Dog lovers, have no fear! Panama City Beach is pooch-friendly, with multiple spots available for you to frolic with your furry friends! With plenty of pet friendly accommodations available, bring the dogs along and make it a vacation for everyone in the family, four-legged or two.

Frank Brown Park has two pup-friendly areas. A fenced in playground is available where dogs can run leash-free, as well as 1.5 miles of dog-friendly trails and greenways.

Doggie Beach is located across from Pier Park and west of the City Pier. The 400 foot beach is open to dogs on leashes, and they love strolling the beach and enjoying the waves in Panama City Beach!

In addition, Aaron Bessant Park (next to Pier Park) is pet-friendly, and many people love strolling in the green grass and bright sunshine with their leashed canines in tow. The park also offers a lovely grass amphitheater which plays host to a “Summer Concert Series” on Thursday nights. Dogs are welcome to these events, too!

Pier Park in Panama City Beach, the outdoor shopping mall, is also pet-friendly. Ron Jon’s Surf Shop allows dogs inside that can be carried. Otherwise, dogs are not allowed inside stores or restaurants, but are allowed to stroll the streets on leashes with their owners.

Please remember to clean up after your dogs! Waste bags are available for public use at all of the above locations. And check with your pet-friendly accommodations about other places to take your furry family members.

Rules for dogs:

• Do not let your dog visit other people unless invited.
• Your dog must be well-behaved and under your control at all times, whether by voice or leash.
• Always pay attention to where your dog is and what your dog is doing.
• Your dog must be fully immunized and wear ID tags.
• Cooperation between dog owners is essential - ensure that other owners know and comply with the rules.

For more information on you and your dog in Panama City Beach and Bay County, visit Bay Families With Dogs.