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Park Rules
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Dog Parks
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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. (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.
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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
Fay Lake Wilderness
Park - Short leash and only from parking lot to Dog Park
Lori Wilson
Park - Short leash and only from parking lot to Dog Park
Marina
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
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Dog Parks
Fay Lake Wilderness Park Off-Leash Dog Park
View Fay Lake Wilderness Park for park details
An over three acre fenced, off-leash area with large dog and small dog areas. 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) 264-5105
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. 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
View Marina Park for park details
An over one acre fenced, off-leash area with large dog and small dog areas. 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)264-5105
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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.
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).
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Wickham Park Off-Leash Dog Park
View Wickham Park for park details
A fenced, off-leash area with large and small dog zones.
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.
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Other Parks