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Florida
Army Corp of Engineers (Beaches managed by Army Corps
of Engineers
- Gulf Coast Beaches. While traveling in FL, we
noticed that most beaches were closed to dogs. But, we found that there were
no such restrictions in areas owned the the Army Corps of Engineers. (Thank
you Michael West)
Aventura
- Founders Park (south end) (City
of Aventura Parks) Though technically not a Dog Park, dogs are
permitted at the south end of the park, and many neighborhood dogs go there
every day to meet and play. Park staff does monitor the dogs' activity, and
will enforce the leash law if the situation looks dangerous to them. The City
of Aventura is currently reviewing plans for a dog park. Interested residents
should contact the City's
Parks and Recreation Department to voice their opinions and/or get more
information. On the SE corner of West Country Club Drive and the William
Lehman Causeway (SR 856), Aventura [MAP]
(Thank you Charles Lavin)
- Veterans dog park. Really nice park, it
has benches for the humans and a large area for dogs to run, it is a
off-leashed park, it is like new!! has running water for the dogs and waste
dispenser stations, it gets very busy during the weekends, easy parking, has
a parking lot and a hose for those who want to give their dogs a quick bath
before going home, inside the dog park. Location: it is us1, heading to
Aventura and 183 st, the entrance it is from Williams island, you have to
enter to Williams island until you get to THE PENINSULA building, it is
right in front, the park would be on your right side, there is also a park
next to the dog park that is just for children, it is surrounded with green
fences. Directions: I95 south/north depending where you live, heading
Aventura then you can get off on 163 st, turning east till you find the us1
then north to find Williams islands. (Thank you Mauricio Herrera)
Boca Raton
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Boca Raton Dog Park.
Brand new dog park in Boca Raton. Fenced in areas for small dogs/large dogs.
Drinking fountains, benches, trees. No fee for residents, $265.00 a year non
resident pass. Location: 751 Banyan Trail.
Directions: I-95 exit palmetto park road west, head north on military trail,
past glades road, until you see a light (banyan trail), go east. The park
next to the post office. (Thank you Patti)
- Veterans Park. A nice family park with a
big field for the dogs to run. Location: Palmatto park road just east of 441
on south side of the road. (Thank you Michael Spinelli & Gerald Roger
Prevost)
Bradenton
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Happy Tails Dog Park. 3+
acres of off-leash area, with small and large dog areas. Location: 2900 block
of 51st St West, Bradenton, Fl 34209. Directions: 2900 block of 51st St West
midway between Cortez and Manatee Ave. Part of GT Bray Park, open from dawn
till dusk.
Cape Coral
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Wagging
Tails Dog Park. About 1 acre fenced in, on 197 acres of park. This park is
no longer free.As of Feb.2007 all dogs must be registered w/ Cape Coral parks
& rec.A $10 fee for Cape residents (per dog), non-resident fee $20 per dog,
county license, and current vaccination records are required. NO DOGS ARE
ALLOWED ON NATURE TRAIL AT ANY TIME. No dogs under 4mo. of age
allowed.Call(239)549-4606 for registration info. Location:
5505 Rose Garden Road. Directions: Cape Coral Parkway to Pelican Blvd to
Rotary Park. There are also nature trails to walk on, but dogs have to be on
leashes for that. This is run by the City of Cape Coral. It's free to use.
There is a separate fenced-in place for smaller dogs. Open sunrise to sunset,
but closed Tuesday mornings. There are bags to use to clean up after your dog.
(Thank you JoAnne Linsenbach & S.E. Swift)
Cape San Blas
- Cape San Blas,
FL (Gulf County). The beaches of Cape San Blas, FL are wonderfully pet
friendly and the bay side of St. Joseph Peninsula State Park allows dogs as
well! Location: 416 Barrier Dunes Drive. Port St. Joe, FL 32456. Cape San Blas
shares a zip code with Port St. Joe, but it's the Cape San Blas BEACHES that
are pet friendly and wonderful! Gulf County FL. Directions: Between Port St. Joe and Apalachicola on 30E in the FL
Panhandle. (Thank you Wendy Jackson)
Cedar Key
- Cedar Key, Florida. Pet Friendly Community - No official
leash law - must carry leash with you.
- Cedar Keys. Coastal Islands - unofficial off leash dog beach. Cedar Key,
FL. This is not an officially sanctioned dog beach nor is it fenced, but
there are no vehicles and very few people. Accessible by boat only. Cedar
Keys National Wildlife Refuge is a group of coastal islands just off the
town of Cedar Key. Refuge consists of 13 islands ranging in size from 1 to
120 acres. You must bring your own poop pick up bags and be prepared to
bring back to shore for disposal in trash.
- Shell Mound Park is not an officially sanctioned dog park nor is it
fenced, but there are few vehicles and the speed limit is 5 MPH and usually
few people, walking trails (wild hogs at dusk), Gulf Water for Swimming.
Shell Mound is a prehistoric Indian mound and nature trail off Highway 347
on CR 326 outside Cedar Key.
- Faraway Inn - Cedar Key, FL. is an
unofficial off leash pet friendly cottages and motel with a small unofficial
off leash beach area which we own with our motel. We are not fenced and the
island speed limit is 25 MPH, so make sure you know your pet and how they
listen to your commands. We have many island free roaming cats who are
undergoing Trap Neuter Return. Some dogs can not resist the chase.
