Davis Island Dog Beach

This is a nice spot out next to the Peter O. Knight airport on Daivs Island. It is on the way to the Davis Island Yacht Club. There’s a beach on port water that’s a lil murky for my taste. The park itself is sandy with some benches. Lots of poop around the edges so watch your step!
There is a second part of the park, an extension, through a gate at the back. Rocky shore. Dog run. Some of those hitchiker seed pods and such. But nice views.
A good park option but it would great to see efforts to improve the water quality. Quite a bit of debris too. But over all a good place to take fido for a fetch and maybe even a swim. Does the water quality here ever get tested? I hope it’s safe.

Davis Island Dog Beach is a lovely place to bring your dog to burn off some steam and socialize with other canines. Plenty of parking available and nice, expansive grounds make this a great choice for an active dog. I find that the patrons are nice and friendly overall. There are also «Friends of Davis Island Dog Park», people who band together for the good of the dog park, which can be found on Facebook I believe.
The ground is sandy and has some patches of vegetation. A grassy, more rocky coastline area exists beyond a gate/​fence which is good for dogs to run around on.
The water is generally clean (although I have seen some pollution) and the grounds are kept nice. There are several dog bag stations and trash receptacles for use. In addition, there are several benches and picnic tables to sit at and relax while your pooch (es) run around. The view of downtown Tampa and the water is pretty cool as well. Even though it is situated next to the Pete O’ Knight airport, the noise from aircraft has never been an issue for me-​I have never seen a plane depart or land. The park also boasts a water fountain and two hoses to hose off your dog once s/​he gets sandy. Remember to bring a towel and/​or shampoo if that’s your thing.
The location is nice, as it is on the water, however but one must loop around the entire area of the airport via road to access it. That’s the only thing that annoys me about the park. Otherwise I love the park and the atmosphere there!

Friendly dogs and people. I would be nice if everyone picked up their dog poop. I picked up my dogs and a few other piles. It possible sometimes you miss it but overall that’s unlikely and it would be a much more pleasant experience if you weren’t having to watch everywhere you stepped. Small area but plenty big enough to run your pup and let him/​her go for a swim if inclined.

The description is extremely misleading. There was even a sign that said «no dogs on beach», yet it’s called a dog beach. There’s a pretty big gated area for dogs to run free but that’s it. The sand and grass along the beach was not safe, I. e broken glass, used condoms, etc. And there’s a sign that says it’s not safe to swim in the water. So… I wouldn’t call this a dog beach.

I was a little reluctant to come here but now that i’ve gone, I don’t know what took me so long. This is a great place for your dog. Its not supper big so you can kinda stay in one place and keep an eye on your dog while they play. My dogs have never been in the water before so I stayed pretty close to them as they followed other dogs into the ocean. The water level gets deep pretty slowly, so it was a great place for my dogs to get aquatinted with swimming at their own pace. They got the hang of it in no time and now they love it. But going in and out of the water can get your hairy dog wet and sandy pretty fast… so they put two water hoses by the front gate. The fresh water reduces that weird salty dog smell and cleans the sand off of them.
The other dogs/​owners here are pretty nice and seem to watch out for each other. I have seen a couple dogs that don’t seem to get along well with the other dogs, or just like to play rough. Just keep an eye out for these dogs and everything should be fine.
All in all this is a great place for your dog to learn to swim (just stay close) or swim around cuz they are good at it. Don’t be surprised to find sand on your dog and yourself at the end of your day here, after all it is a beach.

What a great dog beach! Its not too big, but that just makes it easier to keep an eye on your pups! We have never really taken the dogs swimming and this was an opportunity to coax the dogs in the water with us in it. At first they were a little freaked out by the water, but soon enough they were chasing other dogs around through the water. They absolutely loved it! We were able to get the dogs in the water and they were swimming! So exciting to see as a puppy parent!
The park was well kept, didn’t see any poopy problems from where I was. Most owners are keeping an eye on their dogs and if they get too rowdy will work together to break it up. I have gone in the evenings during the weekday and it wasn’t too busy, but I have heard it is a lot busier during the day on weekends. I will say make sure to bring bug spray! The first time I went I couldn’t believe how many bites I got!
I also believe there is another section off the beach if you dog isnt too keen on water.
Overall we will definitely be coming back again! Its a great place for your pup to test out the waters!

Visited for the first time today, absolutely a great place to take your pooch! There is some dog waste not cleaned up so watch your step. All dog owners I saw there today were friendly and responsible for their own dog doo. I only wish our town had a similar play area. Nice job Tampa!!!

Best dog park simply because it’s a dog beach, and that’s awesome. I’ve brought three generations of dogs here for the last decade plus. Great fun to be had chomping all the sea water. There’s also a bath station which is basically necessary. I gauge the level of enjoyment on the amount of channel water my dog barfs in the car on the way home. Once, about ten years ago, witnessed two dolphins herd several dogs onto the beach before a shark arrived. True, awesome story. Mostly attentive owners. If a crappy dog arrives we send our submissive turd to the other side of the fence which I assume is for small dogs. Only real drawback is the channel is probably filthy and full of industrial waste, but sacrifices must be made for epic dolphin herding and water chomping.

Great place for dogs! Unfortunately some dog owners bring their dogs who are violent and our boxer got bit today leaving a toothmark hole on his thigh. Just be careful and if your dog has attacked before keep them at home or on a leash.

I like dog parks, but I dislike dog park people. There, I said it.
However, this beach park is a lot of fun for the dogs. The water is reasonably shallow, there’s nearly no turbulence or wave action thanks to a strategically placed breakwater, and there’s decent amenities — poop bags, benches, fresh water, etc. No shade, though. Bring sunscreen.
Terrible view of the phosphate piles across the bay, but I doubt your dog cares about that.

