15+ Best Dog Friendly Places in Jacksonville FL | UNATION

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Dog parks

Check out these awesome spots where your pup and run free and meet new friends!

BrewHound Dog Park + Bar

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, making this one of the best places to take your dog!

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1848 S Kings Cir, Neptune Beach, FL 32266-1664, United States

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Kanine Social

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.

Nassau Humane Society Dog Park

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.

John Gorrie Dog Park

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 your 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 one of the best places to take your dog.

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 heart’s content.

Dog-friendly events

Jacksonville loves the local dog community so much that they have some fun events for your dogs.

Woofstock

Come and enjoy some great music, beer, and food with some of your furry friends. The Woofstock music festival is a can’t-miss spring event in Jax! Free to attend, there will be activities for all ages, including several of the area’s best vendors, food trucks, and a variety of live bands and activities. Best of all This festival is, of course, dog-friendly!

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Riverside Arts Market

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.

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Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204, United States

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More dog-friendly events in the 904

Don't miss these iconic events that you and your pup will love!

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Jacksonville Porchfest 2025

Sat, November 8 | 12:00 PM

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Diamond D Dog Fest

Sat, October 11 | 10:00 AM

Diamond D Ranch

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Beaches Oktoberfest

Fri, October 10 | 5:00 PM

SeaWalk Pavilion

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Ortega Village Market

Sun, July 13 | 11:00 AM

4260 Baltic St, Jacksonville, FL 32210, United States

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The Underground Farmers and Arts Market

Sat, July 19 | 11:00 AM

Underground Markets

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First Wednesday Art Walk

Wed, August 6 | 5:00 PM

Downtown Jacksonville

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Riverside Arts Market

Sat, July 19 | 10:00 AM

Riverside Arts Market

Dog-friendly beaches in Jacksonville

Take your pup to the beach during these allotted times!

Beaches and times:

Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach:

Oct. 1st – March 31st: Leashed dogs are allowed at any time.
April 1st – Sept. 30th: Leashed dogs are allowed before 9 am and after 5 pm.

Atlantic Beach:

Leashed dogs are allowed at all times.

Hanna Park:

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy all the park’s outdoor spaces with you! Please note that pets are not allowed in Dolphin Plaza, shelters, or cabins.

Dog-friendly restaurants in Jacksonville FL

At these local eateries, both you and your pup can enjoy a night out on the town!

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Wicked Barley

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!

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Wicked Barley Brewing, 4100 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32217, United States

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Aardwolf Brewing Company

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!

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1461 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207-8622, United States

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Kickbacks Gastropub

One of the best places to take your dog, Kickbacks is located in the Riverside/Avondale area and is an extremely unique restaurant. They have a wall filled with pennies, and “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 they 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!

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Kickbacks, 910 King St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, United States

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More dog-friendly restaurants in Jax

Bone-appetite! Be sure to stop by these awesome local restaurants when you (and your pup!) are feeling peckish.

Poe's Tavern

Enjoy gourmet burgers, craft beers, and quality time with your pet in Atlantic Beach!

Palm Valley Outdoor Bar & Grill

This casual seafood bar on the water offers outdoor dock seating for your doggo, too!

The Bearded Pig

A great BBQ spot that a doggone good menu and dog-friendly dining areas!

ABBQ Meat & Drink

This BBQ joint offers delicious plates and an outdoor dining patio perfect for your pup!

TacoLu

This local favorite tacos and tequila joint has the pwerfect outdoor patio for your pups!

Green Room Brewing

This brewery is an awesome hangout spot for friends of all kinds, four-legged ones included!

Specialty stores for dog treats

We all deserve a sweet (or in this case, savory) treat, and your fur baby deserves something, too!

Woof Gang Bakery

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!

Pet Wants Food Truck

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.

Bark on Park

With two locations throughout Jacksonville, Bark on Park is a must-visit for all your pet needs. One of the best places to take your dog, this spot has it all! From gourmet treats to toys and more, there’s something for every doggo.

Merch for your pup

Treat your dog to adorable merchandise, too!

Dog bowls

With all this adventuring, your pup will get thirsty! Pick up this adorable water bowl from Corkcicle for the perfect on-the-go sip for your fur baby!

The best places to take your dog in Jacksonville

We are so glad that the list does not end here and that the Jax Dog Community continues to grow! Let us know which dog friendly locations in Jacksonville you take your pup so we can check it out!

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