Location: Cedar Key is located about 50 miles southwest of Gainesville and
125 mile north of Tampa, in the heart of Florida's "Nature Coast". Faraway
Inn is located on Third Street between F and G Streets. Directions: From
Gainesville & I-75: Take Route 24 to Cedar Key. Approximately 2 miles after
#4 bridge, look for NAPA Auto Parts store and Cedar Key Market on left. Turn
right onto Third Street, travel through stop sign, Faraway Inn office is on
the right. (Thank you Doreen and Oliver Bauer)
Clearwater
- Crest Lake Park Dog Park. Location:
Gulf to bay & Glenwood. Directions: On Gulf to Bay
Road (Florida Route 60) at Glenwood St., east of downtown Clearwater and
west of US 19. (Thank you Lou Lopez
& John Jarchow)
Cocoa Beach
- Lori
Wilson Dog Park. Leash Free Park with small & large dog areas. The
Lori Wilson Dog Park is a 32,000 square foot fenced, off-leash area with large
dog and small dog areas. All dog park users are required to register their dog
with the attendant on duty. A record of current vaccinations is required. All
dogs must wear a current Brevard County license tag. Outside the Dog Park dogs
are allowed in parking lot only and must be on short leash. A complete list of
rules can be downloaded: For further information call 321-868-1154 Daily Fee
$2 - up to 3 dogs & 2 people $3 - more than 3 dogs or more. Location: 1500 N
Atlantic Avenue. Directions: From SR-520 go south 1.4 miles on SR-A1A. (Thank
you Robin Tepool)
Coconut Creek
- Butterfly Park. Close to the huge lake. Location: Sample
Road and 42 Avenue. Directions: Florida Turpike North,exit Sample Road to
Coconut Creek.The first light in your left hand side. (Thank you Elizabeth)
- Windmill Park. Full park with Dog Park
located in the back. Separate fenced off areas for small dogs and for big
dogs. Location: SE corner of Lyons Road and Coconut Creek Pkwy, just south of
Coconut Creek Pkwy. (Thank you Andrea)
Coconut Grove
- Blanche Bark Park (City
of Miami Parks) This small neighborhood park includes a dog pen with
running water for the dogs, waste dispenser stations, and benches for the
humans. It is a popular and well-used park, which results in frequent closures
for resodding and other landscape repairs. Limited parking is available on the
streets surrounding the park. In Blanche Park, at the SW corner of Virginia
Street and Shipping Avenue in Coconut Grove [MAP]
(Thank you Charles Lavin)
- Kennedy Bark Park (City
of Miami Parks) The City of Miami's latest dog park is at the
northeastern end of the park, by the bay. This is a single, large dog pen with
some benches for the humans and running water for the dogs, as well as waste
dispenser stations. This park gets very busy on evenings and weekends. Parking
at Kennedy Park can be very difficult, though.
In Kennedy Park, 2400 South Bayshore Drive (at Kirk Street), Coconut Grove
[MAP]
(Thank you Charles Lavin)
Coqina Key
- Melvin J. Paris
Coquina Key Dog Park. Fenced in grassy area for all dogs. Shower station and
drinking water. Pleasant and people friendly as are all dog parks in St.
Petersburg and Pinellas County. Location: City of Coquina Key in football,
baseball, skateboard complex. In SE section of St. Petersburg. (Thank you
Melvin J. Paris)
Coral Springs
- Coral Springs Innopet Park -
Located in Sportsplex Park in West Coral Springs, between Sample Road and
Royal Palm Blvd., east of Sawgrass Expressway.
Delrey Beach
- Lake Ida Dog Park. Small and large fenced
area. Location: North side of Lake Ida, just east of the I-95 overpass. Take
the 95 and exit Atlantic West to Congress North, To Lake Ida East. Go under
the 95 overpass and make a the first left, turn heading North, follow the road
to the back of the park. (Thank you Kimblery Montanha)
Deltona
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The Gemini Springs Dog Park.
A 4.5-acre fenced area of Gemini Springs Park with two sections – one for
small dogs 25 pounds and under and another for large dogs over 25 pounds. The
park includes shaded areas, dog wash stations, water fountains for dogs,
benches and picnic tables. Location: 37 Dirksen Dr.
Dunedin
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Honeymoon Island State Park. Dog park with beach access. Has a Paws park
with an area of the beach for your
pets also. Have to watch out for sand fleas too at
times. Otherwise great place. Location: #1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, Fla. 34698. 727-469-5942
Directions: Area is located at the extreme west end of S.R.586 north of
Dunedin. (Thank you Debra Straube & Nedda Honig)
Flagler Beach
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Wadsworth Park. Fenced off-leash park. A new 60,000 square foot fenced Dog
Park has opened at Wadsworth Park, part of a 45-acre park and recreational
area. Dogs can run unleashed and mingle with other canines, while their owners
relax in the shade, on park benches. The park features separate sections for
large (over 20 lbs) and small dogs. Residents also supply their own chairs,
which are left there for others to enjoy. At the entrance, there is a clean-up
bag station, a water faucet with hose, and various plastic containers to be
used as bowls. If you forget to bring toys, tennis balls and frisbees can
usually be found throughout the park.The Dog Park is located at the rear of
the park past the soccer fields. The outer front gate to the Dog Park opens to
an small enclosed area with a bench, then two separate inner gates lead to the
large and small dog areas. Ample grassy areas, sand to dig in, fire hydrants,
and small wooded 'jungle' areas with paths will keep Fido busy. Wadsworth Park
stays busy both day and night with its lighted soccer fields, racquetball,
tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, two playground areas, a picnic
pavilion, an elevated boardwalk, a canoe launch site and a skate park. Hours
are dawn to 11pm, 7 days a week. Since the park is somewhat new/unknown, you
may often have the park all to yourself...great if Fido's social skills need
some work. Located just 1 mile from the ocean, the park enjoys off-shore
breezes, and is close to many additional recreational areas. Flagler County
Parks and Recreation (386) 437-7490. Hope to see you there! Location: Highway
100, Flagler Beach. Directions: From I-95: Exit 283/S.R.100. Take S.R. 100
west until you approach the Flagler Beach Bridge. It is the last entrance on
the left before you get to the bridge. (1st left after Roberts Road / John
Anderson Hwy. traffic signal). From the Beach: Go over the Flagler Beach
Bridge and make a right at the first entrance road. The dog park is at the
back of the park, past the sports fields. Closest parking is actually on
Roberts Rd. Park on the shoulder, cut through the shrubs, and enter through
the unmarked back entrance. (Thank you Oscar Angelillo)
Fort Desoto
- Ft. Desoto Beach. Wonderful beach, white
sand. Dogs can run and play off leash. Then they can walk a very short
distance and go to the dog park where a wonderful shower and drinking water
are provided. Ft. Desoto beach in Florida. Past the Tropicana dome. (Thank you
Debi White)
Fort Lauderdale
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Snyder
Park. Fenced area for small & large dogs, bags, water, agility course for
humans vending machines, entrance fee to park required. Location: 3299 S.W.
4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. 954.828.DOGS (3647). Fax 954.847.3428.
