Bonita Springs Dog Beach Park 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.) Reader Notes: "This is a beautiful and safe 'sandbar' where you can let your dog run free, swim or play in the tidal pools. Watch your tide chart. Low tide can be a little mucky and slick in places and high tide makes the beach smaller, but it is the only off leash area around where your dogs can really run off that energy. They love it. And who wouldn't bathe Fido after the beach anyway?" "This beach is really 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. 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." "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." "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.net.

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