Dog-Friendly Activities Near ORL Airport

Although technically not a dog park, the nearly 1-mile walking path around Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, Florida is very pet-friendly. There are several dog-related events that take place at Lake Eola Parkin Orlando, FL, each year, and almost any time of the day you'll find pet owners taking their four-legged friends for a walk around the lake. Poop bag dispensers are conveniently located on the lake path so that you can clean up after your pet. In addition to the lake path, visitors can also rent swan boats to enjoy with pets up to 5 lbs. There is also an amphitheater where concerts and other events are regularly held, as well as a couple of pet-friendly restaurants next to the lake, which will allow you to dine outdoors with your pooch.

Lake Baldwin Park in Winter Park, FL, offers an off-leash dog area (during designated hours) near the water with picnic tables, two pavilions and doggie showers. The park is closed every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month until 12pm for maintenance.

RockPit Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery in Orlando, FL. They have plenty of covered seating out front for pups and humans to hangout and enjoy a cold one. Guests can also enjoy food from Cecil’s BBQ.

Epic Paddle Adventures in Orlando, FL, is pet friendly. Fido can join you for their daily dog-friendly paddle tour on the lake. They also offer lessons on paddling safely with your dog. Please call to reserve your tour.

Mead Botanical Garden is a dog-friendly attraction in Winter Park, FL. Bring your leashed pooch along to this vast, tranquil green space that boasts an array of flowering gardens, wildlife habitats and pavilions to enjoy. Dogs are allowed in marked areas as long as they leashed and owners clean up after them. When visiting the garden, please be mindful. Take only photographs, leave only footprints.

The dog-friendly Loch Haven Park in Orlando, FL, is known as the region's premier cultural park. It's nestled between three lakes and spans across forty-five acres. The park features art displays, Central Florida's oldest oak tree, and a small fenced-in dog park (residents only). Dogs must be leashed and cleaned up after during their visit. Waste bags and garbage bins are scattered throughout the park.

The Winter Park Farmers' Market takes place each Saturday morning at the old train depot in downtown Winter Park, Florida. You and your dog can browse several booths of fresh vegetables, baked goods, plants and flowers, hand-made arts and crafts items, and more. This is a very popular attraction that brings out many visitors and their dogs.

Hourglass Brewing at Hourglass District in Orlando, FL is pet friendly. This family-owned, award-winning craft brewery in Central Florida offers beer made with natural ingredients. From sourcing hops and barley, to filtering the water through our in-house reverse osmosis system, they control every element of their beers, laying the foundation for the cleanest, most refreshing taste possible.

Bark Haven is a dog park and bar along the Urban Trail in Orlando, FL, where your pup can enjoy off-leash play in the designated yard and treats from the dog menu. While your dog plays, you can grab a coffee, craft cocktail, or other items from the outside kitchen or bar. Please note you must register your pup beforehand, and he must be leashed at check-in, inside, and in the front beer garden.

Fido is welcome to play off-leash at the fenced Barber Dog Park in Orlando, FL. The park features separate areas for small and large dogs, each with their own agility equipment. A shelter with a picnic table is available as well.

Fido can run and play at Park of the Americas, a dog park in Orlando, FL. This park features separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. There are waste bag dispensers for your convenience. Leashed dogs are welcome in the rest of the park.

'Urban Paddle in Paradise' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Jenny. Meet at the boat ramp and park behind the office or along Ivanhoe Boulevard. Guests will learn to paddleboard or kayak with a quick lesson, then explore the clear, spring-fed waters of Lake Ivanhoe with your pup! Spot local wildlife, snap fun photos, and leave with new paddling skills and unforgettable memories with Fido. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 10 guests ages 3 and up. Rates start at $65 per person.

Fido is welcome to join you on the patio at Tactical Brewing Co. in Orlando, FL. This pet-friendly brewery serves a variety of beers on tap. They also serve flights, growlers, bottled and canned beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic options.

Well-behaved, leashed pups can join you as you browse the aisles at Total Wine & More, a dog-friendly wine and liquor store with a location in Orlando, FL. Shop their extensive selection of beer, wine, liquor and cigars with your canine best friend by your side.

Atomic Horror is a pet-friendly store located in Orlando, FL. Your leashed four-legged family member can tag along inside as you browse their selection. They offer a wide range of merchandise inspired by horror TV shows and horror movies, in addition to having photo opportunities on site.

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company is dog-friendly! Bring Fido to this craft brewery and tasting room located in the historic Ivanhoe District of Orlando, Florida. Every second Sunday of the month they become extra dog-friendly when they host Dog Day Afternoons with local dog product vendors and live music.

Orlando Haunts in Orlando, FL, offers pet-friendly tours. Join your guide on this spooky tour of some of Orlando's most historic- and haunted- locations. Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed and will not disturb other guests on the tour. You’ll discover the twisted tales of a city steeped in tragedy, murder, suicide and mystery. Learn why Orlando is more haunted than you may think!

Bring your well-behaved, leashed dog to the pet-friendly Orlando Farmer's Market in Lake Eola Park, where you can shop for farm-fresh, seasonal produce, listen to live music or enjoy a drink in the beer and wine garden. Want to purchase something special for your pup? You are sure to find vendors selling homemade pet treats, pet supplies, pet clothing, and pet travel accessories.

Constitution Green in Orlando, FL, is pet friendly. Home to the oldest trees in Orlando, this spectacular park is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon with your pooch. Take your dog for a walk on the trails around the park and experience some beautiful Floridian countryside. Dogs are welcome on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them.

Lake Druid Park Dog Run is a dog-friendly park in Orlando, FL. Fido will love romping around off-leash and socializing with other pooches at this fenced park with separate sections for small and large dogs. There are benches for resting, an on-site portable toilet, and water fountains for both humans and canines.