Dog walking in High Springs

Spring Hill / Santa Fe

Grab Fido and hang out at the O'Leno State Park together for a fun afternoon out. The park includes some great amenities that you and your pup will love exploring, including a picnic area and a beach for those pups who live the sand! There are trails that run throughout, and the park is shaded by a ton of trees, so your dog can stay cool while you explore together. While visiting the park, your dog needs to stay on leash and make sure to bring clean-up bags with you since there aren't any on the trails.

High Springs City Center

If you and Fido are exploring the town and get hungry, head into the Great Outdoor Restaurant where they serve award winning food with a menu that includes steaks, seafood, and salads. This restaurant tends to be popular, so you may want to consider a reservation before heading out to it. If you and your pup are craving something sweet, check out The Talented Cookie Company. They offers tons of different sweets including cookies, cupcakes, and whoopie pies. Your dog will be dying to get a bite of your sweet treat. Both of these great restaurants offer dog friendly patios where Fido is welcome to join you.

Neals

The Poe Springs Park is an amazing park to go check out with your furry pal by your side. The park features a covered picnic area, a creek to splash in, tons of trees to provide shade, and a playground. There is a great nature trail that you and your pup can use for a great walk, and a scenic boardwalk. With restrooms for you, and lots of green space to explore, your pup will have a great time! Make sure to clean-up after him and bring some water along.

Trepo

Head out to the Ichetucknee Springs State Park for a great day out with your pup, only nine miles out of High Springs in Fort White. The park features a 6-mile river that you can snorkel in, a playground, canoe and kayak launch, and picnicking. There are a ton of trails that your pup is allowed to hike on with you, just make sure to keep her on a leash while you explore. The park also provides showers to rinse off at if you get a little dirty. It can be busy at times since it holds weddings and family reunions there.

Alachua Hilltops

If you and Fido get hungry, head over to Alachua and grab a bite to eat. Mi Apa Latin Cafe specialized in Cuban food in a casual and convenient atmosphere. There menu has traditional Cuban dishes and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. El Toro dishes out authentic Mexican dishes and has a menu that includes vegetarian options. They serve lunch and dinner, and offer customized meals to cater your needs. Both of these great restaurants offer dog friendly patios so your pup can join you for a meal, and they are only six miles out of High Springs in Alachua, making it a quick car ride.