Directions: I-95, exit state road 84 east, Turn right on 4th Ave. Park is on
right at intersection with I-595. (Thank you Ralph Marchand)
Fort Myers
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Barkingham
Dog Park. Designated section of the Buckingham Community Park and has
fenced off-leash open area that is approximately 1 1/2 acres and has a
separate area for puppies, shy or small dogs. Open dusk to dawn, seven days a
week. Located off Buckingham Road. To volunteer, call 461-5844.
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Lovers Key
Dog Beach. This beach has been set aside specifically for off-leash dogs.
Plenty of room to run. A great place! Located in South Lee County located in
Lovers Key State Park just west of New Pass Bridge. Open dusk to dawn, seven
days a week. (Thank you Connie Christian)
Gainesville
- Dog Wood
Park. 15 acre private dog park; 2 swimming ponds; small dog area; full
agility course; self serve dog bathing. Location: 5505 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida.
Directions:
Exit I-75 at the Archer Rd. (State Rd. 24) exit (exit #75). Go
west on Archer Road exactly one mile. DogWood Park is on the left.
(Thank you Lynn Badger)
- Forest Park: Free, fenced, shaded, plastic chairs, water
for people and dogs, some bags provided. Soccer fields adjacent. Location: On
SW 20th Ave. west of SW 43rd St. Directions: SW34th St to SW 20th Ave. just
west of SW 43rd St. (Thank you Melanie Phillpot)
- Northeast Park. Neighborhood offleash
dogpark. Free, small, shaded park with water
provided, located in Duck Pond neighborhood. ocation: 16th Ave at NE
2nd Street, in Northeast Park (ball fields, racquetball courts and fenced dog
park). Directions: North Main St. to 16th Ave. Go East 2 blocks. Parking lot
on 16th Street. (Thank you Melanie Phillpot)
- Squirrel Ridge Park. Free, fenced, off leash
dog park. Free, off leash, shaded, large, fenced, water provided, bring own
bags. Location: Williston Road West of 13th Street. Directions: Williston Road
just West of 13th Street and East of I-75. (Thank you Melanie Phillpot)
Gulf Breeze
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Gulf Breeze/Shoreline Dog Park. The park, affectionately referred to as
the Shoreline Bark Park because of its proximity to Shoreline Park South, is
an approximately 30,000 square foot enclosed facility complete with benches,
trash cans and doggie excrement bags. The new city facility is designed to be
the ultimate canine getaway in Gulf Breeze. Worried about taking your
Chihuahua to mingle with rottweilers? That shouldn't be a problem because the
dog park, located between the Shoreline South Boat Ramp and Shoreline Drive,
includes a separate section for smaller breeds and five-foot tall chain link
fence around the perimeter. Any dog owner interested in using the park must
first register their animal at city hall, which is less than half a mile away.
The annual cost of the city's dog license is $6 for spayed or neutered dogs
and $9 for animals that have not been spayed or neutered. Residents aged 65 or
older qualify for the senior citizen's discount, reducing the license to $3.
Park patrons are asked to follow a few simple rules when visiting: No children
under age 8. No buried treasure (please clean up after Fido with provided
bags) No aggressive dogs. No tobacco or food products. For more information
about GBDL, visit them online at
www.gulfbreezedoglovers.org.
Location: between the Shoreline South Boat Ramp and Shoreline Drive.
Directions: From Hwy 98, turn onto Shoreline Drive and turn left at Shoreline
Park. (Thank you Elizabeth Stevenson)
Gulfport
- Gulfport Dog park. Has two dog parks, small and large. Lots
of dogsm great people. Location: 54 street and 28th avenue south. Directions:
Take 49 st south to 28th avenue, (Thank you Amanda Strole)
Haileah
- Amelia Earhart Bark Park (Miami-Dade
Parks). The five-acre Bark Park is completely fenced and
offers a separate section for smaller dogs. Amenities include paved walkways,
benches, shade trees, waste dispenser stations, stuff for dogs to crawl
on/through/under, and specially designed drinking and spray fountains for dogs
and their owners. In Amelia Earhart Park, 401 East 65th Street, Hialeah
[MAP]
(Thank you Charles Lavin)
Holiday
- Anclote Gulf Park Bark Park. Anclote
fishing pier and dog park. Small fenced in off-leash park with tubes to run
through, two sides, one for small dogs. not much shade. but a cute little
place. Location: 2305 Baillies Bluff Road. Directions: us 19. w on Moog Rd.
follow around to end make left and follow signs. (Thank you Rachelle Vincenti)
Holly Hill/Ormond Beach
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Riviera Oaks Dog Park. Off-leash dog park and walking path. It has a small
dog (under 30) and a large dog (over 30) area, shaded with lots of trees and
mulch hills to climb, and then next to it is a pond with a 1 mi walking path
around it (dog swimming is not recommended due to the resident alligator).
Location:
Evergreen St & Alabama Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. (Thank you Lindsay
Seitz)
Hollywood
- Poinciana Neighborhood Park & Poinciana Dog Park. There is
a separate area for kids to play on the playground. There is a basketball
court and lots of grassy areas. The dog park is a huge area of open grass with
lots of trees for the dogs to run. The park is surrounded by a walking path
and there are several benches in the shade of huge trees to sit and watch the
puppies. There is a hose and pools for washing and playing. Poopy bags and
cans provided. Double gated so there are no accidental escapes. Dogs of all
sizes are together. Dog Park and Playground. Location:On Plunkett and Dixie
Highway (21st Avenue)just north of Pembroke Road, down the street from the
Greyhound Dog Track. Directions: I 95 to Pembroke Road, East to Dixie Highway,
North to Plunket, the park is on your right hand (east) side of the street.
(Thank you Donna Bennett)
Homosasa
- Pawfection Too.
Scenic dog park, lovely wooded area, double fenced area. Location: 6420
suncost blvd. Directions: on us 19 across from howards flea market.
(Thank you David Faucher)
Iverness
- Bark Central
Dog Park. Private, Off-Leash Dog Park. 15 acres of off-leash areas.
Separate areas for large and small dogs. Filtered swimming ponds on each side.
