Pet-Friendly Things to Do in Sarasota
Dog-friendly events, parks, beaches, and attractions where your pets are welcome across the Sarasota area.
Lakewood Ranch's grooviest dog-friendly festival with live music, local vendors, and adorable photo ops. It's a tail-wagging celebration for pups and their people.
- 2nd Tuesdays
Barks & Brews
A monthly dog-friendly mixer benefiting Nate's Honor Animal Rescue. Expect craft brews, live music, adoptable pups, and a rotating cast of vendors. Bring your leashed dog and stay a while.
Bayfront Park
Downtown's waterfront playground with a pirate-themed play area, splash pad, and marina views — the best spot to watch pelicans and sunsets without leaving the city.
The Bay Park
A 53-acre waterfront park along Sarasota Bay with free programming, playgrounds, art installations, walking paths, and stunning bay views. One Park for All.
Nathan Benderson Park
A 600-acre park built around a world-class rowing lake, with a 3.5-mile loop trail perfect for running, biking, or walking the dog.
The Legacy Trail
Eighteen miles of paved trail connecting downtown Sarasota to Venice on a former railroad corridor, with 15 free trailheads along the way.
Payne Park
A downtown park with a circus-themed playground, skate park, splash area, and tennis center — one of the most popular parks for families in central Sarasota.