Dog Parks and Dog-friendly Parks
Sarasota County offers two types of areas where you and your dog can walk and play. They are categorized as either “Dog Parks” or “Dog-friendly Parks.”
Dog Parks: Dogs can exercise and play off leash in a controlled environment. Dog Parks offer separate fenced areas for small and large dogs, benches for dog owner's, shade, parking, and drinking fountains for both dogs and owners.
Dog Friendly Parks: Dogs are welcomed in designated areas of the park and must be leashed at all times (Max 6 Foot Leash). To determine if a park is dog friendly, please visit our website at: Dog Parks and Dog-friendly Parks.
Water Bowls: The County does not place water bowls out at locations. Citizens are welcome to leave a bowl. If the bowl is in good condition, then Parks Maintenance crew will leave the bowl on site.
The following parks have bag stations for cleaning up pet waste:
- 17th St Paw Park | 4730 17th St, Sarasota, FL 34235
- Brohard Paw Park (Dog Beach) | 1850 S Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285
- Lakeview Paw Park | 7150 Lago St, Sarasota, FL 34241
- Urfer Park (On Leash) | 4000 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232
- Woodmere Park | 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293