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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Across 120 “hidden gem” dog parks across the nation, three parks are right here in Florida.
A survey of 3,000 dog owners, conducted by TechnoBark, looked at parks that offer outdoor activities, community, economic and social benefits, and exploration and adventure.
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In Florida, three dog parks, including two right here in the Tampa Bay area, were within the top 60 spots:
#38. Paw Place (Northeast Park, Clearwater) #47. Logan Gate Dog Park (Tampa) #52. Lake Baldwin Dog Park (Orlando)
Paw Place is located in the Brookside neighborhood of Largo, offering two fenced sections, shaded areas, pea pebble gravel surfaces, agility equipment for large dogs, waste bags and trash receptacles, and doggy drinking water.
Logan Gate Dog Park offers two separate areas for large and small dogs. The park offers a hitching post, doggy mitt bins, water fountains, and shelters.
Lake Baldwin Dog Park is a 23-acre park and features a sandy beach, shaded areas, benches, a boat ramp, picnic tables, and pavilions.
