The Dog Pond is a great spot for a walk with your dog or just to enjoy the outdoors. The walking…read moretrails are well maintained and provide a peaceful place to get some exercise and enjoy nature. The only downside is that there are a lot of flies in the evening, so it's a good idea to bring bug spray if you're visiting at night. Overall, it's a nice place to spend some time outside, and I'd definitely recommend it.

Staying at Gulf State Park provided a wonderful amenity for our dog, the pond and park at Sylvan…read moreLake. Off leash, shaded, and access to swimming for our pet. She loved it!

Amazing day. My pups had the best time. Just be careful of your pups drinking too much salt…read morewater!!! Mostly all of the other dogs were well behaved... lol. There was more bigger dogs than smaller, but everyone had fun!!! Will definitely be coming back (:

We were traveling through the area with our dog and we try to get her out to stretch her legs and…read moresocialize as much as possible on long drives. We found this dog beach on Yelp and decided to take a little detour. There was plenty of parking and a green space, as well as a government building of some sort, and then the fenced off dog beach. Unfortunately once we were walking towards the beach, we saw multiple signs saying that the park was closed. However, there were at least a dozen locals with their dogs inside the enclosed area, so we decided to go in anyway. The atmosphere was welcoming and the dogs were all having a great time sniffing, splashing and chasing balls and each other. There was one covered area for shade and a bench but not too many places for people to sit inside the dog beach. Outside the fenced area, however, there are some tables that are shaded by trees and the building closest to the beach does have a restroom inside if you need one. It felt a little weird to walk past the closed sign to get into the park and I'm still not really sure why those signs were up. We did ask two different people inside the park and they said they just ignore them. When in Rome right? It was a little confusing and I don't know if they were doing a renovation or some sort of update but once we were inside the friendliness of the people and the dogs made up for it and we just enjoyed the atmosphere for a while until our pop was ready to go. If you're in the area with your dog, this might be a gamble but it was a good stop for us. Even if your dog doesn't like the water (ours really gets in) there is still a sandy area where they can run around and play. The community is also welcoming so it's good for socialization. I would definitely stop here again.

What a beautiful beach! The white sand and warm water made for a perfect day. The waves were gentle…read moreenough to enjoy swimming and relaxing. Just a heads up: pups have to be leashed, and the dog-friendly area is a bit small--maybe 50-70 yards wide. Still, a lovely spot to enjoy the sun and surf!

Great place to spend time with your pooch and socialize them with other dogs. Everyone has been…read moresuper nice that we have met there . My only complaint is that there is no restroom or shower facilities. There is one porta potty but that's it. Otherwise the beach is pristine and the pet owners all respect the leave only your footprints rule.

People need to respect the face the park is there for our fur babies and pick up after them. The…read morepark was disgusting with several piles of dog waste throughout. I picked up some, as I always do because sometimes you miss when your pup goes, but there was so much... shameful. And YES there were bags available... will not be back.

There are 2 dog areas: 1 for large dogs and 1 for small…read more There is a water fountain but suggest you bring your own bowl for your dog. There are large oak trees for shade, a little grass and a lot of sand/dirt mix. Bring your own ball/frisbee/toy. Be respectful and pick up your dog's poop! It is evident a lot of pet owners at this dog park do NOT pick up their dog's poop even though there is a waste receptacle outside the gate - this is one of the reasons for only 3 stars

This park is spacious a waterfront which is fantastic. I love having water adjacency - it's…read moreincredibly soothing. They have a water front dog beach so the pups can romp in the sand and the bay water. Adorable. They have facilities here for restrooms and some covered pavilions. They have bands on the beach near the dock in the summer months which is lively. There are a ton of old growth trees which are beautiful. There are steps throughout but it's very manageable. Lots of parking. I do wish they had more intentional landscaping. Pensacola selectively landscapes its parks it seems and I wish this one got more of an overhaul. It's quite large and expansive and with some additional thoughtfulness and planting it could be a very special urban park.

Overall, Bayview Park is a pleasant park. I stopped by here to eat my lunch and enjoyed an…read moreabsolutely beautiful day with pleasant views of the bay. They have a dog park and a place to launch kayaks and canoes. It has a decent sized parking lot and again, it is a nice park.

