Dog-Friendly Activities in Sorrento, FL

Rock Springs Run State Reserve in Sorrento, FL, is dog friendly. You're welcome to bring your pooch with you to enjoy the reserve and the numerous trails in the area. There are 14 miles of hiking trails to enjoy together that take in the varied scenery, including sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, bayheads, oak hammocks, and swamps. The pretty spring that surrounds the reserve can be viewed from these hiking trails.

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.

Rusty Anchor Mount Dora is a dog-friendly pontoon boat tour in Mount Dora, FL. Dogs are allowed on-board so long as they remain leashed. They offer two hour sightseeing eco tours of Lake Dora and the Dora Canal, as well as 1-hour Sunset cruises, shoreline tours, and 30-minute Lake front tours!

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Venetian Gardens Park in Leesburg, FL. This 64-acre pet-friendly park has several paved paths to walk your dog as well as a pavilion and benches.

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.

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.

Fido can romp off-leash with canine friends at Minneola Dog Park, located within Trailhead Park in Minneola, FL. The fenced park features astroturf and separate sections for small dogs (35 lbs and under) and large dogs (over 35lbs). There is plenty of open space for running, picnic tables, mature trees that provide shade, water fountains and even a fire hydrant or two. Dog waste stations are also available.

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.

South Lake and Lake Minneola Scenic 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 Clermont! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the South Lake and Lake Minneola Scenic 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.

Spring Hammock Preserve in Longwood, FL, is pet friendly. Bring your pooch along to explore a boardwalk through cypress trees and more. The habitat created here provides a wonderful place for rare species of animal and plant to flourish. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and cleaned up after.

The Gemini Springs Dog Park is a 4.5-acre fenced area of Gemini Springs Park in DeBary, FL, with two sections -- one for small dogs under 25 lbs and another for large dogs over 25 lbs. The park includes shaded areas, dog wash stations, water fountains for dogs, benches and picnic tables.

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.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Waterfront Park in Clermont, FL, where you and Fido can take a stroll on the the paved, pet-friendly trail located along beautiful Lake Minneola. There are picnic tables, pavilions and a fishing pier as well. Pet waste bags are available along the trail, and please note that dogs aren't permitted on the beach or swimming areas.

Located in the Lincoln Avenue Community Park & Pool, Mount Dora Dog Park in Mount Dora, FL, includes three separate areas for large, small and medium-sized dogs. There are also trees for shade, a water bowl and restrooms nearby.