Dog Park Locations

Brohard Paw Park is the only dog-friendly beach area in the county. Doggy and human water fountains, dog baths, fire hydrants, leash posts, picnic tables, and seats are all available at this dog-friendly beach.

Karen hosts 'Clear Kayak Tours Through Jupiter,' a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience. On the ocean, take a kayak lesson and a tour of Jupiter. Dogs are welcome as long as you provide a towel to protect the boat. The 2.5-hour excursion can accommodate up to 10 visitors of all ages. Guests should feel at ease on the water and in the presence of marine life such as manatees, fish, turtles, birds, and other sea creatures. While tipping your tour guide is optional, we recommend it! "If you," we like to say. The cost per person starts at $65 per night.

The freedom to explore, the white sand beachfront, the gentle lapping waves, and the clear water all contribute to happy dogs and humans. Dogs are allowed on the nature walk in addition to having their own beach on the island's southern point. While in these places, pets must be kept on a 6-foot portable leash at all times.

At this beach, dogs are free to play off-leash. Just be cautious because the place isn't completely protected.

Near the south picnic area, Haulover Beach Park has a bark park with an enclosure for little dogs (less than 35 lbs.) and large dogs (more than 35 lbs.). If travelling southbound, enter the bark park through parking lot #3 on the west side of Collins Avenue; if travelling northbound, enter through parking lot #4 on the east side of Collins Avenue. Shade trees, picnic tables, and water fountains for dogs and their partners, as well as doggie waste bag dispensers and waste containers, are all available in the bark park. Only the specified beach area between lifeguard towers #2 and #3 is open everyday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Dogs and their owners are welcome on the section of the beach right across from the bark park, which is accessible via parking lots #3 and #4. Except in the authorised beach area, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

Gulfside City Park welcomes pets. Gulfside City Park is one of Sanibel Island's several pet-friendly beaches, and it's close to a City of Sanibel and a Federal nature preserve. During much of the year, the beach is also home to threatened and endangered breeding shorebirds and sea turtles. Dogs must be kept on a leash (maximum 8 feet) at all times, and owners must clean up after their pets as required by law. Picnic tables, wash stations, and restrooms are available, and parking is charged hourly between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (free after 7 pm).

Along the edge of Lover's Key State Park is Lee County Dog Beach, popularly known as Bonita Beach Dog Park. It's an off-leash beach where you can let your dog run about and play in the Gulf of Mexico's shallow, calm water. There are no barriers, no leashes, and no concerns. There are numerous dogs of various sizes to play with. Many visitors do not own dogs but enjoy seeing them run and play with their canine companions on land and in the water. You can't see it from the main road, but if you follow the signs around the woods, you'll find Dog Beach in a clearing. You may have to wade through some water to get to there during high tide, so be prepared.

On-leash dogs are welcome at this picturesque inlet, which also has showers, restrooms, and lots of parking. There are five ecosystems represented in this park, as well as raised boardwalks, picnic pavilions, nature paths, an observation tower, and other amenities.

One of Florida's nicest off-leash beaches is located in Jupiter Beach. Dogs are allowed to explore a specific portion of the beach near Ocean Cay Park, which runs along A1A. Free parking is available in the lot at the intersection of Ocean Blvd and Marcinski Rd, as well as along A1A. Friends of Jupiter Beach (FJB) promotes beach bylaws and ongoing beach cleanup initiatives in order to maintain the beach clean and dog-friendly. In lifeguard zones and Town of Jupiter parks, dogs are not permitted (Carlin Park).

In Panama City, Dog Beach at Pier Park is a pet-friendly area. Dogs must be kept on a leash and cleaned up after in this area on the right side of the pier.