The Best Dog Beaches and Dog Parks in the Sarasota Area

LAKE VIEW PAW PARK

7150 Lago St, Sarasota, FL 34241

The excruciatingly hot Florida days can be far from fun for you and your furry four-legged friend, but if an adventurous early or mid-afternoon is the plan, then Lake View Paw Park is the place to be. This park is notable because it is a shaded sanctuary that gives dogs a refreshing place to have fun. In the mulchy terrain, dogs have a wholly shaded space to roam off-leash. In addition, the park has tennis balls, adjustable doggy hurdles, and weave poles for doggies who are into agility equipment.

The park is fenced and separated into two areas, the smaller dog area (dogs under 20lbs) and the larger dog area (dogs over 20 lbs). There is a drinking station with a doggie hose. And for those interested in walking/jogging with their dog, visit Lake view park, which is connected to the paw park.

Lake View Park is a hilly grassland. Enjoy the bridges over little streams and ponds. If you like to walk with your puppies in strollers, this park does not have sidewalks, so terrain wheels would make the experience much more manageable.

Things to know before you go:

• Free parking
• No swimming in Lake
• Pets must be leashed outside of paw park
• Bathrooms are in Lake View park
• Closed on Tuesdays for maintenance

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the Lake View Park, paw park rules, and hours open before going.

17TH ST PAW PARK

4570 17th Street, Sarasota

Does your dog need a place to run, roll, and make new friends? Then, you should visit 17th St Paw Park. The park is a vast grassy open field where your furry friend will get to release all its energy. 17th St paw park is a trendy park mainly active in the late evening because few shaded areas. When your pet becomes puckered out, take them over to the drinking and showering station near the gate entrance. After they finish hydrating and relaxing in the shade, let them dash back out into the field and play on the agility equipment.

The park also has a separately fenced training area—this area is for dogs that may not be used to the park or strangers. There is a bench and no toys in this area.

Things to know before you go:

• No dogs allowed in the softball field down the road unless they are licensed service dogs
• No restroom facilities, just porta potties

ARLINGTON DOG PARK

2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239

Arlington Park is tucked into the quaint friendly neighborhoods near Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The park features a .5 mile nature trail around the entirety of the perimeter as well as a large swimming facility (not dog friendly). Tucked into the back of the park is a semi-shaded dog park that features separate areas for small and large breeds. They have hoses and doggy pools on site for hot days.

There are always a friendly cast of regulars in the mornings and evenings eager to have a friendly conversation. You won’t need to bring your own tennis balls, as the Park regularly brings in left over tennis balls from the courts on the park grounds.

BROHARD PAW PARK & DOG BEACH

1600 Harbor Dr. Venice, Fl 34285

Throw on your swimwear. Grab your four-legged friend and take an adventure to Brohard dog beach. This tropical paradise is in the beautiful and historic downtown Venice. You will fall in love with the clear blue ocean waves and the glistening white sand. You can swim with your buddy or soak up some sun while bird watching. The locals are a friendly dog community that makes you feel welcomed.

The Bohard location is special because of its options. The beach is connected to a paw park. Like the others, there are smaller and larger dog areas with a drinking and shower station. If you’re looking to go for a walk/jog with your dog, try conquering the reservoir next to the paw park.

Things to know before you go:

• free parking
• Fishing pier

PASS-A-GRILLE DOG BEACH

It is a beautiful day to visit Pass-a-grille dog beach. Located south of St Pete Beach, Pass-a-grille dog beach is an intimate gem. The beach is small, but the white sand and blue-green ocean waves make the journey well worth it. You and your dog can splash around in this secluded beauty and soak up some sun.

Be sure to grab clean-up bags before crossing the street. Cars do not drive fast in this area, but be precautious and always supervise your pet and make sure they are leashed before leaving the beach.

Things to know before you go:
– No pets on the other side of the beach