Tampa/St. Petersburg Area

Clearwater

Crest Lake Park – Doggie Days Dog Park
201 Glenwood Ave. Clearwater, FL. at Lake Dr. and Gulf-to-Bay

Paw Playground Sand Key Park
1060 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater, FL
Apartment dwelling dog owners rejoice! The Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department has opened several Paw Playgrounds. These green fenced areas allow unleashed canines the opportunity to run free. And, when the pet gets hot and thirsty, there are cooling stations complete with showers and dog-level water fountains to cool things off. Owners are required to supervise and clean up after their four-legged friends, and all dogs must be on a leash when outside of the Paw Playground area. Be on the lookout for new Paw Playgrounds opening soon in other county parks.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/paw_playgrounds.htm

Holiday

Anclote Gulf Dog Park – Pasco
2305 Baillies Bluff Road Holiday, FL

Land O’ Lakes

Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex Dog Park
3032 Collier Parkway Land O’ Lakes, FL

Largo

Paw Playground Walsingham
12615 102nd Ave. Largo, FL 33778
Apartment dwelling dog owners rejoice! The Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department has opened several Paw Playgrounds. These green fenced areas allow unleashed canines the opportunity to run free. And, when the pet gets hot and thirsty, there are cooling stations complete with showers and dog-level water fountains to cool things off. Owners are required to supervise and clean up after their four-legged friends, and all dogs must be on a leash when outside of the Paw Playground area. Be on the lookout for new Paw Playgrounds opening soon in other county parks.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/paw_playgrounds.htm

Lutz

Carolyn Meeker Dog Park
122 1st Ave. SW Lutz, FL 33548
Telephone:  (813) 635-3500
The play area features 5 acres with a 6 foot galvanized chain link fence with double gated entries. The area is split into two separate access areas for small and large dogs. In addition, there are water fountains for people and dogs, picnic tables, shelters, dog washes, a hitching post, and doggie mitt receptacles.
Four dog parks are currently operated by the Parks, Recreation and Conservation department.

New Port Richey

Meadows Dog Park
Larch Lane New Port Richey, FL

Palm Harbor

Paw Playground Chesnut
2200 East Lake Rd. Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Apartment dwelling dog owners rejoice! The Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department has opened several Paw Playgrounds. These green fenced areas allow unleashed canines the opportunity to run free. And, when the pet gets hot and thirsty, there are cooling stations complete with showers and dog-level water fountains to cool things off. Owners are required to supervise and clean up after their four-legged friends, and all dogs must be on a leash when outside of the Paw Playground area. Be on the lookout for new Paw Playgrounds opening soon in other county parks.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/paw_playgrounds.htm

Seffner

Mango Recreation Center
11717 Clay Pit Road. Seffner, FL 33584
Telephone:  (813) 635-7489
This recreation center offers after – school and summer programs for children ages 6–17. Activities offered include a tiny tots program, boys club, girls club, and a preteen club. The park features two basketball courts and two softball fields with lights, and playground equipment.
Mango also has a dog play area. The play area features 5 acres with a 6 foot galvanized chain link fence with double gated entries. The area is split into two separate access areas for small and large dogs. In addition, there are water fountains for people and dogs, picnic tables, shelters, dog washes, a hitching post, and doggie mitt receptacles.

Seminole

Paw Playground Boca Ciega Millennium
12410 74th Ave. Old Oakhurst Rd., Seminole, FL
Apartment dwelling dog owners rejoice! The Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department has opened several Paw Playgrounds. These green fenced areas allow unleashed canines the opportunity to run free. And, when the pet gets hot and thirsty, there are cooling stations complete with showers and dog-level water fountains to cool things off. Owners are required to supervise and clean up after their four-legged friends, and all dogs must be on a leash when outside of the Paw Playground area. Be on the lookout for new Paw Playgrounds opening soon in other county parks.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/paw_playgrounds.htm

St. Petersburg

Coquina Key Dog Park
3595 Locust St. S.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33704
727-893-7335
Dog owners are celebrating in St. Petersburg. The city now has five dog parks where canines can run free, play and meet new friends. These fenced areas are approximately one-acre with doubled gated entrances and exits. There are separate water fountains for thirsty pets and their owners, a pooper scooper station, trash bins, a bulletin board, and a time-out area for the occasional behavior problem. And, no dog park would be complete without a fire hydrant! All the city’s dog parks are open daily, 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.