Proof of vaccinations required. Location: 6301 E Turner Camp Rd. (Thank you
Susan Sullivan)
Jacksonville
- Dog Wood Park of
Jacksonville. Largest fenced dog park in the U.S. 42 acre private dog
park (25 acres fenced); 2-acre Lake Bow Wow for doggie swimming; 10 acres of
woods with trails (Barkham Woods); lighted until 10pm; small dog area;
indoor self-serve bathing stations. Location: 7407 Salisbury Rd. S. (Thank
you Lynn Badger)
- Pooch
Park. A fun place to take your pup! Bring your pooch, and come have a
great time in our fully-fenced off leash park. The JHS Pooch Park features
agility equipment, benches, watering stations, mutt mitts for waste clean
up, and separate areas for large and small dogs, all in a natural setting
with beautiful old oak trees. Best of all, admission is free! The Pooch Park
is a terrific place for dogs to exercise and socialize, and have an all
around terrific time.
Location: 8464 Beach Blvd. Directions: From Southside turn west onto Beach
Blvd for a quarter mile. The park is located on Humane Society grounds.
(Thank you Stephanie Lannutti)
Jupiter Beach
- Jupiter Beach. Water available bring bowls, bags
supplied. Location: East on Indiantown rd, at end go right onto old A1A,
look for small doggie bag houses, looks like bird houses. Directions: take
I95 north depending where u are, and take indiantown rd east towards water
cross us1, go straight to end of rd, bear right, like 1/4 mile on left.
(Thank you Rachel Broman)
Key West
- Higgs Beach
Off-Leash Dog Park. There are separate large and small dog areas, each
with its own water fountain. There are benches and plenty of shade as well as
views of the Atlantic Ocean. Location: Corner of White Street and Atlantic
Blvd. across the street from White Street Pier. Directions: Take US1 to Key
West. Upon reaching intersection at entrance to Key West turn left on So.
Roosevelt Blvd. Continue until road curves right at water's edge. Take first
left on to Atlantic Blvd. Continue for approximately 1/2 mile to White Street.
Go straight through intersection. Immediately on right will be Higgs Beach Dog
Park. (Thank you Connie Christian)
Kissimmee
- Mill Slough Park. They have a puppy area where you can put
non social and social puppies, No water, Several obstacles for the dogs to
play. No time out area. They do have a fire hydrant. Location: Sand Run Road.
Off Michigan Street. Directions: Get on 192, then go north on Michigan Avenue,
then right on Boulder Drive, then left on Sand Run Road (at the end of road)
(Thank you Jose Figueroa)
Lady Lake
- Doggie do run run. Large fenced in dog park over 10 acres.
Dog park for small dogs, there's an agility area, there's a large dog area,
and then there's 8 acres in the back with tree swings for the owners to relax.
All fenced in, very safe. Location: CR 254. Directions: Off 466. Light at CVS
turn on CR 254 by CVS, go past Lange eye center on left and it is about 1/2
mile down on right. (Thank you Michelle Lundberg)
Melbourne
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Wickham Park.
A 30,000 sq. ft. fenced, off-leash area with large and small dog zones. Open
dawn until dark. All Dog Park users are required to register their dog with
the attendant at the Dog Park. A record of current vaccinations is required.
All dogs must wear a current Brevard County license tag. Outside of the Dog
Park dogs must be on short leash only, and are prohibited around lakes, picnic
areas and playgrounds. Location: 2500 Parkway Drive. Directions: FROM US Hwy 1
at Eau Gallie Blvd/SR-518, go north 2.1 miles on US Hwy 1. Turn left and go
1.2 miles on Parkway Drive. The park entrance is on the right. FROM I-95 take
the Eau Gallie Blvd/SR-518 Exit-183 east 2.6 miles, turn left on N Wickham Rd,
go 2.0 miles, turn right on Parkway Dr and go 0.5 miles. The park entrance is
on the left. (Thank you Denise Turner)
Miami Beach
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Flamingo Bark Park. In Flamingo Park, at the corner
of Michigan Avenue and 14th Street. [MAP]
The first Bark Park in Miami Beach, the Flamingo Bark
Park is extremely popular. It features two separate dog runs, each with
running water, benches and agility equipment. Parking is available along
Michigan Avenue right outside the park. (Thank you Charles Lavin)
- Pinetree Bark Park. In Pinetree
Park, at Pinetree Drive and 45th Street. [MAP]
The Pinetree Bark Park was built during Pinetree Park's reconstruction last
year, and has also become quite popular. It features two large, connected dog
runs with a gate in between. Usually the connecting gate is left open, giving
the dogs ample room to run and play. Running water was recently run to both
pens. (Thank you Charles Lavin)
- North
Beach Bark Park Project. Proposed. (Thank you
Charles Lavin)
- Palmetto Bay Dog Park.
Scheduled to be open October 2005. 2 acre off-leash dog park (will possibly
have memberships) in Palmetto Bay (basically, Miami, Florida). Will be fenced,
have poop bag stations, have a digging pit, a lake for doggie swimming, and
agility equipment. Location: Southwest 160 Street and US1 (aka South Dixie
Highway) in Palmetto Bay, Florida. It is a "wayside park" -- a park on the
side of the highway that has a lake (we understand that the lakes in Wayside
Parks were dug to create fill for the adjoining highway)! Directions: From
the North/I-95: Take I-95 south to the last exit. I-95 becomes US1 (aka
South Dixie Highway). Take US1 south to SW 160 Street. The dog park is on the
East side of the highway at approximately SW 160 Street. From the South/US1:
Take US1 (aka South Dixie Highway) north to Southwest 160 Street. The dog park
is on the East side of the highway. From the West/Turnpike: Take the FL
Turnpike exit at Southwest 152 Street and head East. Take Southwest 152 Street
east to US1 (aka South Dixie Highway). At US1, head south to Southwest 160
Street. The dog park is on the East side of the highway. (Thank you Jana L.
Sheeder)
Miami-Dade
- Pace Bark Park (FUTURE) (City
of Miami Parks). In Pace Park, on North Bayshore Drive and
Northeast 18th Street in Miami [MAP]
(Thank you Charles Lavin)
- Rickenbacker Causeway (Miami-Dade
County) The only "dog beach" in the county — because the county doesn't
consider this a beach. Dogs are always allowed to swim here, and many do. Be
careful of the causeway — in some places it is very close to the beach, and
the area is not fenced in. The water deepens gently but never gets very deep
and is very seldom rough. It is best to keep your dog on-leash when not in the
water, and always bring proof of rabies vaccination. Make sure to bring your
own baggies to clean up after your dog!
