Dog-Friendly Activities Near JAX Airport

There are 57 dog-friendly activities near JAX Airport. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in JAX Airport.

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Jacksonville, FL 21 km

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in Jacksonville, FL, is pet friendly. This 120-acre urban woodland is full of trails for you to explore and enjoy with your pooch. In addition, over 3 miles of rustic hiking trails wind quietly through a series of distinct ecological habitats. Chill out on one of the benches around the park, have a picnic and enjoy a day outside with your pup. See Details

BrewHound Dog Park + Bar

Neptune Beach, FL 31.5 km

BrewHound Dog Park + Bar BrewHound Dog Park + Bar is a dog-friendly bar and dog park in Neptune Beach, FL. Brewhound is a membership based park and serves coffee, local craft beer, and wine on tap. The off-leash dog park features turf grass, separately fenced areas for large and small dogs, cool, shady areas, and The Doggie Splash Pad. Areas are supervised by trained ”Ruffarees” to maintain a friendly and safe environment for all pups. Daily, monthly and annual memberships are available. See Details

Veterans United Craft Brewery

Jacksonville, FL 34.4 km

Veterans United Craft Brewery Veterans United Craft Brewery is a dog-friendly, veteran-owned craft brewery in Jacksonville, FL, that welcomes Fido inside their taproom. Fido will be offered a bowl of water and a few dog treats! Their rotating tap list showcases flagship beers like Raging Blonde Ale, HopBanshee IPA, Scout Dog 44 Amber Ale, and Buzzin’ Bee Honey Rye Wheat Ale, alongside creative seasonal and limited‑release small-batch brews. Food trucks can be found on select days and guests are also welcome to bring their own food. See Details

Amelia River Cruises & Charters

Fernandina Beach, FL 28.9 km

Amelia River Cruises & Charters Bring Fido to the Historic Fernandina waterfront to set sail with dog-friendly tour company Amelia River Cruises & Charters. Departing from Fernandina Beach, FL, visitors bringing dogs can choose from the Cumberland Island Tour, Beach Creek Tour, Family Friendly Sunset Cruise, and the Adults-Only Twilight BYOB Cruise. Kids Tours and a seasonal Eco-Shrimping Tour are also available. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for no additional fee. See Details

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Jacksonville, FL 29.6 km

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park Commonly referred to as Hanna Park, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville, FL, welcomes leashed dogs throughout the year in the park and at the beach. This 450-acre area offers a water park, freshwater lake, pet-friendly campground, hiking and biking trails, one of Jacksonville's best surfing beaches and more. Most areas of the park are dog friendly. Fido must be on a leash at all times and cleaned up after. Please note a parking fee is involved. See Details

Ed Austin Dog Park

Jacksonville, FL 22.4 km

Ed Austin Dog Park Ed Austin Dog Park located in Jacksonville, FL, is a family sports venue and exercise complex. Follow the old golf cart trail for a 1.75 mile walk or take Fido to the 4-acre dog park for some exercise and socialization. See Details

Main Beach Park

Fernandina Beach, FL 31 km

Main Beach Park Main Beach Park is a dog-friendly beachfront park in Fernandina Beach, FL. Fido is allowed to be off-leash for a game of frisbee on the grass or a picnic beneath a tall palm tree. The park gives direct access to the beach where you will need to re-attach Fido's leash before exploring the surf or sand. See Details

Kanine Social

Jacksonville, FL 18.9 km

Kanine Social Kanine Social is an indoor and outdoor park in Jacksonville, FL, where dogs and their owners are welcome to stay for a beer, a game, or a whole day. This is more than just a park for your pup to socialize in, there's also a craft beer and coffee bar so you can catch up with your human friends over a hot or cold one as well. The two parks on site are 7,000 square foot each, and the indoor park is climate controlled for those hotter days. There's a separate play area for small dogs on site and three self wash bathing stations for when they're done playing. Dogs who want to stay and play can do so for one price. Memberships are available. See Details

Grey Matter Distillery

Atlantic Beach, FL 31 km

Grey Matter Distillery Grey Matter Distillery is a dog-friendly venue in Atlantic Beach, FL. Leashed dogs are allowed to join you inside the bar. Enjoy a tasting in the cozy, art-filled space. Food is not served, but you are welcome to order from a nearby restaurant. See Details

Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach, FL 35.5 km

Jacksonville Beach Jacksonville Beach is a popular pet-friendly destination. Home to yellow sands and views of the crashing sea, dogs are allowed on the beach at any time from October 1 through March 31. However, dogs are not permitted on the beach between 9am to 5pm from April 1 through September 30. Your pooch must be leashed at all times while they are enjoying the beach and owners should clean up after their pets. See Details

Lucky Dolphin Tours

Jacksonville, FL 26.5 km

Lucky Dolphin Tours Lucky Dolphin Tours in Jacksonville, FL is pet friendly. Two and four-legged adventurous can hop aboard the boat for a one-and-a-half-hour private tour along the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean and down the St. Johns River. Your U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Boat Captain is also a knowledgeable marine wildlife naturalist who will connect you with the lives of manatees, sea turtles, eagles and ospreys and get you astonishingly close to amazing dolphins. See Details

John Gorrie Dog Park of Riverside Park

Jacksonville, FL 19.2 km

John Gorrie Dog Park of Riverside Park BringFido to run off leash at John Gorrie Dog Park of Riverside Park in Jacksonville, FL. There are two enclosed dog runs with water fountains, tennis balls and shade trees. The park is divided into separate areas for small and large dogs. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. See Details

Riverside Arts Market

Jacksonville, FL 19.4 km

Riverside Arts Market Riverside Arts Market is a dog-friendly market in Jacksonville, FL. The open air market is held every Saturday, rain or shine. You'll find fresh produce and products from local artisans. Pets must be leashed, cleaned up after and kept away from food items. See Details

Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park

Jacksonville, FL 30.1 km

Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park is a dog park in Jacksonville, FL, where Fido can run, play and socialize. There are two fenced sections available, one for smaller dogs and one for larger dogs. Outside of the park, roam miles of trails with your four-legged friend. See Details

Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach, FL 32.2 km

Atlantic Beach Atlantic Beach is a pet-friendly beach in Florida, where dogs are allowed during the day and evening. Pet owners must pick up and remove dog waste from beach and dispose of properly. Dogs must be on leash unless both adult and pet are in the water together. No dog shall be allowed off the property of its owner unless the dog is fastened to a suitable leash of dependable strength not to exceed twelve (12) feet in length. Such leash must be attached to a fixed object or specifically held by a person capable of controlling the animal. On Atlantic Beach if dog and owner are in the Atlantic Ocean together, the dog shall be allowed to swim unleashed and then immediately put back on the leash before returning to the beach. This does not include walking the dog in the water. See Details

Atlantic Beach Dog Park

Atlantic Beach, FL 31.7 km

Atlantic Beach Dog Park Atlantic Beach Dog Park is a dog-friendly beach in Atlantic Beach, FL. Fido must be on a leash no longer than 12 feet long. Please clean up after your pets. See Details

St. Johns River Ferry

Atlantic Beach, FL 26.4 km

St. Johns River Ferry Fido will love feeling the wind in his fur aboard the St. Johns River Ferry in Atlantic Beach. Connecting Mayport Village and Fort George Island, the dog-friendly, car and passenger ferry departs every half hour. Dogs must remain in vehicles and pedestrians with dogs must stand in the back away from other passengers. See Details

Ruby Beach Brewing

Jacksonville, FL 18.5 km

Ruby Beach Brewing Ruby Beach Brewing is pet-friendly. The long awaited downtown brewery allows dogs to hang out on the pet-friendly patio. Leashed dogs are welcome to chill on the patio while their owners sample one of 23 different varieties of beer on draft. See Details

Burney Park

American Beach, FL 24.5 km

Burney Park Pack a lunch, a towel and some sunscreen and head for a day at the beach! Burney Park in American Beach, FL is dog friendly and offers plenty of room for Fido to run along the sand and chase the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors to the park can also enjoy other outdoor activities like fishing and a picnic area. See Details

Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Jacksonville, FL 25.3 km

Fort George Island Cultural State Park Fort George Island Cultural State Park is a pet-friendly recreational area in Jacksonville, FL. This historic area is located on the southernmost sea island and has harbored over 5,000 years of continuous human occupation. Bring Fido with you as you walk the historic grounds. Dogs are also permitted in The Ribault Club. See Details