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9 Off-Leash Dog Parks in Saint Augustine, FL (2024 Update)

Rachel Giordano

By Rachel Giordano

Playful purebred dog running along grassy meadow in park

St. Augustine1 lies on the northeast side of Florida and is the oldest city in the United States. The city is home to Spanish colonial architecture, the historic 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum2, and Atlantic Ocean beaches. St. Augustine is also a dog-friendly area with plenty of dog parks to take your doggie for a day of fun.

Come with us to explore nine dog parks where your canine kiddo can romp and play freely without having to be leashed. Get the car ready, grab your dog’s water bowl, and let’s go!

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The 9 Off-Leash Dog Parks in Saint Augustine, FL

1. Joe Pomar Dog Park

🗺️ Address: 📍1600 Masters Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32084
🕐 Open Times: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes, in the designated area
  • Fenced-in area for your pooch to roam off-leash
  • Heads up: Pooch must be on-leash until arriving at the designated area
  • A pavilion, restrooms, and concessions available
  • Features a kayak launch
  • Drinking water and shade available

2. Paws Park Dog Park at Ron Parker Park

🗺️ Address: 📍44 Old Beach Rd., St. Augustine, FL 32080
🕐 Open Times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
  • Excellent place for dogs to play and roam off-leash
  • Offers a swimming pool, water hose, and benches
  • Waste bags provided
  • Features an area just for small dogs

3. Paws Dog Park at Treaty Park

🗺️ Address: 📍1595 Wildwood Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32086
🕐 Open Times: 6.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
  • Features a small and large fenced area with watering holes
  • Offers shaded areas with benches
  • Mock fire hydrant
  • Don’t forget to dispose of your dog’s waste

4. Davis Park

🗺️ Address: 📍210 Davis Park Rd., Ponte Verde Beach, FL 32082
🕐 Open Times: 6.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
  • Offers 2 large fenced areas for off-leash play
  • Includes a pond and obstacle course
  • Waste bags, shovels, and trash cans available
  • Includes a dog washing station

5. Veterans Park Dog Park

🗺️ Address: 📍1332 Veterans PKWY, St. Johns, FL 32259
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
  • 3-acre playground for dogs off-leash
  • Separate areas for small and large dogs
  • Waste bags provided
  • Drinking fountains and shelter provided
  • Heads up: no outside food or drink permitted

6. Nocatee Community Park

🗺️ Address: 📍707 Nocatee Oak Way, Ponte Verde, FL 32081
🕐 Open Times: Dusk to dawn
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
  • Pavilions and restrooms available
  • Beautiful park that features a paved walking path
  • Park surrounds a pond for beautiful scenery
  • Water for dogs to swim in

7. Shearwater Dog Park

🗺️ Address: 📍100 Kayak Way, St. Augustine, FL 37092
🕐 Open Times: Dusk to dawn
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
  • Fenced-in large area for off-leash play
  • Features a built-in agility course
  • Offers 15 miles of trials
  • Beautiful dog-friendly area
  • Picnic pavilions available

8. Waggin’ Tails at Twenty Mile Park

🗺️ Address: 📍3500 International Golf PKWY, St. Augustine, FL 32092
🕐 Open Times: Dusk to dawn
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
  • Only Nocatee residents allowed
  • Waste bags provided
  • Fenced-in area for off-leash play

9. Brew Hound Dog Park and Bar

🗺️ Address: 📍1848 Kings Circle S., Neptune Beach, FL 32266 
🕐 Open Times: Fri: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat–Sun: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
  • About a 50-minute drive from St. Augustine
  • 1-acre, fenced area for both large and small dogs
  • Unique place with outdoor bar and beer garden for humans
  • Features dog-friendly trails, hikes, and camps

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Conclusion

Whether you’re a local or a visitor to St. Augustine, there are plenty of dog parks where you can take your dog off-leash. Always obey the rules of the parks, and keep in mind that you will probably be required to keep your dog on a leash until you get to the designated off-leash areas. Always pick up after your dog, and have fun with your pooch!


Featured Photo Credit: Skyler Ewing, Pexels

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