Eastbound, between the mainland and the
Miami Seaquarium on Virginia Key [MAP]
(Thank you Charles Lavin)
Mount Dora
- Mount D.O.R.A. (dog off
leash recreation area) Dog Park. 3 acre off-leash fenced, double-gated dog
park. Opened June 30, 2007. Watering stations, poop bags/stations. For more
information website. Location: End of 11th Avenue beyond Ice House Theatre.
Directions: from Donnelly Street turn onto 11th Avenue and go to the end. Park
is just beyond the Ice House Theater. (Thank you Marsha Blum)
Naples
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Rover Run dog
park. Fenced with benches, trees, water, poop bags, garbage cans. Separate
fenced area for small dogs. Open dawn to dusk. Location: Located at Veteran's
Community Park, 1900 Immokalee Road, about 1 mile west of Airport Road.
Directions: Approximately 1 mile west of Airport Road. (Thank you Melinda
Morgan)
Niceville
- Niceville Dog Park. Large fenced-in space with lots of
trees and open area for your dog to play. Has a water fountain for dogs. Toys
and plastic bags have been donated to park to ensure all dogs are having fun
and are cleaned up after. Every 2nd Saturday of the month there is a volunteer
clean-up of the park. Location: Corner of 85 and College Blvd. (Thank you
Susan Lee Andrews)
North Fort Myers
- Judd park (unofficially called) Pooch Park. Off-leash park.
Separate large and small dog areas. Both areas all grass and trees. Location:
Located at Judd Park. 1297 Driftwood Drive (corner of Evergreen Rd.and
Parkview Ct.) Directions: US41 to Evergreen Rd.(Nrth Shore Animal Hospital on
corner)Parkview Ct. runs left off of Evergreen Rd. approx. 3 blocks behind the
Animal Hospital. (Thank you S.E. Swift)
North Lauderdale
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Woodville Dog Park. This three acre park is a combined educational,
natural preserve and dog park. Located on McNab Road and s.w. 83rd Avenue, it
contains a dog park, nature trail, open green space, and restrooms. (Nature
Area, Green Area, Dog Park ). Location: 83rd Ave. Directions: Off of McNab
road. Coming from the west: after university drive. turn right @ 83rd ave (hess
station on the corner). Coming from the east: Take Mcnab road west, Dog park
is located AFTER 81st, turn left @ 83rd ave (hess station located on the
corner). (Thank you Jennifer Parillo)
Ocala
- Millennium
Play and Swim Park. Off Leash Park for Small & Large Dogs. The Millenium Dog Park
has three acre area for large dogs and a one acre area for small dogs.
Donations are highly appreciated, to keep the Park open (there are Donation
boxes there)! Park Summer Hours OPEN 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Park has a big covered Sitting place, kids pools with water, faucet with
dog bowls, dispenser with poop bags. Location: Corner of South East 24th
Street and Southeast 34th Avenue. It is located at the South end of Jervy
Gannt Park. (Thank you Diana Swieda)
Orange Park
- Poochies Park.
Swim, Romp, Play, Run, Walk, Socialize. Location: Knight Boxx Rd. and
Blanding. Poochies is 8 acres of dog paradise completely fenced with a pond
and other fun areas. We have a Dog Park for members and visitors, boarding and
day care. When your pooch stays here they are a pampered pet but most
importantly they get to be a dog! During their overnight stay they have at
least 5 hours each day of supervised play time outside with other dogs of the
same size and temperament. Dogs that stay here must be friendly with other
dogs and owners must provide vaccine info from their vet. Male dogs older than
7 months must be neutered. The cost for boarding is $28 per night. The cost
for Day camp is $16 for a full day and $9 for a half day. Shampoo baths are
$8. We are open everyday! Call and make a reservation for your dog's vacation.
Location:21 Fountain Dr. Directions: Take Blanding Blvd(SR 21)south thru
Orange Park to Knight Boxx Rd/Oak Lane. Turn right at the light. Go down a
short ways and we are on the left. (Thank you Carole Zieler & David Kophamer)
Orlando
- Downey Park. Location:
Corner of Hwy 50 & Dean Road. (Thank you Therese Mendez)
- Lake Haven. Urban Wetland
- unofficial dog park. Orlando, FL. This is not an officially sanctioned dog
park nor is it fenced, but its set back from major intersections and a well
used location. Location: Anderson Street East. Directions: Set back just off
Anderson Street East. While on Anderson east of downtown, but before Lake
Underhill, look for the Mills Ave. intersection. Just after you cross the
intersection there is a drive that leads to public parking at the Park.
Alternative: turn South at the Mills intersection and follow the signs to
Greenwood Cemetery. The lake is just before the cemetery. (Thank you Cara
Hallmon)
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Meadow Woods Dog Park. In addition to the large fenced-in play area,
Meadow Woods Dog Park have a play area for small dogs, a time out area,
water fountains and poop stations. Directions: Meadow Woods Dog Park is
located next to Meadow Woods Middle School on Rhode Island Woods Circle.
Location: 1751 Rhode Island Woods. Directions: Meadow Woods Dog Park is
located next to Meadow Woods Middle School on Rhode Island Woods Circle.
(Thank you Stephanie Wiseman)
- Southport Park in South Orlando. Large area sidewalks and
RR's. Southport Park is located just west of OIA off Tradeport Blvd in South
Orlando. It is not fenced so only well minding mutts should go offleash,
There is a fenced playground, manmade hills and a pond with a fountain. Many
picnic tables, and Restrooms also available. Location: This is located on
Detwiler Drive South of the Beechline on the old Navy Base property (now
housing development). (Thank you Debbie Lee)
Ormond Beach/ Holly Hill
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Riviera Oaks Dog Park. Off-leash dog park and walking path. It has a small
dog (under 30) and a large dog (over 30) area, shaded with lots of trees and
mulch hills to climb, and then next to it is a pond with a 1 mi walking path
around it (dog swimming is not recommended due to the resident alligator).
