This place is so darn cute!…read more Fake turf, but lots of dog traffic in and out, poop bags available everywhere and sometimes there is a tennis ball caddy out with one of those amazing ball throwers (keeps your hands saliva free! bonus!), water station for quads and humans, plus a shaded sitting area for the humans. Can't be beat! Bamboozle Tea is across the street, which is also dog friendly for when you want more than just H2O. Parking is a breeze with the adjacent lot when there are no road spaces free. We love bringing the Pup here...often!!

I don't have a dog but I do frequent this park to watch the dogs here. District Tavern next door…read morehas the perfect viewing window for this! This dog park is very clean and spacious with seating for dog owners. The dogs love the water fountains made especially for them. I wish I had a dog because I would visit this park everyday. Your furry friend is sure to love this place.

It's a small dog park, but pretty clean and the large dog side has some obstacles for your dogs to…read moredo.

This park is OK, I'm not sure if it was nicer before... but it certainly could be much better. You…read moreconstantly have to watch your step or you'll end up with dog poop on your shoes since a majority of dog owners won't even bother to pick up after their dog. They much rather look at their phone or talk to others than watch their dog, especially when their dog gets into fights or has an altercation with another dog. There isn't any obstacles as there once was it seems. Overall, it's OK for a dog park but I'm sure could be much better...

I really liked this park because it kind of feels forbidden, like you're not supposed to be…read morethere.You drive down a twisty road, cross some railroad tracks, pass some big oil tank things, and then, surprise! There's a park! It's free to enter, and plenty of free parking too! There's a playground, workout area, sand volleyball, disc golf, picnic pavilions, a boat ramp, beaches, and bathrooms-everything you need for a fun day!

We normally visit the dog beach to take our pup and he loves it so much!…read more On our last visit we decided to go further back in the park and realized how much bigger it is. Taking the long walk to the back, there were many pavilions, playgrounds and nature walks, that I was surprised to see. There's even a disk golf for anyone who enjoys playing! Definitely recommend this beach if you want to bring your dog to the beach. The dog beach is perfectly sectioned off by a fence and there is an area to give your dog a bath before leaving. It's perfect so you don't have to bring them into your car all sandy! It's typically not too busy but if you go in the weekend it might get a little crowded. Great beach and park nearby and even better that it's free!

Nice wide trails that two people can walk side by side. Dog friendly so bring your canine, but…read moredon't forget a leash. Not much shade and very sandy so make sure to bring some water. My favorite part is the pine tree area near the pond. The pine tree needles lay on the ground and when the wind blows the sound is melodic blowing through the pine trees. There is one picnic table to sit on for a picnic, but try and ignore the graffiti. There is an area that's preserved and protected for Burrowing owls. I wish I could have seen one or two, but no luck this time. There is traffic noise and watch for what looks like a homeless individual who had ridden a bike in.

Beautiful preserve. Great for natures walks and photos! Follow me on TikTok: MariaSocialsCoread more

Back at the Springs again luckily for us it wasn't too busy. The water was actually fuller this…read moretime than it was on our last visit. The water was clear and you could see all the fish swimming around. The spring was pushing out crisp cold water that felt amazing once you get used to it. We had a great experience and we even took a hike afterwards on their trail which I recommend it's so beautiful and tons of butterflies right now.

Very rude staff. We understand that rules must be followed, but there are respectful and…read moreprofessional ways to communicate with people without being rude. We had a small dog with us at our campsite, and he briefly walked over to the campsite next to us. A staff member approached us and told us that if our dog was not kept on a leash, he would ask us to leave. We understand the rule and had no issue complying with it, but the way he spoke to us was unnecessarily rude and disrespectful. I am an IR nurse, and I always treat my patients with compassion and respect. Imagine if this staff member arrived at the IR department in pain or with an injury and was treated with the same level of rudeness. Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness, dignity, and respect.

My friends and I went to the 24th Annual Winthrop Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Market on the…read more5th of December. Did not know what to expect but it was fantastic! There was of course a love Christmas tree, live music, kids choirs, a bubble machine, oodles of food trucks, lots of vendors with all manner of services, gifts, foods, you name it. We loved the fresh sugarcane juice stand, you picked whatever juice you wanted to pair it with, I chose mango and it was fantastic! Fresh sugarcane juice is like nothing else and it's super healthy. So many people, kids, dogs, so many dogs dressed up. It was fantastic and family friendly. Then we strolled over to Donovans for apps and vino. What a fantastic night!

Winthrop Commons is a great place to read a book, talk with a friend, or just sit and contemplate…read more This little park is a really nice open space. It's grounds are landscaped and well-maintained. Small cherub statues are sprinkled throughout the park with a larger grand statue in the heart of the commons. They really add a little ambiance to the site. This park isn't really for kids, but I did see a family stop in and look around. The kids and adults seemed to like the statues and the open space. If you find your self in the Winthrop area, check this spot out.

Yesterday I went to the dog beach. I also stopped by North Beach for a bit, and the East Beach at…read moreFort De Soto. Being that it's pretty much at the tail end of Snowbird season there wasn't many people here. I liked all three beaches I actually saw zero dogs at the dog beach. Guess it was just bad luck. North Beach had some people spread out. I was only there for about 30 minutes. My favorite was the east beach which had next to nobody and was extremely quiet. Also had the barge which I took a picture of. At least the beaches were relatively clean and you could sit on the sand for a while and hang out. Very calming, peaceful, and serene.

Great beach for the pups. Don't follow the directions, it takes you to the campground. It is in…read morethe state park, go past the campground and follow the signs

This preserve was a nice surprise. I never knew that a fresh spring lake was in this area and…read moreavailable for a dip. The water looked crystal clear and I'm sure it's the most refreshing during these hot summer months. Gorgeous beach area to kick back and enjoy the fresh air and water. There were a few trails available along a creek and the kids really enjoyed the scenic walks, views and definitely was interested in visiting again to take a dip in the spring. $2 for entry and they take credit cards if someone is available to take payment. If you plan in advance you can purchase tickets on their online website. Camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking , hiking , swimming , playground and sight seeing. This is place is a hidden gem

This place is closed for good. We just drove there since we move To Tampa and wanted to explore…read moremore but sadly the place looks abandoned and it's closed.