Page 58 - Demo

58 | frvta.orgFort De Soto Park Dog Beach and Paw Playground Fort De Soto in St. Petersburg has the only dog park in Pinellas County where dogs are allowed on the beach in a designated area. There are also two fenced-in areas with water stations near the beach for large and small dogs. The beach entrance is at the far southwest corner of the dog park. The largest park in the county at 1,136 acres, Fort De Soto%u2019s five interconnected islands, mangroves, wetlands, and palm hammocks are home to scores of native plants and more than 350 species of birds.Web: pinellas.gov/parks/fort-de-soto-parkAddress: 3500 Pinellas Bayway STierra Verde, FL 33715Phone: (727) 464-3000Rogers ParkThis 3-acre park features a dog-friendly beach area along the Weeki Wachee River, perfect for swimming and picnics. Amenities include a boat launch, kayaking, birdwatching, and a playground, and the park is known as a good spot for manatee sightings.Web: www.hernandocounty.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/34/103Address: 7244 Shoal Line BlvdSpring Hill, FL 34607Phone: (352) 754-4031Continued from page 54Fort De Soto ParkTop 10 Pet-FriendlyPlaces to Visit in West Central Florida1.2.