Dog walking in Lynn Haven

Gulf Highlands

Central Panama City Beach is about 15 miles west of Lynn Haven, and this area is home to Frank Brown Park and Dog Park. Frank Brown Park is a 200-acre recreational facility that also includes ball fields, sports courts, playgrounds, and much more. Your dog can join you on-leash in most areas of Frank Brown Park, but the dog park is a special treat for dogs who like to run leash-free. This dog park has a "Lazy Dawg Zone" for older, slower, or smaller dogs, as well as a "Party Dawg Zone" for bigger and more energetic dogs. The park has fresh drinking water for dogs, waste disposal supplies, seating, and plastic swimming pools, too!

North Panama City Beach

There's another pawesome dog-friendly option in Panama City Beach, and it's about a half-hour drive from Lynn Haven in the northern area of town. Conservation Park is a 2,900-acre area with more than 24 miles of trails for you to trek with your dog on a leash. There are 12 trails to choose from, and they range in length from 0.6 to 11 miles. Along your walk, you and your dog will get to take in scenic sights and likely spot a variety of wildlife and plant species. There are benches situated along the trails, and doggy bags are provided, too, but be sure to bring your own drinking water.

Bayside

You and Fido can drive to the Al Helms Dog Park in southwestern Panama City in less than 15 minutes. This sizeable off-leash park includes an area for dogs who weigh more than 30 pounds, as well as an area for smaller dogs. Both sections have separate, double-gated entryways. There are water fountains for dogs to grab a drink, as well as waste disposal supplies, lots of green grass, trees, and seating for your convenience. Some visitors note that there isn't an abundance of shade at this dog park, so if you're visiting on a hot day, keep that in mind.

Mill Bayou

Panama City is home to nearly 40,000 people, and the city maintains three off-leash dog parks for residents and visitors. The second of the Panama City off-leash parks is the Zollie Young Dog Park, which is only a ten-minute drive from Lynn Haven. Rather than separate dogs by weight, dogs of all sizes play together in the same fenced-in space at this dog park. There's drinking water available for dogs, as well as doggy bags and seating in the park. If you'd like to enjoy the rest of Zollie Young Park with your dog, you're welcome to do so if they're on their leash.

Cedar Grove

The third of the off-leash dog parks in Panama City is called Everitt Avenue Dog Park, and it's only a 15-minute drive from Lynn Haven. This dog parks allow dogs of all sizes and weights to play together in the same fenced area. This lovely park has several old trees throughout, so there's always cool, shaded areas where you and your pup can take a break. Running water is available for dogs to drink in the park, and there are also picnic tables and benches. This park tends to be pretty quiet and peaceful, and there is a small parking lot there, too!