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    Tampa Dog Run

    3.9 (17 reviews)

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    John C.

    Very small but a nice respite for your fur babies when downtown and by the river walk. Double gated to get in and out so no one bolts. AstroTurf is easy to clean up firm messes but forget it on anything else.

    New-ish covered seating off to the right. I believe the benches are new as well. (08/16)
    Tina S.

    This dog run is nicely located for those people who want to take a stroll downtown with their pooch. Set adjacent to the river with a modern-esque design, the limited space (but still pretty spacious) dog park features AstroTurf and some concrete cylinders as well as large tube-like structures which aren't very feasible for play. I would imagine having other types of obstacles or different features would better suit a dog's recreation. Nice benches and a water fountain are nice attributes of this dog run. The dog run is nestled in an area between the Art Museum and the RiverWalk and bordered by a fence and tall grass surrounding it. People pass freely and regularly around the dog run so if your dog doesn't like strangers and is prone to barking at them, be aware. Wedged at the bottom of Curtis Hixon Park by the RiverWalk, this park is accessible by foot when you park on the street (paid parking until 6pm on the weekdays-free after 6pm or on the weekend) or in the parking garage nearby (also used for The museums and Straz Center. If you are fortunate enough to live downtown, you most likely have walked by here thousands of times! To get to the park you may pass some friendly people who hang out around there/at Curtis Hixon Park. Keep your wits about you, be cautious, and take a friend with you. You most likely will see several different urban doggies on any different occasion when you go. People who come here are mostly urbanites and have dogs of all sizes. I've never seen the park particularly crowded when I've been and during my most recent visit, Sophia was the only dog for awhile. Once the sun set last night it was particularly buggy--it is located by the river and it rained ending the longstanding drought we've had so that didn't help. Bugs are to be expected but be aware. :)

    Tampa Dog Run @ Curtis Hixon Park
    Michelle M.

    Tampa Dog Run is an off-leash dog playground at Curtis Hixon Park. This fenced in puppy playground includes astroturf, a concrete jungle gym, a water fountain with a pooch-level drinking bowl, dog waste stations, and park benches. Beautiful views of the Hillsborough River, University of Tampa, and the Tampa Riverwalk can be seen from this play area. While this is a great spot to let your furry friend off-leash, there is only one shady area to sit at. Save this spot for cooler weather!

    Mocha Coconut is always living the life. He's on the right side. He looks like he is cracking up laughing and happy!
    Rachel M.

    Fun little dog park beside Curtis Hixon Park. There are several areas for the dog to play, run, and jump. There are different cylinders that make up like a little hill or tower shape. I'm sure the bigger dogs like it. My doggie really liked the inside of it. It was like a little hiding spot or fort. There are a few benches for the owners, and an umbrella to sit under the shade. There's one place right at the entrance of the gate to get a poop bag in case you need to clean up after your dog.

    Tyler B.

    Small but simple. We had fun jumping on the cement pillars. And the small concession stand nearby has 2$ dog popsicles that Baloo seemed to really enjoy

    Pups

    super cute dog park! very nice but has little shade and no real grass but it doesn't bother my dog because there is so much land with grass outside of the dog park. my dog gets so territorial around tennis balls lol which has been the only issue for us, but other than that all dogs have been friendly.

    My pup likes to be king of the Tampa Dog Run.

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    Two Shepherds Taproom

    Two Shepherds Taproom

    4.4
    (78 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    I've been coming here consistently since July 2023, usually 4 to 6 days a week every single week,…read moreso this place has genuinely been a huge part of my routine and community. My Google review from a year ago gave this place five stars because it truly felt like an amazing space built around dogs, community, and responsible ownership. Looking back at that review now honestly makes the decline even more disappointing, because even just a year ago this place felt completely different in the best way. This place is supposed to be a safe and enjoyable environment for dogs and the people who love them. For many members, our dogs are family, and that's why the recent direction of the business has become genuinely heartbreaking and honestly alarming to watch. A growing number of members are becoming deeply uncomfortable with the decision to repeatedly host large rave-style events at a facility specifically designed for dogs. After previous events, there were already serious concerns about the condition of the property afterward, even after professional cleaning crews had supposedly finished. Members and staff still found debris throughout the space and parking lot and many people are now questioning whether any environment used for late-night parties like this can realistically ever be cleaned well enough to guarantee dogs are safe there afterward. Dogs spend their entire time at this facility with their noses on the ground, sniffing turf, licking surfaces, and putting things in their mouths. That is exactly what dogs do. The idea that dangerous substances, residue, pills, or other hazardous materials could potentially be missed during cleanup is terrifying for pet owners. One mistake could have DEVASTATING consequences for someone's dog. The best comparison I can make is this: imagine if a daycare hosted large rave parties at night and then told parents the next morning that everything had been cleaned and was safe again. Most parents would never feel comfortable with that. That is exactly how many dog owners are starting to feel here. What made this weekend especially upsetting was learning that the business was supposed to reopen after the latest event, only for members to then receive notice that the facility would remain closed due to cleanup issues, with uncertainty about reopening even the next day. That only reinforced concerns that these events are creating problems far beyond a normal private party. At the same time, members continue paying premium annual fees while receiving reduced operating hours, less access, ongoing inventory problems at the bar, and repeated closures tied to outside events. Many people joined because this was marketed as a community-centered space focused on dogs, safety and responsible ownership. Lately, it feels like those priorities are no longer coming first. I know several members who are already questioning whether they will renew their memberships because trust in the safety and direction of the business is starting to disappear.

