Two fenced off-leash areas (small-dog and large-dog beaches) within the park, open during regular park hours (7 a.m. to sunset).
Leash required to and from the off-leash area; dogs must be licensed and vaccinated with tags displayed; limit of 3 dogs per handler (16+); owners must fill dug holes and clean up waste; aggressive dogs not allowed.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Yes, Fort De Soto's Paw Playground is a designated off-leash dog beach and park open daily. Two fenced off-leash areas (small-dog and large-dog beaches) within the park, open during regular park hours (7 a.m. to sunset).
Leash required to and from the off-leash area; dogs must be licensed and vaccinated with tags displayed; limit of 3 dogs per handler (16+); owners must fill dug holes and clean up waste; aggressive dogs not allowed.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.