We are lucky in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach to have many great dog parks to enjoy with our favorite pups. Dog parks are a great place for our pups to play unleashed and meet new friends! Not sure about how dog parks work or if your dog is ready for one? Check out our etiquette and rules tips at the bottom of this story.
Big bonus: Dog parks in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach are FREE! That being said, did you know that you can rent out places for your dog to play? You can! Sniff Spot is a great resource to "rent" other people's property by the hour -- I saw listings for as low as $4/hour! You are able to filter your search by fenced or not, larger areas, no other dogs/animals/people, etc! Might be a great resource for those who don't have a space to take their dog, and aren't quite comfortable at a dog park!
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Parks(Dog park locations are listed alphabetically)
Know of a dog park in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach we're missing? Let me know at mackidfortmyersbeach@macaronikid.com and we will add it to our list!
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Barkingham Dog Park
9800 Buckingham Rd Buckingham, FL 33905
Hours: 8am - 9am, daily
The dog-friendly park has an off-lead, fenced area as well as trails for on-lead walks. During rainy season, the off-lead area may have standing water.
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Bark n Play Dog Park
9101 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Hours: dawn to dusk, daily
The Bonita Springs Bark-N-Play Park is a wooded, spacious park that covers approximately six acres. There are three fenced areas for small, medium, and large dog breeds. It is closed every Thursday between 11am - 3pm for maintenance.
Brooks Park
50 South Road, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Hours: dawn to dusk, daily
On-lead dog walking is allowed on the park grounds.
Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve
17100 McDowell Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Hours: dawn to dusk, daily
No off-lead dog park, but this is a dog-friendly walking area (on-lead). There is parking, with a Lee County Parks and Rec fee of $1-$5 on the west side.
Coronado Park
1900 Coronado Rd, Fort Myers, FL
Hours: 6am - 10:30pm, daily
There is a fenced, off-leash dog park and fenced playground right next to each other. There are no designated parking spots.
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Dog Beach
14436 Bonita Beach Causeway, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Hours: dawn to dusk, daily
Be sure to check the tides before going. This off-lead dog beach has a porta-potty for public use. There is free parking and a doggie wash station.
Estero Park and Recreation Center
9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero , FL 33928
Hours: 6am - 9pm, daily
The K9 Corral Dog Park has two off-lead, fenced, doggie play yards: one for small dogs and another for large dogs. The dog park is closed on Wednesdays from 12-3pm for maintenance.
Happy Dogs Ranch Resort
15030 Orange River Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Hours: 10am - 5pm and 7pm - 11pm, daily
Offers a paid membership for a private dog park and boarding facility. They have 6.5 acres, complete with a pond, agility area, picnic area, and bathing station.
Judd Community Dog Park
1297 Driftwood Dr, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Hours: 7am - 7pm, daily
The off-leash dog park as a dog wash area with a hose, water buckets, some balls, chairs, and doggie bags. The dog park is dirt, grass, and wood chips. There are two enclosures: one for the larger dogs, and one for the smaller dogs.
North Shore Park
13001 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Hours: dawn to dusk, daily
On-lead dog walking is permitted.
Rutenberg Park
6500 South Pointe Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Hours: dawn to dusk, daily
Dog walking is permitted, on-lead.
Waterway Park
5820 Poetry Lane, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Hours: dawn to dusk, daily
No fenced off-lead area, but you are able to walk your pups on-lead in the park.
Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach dog park tips
Follow the rules! Typical dog park rules include:
- Dogs must be spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines and shots, and supervised at all times.
- Unless inside of a designated off-lead dog park, while in public areas, all dogs must be kept under control on a leash no more than six feet in length.
- Do not let your dog run at large at a park, unless it is a designated off-lead and dog-friendly area.
- Know your dog: If you have a dog that has shown aggression toward other animals, children, or adults, it's best to leave them at home.
- Taking your kids? Supervise them closely! Let them know that running and loud play aren't a good idea around dogs they don't know well, and teach them the correct way to approach a dog to pet it, with its owners approval.
- Don't bring snacks or lunch. It only invites begging and aggressive behaviors.
- Be polite and considerate of other park users. Common sense prevails!
Read more about dog park etiquette from the Whole Dog Journal.
- Clean up after your pooch! No one wants to step in that mess.
- Undisposed of pet waste degrades water quality and feeds algae that kills creatures in our water.
- Pet waste can carry parasites, parvovirus, and many pathogens that cause sicknesses.
- Don't let pet waste sit for more than a couple of days in your yard, as it will kill the grass in that area as well.
We hope this list of dog parks in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach helps you find some fun places for your family to explore with your dogs. Now get the whole family — even the four-legged members — out to play! For more helpful pet information, check out our Pet Guide!
