Bonita Springs Dog Beach Also known as "Lee County Off-Leash Dog Area." Located on Bonita Beach Blvd., just north of New Pass between Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach. Open dawn to dusk, this is basically a sandbar. Offers parking, plastic bags and disposal stations. It was officially sanctioned in May 2002 by Lee county as a permanent off-leash park. It is maintained by a group of local volunteers calling themselves SOODA (Save Our Off-Leash Dog Area.) Note of 07-18-07: An news article said the above group, Save Our Offleash Dog Area, formed in 2000, now has 500 members. Note of 10-26-06: A reader tells us Lee County will be erecting a sign in the parking area of this beach to remind people that "Dog Beach is a privilege, not a right." Note of 08-01-06: A reader advised us this "beach" really is just a "sandbar", so there is no dog beach during high tide. "It's medium sized...crowded and the water is not exactly clean and clear," she said. "There are volunteers who clean the area on a daily bases, so you don't see any papers, cups or doggie surprises, but they can't keep the gas and oil film out of the water...be sure to bathe Fido after your visit. Parking is free." Note of 07-29-06: A reader advised us this beach is ..."only a tiny strip of sand and can only be used at low tide, rest of they time the swamp is under water. Had a lot of pollution, oil, gas, trash." Note of 06-01-04: A reader advised us this beach is very nice and is indeed leash-optional. NOTE: We can't visit every area on a regular basis, so if you have information about any dog parks or beaches, or any other animal recreation facilities, in the Bonita Springs area, please contact FloridaPets. Sign up here for our FREE newsletter FloridaPets.net NewsPetter™ Join the FloridaPets.net mailing list Email: FloridaPets.net NewsPetter™ Archives.

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