Fort De Soto Dog Beach

Off-leash dogs allowed all year

Next to the Paw Playground dog park. Other Pinellas County beaches don't allow dogs.

Source: Pinellas County, Parks & Preserves FAQ. Checked October 28, 2026.

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

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Pinellas County Parks: the rule in full

Dogs are not allowed on county beaches except the dog beach at Fort De Soto Park, where they can play off-leash under voice control. Elsewhere in parks, pets must be on a 6-foot leash.

Nearby beaches

• Honeymoon Island pet beachDogs on a leash all year
• Brohard Paw Park dog beachOff-leash dogs allowed all year
• Smyrna Dunes ParkDogs on a leash all year
• Lighthouse Point Park (inlet shore)Dogs on a leash all year
• Jupiter Dog BeachOff-leash dogs allowed all year