Dog walking in Sun City Center

Pinellas Bayway South

If you and your pup love the water, this neighborhood is for you! It's located about 37 miles from Sun City Center, and is home to the Fort De Soto Dog Beach. This beach has two fenced-in areas for canine friends; they are separated by dog size Your canine pal must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet if they explore outside the paw playground. The off-leash area is fenced in, along with the beach area where your pal can run and splash in the waves. There are hoses for you to wash the sand off of your pooch or even just cool them off on hot days. Something to keep in mind is there is no shade here. There is water available, but you should bring your own just in case you or your pup need more. Cleanup supplies are also provided. You and your pal won't want to leave this pawesome paradise!

Crescent Heights

This dog-friendly neighborhood is home to the Lake Vista Dog Park and is located about 45 minutes from Sun City Center. Your pooch will love exploring this 1.5-acre off-leash park. It is totally fenced in, and the surface is mainly grass with some dirt. The park provides water fountains and shade trees are also available. You will need to bring your own doggy waste bags for clean-up. Your pup is sure to make some new canine pals here! If your pooch isn’t as social, there's plenty of room to hang out alone or with you. Grab a ball and head over for a fun-filled day at this park!

South MacDill

This Tampa neighborhood is a great place for your pup to play and get in some exercise at the Gadsden Dog Park. This dog park is very large, with plenty of room for your pup to explore its grassy terrain. This off-leash, fenced in dog park has plenty of shade trees, as well as three separate areas for your pup to play! If your pooch likes to get wet, there are kiddie pools for him to make a splash in. The park has water bowls available for your pup to drink out of, and there are plenty of benches to sit on while you watch your fur baby.

Picnic Island

This dog-friendly neighborhood is located 27 miles from Sun City Center, and is home to Picnic Island Beach Dog Park. This is the pawfect place for your pal to get off his leash and play with some new fur-iends! The beach is a little rocky, but the sand is soft for your pup’s paws. There are some palm trees that provide shade, and there are also picnic benches to sit and watch your pup romp around with the other dogs. You will need to bring water and doggie waste bags with you, though. Bring a Frisbee and prepare yourself for a day full of fun in the sun at the beach!

North Saint Petersburg

If you and your pooch are looking for a nice relaxing day together, you'll find it at the Kenwood Dog Park, located in this neighborhood. This off-leash dog park is completely fenced in, offering 3 acres of space for your pooch to run around. The surface that your pooch will be romping around on is mainly grass, and there are plenty of trees that provide shade. Picnic tables give human companions a place to rest while they supervise their dogs. The park also provides water and water bowls for thirsty pups. Grab a Frisbee and have a blast with your canine friend at this park!