Tarpon Springs a Dog Friendly Destination

There are two off-leash dog parks in Tarpon Springs, each with its own offerings for man's best friend.

A.L. Anderson Park, located at 39699 U.S. 19 N., is home to the paw playground facility. With a fenced-in perimeter, trees for shade and benches for humans to chill out, the paw playground is a great escape for any pet owner and his or her four-legged friend. There are water stations as well as a fenced division between small dogs and big dogs. 

Live Oak Dog Park, located near the corner of Live Oak Street and Safford Avenue, is set back from the road a bit with a large fenced in play area. There is a water station, a separate area for small dogs and even a fire hydrant for the pups to enjoy. Trees create natural shade while benches line the park to provide comfort to dog owners. 

If you plan on visiting one of these local dog parks, here's what you need to know:

• Make sure your little one is up to date on all of his/her vaccinations and has visible, current licensing. 
• Owners must pick up waste after their dog. Baggies and trash bins are available inside the park.
• There is no food (dog treats only) or smoking allowed in the off-leash area.
• Pups under four months are not old enough to be in the park.
• No female dogs in heat are permitted in the dog park.
• Dogs must arrive and exit on a leash.
• No aggressive dogs are allowed in the park and owners must maintain control of their pup and have their leash handy at all times.
• Children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult.
• Only two dogs per owner are permitted at a time, in the park.

Where's your favorite spot to bring your dog? Post a comment below. Got photos of your dog hanging out in Tarpon Springs? Post it in our Pics & Clips gallery.