Dog walking in Lillian

East Hill

Only 17 miles east of Lillian is the southeastern Pensacola, Florida neighborhood of East Hill. This is also where you'll find the Bayview Dog Park and Beach, which is a paradise for dogs and their owners! This one-acre dog park includes access for the dogs to enter the inlet near Bayou Texar so they can take a dip or splash and play in the water. There are covered seating areas in the park, as well as drinking water for dogs and showers for humans and dogs to use. The rest of Bayview Park has playgrounds, sports fields, picnic facilities, a boat launch, and other activities to enjoy with your family.

West Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze is a city in Florida that's also a suburb of Pensacola, and it's just 20 miles from Lillian. In west Gulf Breeze, there's a dog park called the Shoreline Bark Park. This large space features different sections for big and small dogs, as well as colorful agility equipment where dogs can showcase their skills. The dog park is securely fenced so you won't have to worry about your pooch making a break for it, and there are also water stations in the park. Dogs must be over four months old and vaccinated to visit this park, and it's conveniently located across from the recreation center.

Southeast Gonzalez

Gonzalez is an area of Pensacola that's just 20 miles from Lillian. In southeastern Gonzalez, there's a large recreational area called Ashton Brosnaham Park, and in addition to sports fields, a pavilion, and picnic areas, there's also a dog park. The Ashton Brosnaham Dog Park has big and small dog sections, as well as seating, waste disposal items, and water. While the large dog section has shade, some visitors note there isn't much shade in the little dog section. There are plastic pools set up for dogs to cool off in and trails to walk surrounding the park, and the off-leash area has a double-gated entry system.

Northwest Pensacola

Northwest Pensacola, Florida is home to Beulah Regional Park, and it's only about a 20-minute drive from Lillian. Beulah Regional Park is a great place for all sorts of recreational activities, including sports, picnics and other family gatherings, and playgrounds. It even has its own dog park! The Beulah Regional Dog Park has separate big and small dog sections, each surrounded by a six-foot fence. Each section has seating, trees, and double-gated entry systems for added security. The park provides visitors with doggy bags, but be sure to bring your own water because there isn't a water source in the dog park.

Cordova Square

The Cordova Square area of northeastern Pensacola is about 15 miles from Lillian, and it's home to the Scott Complex Dog Park in the Roger Scott Athletic Complex. This recreational center also includes playgrounds, sports fields, walking paths, a pool, and picnic facilities. The Scott Complex Dog Park includes a general area where all dogs can play, as well as a section just for small dogs. The dog park includes water for dogs, waste disposal items, seating, and shade. You're also welcome to walk the path surrounding the park with your dog, but they must be on a leash in other areas of the park.