Location:
Evergreen St & Alabama Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. (Thank you Lindsay
Seitz)
Oxford
- Doggie Doo Run Run. Private Dog Park - Day care. Four
fenced, all grass areas. 1.5 acre for small dogs, 2.5 for large/general
population, 1 acre w/agility equipment and 3 acres "out back" (still fenced)
for the real runners/wanders or just some quiet time with their owner. Covered
seating, coffee/tea for owners, water and wading pools and lots of toys. Not
many shade trees. Always staffed and THEY clean up the poop! Just leave a flag
marker, and walk away. Fee is $3 a day or $20 a month. Staff and Owner are
awesome and dog lovers and it shows. They also offer day care and "non-kennel"
boarding. Location: 12971 CR101 at CR104. Directions: This is just outside of
The Villages and Lady Lake, one mile east of CR301. Easiest access is to go
one mile north on CR101 from CR466. On east (right) at intersection with
CR104. (Thank you Tristan Gutknecht)
Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Beach Gardens. One area for all size dogs. Shaded area
for dog owners, benches, drinking fountain for dogs and people, playscapes
(small bridges, tunnels, etc.), a grass area the size of a baseball infield. Location:
Palm Beach Gardens , East of Military Trail on Lilac Dr. Directions: I-95 Exit PGA Blvd., head West, turn South on Military Trail, Turn Left on Lilac Dr.
(after Burns Rd. traffic light). Park is on the left side , next to baseball
field. (Thank you Wesley Mathieu)
Palm Harbor
- Anderson County Park. Description: Very nice park with 2 sections (for
large and small dogs). Water, bags, shade available. Location: Heading North
on US 19 from Alderman street in Palm Harbor. Park is on the right side about
3 miles from Alderman. (Thank you Bob Bartnick)
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John
Chestnut Sr. Park. Small and Large dog off leash areas. Has small and
large dog off leash area and lots of shade . They have dog cool off area with
drinking water and doggie bags available. Location: 2200 East Lake Rd.
Directions: US 19 to Tarpon Ave head east to East Lake Rd then left Head South
till you come to Park on Right. (Thank you Debra Straube)
Panama City Beach
- Frank Brown Recreational Area. Off-leash, fenced in area.
Small area, has two picnic tables. Garbage facilities. Not sure if there were
poop bags or not. Location: One mile east of intersection of Highway 79 and 98
in Panama City Beach in the Frank Brown Recreational Area. Enter the
recreational complex and follow the signs. (Thank you Shirley Humburg)
Parrish
- Parrish Dog Park. All size dogs. Fresh water available. New
facility. Area set aside to separate small or fearful dogs. Location: Erie
Road. Directions: 301N, go left at the lights at Albertson's (Erie Rd). Follow
Erie Rd till you come to golf course. After course take a left over the RR
tracks. Follow that around till you come to the big water tower on your right.
Dog park is to the right of little league fields. (Thank you Samia Blaine)
Pembrook Pines
- Bark Park in Pembroke Pines. Description: Large Playground with obstacle
course. Sunrise to Sunset. Fenced, benches, handicap access, poop bags, trees,
parking, water, trashcans. Location: Located on Johnson Street just east of
Palm Avenue. Directions: Take I-75 to Pembroke Pines Blvd. Head East. Turn
Left on Palm Ave. Turn Right on Johnson Street. It's across a children's
playground. (Thank you Gloria E. Rocha)
Pensacola
- Bayview Dog
Park. Please contact 850-436-5670 for more information. Come join us to
"Park and Bark"! Located in Bayview Park. Location: 20th Avenue & Lloyd
Street. Directions: Take 17th Ave to Lloyd. Head East on Lloyd and you will
dead end into the parking lot. The Dog Park is located in the park just
north of the Senior Center. (Thank you Kim Knox)
- Roger Scott
Dog Park. For more information, please call 850-436-5670. We hope you
will join us to "Park and Bark"! Location: 2130 Summit Blvd. Directions:
Located on Summit Blvd. between the Roger Scott Pool and the Roger Scott
Tennis Center. (Thank you Kim Knox)
Pinellas
- Freedom Lake Park. Off leash fenced dog area. Poop bags,
trash cans, watering stations for dogs and showers are all provided. Location:
US 19 @ 49th St N intersection behind Mainlands residential development.
Directions: US 19 to 49th St exit...exit 49th St going northbound, dog park is
within Freedom Lake Park on right hand side as you enter. Follow signs around
winding road to enter Freedom Lake Park. (Thank you Linda O'Connor)
Plantation
- Seminole Dog Park. Dog park for dogs of all
sizes. No leash required. Three separate fenced areas for small, medium, and
large dogs. Drinking and shower stations available. Waste bags are provided.
Location: Peters Rd. to Fig Tree Ln. South on Fig Tree Ln. At first stop sign
make a right and the dog park is immediately on the left. Directions: Peters
Rd. to Fig Tree Ln. South on Fig Tree Ln. At first stop sign make a right and
the dog park is immediately on the left. Immediately west of Seminole Middle
School and just south of Tropical Elementary. (Thank you Tara Staton)
Pointe Vedre
- Paws Park within Davis Park. Fenced area with a large
pond. Benches and pooper scoopers. Free to the public. Large retention pond
surrounded by grassy area. Location: Within Davis Park. On 210 in Ponte Vedra.
Directions: From Philips Hwy (US 1), East on 210. Park is approximately 6
miles on the right. From A1A by turning onto 210 West and traveling about 6
miles. Davis Park is on the left. Paws Park is in Davis Park. (Thank you Toni Cursio
& Cindy H.)
Port Charlotte
- Paw park. Fenced in park with small dog
alternative. Location: Bayshore blvd. Directions: Take tamiami trl to edwater
dr. turn onto bayshore blve. entrance is at first street on left. (Thank you
Nathan Dougherty)
Plantation
- Heritage Park. Description: Leash-free dog
park with areas for dogs of various sizes. Location: Figtree and Peters Rd.
Directions: I-595 to University N, E on Peters, S on Figtree. (Thank you Emily
Harris)
Punta Gorda
- Hounds on Henry. Off Leash Park With Separate Area for
Small Dogs. Picnic Benches, Water, Bags, Fully Fenced. Location: Henry &
Shreve. Directions: From Rt 41 (Tamiami Trail) go West on Henry, cross Shreve.
Park is on the right. (Thank you Karin Butle)
Royal Palm Beach
- Bark Park. Large fenced area for small and large dogs.
