Lindsey

I wouldn’t say this is a dog park, but more of an outdoor activity area that is dog friendly.

Sandpoint Park is made up of a variety of walking trails, exercise trails, children’s playgrounds, and gazebos. I believe dogs must remain on a leash unless in the fenced in dog area. I take my dogs walking here all the time and see all types of dogs and people enjoying the outdoor space.

For a fenced in dog area (some may not know) go to the other side of the marina to Marina Park. Marina park has boat slips, a skate park, a BMX bike park, and 2 fenced in dog areas. In the fenced dog areas your dogs can run free. I’ve never used the fenced in areas, but I’ve noticed there’s very little shade in either area. Other than that, they seem like fun for those who use them.

Living by the beach and being a dog lover it’s a shame that I can’t bring my dogs along to the beach more often. But, I also understand how quickly pets can make problems if not watched after properly by their owners. That being said, I haven’t come across any unattended pet messes yet.

I’ve seen a lot of reviews complaining about the time limits, but I’m happy to just be able to go to the beach with my dogs. I’ve only been in the morning, but I’ve gone during the week and on the weekends. I’ve always gotten a parking spot, and the beach is never crowded. Sure it would be great to go anytime of day, but it would be much worse if we couldn’t take the dogs at all.

Signs on the beach and at the boardwalks signify the dog friendly areas. I enter 4th Street South, Cocoa Beach into my GPS. You’ll find a boardwalk with meter parking by the beach entrance. Bring money for parking, bring stuff to wash/clean feet and paws, and bring bags for any dog messes. There are no washing stations or restrooms, but there are trash bags.