Dog-Friendly Activities in North Weeki Wachee, FL

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Port Richey, FL is pet friendly. Walk with your leashed pooch through typical Florida backcountry and admire the Salt Spring. This natural phenomenon is more than 350-ft deep and offers a habitat for plenty of wildlife that includes tortoises and dolphins. There is an entrance fee per vehicle.

Marker 48 Brewery in Spring Hill, FL, welcomes dogs in their pet-friendly beer garden and inside the taproom. Water and dog treats are available! Drop by for a refreshing craft brew in Hernando County's first full-production brewery. Check their website for a rotating list of events and food trucks.

The Nature Coast Botanical Garden and Nursery in Spring Hill, FL, is a dog-friendly destination where well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome to join you as you explore its 4.5-acre garden. The garden boasts beautiful waterfalls, a charming model train, various plants and peaceful picnic areas.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, a pet-friendly natural space in New Port Richey, FL. The over 8,000 acre park offers miles of nature trails, both paved and unpaved, that you can enjoy with Fido. There is also a bike trails that leads all of the way to Suncoast Parkway. Dogs are allowed only in day-use area only, and must be on leash no more than six feet in length. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

Cooter Pond Park is a dog-friendly park in Inverness, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the boardwalk that features scenic overlooks. You'll likely see Cooter turtles the park is named after as well as alligators. There are picnic areas within the park where you can grab a bite with Fido.

Liberty Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Inverness, FL. This park is within walking distance of the downtown area and is located on Lake Henderson. Fido is welcome to join you for a walk around this picturesque park.

Howard's Flea Market is a pet-friendly attraction in Homosassa, FL, where you and Fido can shop for almost anything you can imagine. Browse tables of books, tools, clothing, jewelry, collectibles and more at the largest Flea Market in Citrus County on over 55 acres. Please make sure dogs are on a leash and cleaned up after during your visit.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Fort Cooper State Park, a pet-friendly state park in Inverness, FL. You and Fido can explore the numerous trails throughout the canopy forests that make up this 700-acre historic area. Pets on a 6-foot or shorter leash are allowed on all hiking trails and at the picnic areas. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beach or in the lake as it is a sensitive nesting area for endangered species.

Let Fido have fun off-leash at Rotary Centennial Park Dog Park in Spring Hill, FL. This dog park, the first ever in Hernando County, offers 3-acres exclusively for pups. There are three separate fenced areas, one for small dogs, one for large dogs and the third for guide, therapy or very shy dogs. Each section is spacious and offers shade from mature trees.

The Withlacoochee State Trail runs 46 miles and is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that is working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Previously an unused railroad corridor, this "rail-trail" is now a great place to walk Fido in Brooksville. The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Withlacoochee State Trail. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only.

Leashed dogs are allowed on the pet-friendly walking trails at Lecanto Community Park in Lecanto, FL You and Fido can explore the scenic, well-shaded trails throughout this popular park. Please clean up after your pup and be aware that dogs are not permitted in the fields or other public spaces in this park.

Bring your pup with you for a day on the water with Seven Sisters Kayaks, a pet-friendly kayak rental company in Homosassa, FL. Enjoy paddling in Baird Creek, the Blue Springs Lagoon and Seven Sisters Springs with your furry friend. You might even run into a manatee, dolphin or school of fish while you are out there! They rent out single and tandem kayaks, as well as paddle boards.

Hobby Lobby is a pet-friendly craft supply store with a location in Brooksville, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you while you scan the aisles of supplies for your next craft project. They offer a great selection of tools and materials for hobbies such as jewelry making, cake decorating, quilting, painting, and more.

Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises is a dog-friendly thrift store in Homosassa, FL. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you inside as you browse a selection of vintage and modern items, along with discounted books. This non-profit organization raises funds for Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc.

The Quarry Disc Golf Course in Brooksville, FL, features a scenic dog-friendly walking loop where leashed pups can join their owners for a stroll through beautifully landscaped grounds. The shaded path includes rolling hills, poop bags, and trash cans, with convenient parking near the Enrichment Center building. The course itself offers 20 holes with open spaces, mature trees, and dramatic elevation changes.

Airport Farmers & Flea Market is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch along to enjoy a great shopping experience with up to 400 vendor booths on 19 acres. The vendors range from fresh produce to fresh seafood and from new and used items to BBQ. Airport Farmers & Flea Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3pm.

Rural King is a pet-friendly store in Spring Hill, FL. This retail chain with farm supplies and other merchandise also sells home goods and hunting gear. Dogs are welcome to join you inside, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved.

Whispering Pines Park is a 290-acre, dog-friendly park complex located only minutes from downtown Inverness, and nestled among pine and hardwood trees. It's a great place to bring your pooch for a walk on a trail. Don't forget to clean up any mess left behind and to keep pups leashed. There are waste stations throughout the park.

Herry's Thrift & Gift Shoppe is a pet-friendly thrift store in Homosassa, FL. Bring your leashed dog along to check out the items on offer at this store that benefits grieving people through the organization Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast.

Well-behaved, leashed pets can join their owners at Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery in Spring Hill, FL. This dog-friendly attraction features outdoor seating where two and four-legged friends can relax together. Visitors can sip on wines ranging from sweet to dry, including whites, reds, blush and blueberry. Patrons can grab a bite from visiting food trucks/vendors.