Fort De Soto Dog Park / Beach

We had so much fun here. Everyone was so friendly. Dogs playing and sharing toys. Never been to a friendlier beach. Most beaches people don't visit. They keep to themselves. Not here! AND...its beautiful

First time here and it was a lot of fun. Kevin 🐕 had a good time. All dogs were well behaved. I do recommend an umbrella and chairs. The dogs enjoy walking around and blankets get sand very fast.

Love fort de soto beach. THE best off-leash dog beach near Tampa. Just bring lots of mosquito repellent because the mosquitos can be nasty here!

This is the only dog beach I will ever recommend. It’s got plenty of room to enjoy and let the dogs run, they have a wonderful rinse station in the park for after, and you still have nice human amenities like a bathroom. I love bringing my dogs here!

As a dog behaviorist I highly, highly, highly recommend this off leash dog beach for nervous or insecure owners. The energy here is unmatched. I have yet to see an actual fight. Dogs are HAPPY GO LUCKY AND peaceful. They stay with their owners, they give space to nervous pups, and engage with confident ones! If you have a well meaning dog but maybe reacts on leash or doesn’t do well in chaotic dog parks, this is where you BOTH could gain confidence! E collar is recommended if you want to fine-tune behavior! Also if you are nervous about resource guarding, there is a lot of toys, water bowls and resources, but again- the energy is unmatched. Bring a few toys for your dog, manifest some positive moments (actually picture it) and keep your dog engaged with your own toys if that’s what they like. Have yet to see a dog react poorly to their toy being taken, also.