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Fort De Soto Park (Paw Playground)
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Dog beach
⭐ 4.8
4,810 reviews
At Fort De Soto Park's Paw Playground in Tierra Verde, dogs romp off-leash on shaded beaches. Owners appreciate water stations, dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Pack sunscreen for sunny Florida days.
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- Park
- Fort De Soto Park (Paw Playground)
- Type
- Beach
- Location
- Tierra Verde, Florida
- Coordinates
- 27.6369, -82.7203
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits, Swimmers
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.4 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.4/ 10
Great vibes
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
Award-winning off-leash dog beach + dog park inside 1,136-acre Fort De Soto.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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