Dog Parks
Owners are required to supervise and clean up after their dogs. All dogs must be on a leash when outside the dog park area.
- Pinellas County is not responsible for the behavior of any dog.
- Bites and injuries should be reported to Pinellas County Animal Services.
- Park rules are intended to ensure that all visitors can use and enjoy the parks. Violation of park rules may result in a citation or removal from the park.
- Please keep our parks clean and obey all of the dog park rules below.
Dog Parks are located at these Pinellas County parks:
- Fort De Soto Park – Note: Fort De Soto is the only Pinellas County park where dogs are allowed on the beach in a designated area. There are also two fenced-in areas with water stations near the beach for large and small dogs. The beach entrance is at the far southwest corner of dog park.
- A.L. Anderson Park
- Boca Ciega Millennium Park
- John Chesnut Sr. Park
- Eagle Lake Park
- Raymond H. Neri Park (tentatively scheduled to open June 2026)
- Sand Key Park
- Walsingham Park
Pet Rules
- Pet dogs are welcome in county parks and must be on a leash, but are not allowed on boardwalks and observation towers.
- All dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the park.
- Parks close at sunset.
- Patrons use the dog park at their own risk.
- Handlers are liable for any injury or damage caused by their dog(s).
- Handlers are limited to three dogs per person.
- Dogs shall be licensed, vaccinated, and display tags on their collars at all times.
- Dogs in heat are prohibited.
- Handlers must be 16 years of age or older.
- Children younger than 12 are not permitted without a responsible adult.
- Handlers must control their dogs and attend to them at all times.
- Handlers must carry a leash with them at all times while in the park.
- Handlers are responsible for picking up and disposing of their dogs’ waste in designated receptacles.
- No dogs younger than 4 months old. Check with your veterinarian before introducing a puppy to the dog park.
- No aggressive dogs.
- Handlers must stop their dogs from digging and are responsible for filling any holes their dogs make.
- No excessive barking.
- No dog bathing in parks.
- No food or smoking within fenced dog park areas.
Did You Know?
Unscooped dog poop washes off into waterways and provides nutrients (pollutants) that may cause algae blooms and fish kills. Help keep our waters clean.
Note to Patrons:
Please do not go barefoot in dog parks.
Diseases can be transmitted from dog-to-dog in a dog park. Have your dog fully vaccinated BEFORE coming to the park to play.