Dog Friendly Activities in Palm Coast, FL

Old Salt Road Beach Park is a popular beachfront park amidst the Ocean Hammock Resort, which also provides access to the coquina rock formations on the coast. There are plenty of parking spaces plus restrooms with outside shower. Although not too suitable for swimming, you'll find plenty of bathers and paddlers at this beach, and it is also a great spot to watch for whales.

Encompassing two Florida State Parks, Washington Oaks Gardens and Faver-Dykes, the Mission of the Friends of Washington Oaks is to Preserve, Protect, Promote and Interpret the Parks. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park preserves 425 acres of coastal scenery along State Road A1A in Palm Coast, Florida. The Park's eastern boundary holds one of the largest outcroppings of coquina rock on the Atlantic Ocean, creating a picturesque boulder-strewn beach. The heart of the Park consists of a coastal scrub community that transitions into lush hammock where towering live oaks, hickory and magnolia trees offer their welcome shade. Bordering the hammock are the scenic tidal marshes of the Matanzas River. It is within the hammock that 20 acres of formal gardens are sculpted from the landscape to create an amazing place to relax and enjoy the wonders of nature. The Young's built their winter retreat here; the buildings, gardens and citrus groves which are now part of the Washington Oaks Historic District are part of the Young's legacy.

Located on both sides of the A1A at Marineland, the River to Sea Preserve features 90 acres of protected maritime scrub environment with public beach access, walking trails, and ecological education opportunities. Leashed dogs are permitted to join their humans throughout the preserve.

James F. Holland Memorial Park offers 26 acres of diverse recreational amenities including a 3/4-mile walking trail that runs along the park's perimeter. Dogs play off-leash at the 1.5 acre dog-park. A secure entry to the 1.5-acre dog park will open onto two separate play areas, one for large dogs and one for small. Wash-down stations are also available.