We love the community of Jacksonville because there are so many places to bring your four-legged friend! From wide open fields, obstacle courses, dog parks and even pupfastic events, there is always something for you and your furry friend to do. Here are some of our favorite dog friendly places in Jacksonville!
Free Dog Parks
Located downtown at Riverside Park, this is one of the most dog friendly places in Jacksonville! With a variety of dedicated areas for both small and large breeds, shady spots and benches for dog owners to rest, and water and clean up stations you pup will hardly know what to do with themself. Whether you’re just looking for a place to let them run it out or are meeting someone for a doggy play date, this is the place.
Tillie K Fowler Park
Looking for the perfect place to get your steps in with your pup? Head on owner to Tillie Fowler park! With both hiking trails and biking trails available, you and your four legged friend will have the time of your lives exploring to your hearts content.
Paid Dog Parks
Located in Jacksonville Beach, Paws Park is a membership playground for dog owners and their dogs! Guests can enjoy an off-leash dog park with both a large-dog and small-dog area, as well as watering bowls, benches, and an educational bulletin board with community events! Paws Park is handicap accessible.
A place for your pup to have fun while also benefitting fellow animals in need? What could be better! This membership-required dog park offers a variety of amenities for your pup to enjoy from bathing stations, turf, swimming pools and more! Better yet? All proceeds benefit Nassau Humane Society.
Brewhound is an acre of mingling with your mutts! Beer and your barking bud is the best combination. They provide a fenced in area as well as trails if you want to enjoy a hiking adventure! The humans have it good too; Brewhound offers an outdoor bar and their beer garden serves Bold bean coffee and local craft beer and wine.
Dogwood is the largest dog park in Jacksonville! You can buy a membership if you plan to visit this dog park often or pay $11 for visitor admission for the first dog and an additional $1.25 for any additional dog. Also, make sure to check out their requirements before bringing your pup!
Kanine Social is Jacksonville’s first-ever dog park AND craft beer/coffee bar! They offer premiere doggie daycare, dog boarding, and they are the only dog park with both indoor and outdoor parks. Not to mention, they host some great events.
Friday | 12PM–9PM
📍580 College Street Jacksonville, FL 32204
Dog-friendly Events
Jacksonville loves the local dog community so much that they have some fun events for your dogs every year. We’re sure our pups look forward to them every year!
Woofstock
Come and enjoy some great music, beer and food with some of your furry friends. The inaugural Woofstock music festival is coming to Jax and is sure to be one of the best dog friendly places in Jacksonville!
Free to attend, there will be activities for all ages, including several of the areas best vendors, food trucks and a variety of live bands and activities. Best of all? This festival is, of course, dog friendly!
April 23 | 11AM-11PM
📍Kanine Social – Kanine Social, College Street, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Have you been to the market under the bridge? Located in downtown Riverside, the fan-favorite riverside arts market (RAM) is one of the best dog friendly places in Jacksonville! With dozens of vendors to explore, food to smell and people to meet your pup is sure to have a great time.
Saturday | 10AM-3PM
📍715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204
This local market in Murray Hill is one of the best dog friendly places in Jacksonville! With tons of local makers and outdoor venue to explore, there’s sure to be something for both you and your pup to enjoy. Of course, be sure to visit Vagabond for a delicious cup of coffee or tea to sip on as you walk around.
April 24 | 4PM-8PM
May 29 | 4PM-8PM
June 26| 4PM-8PM
July 31 | 4PM-8PM
August 21 | 4PM-8PM
September 25 | 4PM-8PM
October 30 | 4PM-8PM
November 27 | 4PM-8PM
December 14 | 4PM-8PM
📍Vagabond Flea | 934 Edgewood Avenue South, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Dog-friendly Locations
Don’t you wish that every place we went to allowed dogs? We respect the many reasons why some places do not allow dogs but we are here to tell where you CAN bring your dog in Jacksonville!
Wicked Barley is a waterfront brewery that offers a large outdoor – dog friendly Beer Garden, Kayak Launch, and a 100′ boat dock! Yes, you can pull up in your boat with your pup and enjoy some local beer and grub! They also host some great events and entertainment so make sure to check them out with your doggo!
Aardwolf Brewing is located in San Marco and they offer a great outdoor patio where you and your dog can grab a picnic table and hangout!
Kickbacks is located in Riverside/Avondale area and is definitely one of the most unique restaurants in Jacksonville. They have a wall filled with pennies, “fluffed-nutter sandwiches” on the menu, and they allow us to bring our dogs to enjoy all the amazing things they have to offer! Oh and did we mention the have one of the biggest and best beer selections in the world? And we know Jax not only loves their dogs but they love their beer too!
Looking for more dog-friendly restaurants in Jacksonville?
Check out our guide for the best spots to eat with your puppy pal!
Specialty Stores for Dog Treats
This neighborhood pet store is your one stop shop for all things tasty and dog-approved. Who says you can just spoil your dog on their birthday? We’re here to remind you that everyday with your friend is a special one. So treat them to something delicious!
If you’re trying to get your dog on a natural food regimen then we have just the thing for you! Pet wants food truck specializes in natural pet products to help your pet feel their very best. From fresh food and delicious treats, your dog won’t know what hit them.
📍Neptune Beach, FL 32266
With two locations throughout Jacksonville, bark on park and main is a must visit for all your pet needs. From gourmet treats to toys and more, there’s something for every doggo.
Your pup deserves ice cream too, right? This homemade artisan ice cream specialty made for pups is a delicious treat after a long walk or maybe a trip the vet. Whatever the Case may be we’re sure your pet deserves it.
We are so glad that the list does not end here and that the Jax Dog Community continues to grow! Let us know where you take your pup so we can check it out!
We are always posting about the dogs of Jax so make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @stufftodoinjacksonville and on TikTok @stufftodoinjax!
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