Bonita Dog Beach Park
Lee County's designated off-leash dog beach north of Bonita Beach Road — dogs may run unleashed on the sand and in the Gulf.
Hours: Dawn to dusk
The rules, verified
- Off-leash allowed within the designated beach area
- Handlers must be 15 or older; two-dog limit per person
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
- Aggressive or sick dogs prohibited
- Owners must control their dogs and pick up after them
Set by Lee County Parks & Recreation. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: beaches where dogs can actually run free · dog beaches without a summer ban
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Nearby & related beaches
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Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
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Gasparilla Island State Park
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Stump Pass Beach State Park
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Verified against: Lee County Parks & Recreation — official source (checked 2026-08-30).
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