Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon

★ 4.7 · 293 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Tampa, FL
Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon, Tampa
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 293 reviews · top 47% in Tampa
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
293 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#79 of 184 in Tampa
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$60 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-02
Sources
Behind the $60
Source
Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-02
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Lemon Street (Downtown Tampa) … Small Dog Room: $60/night Medium/Large Dog Room: $60/night”
Open their price page ↗

Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon is a dog daycare in Tampa, FL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 293 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #79 of 184 in Tampa. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Structured rotationPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoardingGroomingPet sitting Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$60/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
Yes
Rank in Tampa
#79 of 184
Google rating
★4.7 (293)
From downtown
1.3 mi
Neighborhood
Northwest Tampa
Holiday / peak
Holiday Surcharge: +$5/night
Additional dog
2nd/3rd dog: $5 off per night
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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.

Operations6 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“Every single member of our team is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“Your pup will enjoy cycled group play organized by size, temperament, and play style.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Groups separated bySize, temperament and play style
Their words
“Every single play group at every Paws n Rec location is carefully matched by size, temperament, and play style and supervised by certified Adventure Guides.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“This facility features 10,000 sq feet of outdoor place space, 24/7 care, early and late pickup times, s’paw services, and easy drive-through dropoff and pickup”pawsnrec.com/location/florida/downtown-tampa/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=lemon
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 10 reviews, not stated by the facility
Administers medicationYes, no charge
Their words
“We also never charge extra for administering oral or topical medications during a stay.”pawsnrec.com/faqs/
Show 21 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
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot 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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★263
4 ★5
3 ★3
2 ★1
1 ★21
★ 4.70Google average
293reviews 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

instagram updates 10love for pups 9dog excitement 8convenient hours 7responsive staff 7clean facility 5overnight boarding 3trustworthy staff 3

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

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Sends photo "pupdates" to your phoneStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

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

For travelers

TPA · Tampa International
3.7 mi
Open Sunday
Yes

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

Location

1719 W Lemon St, Tampa, FL 33606

1.3 miles from downtown Tampa · Northwest Tampa · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotLGBTQ+ friendlyFree parking lotOn-site parking

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon

What services does Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon offer?
Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon is listed as a dog day care center in Tampa, FL, offering daycare, boarding, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-02). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Tampa median published boarding rate is $45/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon?
Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon'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 Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon compare with other Tampa facilities?
It ranks #79 of 184 in the Tampa index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 293 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

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

Paws 'n' Rec - Lemon, Tampa, FL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/tampa-fl/paws-n-rec-lemon/

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