Crescent Lake Dog Park
1320 5th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL
727-893-7335
Dog owners are celebrating in St. Petersburg. The city now has five dog parks where canines can run free, play and meet new friends. These fenced areas are approximately one-acre with doubled gated entrances and exits. There are separate water fountains for thirsty pets and their owners, a pooper scooper station, trash bins, a bulletin board, and a time-out area for the occasional behavior problem. And, no dog park would be complete without a fire hydrant! All the city’s dog parks are open daily, 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.

Lake Vista Dog Park
1401 62nd Ave S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705
727-893-7335
Dog owners are celebrating in St. Petersburg. The city now has five dog parks where canines can run free, play and meet new friends. These fenced areas are approximately one-acre with doubled gated entrances and exits. There are separate water fountains for thirsty pets and their owners, a pooper scooper station, trash bins, a bulletin board, and a time-out area for the occasional behavior problem. And, no dog park would be complete without a fire hydrant! All the city’s dog parks are open daily, 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.

North Shore Dog Park
North Shore Dr and 7th Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727-893-7335
Dog owners are celebrating in St. Petersburg. The city now has five dog parks where canines can run free, play and meet new friends. These fenced areas are approximately one-acre with doubled gated entrances and exits. There are separate water fountains for thirsty pets and their owners, a pooper scooper station, trash bins, a bulletin board, and a time-out area for the occasional behavior problem. And, no dog park would be complete without a fire hydrant! All the city’s dog parks are open daily, 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.

Walter Fuller Dog Park
7901 30th Ave N. St. Petersburg, FL
727-893-7335
Dog owners are celebrating in St. Petersburg. The city now has five dog parks where canines can run free, play and meet new friends. These fenced areas are approximately one-acre with doubled gated entrances and exits. There are separate water fountains for thirsty pets and their owners, a pooper scooper station, trash bins, a bulletin board, and a time-out area for the occasional behavior problem. And, no dog park would be complete without a fire hydrant! All the city’s dog parks are open daily, 30 minutes before sunrise and close 30 minutes after sunset.

Tampa

Al Lopez Park
4810 N. Himes Ave. Tampa FL
Open; 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
This park is made up of approximately 132 acres of Florida wildlife, offering an enjoyable view. If it isn’t the land that sparks your interest, it will be the ponds. There are two ponds that fall within the boundaries of the park. The northern pond offers fishing, and some have said that the fishing is what sets Al Lopez Park aside from other parks.

Davis Islands Seaplane Basin
864 Severn Ave Tampa, FL 33606
Located at the end of Davis Islands, this park offers a small beach area, off-leash area for dogs, picnic area, canoe launch and boat ramps. Davis Islands Park also is adjacent to the Davis Island Yacht Club and Davis Island Seaplane Basin.

Gadsden Dog Park
6901 S. MacDill Avenue Tampa, FL
As one of Tampa’s major parks, Gadsden Park offers many amenities and opportunities to every member of the family. Gadsden Park contains one of Tampa’s Greenway Trails: MacDill Trail. It’s a 1.47-mile asphalt trail consisting of two loops; the Lake Gadsden loop, which is 0.88 miles, and the play area loop, which is 0.59 miles. Gadsden Park amenities include picnic tables and shelters, restrooms, ball fields, dog park, playground and fishing lake.

Giddens Dog Park
5209 North 12th St., Tampa, FL
Sunrise to Sunset
Fenced dog park. Our community centers, parks and playgrounds provide a safe, structured and fun environment. The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department offers activities and classes for all ages: tots, youth, adults and seniors. Giddens Park offers our After School Activity Program (ASAP) at the Kathryn Malone Activity Center. For a schedule and hours of operation, please call 813-231-5284.

