Dog-Friendly Activities in Punta Gorda, FL

Leashed pups are invited to explore the pet-friendly Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, FL. This waterfront recreation area spans 17 acres and offers a range of amenities, including a fishing pier, an interactive fountain, walking paths, picnic tables and more.

Bring Fido to the Dog Park at Sunset Park located within the Babcock Ranch community in Punta Gorda, FL. This pet-friendly park is available to residents and visitors, and features two fenced areas for large and small dogs. Fido can enjoy some off-leash fun with agility equipment and a water trough. Amenities also include shade structures, trash cans, picnic tables and waste bags. There's even a 2-mile loop trail that runs alongside the park where leashed dogs are welcome.

Bring Fido to Fishermen's Village, a waterfront mall, marina, and resort in Punta Gorda, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you explore more than 30 boutique shops. You can even stop at Salty Paws to buy Fido a treat or new toy.

Hounds on Henry Nature Park is a clean, grassy dog park in Punta Gorda, FL. Bring Fido for some off-leash fun and socialization with other canines to this fenced 1.5-acre park. Amenities include a separate small dog area, water spigots and bowls, picnic tables, and benches. Please note that the park is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.

The Dick Cuda Trail is a pet-friendly walking path available to residents and visitors at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for a stroll on this 2-mile loop trail of crushed stone. Fido can also enjoy some off-leash fun at the dog park located along the path, and restrooms are available at the trailhead.

Babcock Ranch Bark Park is the place for your pooch to meet up with other furry friends to run around and play off leash. Located in Babcock Ranch's Midtown neighborhood in Punta Gorda, FL, this dog park offers pups and pet parents a variety of amenities, including separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, agility equipment, water stations, a pet memorial, and restrooms.

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve is home to a number of pet-friendly trails in North Fort Myers, FL. Separated by Interstate 75 with two separate access points, the east side features a 1.5-mile boardwalk and paved trail that meanders through wetland, hammock and pine flatwood ecosystems, as well as three miles of additional primitive hiking trails. Dogs are welcome to join you, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved on the trail.

Pets are welcome in the Old Prairie and Palmetto Ridge campgrounds at Myakka River State Park, a pet-friendly attraction in Sarasota, FL. This park also offers hiking trails, paddling, wildlife viewing, restrooms and more.

Dog-friendly Coastal Dayz Brewery in Fort Myers, FL, welcomes Fido to join you inside their taproom or at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio. This microbrewery serves up a selection of craft beer with 16 taps featuring regular favorites, such as their Seaz The Day Hazy IPA and Beach Hound Brown. Enjoy a rotation of food trucks, live music and trivia nights. Please note that their space accommodates adults and pets only.

Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park is a pet-friendly park in Port Charlotte. Wander along the wooded trails and enjoy the seclusion of this pretty park. If Fido needs to use the bathroom, there are several waste stations that can be found along the pathways. There's also a large field in the area that can be used for exercising pups. Dogs are welcome, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after. The park is open every day of the week from 7am to 9pm.

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve is home to a number of pet-friendly trails in North Fort Myers, FL. Separated by Interstate 75 with two separate access points, the west side features a canoe/kayak launch into Popash Creek, which flows into the Caloosahatchee River. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a short hiking trail and boardwalk that includes an observation deck. Dogs are welcome to join you, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved on the trail.

Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Paw Park is a fenced dog park with a separate section for small dogs, water stations, waste bag stations and trash cans. Fido will enjoy the large, grassy area for some off-leash exercise, but please note there is limited shade. There are also dog-friendly trails outside of the fenced area where you and your leashed pup can go for a walk.

Don's Good Time Agility is permanently closed.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Myakka State Forest, a pet-friendly recreation area in Englewood, FL. You and Fido can explore over 40 miles of trails that are used for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The Myakka River runs through the forest and allows easy access for fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park is a pet-friendly destination in Englewood, FL. Situated on 315 acres of land, with 50 of those acres for active use, you and your leashed pup can enjoy hiking the park's trails through old growth pines, scrub habitat and mature pine flatwoods with mangrove fringe along Oyster Creek. The park also features athletic fields and courts as well as a dog park you and Fido can visit after hitting the trails.

Port Charlotte, FL is home to the pet-friendly Ollie's Pond Park. This local recreation space welcomes leashed dogs to explore with their owners. Visitors can walk along the one-mile path, starting in the trees and leading around the pond, or unwind on a bench and bird watch. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Pooch Park Dog Park at Judd Community Park in North Fort Meyers, FL is a fully enclosed, off-leash area that has two separate sections for small and large dogs, seating, a water fountain and pet waste stations. Restrooms are available nearby, and adjacent to the park you'll find access to a narrow channel of water popular for kayaking.

The Boca Grande Bike Path 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 Placida! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Boca Grande Bike Path. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Bayshore Live Oak Park is the focal point of the Charlotte Harbor Historic District in Port Charlotte, FL. Fido is welcome to tag along at this pet-friendly spot to take in the beautiful vistas of the harbor and sunsets. Amenities include open space, restroom facilities, pavilions and walking paths. Please note dogs are not permitted on the fishing pier.

Dogs are welcome to enjoy a picnic with scenic views or a walk on the nature trails at pet-friendly Gasparilla Island State Park in Boca Grande, FL. This fisherman's paradise is separated from the mainland by Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound and is one of the Gulf Coast barrier islands. Dogs are not permitted on the beaches or in the Boca Grande Lighthouse. Pets must be well-behaved and kept on a six-foot, handheld leash at all times. There is a small entrance fee to visit the park.