Rarely crowded, this dog park is within a park called Crestwood Park. There's
a walking path and two large areas for the dogs, plus a section for washing.
Location: Pine Rd. (Thank you Pat Wolek)
Sanford
- Paw
Park of Historic Sanford. 427 S. French Avenue, in Sanford, FL. This
site is very well shaded, and be nicely landscaped. Features include a
small dog alternative play area, a time-out area, bag dispensers for
disposal of dog waste, park benches, covered shelters, dog showers,
self-watering bowls, and a community bulletin board (which will include
information on dogs available for adoption from area shelters). It
will be handicapped accessible, and will have a double gate entrance for
safety. The founder of the park is Mike Knipfer. (Thank you Jenn Pineau)
Santa Rosa Beach
- Bark Park Inc.
A two acre off leash dog park. This beautiful 2 acre off leash dog park is
operated by Bark Park Inc and sponsored by Pet Butler Florida. The park is
divided into a big dog and a small dog area. Pet Waste stations are located
throughout the park. The park offers yearly memberships starting at $20.00.
Bark Park Training Academy sponsored by Pet Butler offers a selection of
training classesLocation: JD Miller Road. Directions: From Route 331 and 98 go
west one block. Turn right, or north onto JD Miller Road. Park is about 1/4
mile on right. (Thank you Niki Tudge)
Satillite Beach
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Satellite Beach Dog Park.
6' perimeter fence (1.5 acres). Double-gated security entrance area. Separate
fenced small-dog area. Tables and benches under shade trees. Dog-wash and
drinking water areas. Dog toys, fire hydrants! Waste disposal stations
throughout. Next to natural habitat area. Parking and restrooms nearby.
Park Phone # (321) 777-8004. Open every day 8am to 8pm. During the Summer -
closed Mon - Fri 12 -3pm. Location: 751 Jamaica Boulevard. Directions: A1A to Desoto (turn west) Desoto
to Jamiaca Blvd (turn South). Located at Satellite Beach Sports & Recreation
Park next to public library. (Thank you Denise Turner)
Sarasota
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17th Street Paw Park.
7 acres fenced with separate small dog section.
Small and big dog areas. Lots of running space. open sun-up to sun-down.
Location: 4570 17th
Street. Directions: From I-75 Exit 39 Fruitville Road-Go west on Fruitville to
Honore Ave. Take right on Honore. Continue north on Honore to 17th St. Take
left on 17th St. Continue West on 17th. Pass first entrance to 17th Street
Park on left. Paw Park is second 17th Street Park Entrance on left going west.
17th Street Paw Park is north of Fruitville Road; South of University, on 17th
Street between Beneva Road & Honore Avenue. (Thank you Katrina Boler &
Megan)
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Ken
Thompson Park. Great park that not many people know about. No fences,
but right on the water so it's not only fun for the dogs to play in, but
it's a beautiful view as well. There are no fences at this park, but Doggy
Poop Bag stations are available. There are also benches and BBQ pits if
you'd like to have a picnic with your dog too. Location: 1700 Ken Thompson
Parkway. Directions: (Located right next to Mote Marine Aquarium) Go across
the John Ringling Parkway bridge and Turn onto Ken Thompson Parkway...the
dog park area is located in the back as you go down the street- where it
dead ends and circles back is where you can let them run. (Thank you Sara
Whitheead)
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Lakeview Dog Park. Off leash park. Lots of trees and shade- great place
to go in the spring/summer when it's hot. Great place for dogs to roam and
play and offers a relaxing environment for the owners too. Location:7150
Lago St. (Next to Lakeview Elementary School). Directions: From the West-
Travel on Bee Ridge Rd. East under I-75 until you get to Mauna Loa. Turn
Right on Mauna Loa and follow it all the way until you get to Lago St. Turn
right on Lago St. and follow it around the bend and the Dog Park/Parking is
on the left. It is next to a Frisbee Golf Course as well as Lakeview
Elementary School. (Thank you Sara Whitheead)
St. Augustine
- Treaty Park. There are pick up bags, pools and water.
Location: Wildwood Lane. Directions: Take Route SR207 to Wildwood Lane, it is
a left if you are traveling west towards I 95. It is about 2 miles on your
right. (Thank you Sharon Mirzai)
St. Petersburg
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Crescent lake. Dog park, closed in and very
well made. Has many watering stations and is a good group of people. Location:
Go west on 22nd from 4th st and take a right on 7th st. Go to back of park
between tennis courts and ball field.
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Fort De Soto Park. Has fenced in area for small and large dogs also has a
beach area for pets to roam and swim. Just remember to pick up after your dog,
they have bags also, we don't want to ruin a good thing for our pets not to
many area's around to bring our loved ones. Location: Off Pinellas Bayway
south of Tierra Verde. Directions: Just off of pinellas bayway south of tierra
verde. Phone 727-582-2267. (Thank you Debra Straube)
- North Shoe Dog Park. Larget in St.
Petersburg with areas for big and small dogs. Grassy, watering and
showering. Location: Downtown St. Petersburg on North Shore Blvd. and 7th
St. close to the Bay. Directions: 4th St. North to 7th Ave. Turn East and go
1 mile to the dog park at North Shore Blvd. (Thank you Mevin J. Paris)
- Lake Vista Dog Park. Fenced in areas for
big and small dogs. Grassy, drinking water, free waste bags and trash
baskets. Adjacent to picnic, tennis, swimming pool, basketball, and baseball
playing area. Location: 16th St. South, So. of 54th South. Directions: South
St. Petersburg. 54th St. South to Lakewood High School. South on 16th St.
So. 1/2 mile to Lake Vista Dog Park on Left. (Thank you Melvin J. Paris)
- Walter Fuller Dog Park. Small & large dog
areas, timeout area and watering stations. Great group. Location: Walter
Fuller Park, 80th St N and 26th Ave N. Directions: 22nd Ave N. West to 80th
St. (Thank you Sally Johnstone)
Tallahassee
- Tom
Brown Off-Leash Dog Park. Take Capital Circle S.E. to Connor Blvd. Head
east on Connor Blvd. and turn left on Easterwood Drive to enter Tom Brown
Park. Then take the first right which leads to the park's lake and
playground area. The Off Leash Dog Park is past the playground, across the
bridge and to the right. Parking is available in this area.
