Brohard Paw Park dog beach

Off-leash dogs allowed all year

Open 7am to dusk. Stay inside the posted dog beach area.

Source: City of Venice, Brohard Paw Park. Checked October 28, 2026.

Shorebird nesting areas can close to dogs at short notice. Follow the signs at the beach.

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City of Venice: the rule in full

Brohard Paw Park has a fenced play yard leading to the only beach in Sarasota County where dogs are allowed. Dogs may be off-leash on the dog beach; stay within the posted area. Open 7am to dusk.

Nearby beaches

• Fort De Soto Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• Honeymoon Island pet beachDogs on a leash all year
• Jupiter Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• Canine BeachNo dogs midnight to 6am and 9am to 5pm and 7pm to midnight, all year. Dogs allowed the rest of the time (local leash laws apply)
• Smyrna Dunes ParkDogs on a leash all year