Once again I'll state that I don't have a dog today but I had dogs throughout my childhood and my…read morehoney our little family had Belle and Annabelle (two beautiful cocker spaniels) for over 20 years. That being said, this park is close by and I've been here with #1 daughter's two sweet cockers (out grandpuppies :-) and with friends and neighbors so I'm go here from m time to take me. Here's some big news today (August 2, 2021) The City of Gulf Shores has noticed an increase in personal chairs and belongings being brought in and left at the dog park. For the safety and enjoyment of our park users, we are going to install permanent park benches. Moving forward, in order to adequately maintain the dog park, we ask that all personal items, including chairs, be removed from the dog park DAILY. We are committed to providing a beautiful, safe, and well-maintained facility for our residents and pets. All items left in the park after August 13th will be removed and disposed of. Our fence still has some damage from Hurricane Sally, but be on the lookout for repairs to that soon! #LeaveOnlyPawPrints Bottom line: It's a great little doggie park but yo can start leaving your chairs at home and if you've left one here, come got it.

A lot of space to run and great seating for the humans! Lots of grassy area and sand for digging…read more Great part of town it seems. One small thing is I wish there was lighting when it was getting dark. It's probably closed after dark but sometimes you gotta burn a little doggie energy off before bed and it's pitch black out there. We were just visiting from out of town but we went twice a day fir the whole trip! We miss this park!

Searching for true Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness And I assume old growth always shaded Beach Island dog park that has the most eclectic blend of seating I think I've ever seen. The park is large enough that your dogs can run or do whatever they want, it has places to sit all over the place as well as poop bag dispensers every here and there and trash cans. It has a nice water area as well as a agility item course tucked in one corner. It just kind of parked next to the dog park and there are two double gated entry areas. But mostly just be ready to relax and watch your dog have fun

Plein Air painting event at The Lodge, Gulf State Park…read more... Hoping this will be an annual event, as the art community convened a plein air event, bringing together artists with the inspiration of Gulf State Park's many habitats. The result was a large number of paintings which were for purchase at the closing reception at the end of the week. The weather was mild, the food and drink at The Lodge was yummy (I had the steak and eggs for brunch), and it was so cool to watch the artists paint live.

Absolutely phenomenal park!!! I am blown away! Gorgeous landscape, beautiful sunsets, the flora and…read morefauna have me in awe. 28 miles of trails for biking and walking. I've spotted alligators, blue heron, turtles, lizards.. very cool! All the campsite hosts are friendly and our check-in was very easy and we were also greeted with welcoming service. We chose campsite number 479 right next to Mission Lake and the pedestrian bridge that takes you to the ocean. This campground is so clean, beautiful, and offers multiple bathrooms with showers and restrooms. The bathrooms are clean and the showers have enough space to shower and change. Each campsite I've seen has a dump station and water, which has come in handy. There's also Wi-Fi! There's also a restaurant on the campgrounds and tomorrow night we are going to listen to live music and have a few drinks. I've truly loved my stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone! We were only going to stay for four nights but we extended it to a week because we are having such a great time.

We love this park so much! It's our little hidden gem. It's always so clean, peaceful, close to my…read morekids school and there is a variety of things for kids to do of all ages. There is also soccer goals in the field and a basketball court. Definitely a must see!

Only GOD forgives you faster than your DOG! #ReflecDogs Love…read more& Forgiveness Although this is a cute little neighborhood dog park it is one of those dog parks that they try to get everything in even though they don't really have the room. Nice concrete double gated entry area but I am sure the dogs would have much preferred the grass just be left alone then the nice concrete bone in the middle of the park. Fortunately they have one of every agility item as well as multiple poop bag dispensers and trash cans. Both the big and the small dog park also have covered seating areas. But the one thing lacking is room for the dogs to run and places to park other than at the curb. I do have water in both parks.

We went there during Bertha. It was a beautiful beach & as I am an avid shell hunter we went out…read morewhile double red flags & found so many beautiful shells! It was an awesome vacay! All shells found in a few hours!

While I have brought my own dog here myself, it has become difficult for me to return. The concept…read moreis wonderful, and I absolutely love the idea of having a dog beach. Seeing so many happy dogs together should be a joyful experience. Unfortunately, as the day goes on, you also witness a heartbreaking amount of neglect and mistreatment. Far too many owners leave their dogs sitting in the hot sun for hours with little to no shade or water, while they themselves sit comfortably drinking water or cocktails all day. It is painful to watch and honestly shocking that there do not appear to be stronger rules or oversight in place to protect these animals. A dog friendly environment should also be a dog safe environment. While there were some responsible owners, they were unfortunately few and far between. If your dog spends most of its life indoors and you bring it to the beach on a blazing hot day, common sense should tell you that the dog needs shade, hydration, and breaks from the heat. Too many people here seem to ignore that completely. At times, it honestly feels no different than leaving a dog trapped in a hot car. That may sound harsh, but after witnessing it firsthand over and over again, it is hard not to feel angry and heartbroken.