Dog Friendly Activities in Fort Myers, FL

There are 13 dog friendly activities in Fort Myers. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Fort Myers.

Pet Friendly Woof-A-Hatchee Dog Park at Wa-Ke Hatchee Park
Woof-A-Hatchee Dog Park at Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Woof-A-Hatchee Dog Park at Wa-Ke Hatchee Park in Fort Myers, FL offers pups a great space to run and play off leash while making new friends. The park features a fenced area complete with a separate section for puppies or shy dogs, restrooms, watering stations, and dog-waste disposal stations. See Details
Pet Friendly Barkingham Dog Park
Barkingham Dog Park Fido is invited to enjoy some off-leash play at Barkingham Dog Park in Fort Myers, FL. Located at Buckingham Community Park, this fenced dog park includes separate areas for large and small pets, doggie water fountains, agility equipment, and a dog rinsing station. There are also primitive trails nearby where you and your leashed pup can enjoy a stroll. See Details
John Yarbrough Linear Park Trail John Yarbrough Linear Park Trail is a great place to walk your dog in Fort Myers, FL. The dog-friendly trail is well shaded on the southern-most section. The trail can be accessed by sidewalk or paths at: Daniels Parkway, Crystal Drive, and Colonial Boulevard. Dogs must be leashed at all times. See Details
Estero Bay Preserve State Park Estero Bay Preserve State Park is a pet-friendly destination in Fort Myers, FL. Bring your leashed pooch on an adventure to explore miles of trails through a large area of undeveloped conservation land. The longest trail is 4.4 miles and meanders through flatwoods and tidal swamps. There is an entrance fee, and visiting in the drier months is recommended as some of the trails may be flooded during the rainy summer months. See Details
Night Market Hosted by Alliance for the Arts, Night Market is a pet-friendly monthly market in Fort Myers, FL. The market's goal is to support local growers, bakers, artisans and gardeners. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the grounds outside of the Alliance for the Arts for a fun-filled evening, where you can check out fresh local produce, live music, art, food trucks, and beer and wine. Please check their website for upcoming market dates, and remember to clean up after your pets. See Details
Bell Tower Shops Bell Tower Shops is a pet-friendly, open-air shopping center in Fort Myers, Florida. Shop with Fido for everything from groceries and other everyday essentials to custom-made apparel and goods from local boutiques. Eateries and entertainment options make Bell Tower a great destination to meet with friends, and they even host a monthly Yappy Hour for pups and pet parents. Check their website for event details. See Details
Let’s Roam ‘His Greatest Invention Scavenger Hunt' Let’s Roam ‘His Greatest Invention Scavenger Hunt' is a pet-friendly activity in Fort Myers, FL. Walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture and history. Search plaques, statues and art to solve riddles that can only be found on location. If you can't find the answer, they'll guide you to the next location. Leashed pups are welcome to take part in this app-led hunt that can be completed at any time. See Details
Crazy Dingo Brewing Company Crazy Dingo Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery located on a family farm in Fort Myers, FL. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at a picnic table on the large, shaded patio overlooking the farm. Sample one of the craft beers made in house. See Details
Coastal Dayz Brewery Dog-friendly Coastal Dayz Brewery in Fort Myers, FL, welcomes Fido to join you inside their taproom or at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio. This microbrewery serves up a selection of craft beer with 16 taps featuring regular favorites, such as their Seaz The Day Hazy IPA and Beach Hound Brown. Enjoy a rotation of food trucks, live music and trivia nights. Please note that their space accommodates adults and pets only. See Details
Harns Marsh Fido is welcome to join you for a walk at Harns Marsh, a pet-friendly trail and nature preserve in Fort Myers, FL. Enjoy the scenery and wildlife, as this area is home to over 140 species of animals. Harns Marsh is an active stormwater facility and the District may limit access to Harns Marsh at any time to perform necessary maintenance. See Details
Buckingham Community Park Buckingham Community Park features pet-friendly, primitive trails for leashed dogs in Fort Myers, FL. This popular recreation area has a playground, athletic fields, and a fenced dog park for off-leash fun. Enjoy a walk with Fido around the nearby pond, with parking spots available at the trailhead near the Barkingham Dog Park. See Details
Fort Myers Brewing Company Fort Myers Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery in Fort Myers, FL. Fido can join you inside the industrial taproom or outside of the large garage doors at one of the picnic tables on the patio. They offer over 25 house-brewed beers on tap in a variety of styles like lagers, wheat ales, IPAs, porter, and more. If you don't like beer, they make their own Spyk'd Hard Seltzer in fruited flavors. Food is not served on site, but they have a rotating food truck almost every day. Cold water is available on tap for Fido. See Details
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Wa-Ke Hatchee Park is a pet-friendly destination in Fort Myers, FL, where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a stroll with you around the pond or relax on the lawn for an afternoon picnic. In addition to walking paths, this community park features athletic fields and courts, a pavilion, charcoal grills, corn hole, a playground, and restrooms. If Fido still has energy to burn after walking the trails, you can stop by Woof-A-Hatchee Dog Park, located within the park, for some off-leash exercise. See Details
Bonita Beach Dog Park Bonita Beach Dog Park is a Lee County dog beach located along the edge of Lover's Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach, FL. This off-leash beach allows dogs to run around and play in the shallow, calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. There are no fences, so be sure to supervise your dogs at all times. See Details
Gulfside City Beach Park One of the many pet-friendly beaches of Sanibel Island, Gulfside City Beach Park is located near a City of Sanibel and Federal nature preserve. This Florida beach is also home to threatened and endangered nesting shorebirds and sea turtles during much of the year. Dogs must be kept on a leash (maximum 8 feet) at all times, and owners are required by law to clean up after their pets. There are picnic tables, wash stations, restrooms, and parking for an hourly fee. See Details
Lovers Key State Park Enjoy over five miles of multi-use trails with Fido at pet-friendly Lovers Key State Park in Fort Myers Beach, FL. Hike with your leashed pup as you discover wildlife along scenic paths, including the popular 2.5-mile Black Island Trail. There is an admission fee, and dogs are not allowed on the beach. See Details
Wagging Tails Dog Park at Rotary Park Wagging Tails Dog Park at Rotary Park invites Fido to enjoy some off-leash fun in Cape Coral, FL. Adjacent to a wildlife preserve, this beautiful park features a 1.25-acre dog run that includes separate fenced sections for small and large dogs, as well as several park benches and shaded areas. Dog registration and an annual fee are required to enter the park and can be completed at the Rotary Park office. See Details
Causeway Islands Park Causeway Islands Park is a pet-friendly destination in Sanibel, FL. Consisting of two spoil islands built and used to link the mainland to Sanibel Island, this causeway bisects San Carlos Bay a short distance from the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River that allows bay and gulf side access. Leashed pets are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. Please note, there is a toll to access the islands. See Details
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Explore part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystems with your pup on the Wildlife Drive through J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, FL. Dogs are allowed on the Wildlife Drive, Indigo Trail and the Bailey Tract as long as they are kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. See Details
Pooch Park Dog Park at Judd Community Park Pooch Park Dog Park at Judd Community Park in North Fort Meyers, FL is a fully enclosed, off-leash area that has two separate sections for small and large dogs, seating, a water fountain and pet waste stations. Restrooms are available nearby, and adjacent to the park you'll find access to a narrow channel of water popular for kayaking. See Details
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