This is a nice dog beach park in a nice area. I love coming here, but my dog likes to drink salt water so I don’t think I’ll be able to go back. He gets the Hershey squirts for days, and unloaded a gallon of saltwater in my floorboards as we were leaving.
The reason I am giving it a four star rating rather than a 5 star rating is because the lack of shade. There is not a single tree, canopy, umbrella… nothing. On a sunny day, you will get fried unless you bring something for shade. Trust me, I am experiencing this now.
This dog park has a rinsing station, water fountain for dogs and the owners, plenty of poop bags, and one of the most beautiful views of any dog park I’ve been to in the Bay Area. It really is nice! Every time I have been, there have been plenty of other dogs for my dog to socialize with, which I like.
If my dog didn’t try to drink the entire ocean, this would be our usual spot.

Wonderful location for our furry babies. The park is fenced in and other dogs seem so happy and playful. Suggestions: 1) watch your step some folks didn’t clean up after their dogs 2) if you go to the beach area bring some shampoo and towels 3) bring tennis balls 4) wear flip flops, go as cozy as possible 5) don’t forget the treats & watch out for fleas
There is plenty of water & baggies available

Stumbled upon the beach. It’s on the left almost to the end of the marina area. Before the party area. Fenced in with benched and poop bags. Nice strip of land for dogs to run and fetch.

The Davis Island Dog Beach is a nice fenced in strip of beach for pups and it’s neighboring dog park. There are water fountains to keep your dog hydrated and showers for them to rinse off after playing. Plenty of bags stations are provided to clean up after any messes, but it seems as if most people choose to ignore it so you will notice a slight odor. Also, there is little to no shade so come prepared with umbrellas or sunscreen!
We spent the first half of our day here at the wonderful dog park beside it. There was only one other dog in the small dog area when we arrived, so we had the other side to ourselves. Eventually a few other dogs came and we had a blast playing with them. Later in the day, we thought it’d be nice to cool off in the beach area. We soon found out that our dog, Tucker, is not a fan of water. He got a little brave after skirting the edge of the water and decided to follow a few dogs he was playing with into the ocean… big mistake! He got dunked underwater and ran right back out! It was the funniest thing and he avoided the water at all costs after that!
A lot of the owners just let their dogs run free and refuse to watch them. I was even wondering if there were some strays that just decided to be beach bums while we were there! More than a couple did not have collars and we were there before and after we left (and we were there almost all day).
My main concern was that there were a few dogs that were getting a little violent with the others. A man had his three large dogs off of their leashes and he brought them all the way to the end of the beach. I assumed he wanted to be alone to play fetch with his dogs in the ocean. Two of the seemingly abandoned dogs ran down there and started fighting with them. We never did figure out who the owner was since no one ever came to stop them. My dog loves to play so he also ran over to join in on the «fun.» Naturally, we ran over and grabbed him like a good owner should and we actually ended up leaving after the event.
The Davis Island Dog Beach really is a great resource for Bay Area dog owners and I’m sure I’ll give it a chance again someday. I just wish there were more responsible pet parents there!

My friend is a dogsitter and when she asks me to join her to the beach park I always say YES. This is a great park to bring your fur baby to run around and play in the sand and in the water with you and with other dogs. Bring your frisbees and balls and enjoy a nice few hours with your dog here. You should also bring your doggy shampoo with you because you will want to hose them down after all of that playtime.
It is a decent size park and the sunsets here are great — just a little added bonus ;)

Nice park, very active, responsible owners. I imagine it is expected for there to brew fleas there, but in case not beware of fleas.
Fun to watch the cruise ships go by though!

Great dog beach in Tampa. This was my first time here as they were under construction for awhile right when we got our pup last year. We arrived around 6:30pm on a Sunday, and there were plenty of dogs running around. There was only one dog at the normal dog park next door, so we weren’t going there.
There is plenty of parking directly in front of the beach. A water fountain and hose spray-​off center is at the entrance. Benches and picnic tables line the beach. The view is beautiful. Great place to tire out your dog as you relax and enjoy a sunset.

I went for a walk around the Davis Island Dog Beach and saw a lot of families walking around excising, bicycling and walking their dogs. Some families were throwing frisby’s to each other and saw some of the sight seeing helicopters taking off from the small airport across the way.
I spoke with some of the other families who were at the park they replied with they love the park since the remodel and the changes it received they love the airport when you see the airplanes, helicopters and boats go by.

I took my little pup here for the first time recently and we had an awesome time.
This is a great place to socialize your dog with others and wear them out for a bit. There is lots of space to run around and water for them to swim in!
There’s a convenient hose to rinse your furry friend off after you’re finished at the dog beach. You will probably need it, because they’ll get very sandy!
The atmosphere is really laid back here and we had a good time. I’m glad my dog is finally old enough and up to date with his shots so we can go here.
This dog beach is great for letting your dog run around. Mine is fast asleep as I type this, which, if you’re a pet owner, know that the quiet moments are far and few between sometimes!
We will for sure be back soon!

The Davis Island Dog Beach isn’t the most scenic beach, but this is a great spot to bring your dogs for a fun time. Dogs are permitted in the fenced in beach area as well as the fenced in park next to the beach.
We frequently dog-​sit for a friend so my husband and I will bring the dog, Keiser, to the dog park area. Keiser hates the water so I doubt we would every be able to convince him to go swimming on the beach.
The dog park at Davis Island is double gated and has plenty of benches to rest on. Keiser always has a blast playing and running with the other puppies! There is no need to bring a water bowl because there is a water fountain in the park with a puppy level water fountain. Doggy stations with bags are also provided so be sure to pick up after your dog!!! The only thing you need to bring to the Davis Island Dog Park is a toy to play fetch with your furry friend!