Can my dog be off-leash at Gadsden Park Dog Park?

Yes — Gadsden Park Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Gadsden Park Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Gadsden Park Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Gadsden Park Dog Park free?

Yes — Gadsden Park Dog Park is free to access. Gadsden Park lots off S MacDill Ave.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.

Fenced dog park · South Tampa · 6901 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

Gadsden Park Dog Park

One of the largest leash-free dog parks in South Tampa, fully fenced and divided to keep larger and smaller breeds separate, with shade, dog water fountains and picnic tables.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
None
Size
Large (separate small + large sections)
Hours
Off-leash all day · sunrise–sunset (gate sign sometimes 6 AM–8:30 PM)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Gadsden Park lots off S MacDill Ave.

Good to know

Fully fenced with a divider for big vs. small dogs; shaded areas, picnic tables and dog drinking fountains on site.
Posted gate hours are sometimes 6 AM–8:30 PM while the City lists sunrise-to-sunset — go by whatever is posted at the gate.
Open and exposed in spots — Florida heat builds fast, so bring water and use the shade, especially midday in summer.

About Gadsden Park Dog Park

Gadsden Park Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Tampa, Florida where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced. Size: Large (separate small + large sections).

Rules verified · source: City of Tampa Parks & Recreation