street
Features: Happy Tails Park is a great new place
to walk your dog and meet friends. Located at Seminole Park in
the City of Plantation, the park provides five acres dedicated to
man's best friend.
The park is home to the Plantation Canine Unit and features three
distinct activity areas: a leash free run and fun area for large
dogs, an exercise area ideal for agility training and an area for
smaller dogs (twenty-five pounds or less).
The park features ample parking, restroom facilities and
pavilions and is open to the public from 7:00 a.m. until dusk,
seven days a week. Holiday hours will vary.
Paw Park of Historic Sanford
City: Sanford, FL
Phone: 407-330-5688
Website: http://www.pawparksanford.org
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Location: 427 S. French Avenue
Features: Fenced, double-gated entry, shaded
with mature oak trees, historic lighting, paved walkway, benches,
tables, disposal bag dispensers, parking, self-watering bowls,
water misting station, dog showers, separate area for small dogs,
community bulletin board. Access for the disabled.
Bark Park Inc.
City: Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Phone: 850-267-3936
Website: http://www.barkparkinc.org
Hours:
Location: 342 d J D Miller Rd
Features: 2 acre off leash dog park in Walton
County.
Fees:
Memberships $20.00 per year. Bark Park Training Academy.
Sponsored by Pet Butler, America's Pet Waste Cleanup
Service.
17th Street Park & Paw Park
City: Sarasota, FL
Phone:
Website: http://www.scgov.net
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Location: 4570 17th St.
Features: Six-foot fence, 6 acres, lighted,
double-gated entry, trees, benches, tables, disposal bags, trash
cans, parking, restrooms, water, dog shower, separate area for
small dogs, community bulletin board.
Doggeek.com Florida Dog Park User Rating:
Lakeview Park
City: Sarasota, FL
Phone:
Website: http://www.scgov.net
Hours: Dawn - Midnight
Location: 7150 Lago St.
Features: Six-foot fence, double-gated entry,
many trees, benches, tables, disposal bags, trash cans, parking,
restrooms, water, dog shower, separate area for small dogs,
community bulletin board. Access for the disabled.
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Satellite Beach Dog Park
City: Satellite Beach, FL
Phone: 321-777-8004
Website: http://www.satellitebeach.org/RCdogPrk.htm
Hours: 8am - 8pm
Location: Located at the Satellite Beach Sports
&
Recreation Park (west of the Satellite Beach Library)
Features: 6' perimeter fence (1.5 acres),
Double-gated security entrance area, Separate fenced small-dog
area, Tables and benches under shade trees, Memorial brick path,
Dog-wash and drinking water areas, Dog toys, playground
equipment, fire hydrants! Waste disposal stations throughout,
Next to natural habitat area, Located at Satellite Beach Sports
& Recreation Park next to public library, Parking and
restrooms nearby.
Fees:
$2 for up to 2 people with 3 dogs
$3 for more than 2 people or more than 3 dogs
Annual Memberships
Individual (human) $150
($100 if all dogs are spayed/neutered)
Family (human) $200
($150 if all dogs are spayed/neutered)
Doggeek.com Florida Dog Park User Rating:
Ft. DeSoto County Park
City: St. Petersburg, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours:
Location: Pinellas Bayway
Features: Benches, tables, trees,parking,
phones, restrooms, water, trash
comments = A portion of the beach is designated for dogs. A very
scenic park with lots of things to do.
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Tom Brown Park
City: Tallahassee, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Location: Easterwood Avenue (Off of 319)
Features: Fenced, benches, poopbags, trees,
parking, water, trash.
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Al Lopez Park
City: Tampa, FL
Phone:
Website:
Hours: Dawn - dusk
Location: 4810 N. Himes Avenue
Features: Fenced, benches, tables, handicap
access, poopbags, trees, parking, restrooms, water, trash cans,
separate large dog and small dog areas.
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Lake Idamere Park
City: Tavares, FL
Phone:
Website: http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/departments/public_works/parks/
Hours:
Location: 12335 County Road 448
Features: The dog park features three separate
areas; one for larger dogs, another for smaller canines and a
third for future expansion of a doggie obstacle course. The
fenced-in dog park also offers multiple entry gates, dog-waste
stations, water stations and plenty of shade trees. The fishing
pier, which overlooks the 96-acre Lake Idamere, features a
30-by-12-foot platform at the end of the pier and is constructed
of low-maintenance and durable composite decking.
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Brohard Beach & Paw Park
City: Venice, FL
Phone:
Website: http://www.scgov.net
Hours: Dawn - midnight
Location: 1600 Harbor Dr. South
Features: Six-foot fence, trees, benches,
tables, shelter, disposal bags, trash cans, parking, water, dog
shower, separate area for small dogs, community bulletin board.
Dog Beach is accessed by boardwalk from Paw Park. Dogs are
permitted in a restricted area along Brohard Beach as indicated
by beach signs.
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Woodmere Park & Woodmere Paw Park
City: Venice, FL
Phone:
Website: http://www.co.sarasota.fl.us/parks/
Hours: Dawn - Dusk
Location: 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd.
Features: Fenced, double-gated entry, trees,
benches, tables, disposal bags, trash cans, parking, restrooms,
water, double-gated section for small dogs near the front gate,
dog shower, community bulletin board.
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