Sarasota Dog Parks
Find off-leash dog parks, dog-friendly leash rules, and practical picks for Sarasota, Osprey, Venice, and nearby county parks.
Dog parks in Sarasota
Sarasota County separates dog parks from dog-friendly parks. Dog parks are fenced off-leash areas for supervised play. Dog-friendly parks, preserves, and trails allow dogs only in designated areas on a hand-held leash no longer than 6 feet. Dogs are not allowed in playgrounds, athletic fields, or other areas not designated for dogs, and owners are responsible for cleanup.
Sarasota dog parks and leash-friendly options
| Place | Dog setup | Where | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Park Paw Park | City off-leash dog park with separate small and large dog areas | 2650 Waldemere St. | A central Sarasota dog run that can pair with the park's 1/2-mile walking trail, pool, outdoor fitness area, and playground. |
| 17th Street Park | County dog park plus leash-required dog-friendly areas | 4570 and 4730 17th St. | North and central Sarasota owners who want an official county off-leash option near athletic fields and restrooms. |
| Lakeview Park | County dog park with dog-friendly areas | 7255 Hand Road | East Sarasota dog play, disc golf, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a more spread-out county park setting. |
| Bay Street Park | County dog park | 300 Bay St., Osprey | South Sarasota and Osprey dog owners who want an off-leash stop with picnic shelters, playground, restrooms, and an unpaved trail nearby. |
| Woodmere Park | County dog park at a recreation-center park | 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice | South-county dog owners who want a dog park near indoor recreation, tennis, basketball, and restrooms. |
| Brohard Paw Park | Fenced dog play yard leading to a dog beach area | 1850 Harbor Drive S., Venice | The beach-day choice for dogs, with dog drinking fountains, showers, benches, waste bags, parking, and posted boundary signs. |
| Dog-friendly county parks and trails | Leash required in designated areas | Countywide | Leashed walks at parks, preserves, and trails when your dog needs movement more than off-leash play. |
Before you go
For off-leash play, start with Arlington Park, 17th Street Park, Lakeview Park, Bay Street Park, Woodmere Park, or Brohard Paw Park. For a leashed walk, use the county dog-friendly park list and confirm the exact park rules before you go. In warm months, pavement, turf, and beach sand can heat up quickly, so bring water and plan around the cooler parts of the day.
Official links
Confirm current rules, park hours, amenities, and restrictions with Sarasota County Parks: Dog Parks and Dog-Friendly Parks, City of Sarasota: Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex, and City of Venice: Brohard Paw Park.