Tierra Verde · Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources
Fort De Soto Park dog park and dog beach
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Last updated October 10, 2026
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A dog day in Tierra Verde
Only Pinellas County park with a designated dog beach. Beach entrance is at the far southwest corner of the dog park. Named a top-10 dog-friendly beach in 2024 (county page).
Dog park & designated dog beachKnow before you go
- Official name
- Fort De Soto Park dog park and dog beach
Source: official listing - Address
- 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Source: official listing - Park operator
- Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources
Source: official listing - Operator phone
- 727-582-2100
Source: official listing - Hours
- Closes at sunset (county rule). Opening time: Not confirmed.
Source: official listing - Fees
- $6 parking, plus $0.35 convenience fee when paying by app or text (county)
Source: official listing - Small-dog area
- Yes (county: two fenced areas, large and small)
Source: official listing - Pet water
- Yes (county: water stations in the two fenced areas)
Source: official listing - Shade
- Not confirmed
Call Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources at 727-582-2100
Source: official listing - Restrooms
- Not confirmed
Call Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources at 727-582-2100
Source: official listing - Fenced dog area
- Yes (two fenced areas)
Source: official listing - Accessibility
- Not confirmed
Call Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources at 727-582-2100
Source: official listing - Surface
- Not confirmed
Call Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources at 727-582-2100
Source: official listing - Maintenance closure
- Not confirmed
Call Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources at 727-582-2100
Source: official listing - Rules
- Up to 3 dogs per person, handlers 16+, no dogs under 4 months, no food or smoking in fenced areas, no dog bathing, closes at sunset (county rules page)
Source: official listing - Notes
- Only Pinellas County park with a designated dog beach. Beach entrance is at the far southwest corner of the dog park. Named a top-10 dog-friendly beach in 2024 (county page).
Source: official listing
Last updated October 10, 2026
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Leash rules & boundaries
Up to 3 dogs per person, handlers 16+, no dogs under 4 months, no food or smoking in fenced areas, no dog bathing, closes at sunset (county rules page)
Source: official listing
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