Dog-Friendly Activities in Anclote Keys, FL

Leashed dogs are allowed on the north section only of Clearwater North Beach, which starts at Somerset Street in Clearwater, FL. Bring your pooch for a stroll along the sand and in the surf, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after. Although there's no parking north of Somerset, public meter parking can be found on Mandalay Ave, south of Somerset.

Hammock Park is a dog-friendly park in Dunedin, FL, that contains pretty boardwalks that weave through the woods, a butterfly garden, a disc golf course, a comfortable picnic area, and a playground. Fido can join you on the boardwalks if they are on a leash under six feet and owners clean up any mess that they leave behind. There are pet waste stations provided and spots for Fido to have a drink, too.

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Port Richey, FL is pet friendly. Walk with your leashed pooch through typical Florida backcountry and admire the Salt Spring. This natural phenomenon is more than 350-ft deep and offers a habitat for plenty of wildlife that includes tortoises and dolphins. There is an entrance fee per vehicle.

Enterprise Dog Park in Clearwater, FL is a spacious field where dogs can play off leash. There are eight dog water fountains throughout the park and one for humans as well. Other features include a rinse station, benches, waste bag dispensers, walking trails and two canopy-covered picnic tables. The park is closed in the mornings on Mondays and Fridays for routine maintenance.

Fido is welcome to join you on an informative tour with St. Nicholas Boat Line in Tarpon Springs, FL. The boat departs approximately every 40 minutes on a round-trip cruise along the Anclote River. Learn about the history of sponge diving in the area and watch a diver in traditional diving gear demonstrate sponge harvesting.

The Dog Park at Sand Key Park is located near the beach in Clearwater, FL and features separate sides for small dogs and large dogs with a watering station for both. Bring Fido for some off-leash exercise at this clean and uncrowded fenced area with paid parking and restrooms on site.

Crooked Thumb Brewery creates stand up beers for a laid back crowd in the quaint city of Safety Harbor, FL. This dog-friendly taproom is situated at the top of Tampa Bay in a renovated warehouse and their freshly brewed beers can be enjoyed in the spacious tasting room or outdoors in the beer garden. Well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome in both spaces. Live music and food trucks are typically featured on the weekends along with a variety of events and activities throughout the year.

Located just a couple of blocks away from the historic downtown Tarpon Springs, the pet-friendly Craig Park is very welcoming to dogs and their owners on an afternoon stroll. Keep your pup on a leash and walk on the sidewalk that circles the Spring Bayou. You can stop along the way to enjoy lunch at one of the picnic benches. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the manatees in the water during the winter.

The Nature Coast Botanical Garden and Nursery in Spring Hill, FL, is a dog-friendly destination where well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome to join you as you explore its 4.5-acre garden. The garden boasts beautiful waterfalls, a charming model train, various plants and peaceful picnic areas.

Stilt House Brewery is a pet-friendly taproom located in the heart of Palm Harbor, FL. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome to join you inside. They offer over 30 unique flavors of beer, brewed on site, in addition to wine and cider. This location is conveniently located right off the Pinellas Trail.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, a pet-friendly natural space in New Port Richey, FL. The over 8,000 acre park offers miles of nature trails, both paved and unpaved, that you can enjoy with Fido. There is also a bike trails that leads all of the way to Suncoast Parkway. Dogs are allowed only in day-use area only, and must be on leash no more than six feet in length. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

Bring your pup to the dog park at Crest Lake Park in Clearwater, FL. Here, canines can enjoy off-leash play in separate, fenced-in areas for small, medium, large, and all-size dogs. Water stations and an area to rinse off Fido are also provided, and leashed pups are allowed on the paved walking trail around the park.

John S. Taylor Park is a pet-friendly destination situated on 156.5 acres in Largo, FL. Connected to the Pinellas Trail and tucked next to a 53-acre freshwater lake, this county park is a great spot for leashed dogs and pet parents to explore the trails and enjoy some exercise. The park also features a full disc golf course, a tree-lined shell trail, a boat ramp and fishing.

Located in the heart of Safety Harbor, FL, the pet-friendly Troubled Waters Brewing is a locally-owned and operated brewery serving a variety of draft and bottled beers. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you, but they must remain leashed at all times.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, FL. In addition to having their own dog beach on the southern tip of the island, dogs are also allowed on the pet-friendly nature trail. There's an entrance fee per vehicle.

Eagle Lake Park is a dog-friendly destination in Largo, FL, where leashed pups are welcome to explore the trails with you. This 163-acre park is home to fox squirrels, numerous bird species, gopher tortoises and water turtles as well as a restored wetlands section on the western side. Amenities include picnic shelters, restrooms, a playground, a paved recreation trail, numerous shell paths, boardwalks and a dog park for Fido to enjoy.

The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Odessa! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Upper Tampa Bay Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Bring your pup to the Eagle Lake Park Dog Park for some off-leash play in Largo, FL. This park features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs and plenty of shade. All canines must be current on vaccinations and leashed when entering and exiting the gated area. Leashed pups can also enjoy a stroll with you on the pet-friendly trails surrounding the dog park.

Bring your pup to play with his friends at Neighborhood BarK & Boutique, a dog park and bar in Safety Harbor, FL. Enjoy a drink while your pup gets his energy out in the fenced, turfed area. Fido can even enjoy his own doggie beer from the bar. You can also shop for dog treats, toys, accessories and more at the boutique.

Fido can enjoy off-leash play with other canines at Paw Playground at John Chesnut Sr. Park in Palm Harbor, FL. This dog park features two separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, a dog cooling station and doggy water fountains. Benches, shade and waste bags are also available. Please leash Fido outside of the dog park.