DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN PALM COAST, FL

Flagler County's largest city developed primarily in the 1970s as a master-planned community between Jacksonville and Daytona Beach. The area's population of 90,000 includes many retirees drawn to affordable housing and mild winter temperatures. Subtropical climate creates hot, humid summers with daily thunderstorms and pleasant winters in the 60s and 70s. The Intracoastal Waterway borders the city's eastern edge, while numerous canals create waterfront homesites. Hurricane risk requires constant preparedness, though the city's location provides some protection from direct hits. Spring and fall bring ideal weather before summer heat and humidity dominate.