Joe Pomar Park - St. Augustine, FL
Joe Pomar Park Dog Park – St. Augustine, Florida
Located in St. Augustine, Florida, Joe Pomar Park offers a dog-friendly atmosphere with a fully fenced dog park, making it a convenient destination for local pet owners. The dog park features separated, fenced areas for both small and large dogs, water bowls, and kiddie pools for hot days—perfect for keeping your four-legged companions cool. Covered shelters and picnic tables offer shaded seating for owners, and the scenic, country-like environment provides a peaceful escape.
Visitors enjoy plenty of parking, wheelchair-accessible entrances, and public restrooms, making Joe Pomar Park suitable for a wide range of families. With softball, soccer, and football fields (note: dogs are not allowed on the sports fields), picnic areas, and a dock over the marsh, it’s a well-rounded pet-friendly park in St. Augustine for play, relaxation, and recreation. Please note, the park closes at dusk and can be muddy after rain. Parking may become limited during large sporting events.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated, fenced dog park areas.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? Yes, the dog park is fully fenced with separate sections for small and large dogs.
- Are there water fountains or bowls for dogs? Yes, water bowls and kiddie pools are provided for dogs.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, there is a covered shelter and shaded areas inside the dog park.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, picnic tables and some seating are available, including a covered shelter.
- Is there a separate area for small and large dogs? Yes, there are fully fenced, separate areas for small and large dogs.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, public restrooms are available in the park.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, the park has wheelchair accessible entrances and parking.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, there are sports fields and picnic areas suitable for families with children.
- Is there a fee or membership required to enter? No, the park is free to enter and does not require a membership.
- Where is the best place to park? There are designated parking areas, but parking may become limited during large sporting events.
- Is the park muddy after it rains? Yes, some reviewers mention the dog park area can be muddy after rain.
Reviews
Terrible dog park. It’s a fenced in mud pit and sand spurs hell. It’s not kept up well, but the sports fields seem nice.
Very quiet with lots of parking areas early in the morning. This has a very “out in the country” feel to me. You won’t find the big playgrounds or high tech sports equipment/fields but it’s a great place to slow down and relax.
Dog park review: Decent size fully fenced grassy area with water bowls and kiddie pools for hot days. Separate fully fenced area for small dogs. A covered shelter and picnic table are available for the humans. Closes at dusk. Access is behind the soccer/football fields.
Park mainly for softball, soccer, and football. A few open picnic tables, only one covered, which is far from the restroom. People here in the morning grooming the fields. So, it is active. Large Sheriff presence probably because one sign says “Sheriff’s Athletic League.” some people bring their dogs, but there are “NO Animals Allowed” signs on the fields.
It is a large, clean, well-maintained park with a few large fields to play soccer or baseball, as well as a covered gazebo, barbecue grills, a dock that stretches over the marsh, and a dog park. I could see parking becoming an issue if there were a football game or something going on; there are not a lot of parking spots. As for the dog park, it is fully fenced, with one side meant for large dogs and one side for smaller dogs. The fence itself is not tall enough to keep a large dog from jumping over it, and the grounds are covered in feces. The grass is turning into mud and dirt, but it does not surprise me when Teslas are parking on the grass instead of in the designated parking spots.