Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Manasota Key, FL

Pets are welcome in the Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds at Myakka River State Park, a pet-friendly attraction in Sarasota, FL. This park also offers hiking trails, paddling, wildlife viewing, restrooms and more.

Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park is a pet-friendly park in Port Charlotte. Wander along the wooded trails and enjoy the seclusion of this pretty park. If Fido needs to use the bathroom, there are several waste stations that can be found along the pathways. There's also a large field in the area that can be used for exercising pups. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after. The park is open every day of the week from 7am to 9pm.

Enjoy a variety of recreational activities and trails at pet-friendly Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, FL. Leashed dogs are allowed in the campground and visitor recreation areas of this 1,381-acre park. Several campsites are not pet friendly, so dog owners should call ahead before arriving. Pets are not allowed in buildings, on playground equipment, rental canoes, on the swimming beach or in the lake. Admission varies by vehicle occupancy and time of day.

Lemon Bay Park & Environmental Center in Englewood, FL is pet friendly. This waterfront recreation area overlooks Lemon Bay and offers a range of activities for leashed pups and their owners to enjoy. Amenities of the park include paved and unpaved walking trails, a boat ramp, picnic areas, bathrooms, fishing, and more.

Monty Andrews Arboretum is a pet-friendly botanical garden located inside of West Blalock Park in Venice, FL. Bring Fido with you while you stroll the 4.5 acres of woodlands, open fields, paved pathways, picnicking spots and native gardens, all with informative markers along the way. During December, they offer a holiday light display. Dogs are welcome as long as they're leashed and cleaned up after.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Sleeping Turtles Preserve North, a pet-friendly attraction in Venice, FL. Dogs are permitted on the north side of the preserve only where you will find pretty walking trails along the Myakka River.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Myakka State Forest, a pet-friendly recreation area in Englewood, FL. You and Fido can explore over 40 miles of trails that are used for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The Myakka River runs through the forest and allows easy access for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Bayshore Live Oak Park is the focal point of the Charlotte Harbor Historic District in Port Charlotte, FL. Fido is welcome to tag along at this pet-friendly spot to take in the beautiful vistas of the harbor and sunsets. Amenities include open space, restroom facilities, pavilions and walking paths. Please note dogs are not permitted on the fishing pier.

Dogs are welcome to enjoy a picnic with scenic views or a walk on the nature trails at pet-friendly Gasparilla Island State Park in Boca Grande, FL. This fisherman's paradise is separated from the mainland by Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound and is one of the Gulf Coast barrier islands. Dogs are not permitted on the beaches or in the Boca Grande Lighthouse. Pets must be well-behaved and kept on a six-foot, handheld leash at all times. There is a small entrance fee to visit the park.

Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park is a pet-friendly destination in Englewood, FL. Situated on 315 acres of land, with 50 of those acres for active use, you and your leashed pup can enjoy hiking the park's trails through old growth pines, scrub habitat and mature pine flatwoods with mangrove fringe along Oyster Creek. The park also features athletic fields and courts as well as a dog park you and Fido can visit after hitting the trails.

Blackburn Point Park in Osprey, FL, is a dog-friendly bayside park divided in three parts. Enjoy a boat ride with Fido along the Intercoastal Waterway to your favorite fishing spots. The center area is home to marine life and features a 2-mile paddling loop in Little Sarasota bay. Dogs must be leashed at all times. The park features boat ramps, canoe/kayak launches, picnic shelters with grills, a fishing pier, restrooms, and short, paved trail.

The Boca Grande Bike Path 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 Boca Grande! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Boca Grande Bike Path. 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 to enjoy a walk at Rollins W. Coakley Railroad Park in Venice, FL. This grassy area features benches, litter receptacles, picnic tables, and scenic views and is the starting point for the Legacy Trail, an 18.5-mile long multi-use path for walkers, joggers and bikers. No motor vehicles are allowed on the trail.

The Legacy Trail (FL) 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 Venice! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Legacy Trail (FL). 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.

Laurel Park is a pet-friendly community park in Nokomis, FL. Your leashed dog can join you for a relaxing stroll on the paved walkways, grilling out & picnicking at one of the shelters, hanging out on the spacious lawn, or watching a local sports game. This park also offers access to the 18.5-mile Legacy Trail.

Port Charlotte, FL is home to the pet-friendly Ollie's Pond Park. This local recreation space welcomes leashed dogs to explore with their owners. Visitors can walk along the one-mile path, starting in the trees and leading around the pond, or unwind on a bench and bird watch. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs may join their owners along the Calusa Heritage Trail at The Randell Research Center in Bokeelia, FL. From sunrise to sunset, two- and four-legged friends can enjoy a self-guided visit along this pet-friendly community path while learning about the Calusa people who inhabited the Pineland area.

The Venetian Waterway Park is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Venice! The map below shows a trailhead where you can pick up the Venetian Waterway Park. 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.

The Legacy Trail (FL) 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 Osprey! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Legacy Trail (FL). 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.

The Boca Grande Bike Path 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 Placida! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Boca Grande Bike Path. 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.