Dog-Friendly Activities in Plant City, FL

Pet-friendly Keel Farms welcomes leashed dogs to experience their 35-acre farm with you in Plant City, FL. Stop by for a wine tasting on their covered outdoor deck or learn the history of the farm on a tour. Open since 2003, this small family farm, winery & brewery produces blueberry wine as well as agrarian ale & cider. Enjoy their scenic orchards, blueberry fields, and pastures full of grass-fed cattle and chickens. They also have a limited kitchen for dining reservations, and are host to festivals and live music on weekends.

Dinosaur World in Plant City, FL is a dog-friendly attraction featuring over 150 life size dinosaurs in an outdoor museum. Allow Fido to join the family fun as you navigate your way along the dinosaur walk, cross into Deinonychus Island to see the raptors, enter the Skeleton Garden, or venture down Carnivore Boardwalk if you dare. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the park with the exception of the museum building with animatronics.

BringFido to Metals & Nature, a dog-friendly, two-acre wrought iron garden store with trails under mossy oak trees in Plant City, FL. Enjoy lunch at the picnic tables surrounded by handcrafted iron art and statuary. Leashed dogs are welcome, but make sure they're comfortable around peacocks and other wildlife.

One of the largest regional parks in the county, Edward Medard Conservation Park in Plant City, FL is a dog-friendly area where leashed pups are welcome to explore. The park features both paved and unpaved trails, picnic pavilions, fishing, boating, and a campground. There is an entrance fee for visitors.

Lower Green Swamp Preserve is a pet-friendly destination in Plant City, FL. You and your pooch have many different trails to choose from, both short and long. Keep your dog leashed around other trail users. You may run into other dogs and horses on certain trails. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind by pups. This preserve is open every day of the week from sunrise until sunset.

Alderman's Ford Conservation Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Plant City, FL. The park's most popular attraction is a 1.9-mile paved loop that follows the north and south prongs of the Alafia River, which is popular among canoeists. Dog walkers and cyclists are welcome on the trail. Along the way, you can continue your adventure by following links with a boardwalk and foot bridges, leading into shaded woods of gigantic cypress and oak trees.

Bring Fido to Three Hands Mead Company in Plant City, FL. This dog-friendly watering hole invites two- and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the umbrella-shaded tables outside on the patio or inside the tasting room. Customer's favorite mead drinks include The Ole Razzle Dazzle, Berry Berry Dry and Not For the Faint of Tart. Check out their social media for information on visiting food trucks.

Plant City Flea Market is a dog-friendly activity in Plant City, FL, where furry friends can join their owners for a morning or afternoon of fun on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. This outdoor market features over 100 vendors with vintage decor, antique furniture, brand-name shoes and bags, pet accessories and more. All dogs are welcome as long as they remain leashed and cleaned up after.

Gilchrist Heights Dog Park is an off-leash park in Plant City, FL, where Fido is welcome to enjoy some exercise and socialization with other pets. The park features a double-gated entry with two separate areas for small dogs (7,300 sq ft) and large dogs (9,000 sq ft). Amenities include plenty of shade, fresh water for dogs, benches for pet parents, and waste bags and receptacles.

Leashed dogs are welcome at McIntosh Preserve, a pet-friendly natural space in Plant City, FL. You and your pup can enjoy over 2 miles of crushed shell pathways, explore the observation tower, and rest at picnic tables. It is recommended that you bring water with you for you and your dog.

Lettuce Lake Conservation Park is a pet-friendly destination in Tampa, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the hiking trails with you at this 240-acre site with wooded picnic areas, barbecue grills, playgrounds and restrooms. There is an admission fee, and pets are not permitted on the boardwalk.

Located just a few minutes down the road from Tampa, Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa seems a million miles away from the urban sprawl. This Florida state park has four pet-friendly hiking trails to choose from, which are over seven miles in length. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you in most outdoor areas, but they're not permitted inside buildings. The park is open daily, and there is an entrance fee.

Eureka Springs Conservation Park in Tampa, FL is a dog-friendly park on 31 acres featuring scenic boardwalks through a floodplain forest, walking trails, a rose garden and picnic areas. Dogs must leashed, and there is an entrance fee per vehicle. Note that the greenhouse is not pet friendly.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Bonnet Springs Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Lakeland, FL. Explore giant oak trees, beautiful streams, boardwalks, walking paths, views of Lake Bonnet and more at this blend of an urban and natural park.

The General James A. Van Fleet State 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 dog-friendly "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Polk City! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the General James A. Van Fleet State 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.

Leashed dogs are welcome along the pet-friendly walking path that surrounds Lake Mirror in Lakeland, FL. Explore the beautiful path around this historic space in downtown, with plenty of benches to stop and take in the sights.

Lake Crago Dog Park in Lakeland, FL is an off-leash area located within Lake Crago Park. The fenced area features separate sections for large and small dogs, a double-gated entry, benches, and shade. Please check the City of Lakeland website for updates on closures and holiday hours, and note that the dog park opens later on Wednesdays at 9am.

Ott's Off-Leash Dog Sanctuary is a clean, roomy off-leash dog park that attracts a loyal crowd of regulars Wednesdays through Sundays in Ruskin, FL. The park features a separate small dog area, shade, benches, swings and picnic tables. This sanctuary for dogs and pet parents is supported entirely through donations, including commemorative bricks and memorial trees.

Front Page Brewing Company is a dog-friendly microbrewery in Bartow, FL. Fido is welcome to join you at a table inside the taproom. There are 20 taps with craft beer, cider, and wine. Food trucks are on site most days.

Pet-friendly Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL features 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat, including longleaf pine flatwoods, lakes and winding creeks, and thick cypress domes and open vistas. There are 15 miles of multi-use trails at the park for you and Fido to explore. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, and there is an entrance fee to visit.