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Pinellas County Parks: dogs on beaches

Tampa Bay, Florida

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.

Source: Pinellas County, Parks & Preserves FAQ. Checked October 27, 2026.

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