Dog-Friendly Activities in Sanford, FL

Paw Park of Historic Sanford is the place to go in Central Florida with Fido! This fully-fenced park in Sanford, FL, offers separate areas for large and small dogs, dog showers, self-watering bowls, bag dispensers for waste disposal, and benches for the humans. This park is ADA accessible, and has a double-gate entry.

Pedal Driven Co. is a pet-friendly store in Sanford, FL. Bring Fido along as you shop their selection of bikes, outdoor gear, accessories, camping equipment, and even pet travel essentials. A portion of any dog supplies sold will be donated to local pet-focused non-profits!

Lower Wekiva River State Preserve in Apopka, FL, is a wonderful park for canoeing and swimming, though it can be crowded in summer. Leashed dogs are welcome in the preserve and on the pet-friendly trails. Please obey all posted signs regarding pets.

Tuffy's Bottle Shop & Lounge is a dog-friendly shop and beer garden in Sanford, FL offering small-batch ciders, local & regional craft beers, wine, and a full bar. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on the front patio.

Black Bear Wilderness Area is a dog-friendly trail in Sanford, FL, offering a remote 7.1-mile loop along the St. Johns River. The trail follows historic levees through wetlands and cypress swamps, with boardwalks crossing wet areas. Dogs can explore this rugged trail with their owners, but rough terrain, flooding and limited emergency access should be considered.

Bring Fido on the US Ghost Adventures top-rated, pet-friendly ghost tour running all year round in Sanford, FL. Stroll historic streets with expert guides and hear real tales of hauntings, murders, and scandalous secrets. Explore hotspots including the Sanford Senior Center, Veterans Memorial Park, the Seminole County Courthouse and the NE Corner of E. Commercial St. & N. Park Ave. Bring your leashed pup!

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this pet-friendly farmers market in Sanford, FL, while they shop for produce, crafts, baked goods and more. Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia is held in Magnolia Square every Saturday from 9:00AM to 2:00PM.

Lee P. Moore Park is a pet-friendly community hub located in Sanford, FL. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome to join you as you explore the grounds. Amenities include green space, pavilions and a 1-mile paved path surrounded by trees to provide shade during the warmer months.

Leashed pets are welcome to join you at Mike Kirby Park, a pet-friendly park in Sanford, FL. The park features water fountains, benches, green space, restrooms, playgrounds and more.

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.

The pet-friendly Barkley Square Dog Park in DeLand, FL, encompasses more than 14 acres and provides areas for large dogs, small dogs, training events, and time-out spaces. The dog park is situated on a parcel of land with many trees and even a small, lined pond in the large dog area. Parking is plentiful and amenities include a modern restroom, benches, dog watering stations, and attractive vinyl-coated fencing.

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.

Blue Spring State Park is a pet-friendly recreation area in Orange City, FL. Bring your leashed pup with you while you stroll the Boardwalk Trail or unpaved Pine Island and Campground trails. The park features lush tropical trees and crystal blue waters, where you can discover manatees and other wildlife. Pets are also welcome in the camping area if you want to stay overnight. Please note that a day-use reservation is required to visit this park, except for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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.

Fido can run and play at Doctors' Dog Park in Apopka, FL. This 750' by 300' dog park features water fountains, a pet shower, benches and plenty of space for dogs to frolic.

The Seminole Wekiva 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 Altamonte Springs! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Seminole Wekiva 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.