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Dog Parks |
General Information
Parks Operated by Brevard County In most parks dogs are not allowed with the exception of service animals and animals that are authorized for sponsored events. However, subject to specific conditions, dogs are allowed at parks listed below. The possibility of other designated dog areas is currently under discussion in the Department's citizen committees and advisory boards (see County Code below).
Brevard County Code Sec. 14-60
Public parks and beaches. (a) No animal shall be permitted or allowed on any public park or beach; provided, however, that an area in public parks may be designated for animals by resolution of the board, or by the governing body of any applicable municipality. In that event, the area provided for animals must be properly identified and posted by the county of appropriate municipality.
Public Beaches
With the exception of service animals, dogs are not allowed on public beaches in Brevard County
Brevard County Code Sec.14-59
No animal shall be permitted to defecate or urinate on public property. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or person in control of the animal to dispose of or remove excretions caused by the animal. (Find out more about dog fecal contamination of waterways.)
Municipal Parks
City of Satellite Beach Dog Park located at Satellite Beach Sports & Recreation Park next to the library on Jamaica Boulevard is designed for dogs and their owners -- it is open from dawn to dusk. For information, contact the City of Satellite Beach for details.
Additionally, other municipalities in Brevard County operate their own parks and may have rules that differ from Brevard County operated parks—a complete listing of those agencies is available.
Dogs on Short Leash
Parks
Sand Point Park - Short leash only
Lori Wilson Park - Short leash and only from parking lot to Dog Park
Palm Bay Regional Park - Short leash and only from parking lot to Dog Park
Wickham Park - In park, on short leash only, but prohibited around lake, picnic areas and playground, and at the Dog Park
Boat Ramps
Parks with Boat Ramps - Short leash and only when leading a dog from vehicle to boat
Campgrounds
Long Point Park - Camping patrons only; short leash only
Manatee Hammock - Camping patrons only; short leash only
Wickham Park - In park, on short leash only, but prohibited around lake, picnic areas and playground, and at the Dog Park
Dog Parks
Lori Wilson Park Off-Leash Dog Park
View Lori Wilson Park for park details
The Lori Wilson Dog Park is a 32,000 square foot fenced,off-leash
area with large dog and small dog areas. All dog park
users are required to register their dog with the
attendant on duty. A record of current vaccinations
is required. All dogs must wear a current Brevard
County license tag. Visitors from outside Brevard County must have the equivalent license tag from the governing authority of their place of residence (city, county, state), along with current license/tag and shot record. Outside the Dog Park, dogs are
allowed in parking lot only and must be on short leash.
A complete list of rules can be downloaded:
RULES (PDF).
For further information
call 321-868-1154
Palm Bay Regional Park Off-Leash Dog Park
View Palm Bay Regional Park for park details
A 40,000 sq. ft. fenced, off-leash area with large and small dog zones.
All Dog Park users are required to register their dog with
the attendant at the Dog Park. A record of
current vaccinations is required. All dogs must wear a current Brevard
County license tag. Visitors from outside Brevard County must have the equivalent license tag from the governing authority of their place of residence (city, county, state), along with current license/tag and shot record. Outside the Dog Park, dogs are
allowed in parking lot only and must be on short leash.
A complete list of rules can be downloaded: RULES (PDF).
Wickham Park Off-Leash Dog Park
View Wickham Park for park details
A fenced, off-leash area with large and small dog zones.
All Dog Park users are required to register their dog with
the attendant at the Dog Park. A record of
current vaccinations is required. All dogs must wear a current Brevard
County license tag. Visitors from outside Brevard County must have the equivalent license tag from the governing authority of their place of residence (city, county, state), along with current license/tag and shot record. Outside of the Dog Park dogs
must be on short leash only, and are prohibited
around lakes, picnic areas and playgrounds.
A complete list of rules can be downloaded: RULES (PDF).
For further information call 321-255-4400.
Proposed Off Leash Dog Parks at Brevard County Managed Parks
August 2006 Status Report
District 1 - Fay Lake Wilderness Park
Size: 4 acres est. - Status: Master Plan Phase II
District 2 - Mitchell Ellington Park
Size 1 acre est. - Status: Master Plan Phase II
District 3 - South Beach Community Park
Size: 1 acre est. - Status: Master Plan Phase II
District 4 - Viera Regional Park
(contingent upon approved permit modification w/SJRWMD)
Size: 3 acres est. - Status: Master Plan Phase II
