Barks & Recreation

★ 4.6 · 224 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Seminole, FL
Barks & Recreation, Seminole
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 224 reviews · top 70% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.2
Reviews read
224 on Google
Average stars
4.60 ★
Rank
#119 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published2 of 27From their website, 2026-09-08

Barks & Recreation is a dog daycare in Seminole, FL, offering daycare. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 224 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #119 of 184 in Tampa. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

Key facts

Services
DaycareDog walkingGroomingPet sitting
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Tampa
#119 of 184
Google rating
★4.6 (224)
From downtown
21.3 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations2 of 21 published
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Because of this, we are a crate free facility which means we work with each and every dog to integrate with one another whenever possible.”barksandrecstpete.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We have over 5000 Square Feet of Outdoor Play Space!”barksandrecstpete.com/dog-daycare/
Show 25 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★191
4 ★8
3 ★6
2 ★2
1 ★17
★ 4.60Google average
224reviews behind the score
★ 4.69Tampa average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

dog grooming 26mobile grooming 11caring groomer 4grooming experience 3poodle care 2handling large dogs 2dog wash 2dog injury 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–7 PM
Tue
7 AM–7 PM
Wed
7 AM–7 PM
Thu
7 AM–7 PM
Fri
7 AM–7 PM
Sat
8 AM–4 PM
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

TPA · Tampa International
17.8 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 7 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

8486 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772

21.3 miles from downtown Tampa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Barks & Recreation

What services does Barks & Recreation offer?
Barks & Recreation is listed as a dog day care center in Seminole, FL, offering daycare.
How much does Barks & Recreation charge?
We did not find a published rate on Barks & Recreation's website when we checked it (2026-09-08); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night across 62 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Barks & Recreation?
Barks & Recreation's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Barks & Recreation compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #119 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 224 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Barks & Recreation, Seminole, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/barks-and-recreation/

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