Dog Beach Rules

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Dog Beach Rules

RULES FOR DOG OWNERS

OFF LEASH DOES NOT MEAN "OUT OF CONTROL"

DO respect other park visitors both human and canine by keeping your pet from jumping on, or interfering with other people and their pets

DO remember and respect nature. Florida is known for its wild critters, snakes and reptiles.

Respect shore birds

DO keep your dog under voice command and control at all times and stay with your dog.

Keep leash in hand and ready

DO obey all signs and keep dogs in designated areas only.

DO keep our park clean and help decrease the risk of illness by cleaning up after your dogs.

Bags and disposal stations are provided.

DO have proof of license and immunization.

DO leash your dog whenever outside of the off-leash area.

DO only bring a maximum of 2 dogs per individual over age 15.

DO if you smoke, carry out your butts.

DO have a great time!!

DON'T bring puppies less than 4 months old, ill dogs, aggressive dogs, or dogs in heat into the off-leash areas.

DON'T let your dog dig holes

DON'T leave food unattended.

PARK HOURS DAWN TO DUSK

The May 28, 2002 re-opening of Dog Beach is an excellent example of how great things can happen when government and a group of dedicated citizens work together for a common goal. This was exemplified by the State of Florida Division of Parks and Recreation , the Lee County Board of County Commissioners, SOODA and the 2,388 citizens who signed petitions asking the government to allow dogs to run off-leash on the Dog Beach sandbar. Members of SOODA worked diligently for 28 months to make Dog Beach a reality. Dog owners and non-dog owners alike enjoy Dog Beach for shelling, sunsets, and sand. SOODA Members are registered volunteers with Lee County Parks and Recreation participating in the first ever official daily "Adopt-A-Park" program. To learn more about SOODA and how you can help ensure leash free areas for dogs please contact the group's representatives at

S.O.O.D.A. Inc.
PO Box # 1112

Bonita Springs, FL 34133-1112
e-mail s00da@aol.com

OWNERS ARE LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DOGS AND ANY INJURIES OR LOSS CAUSED BY THEIR DOGS.

PARK PATROLLED BY ANIMAL SERVICES TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

VIOLATORS TO PARK RULES ARE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM THE PARK AND POSSIBLE LEGAL ACTION.

TO REPORT BITES OR VIOLATIONS CALL: 498-0415

EMERGENCIES CALL 911 NEAREST PHONE LOCATED 1/2 MILE NORTH AT THE STATE PARK ENTRANCE STATION.

DB Location Map

DB Tide Chart

SOODA Inc. * PO Box 1112* Bonita Springs* Fl * 34133-1112