There are 14 dog friendly activities in Gainesville. 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 Gainesville.
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
The dog-friendly Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail in Florida welcomes Fido on a leash under six feet long. A number of observation spots on the trail offer views of the prairie, home to bison, wild horses, and numerous alligators.
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Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens in Gainesville, FL, is pet friendly. Comprised of 24 major collections that you and your pooch can see from a paved walkway. These include the state's largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. Please note there is an entrance fee.
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Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Loblolly Woods Nature Park is pet-friendly. This 159-acre forested open space features pet-friendly paths and boardwalks for you to explore with your leashed pooch. Don't forget to bring your binoculars along with you to spot one of the rare birds that lives in the nature park. Loblolly Woods Nature Park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.
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Possum Creek Dog Park
Possum Creek Dog Park in Gainesville, FL is a pet-friendly area with two separate enclosed spaces for large and small dogs. This large open space has shaded benches for pet owners and water fountains to hydrate thirsty active dogs.
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Forest Park
Forest Park is a dog-friendly recreation area in Gainesville, FL. An array of amenities are available to parkgoers, including a dog park, picnic areas, grills, athletic courts and multipurpose fields. Fido must be leashed outside the designated off-leash play areas when visiting the park.
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Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is a pet-friendly store in Gainesville. This chain store is known for its large, wilderness-theme and wide array of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear. Fido is welcome inside to shop alongside of you.
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Squirrel Ridge Dog Park
Squirrel Ridge Dog Park in Gainesville, FL, is a great place for Fido to run and play off of the leash. There are separate fenced areas for small and large dogs, as well as running water, shade trees and benches for your convenience.
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Dog Park at Forest Park
Bring Fido to check out the dog park at Forest Park in Gainesville, FL. This fenced recreation area features separate spaces for small and large pups to play and socialize off leash. Amenities include a dog wash station, play equipment, shade trees, benches, water fountains and trash receptacles. Pets must be leashed when entering and exiting the designated dog park areas.
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Lebowski's Pup Pub
Lebowski's Pup Pub is a dog-friendly outdoor bar and dog park in Gainesville, FL. Fido is welcome to join you to romp around with their new dog BFFs in one of the two off-leash dog parks, while you get yourself a drink from the fully stocked bar. There is covered seating available and heated, covered seating in the colder months. Annual memberships are available, as well as daily and monthly passes.
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Depot Park
Depot Park is pet-friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome to wander along the paved trails of this park in Gainesville. The Depot Park open air fields, trails, and play area are open daily. The splash pad located inside the play area, is on when the temperature is above 70 degrees. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind. The park is open every day of the week from 7:00am to 11:30pm.
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Celebration Pointe Dog Park
Celebration Pointe Dog Park is Bass Pro Shops' very own dog park in Gainesville. Bring your pooch along to play off-leash at this Gainesville recreation spot near the Bass Pro Shops. The grassy park is equipped with agility equipment and a gazebo for shade on sunny days.
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Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Fido is welcome to join you at Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park, a dog-friendly site in Gainesville, FL. This state park is a miniature rainforest with lush vegetation. Your pup can go for a walk on the nature trail, picnic with you, and walk down to the sinkhole. Pets must stay on a six-foot leash during your visit.
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Total Wine & More Gainesville
Well-behaved, leashed pups can join you as you browse the aisles at Total Wine & More, a dog-friendly wine and liquor retail chain with a location in Gainesville, FL. Shop their extensive selection of beer, wine, liquor and cigars with your canine companion by your side.
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Haisley Lynch Dog Park
Haisley Lynch Dog Park in Gainesville, FL, is a double-gated, fenced entry park. It features water fountains, benches and large trees for shade. There is also a garden featuring native Florida plantings.
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O'Leno State Park
Leashed dogs are allowed to join their owners at O'Leno State Park in High Springs, FL. You and Fido can enjoy the park’s picnic area that overlooks the Santa Fe River or hike one of the diverse, pet-friendly hiking trails, including the River Trail, the Limestone Trail, and Parener’s Branch. The varied scenery switches between hardwood hammock, limestone outcrop, and pine forest. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the youth areas, primitive campsite, group camp, swimming area, or buildings.
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Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens
Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens is a beautiful, dog-friendly botanical garden in Williston, FL. The park features cascading waterfalls, 50+ garden displays, koi ponds, and countless breathtaking views. Leashed dogs are welcome. If you plan on bringing your pooch, call ahead as they have a dog who lives on the property named April who can be territorial with other dogs. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Dogs are welcome at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy, FL. Due to potential conflict with alligators, snakes, and bison, pets are not allowed on some of the trails in the park, but this won't stop you and Fido having an awesome time. You can still wander the Wacahoota Trail, leading to an observation trail; Chacala Trail, a series of loop trails; and a number of other trails. The trails that are not pet-friendly are Cone's Dike Trail, Bolen Bluff Trail, and La Chua Trail.
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DJ's Kayak Rentals
DJ's Kayak Rentals is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join you on a paddling adventure on Lake Santa Fe in Alachua County, Florida. Make sure there's enough space for you and your furry first mate by renting one of the tandem kayaks for $45. Along the way, you'll spot natural vegetation, fish and abundant wildlife. DJ's Kayak Rentals is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8am to 6pm.
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Petro Ocala
Petro Ocala in Reddick, FL, has a dedicated dog-friendly area for pups that need some exercise or a rest break after a day of driving. Waste bags and trash receptacles are also available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products. Fast foods options are available as well.
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High Springs Brewing Company
High Springs Brewing Company is a pet-friendly craft brewery located in quaint downtown High Springs, FL. Spend time with Fido in their cool taproom, their partially-covered patio, or the spacious lawn. Water and treats are available for your pup. For you, there's draft beer in styles witbiers, blondes, kolsches, IPAs, sours, porters, and more. Food is not served on site, but food trucks are frequently parked outside.
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