look what i found!
Hey everyone, I found a whole list of dog parks all over florida. This is convenient for anyone more north of us that might wanna do the same thing!
maybe we could even find a few that we like and rotate every so often. :jmp2:
the one in plantation sounds nice too.
Florida Dog Parks
St. Johns County Paw Park Park
City: Augustine, FL
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
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
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
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
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
Phone:
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
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
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.
Gainesville DogWood Park
City: Gainesville, FL
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.
Jupiter Beach
City: Jupiter, FL
Hours: Sunrise - sunset
Location:
Features: Benches, handicap access, poopbags,parking, restrooms, trash, shelter.
comments = a nice area to meet and play with other dogs.
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
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
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.