Logan Gate Dog Park
7374 Monterey Blvd. Tampa, FL 33625
Telephone:  (813) 635-3500
The play area features 5 acres with a 6 foot galvanized chain link fence with double gated entries. The area is split into two separate access areas for small and large dogs. In addition, there are water fountains for people and dogs, picnic tables, shelters, dog washes, a hitching post, and doggie mitt receptacles.
Four dog parks are currently operated by the Parks, Recreation and Conservation department.

Palma Ceia Dog Park
2200 Marti Street Tampa, FL 33629
8am – Sunset (Mon-Fri) and 9am-Sunset (Sat-Sun).
3/4 of an acre, fenced. Is in the NE portion of the park. Our parks, community centers and playgrounds provide a safe, structured and fun environment. The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department offers activities and classes for all ages: tots, youth, adults and seniors.
For more information about programs and services available through your Parks and Recreation Department, please call 819-274-8615 or visit on the web at www.tampagov.net/parksandrec.

Picnic Island Beach Dog Park
7404 Picnic Island Blvd. Tampa, FL 33616
Picnic Island Park, located in Port Tampa, has a breathtaking view of the city. It encompasses 7.8 acres of sandy beach access. Enjoy a day in the sun and on the beach, go canoeing, picnicing, fishing from the pier or escape and explore Picnic Island Bayou. There is something for everyone at Picnic Island Beach.

Picnic Island Beach offers shelter rentals. If you are interested in renting a shelter at Picnic Island Beach or finding out more information about other shelters within the City of Tampa, please call the Parks and Recreation Department Shelter Reservation Line at 813-274-8184.

Lifeguards on duty Memorial Day – Labor Day.

Rowlett Dog Park
2401 East Yukon Tampa, FL 33604
Sunrise to Sunset, fenced dog park. Rowlett Park offers amenities for every member of the family: street hockey, tennis courts, trails, picnic tables, pier, fitness stations, and more.
Nestled along a bend in the Hillsborough River, the Rowlett Park Trail provides two miles of asphalt trail, meandering through oak and pine hammocks. Nature trails cross the park. The canoe launch is available for access to the Hillsborough River State Canoe Trail, which extends north to the Hillsborough River State Park.

West Park
6402 North Occident Street Tampa, FL 33614
Telephone:  (813) 635-3500
The play area features 5 acres with a 6 foot galvanized chain link fence with double gated entries. The area is split into two separate access areas for small and large dogs. In addition, there are water fountains for people and dogs, picnic tables, shelters, dog washes, a hitching post, and doggie mitt receptacles.
Four dog parks are currently operated by the Parks, Recreation and Conservation department.

Tarpon Springs

Paw Playground Andersen
39699 U.S. HWY. 19 N. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Apartment dwelling dog owners rejoice! The Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department has opened several Paw Playgrounds. These green fenced areas allow unleashed canines the opportunity to run free. And, when the pet gets hot and thirsty, there are cooling stations complete with showers and dog-level water fountains to cool things off. Owners are required to supervise and clean up after their four-legged friends, and all dogs must be on a leash when outside of the Paw Playground area. Be on the lookout for new Paw Playgrounds opening soon in other county parks.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/paw_playgrounds.htm

Tierra Verde

Paw Playground Fort De Soto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Apartment dwelling dog owners rejoice! The Pinellas County Parks & Recreation Department has opened several Paw Playgrounds. These green fenced areas allow unleashed canines the opportunity to run free. And, when the pet gets hot and thirsty, there are cooling stations complete with showers and dog-level water fountains to cool things off. Owners are required to supervise and clean up after their four-legged friends, and all dogs must be on a leash when outside of the Paw Playground area. Be on the lookout for new Paw Playgrounds opening soon in other county parks.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/paw_playgrounds.htm

Zephyrhills

Meadowood Paw Park
Meadowood Loop and Alston Avenue Zephyrhills, FL
http://www.ci.zephyrhills.fl.us/Meado1227.asp
PARKS HOURS: 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2 acres, Fenced

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