    My favorite Dog Bar in the entire Bay area. Lots of room for the pups and humans to play games…read more Great drinks. Lots of cool events like this Foam Party! Everyone furry and not furry always have a great time

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    One of the dogs we board enjoying his day at Two Shepherds.
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    Gadsden Park

    Gadsden Park

    4.3
    (25 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Nice local park in far south Tampa…read more I came here with my daughter and my dog. We followed the Google map directions, and we ended up parking just about as far away from the dog park as one can park (if you don't want to circumnavigate the lake, enter the Interbay Little League area off MacDill, and follow the signs to the dog run parking lot). There's a well-kept, paved path around the lake, and there are a few benches here and there to rest and look at the water. The path is not shaded, so be forewarned. The dog park is pretty nice. There are three fenced areas: one for small dogs, one for regular dogs, and one that is for more aggressive dogs. We went into the largest area, which had dogs of all sizes, but all the dogs were good natured. My pup loved running around with all the friendly dogs. The area seemed pretty clean (there are dog bag dispensers and trashcans strategically placed around the area, and owners seemed conscientious.) there was a doggie water fountain, which was a nice touch. There were muddy areas, but who doesn't expect to have to bathe your dog after going to the dog park? There were a few picnic tables for the owners to use, and there were some trees for shade.

    This is a really nice park with a paved, concrete trail that goes around the lake. The park backs…read moreup into MacDill Air Force Base so it's easy tp find. Along the trail, there are benches to sit, relax, and look at the water. There was an equal balance between shaded areas and being in full sun. There are little workout stations there too and a nice dog park. I saw some interesting wildlife the day that I went. There were a lot of dragonflies just fluttering around. I also saw some pretty, bold squirrels, too. The dogs enjoyed chasing the squirrels up the tree and the squirrels seem to enjoy taunting the dogs. I saw families with little ones, small groups, and individuals walking, jogging, and biking. They stayed a safe distance from one another so that we could all comfortable enjoy the day. This is a great little neighborhood park! I will definitely return.

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    Ott's Off-Leash Sanctuary

    Ott's Off-Leash Sanctuary

    4.4
    (7 reviews)
    16.5 mi

    My husband has been taking our dog for the past 2 years and our dog loves going and meeting other…read moredogs to play with and never had a problem until last week when our dog got attacked by another over a toy. Our boy ended up getting stitches and has to wait another week to get them out. I know sometimes there are balls and stuff but never had anything like that happen. Obviously this dog was aggressive with toys. If you have a dog like that stay home! Dr. Ott has had this park for years and there has never been any incidents that I know of and hopefully won't again. He opened this park so dogs could play along with others and have room to run, l am hesitant for my husband to bring him back there but I know he will because our dog begs to go to the park.

    Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness This is exactly what the doctor ordered!! And I'm not sure if the dog park is called Dr Ott's because it's just what the doctor ordered or that was the guy that donated the land? Either way, my hat is off to him. It has an incredible walking path that goes all the way around the interior of the fence line and I'm sure if you walked around it three or four times it would be at least a mile. There are multiple trash cans all over the place as well as poop bag dispensers hidden every here and there you just got to look for one. There are plenty of watering stations as well as big tubs for the dogs to get in and cool themselves off!! There are multiple seating areas around the walk and some of them have a nice structure built over them. There are also tree swings that are actually hung from trees and benches and picnic tables and everything else dispersed every here in there around the park. They even have an American flag on a pole right in the center of the park!! You don't see that very often and you also don't see poop on the ground very often in this park? There is plenty of parking right next to the dog park and there are plenty of old growth trees and bushes and shrubs and everything else for your dog to explore and look through. The only thing it doesn't have other than poop on the ground is some kind of lake or river Creek,, otherwise it would definitely be a 5 plus Star Park

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    Ott's Off-Leash Sanctuary
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    Rowlett Dog Park

    Rowlett Dog Park

    4.2
    (24 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    The "deal": What…read moremakes this place different? I admit I haven't visited many dog parks in Tampa except Davis Island-but this one is super convenient and easy to get to, plus its HUGE if you include the rest of Rowlett Park. --------------- All kinds of folks, most taking good care of their pups (picking up after them, watching them, correcting bad behavior). Haven't seen a fight yet. Our usual visit on a weekday morning is decidedly quiet, weekends in the morning pretty quiet as well. Afternoon is when you see more dogs-you also see more mosquitoes (seriously bring bug spray if you happen to come close to sundown). Make sure to bring a towel-your dog will get muddy around the fountain and dirt. Overall this is a nice size park if you want to do some training or just let your dogs sniff around-keep in mind depending on the time of day you may not see many dogs. I also suggest walking the paved trails along the Hillsborough river for a nice little break and some more exercise with your dog (although keep them away from the water), there are gators and they move fast. If you have kids and an extra set of eyes you can have them hang out at the playground (there are several) while someone hangs out with the dog in the dog park or walks the trail. The Atmosphere: Pretty open area, well shaded. About 3 picnic bench tables (2 in shade, close to the water, one in the sun). One water fountain (2 humans, one dog, plus a few bowls left for water). Can get a little muddy around the water. About two bag stations one in the front entrance, another at the end of the park. A few obstacle courses for later and smaller dogs in the small dog park. Tip: Don't forget the bug spray, towel, and extra poop bags if you want to walk the rest of the park.

    I recently brought my dogs to this park. It's a huge space for them to run and play or chase…read moresquirrels. There isn't much grass but as long it's not wet from rain it's pretty clean. We saw no trash on the ground. The fence is well maintained. There are multiple water stations for the dogs. We love the big shade trees!

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