Tampa
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Al Lopez Park.
Multi-use partk with separate double-entry fenced areas for small and large
dogs. 2 water fountains and poop bags available. Location: 4810 N. Himes
Ave. Directions: Right next door to Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa
Bay Bucanneers. (Thank you Susie Shannon)
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West Park Dog Park. 5 Acre Off-Leash Park For Dogs of All Sizes. RULES:
Dogs showing aggression, declared dangerous (as per FSS 767) or females in
heat are prohibited from using the Dog Park. 2. Please ensure that your dog
is: Leashed when entering and exiting the park. Never left unattended. Under
voice command at all times. Have current rabies and vaccination tag on their
collar. Dog owners are required to: Clean up after their dog. Immediately
fill any hole dug by their dog. Bring no more than 3 dogs per visit. Keep
people food, dog food and rawhide out of park. Keep children under constant
supervision. No children under 6 years old will be allowed in the Dog Park
area. Children 6-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult and must have
a dog to come in the Dog Park area. No bathing of dogs; wash off area only.
Failure to follow these rules may subject both dog(s) and owner to removal
from the park and possible suspension of Dog Park privileges. Location: 6402
Occident Street. Directions: Travel to Sligh Avenue Between N Dale Mabry and
Anderson Rd. South on Occident. Park is located South of the ball parks.
(Thank you Jeffrey May)
Union Park
- Downey Dog Park. Water stations, small dog
area, security gate. Large area plenty of parking and water stations, small
fenced area for toy and small dogs. Benches and Tables. Location: Dean Rd
and Colonial Ave. (Thank you Debbie Kupferberg)
Venice
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Woodmere Paw Park.
Fenced. Separate small dog area. Location: 3951 Merewood Blvd. at Alligator
Creek - off Woodmere. Directions: From I-75 exit 35 Jacaranda Boulevard
(Englewood/Venice) I-75 South Bound Traffic take right on Jacaranda from
ramp;I-75 North Bound Traffic take left turn on Jacaranda from Ramp. Continue
on Jacaranda Blvd. Cross Venice Avenue. Cross Center Road. Pass Jacaranda
Library on Left. Take Right on Woodmere Follow Signs to Park. If you get to US
41, you've gone too far...come back!! From US 41 turn on Jacaranda toward
I-75. Take left at light on Woodmere. Follow signs to Park. (Thank you Katrina
Boler)
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Brohard Park. Venice Dog Beach, Venice, FL. Fenced in dog
area with small dog alternative area as well as beach access for off leash
dogs. Located South of Sharkey's on the Pier. (Thank you Nathan Dogherty &
Jeff Hollis)
Village of Palmetto Bay
- Palmetto Bay doggie park. New shady park for small and
large dogs created and run by the town of Palmetto Bay; provides fenced
areas for different sized dogs and even a place to give your doggie a shower
before bringing him/her home. Location: US 1 and SW 160th Street(east side).
Directions: drive south on US 1 or take the 152 Street (Coral Reef) exit on
the Florida Turnpike and drive east to US 1, then south to 160th Street.
(Thank you Frances Bernay-Cohen)
Wellington
- Greenbriar Dog Park, Wellington, FL.
Location: Geenview shores. Directions: Greenveiw shores blvd. past
Wellington country club, park is on S.W. corner. (Thank you Denise Nezbed)
West Palm Beach
- City Paws At Howard Park. Fenced in doggie park, one area fenced in for
little dogs, larger area for bigger dogs. doggie fountain for dogs to drink,
and showers, and hose for rinsing off dogs, or just cooling them down. benches
for humans, and some bushes and trees for shade, for both humans and animals.
Leashes are required to get into and out of the park.
Located inside Howard park, nice people, and well maintained. Location: located off Okeechobee
Blvd, by the Kravis center on Parker Ave. (between Okeechobee blvd and
belvedere rd.). Directions: east of I-95 on okeechobee blvd to Parker Ave
(traffic light) make right onto Parker take the left into the FIRST parking
lot they see in front of the park and walk to their left, behind the building
to get to the dog park. (Thank you Kathleen
Hyland & Lindsay Seitz)
- Okeeheelee Park. 3 areas. One for under 30
lbs., One for Over 30 lbs., one for rotating to avoid dead grass. Many tree's,
benches, dog & human water fountain, Gazebo, walking path, dog wash area. many
dog's. Separate area's under 30lbs. ,over 30lbs. Location: Forest Hill
Blvd. Between Jog. Rd. & Florida Turnpike. Directions: I-95, Exit Forest Hill
Blvd. head West. After you pass Jog Rd. intersection, Okeeheelee Park will be
ahead on your right side (North side). (Thank you T. J. Mathieu)
- Village Paws Dog Park. 2301
Saratoga Road, approximately a half mile north of the intersection of
Shenendoah Drive.
Weston
- Markham Park. This park has a new dog area
with separate fenced areas for small and bigger dogs. Water fountains (dogs &
humans)/lots of trees/grass/exercise equipment/bags/trash cans available.
Location: Weston Rd. Directions: Take I-75 to Arvida Pkwy West. Go North on
Weston Rd until the end. (Thank you Andreina Saez)
Winter Garden
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West Orange Dog Park.
Orange County’s dog owners now have a place to let their pets run around
leash-free. In addition to the large fenced-in play area, both West Orange
Dog Park and Downey Dog Park have a play area for small dogs, a time out
area, water fountains and poop stations. Location: 150 Windermere Rd.
Directions: From W. Colonial Dr., take Beulah Rd. south to Marshall Farms
Rd. Turn left on Marshall Farms Rd. The dog park will be on the right.
(Thank you Ed Sabis & Elizabeth)
Winter Park
- Fleet Peoples Park. Off Leash Park.
Lake, forest, sand & fun. Fenced on 3 sides with the lake on the 4th side, big lake for dogs, picnic tables, lots of trees, bags
for cleanup.
There is a nice chunk of forest as well as a nice large beach with room for
plenty of digging, running, swimming and a lot of doggie like behavior. Location: S. Lakemont Ave
& Glenridge Road, opposite side across Lake Susanna from Baldwin Park, near the old Navy base.
Directions: From Aloma: Turn
south on Lakemont and follow it all the way down to the end. From Glenridge
Rd. towards Lakemont, Make RT. at the light onto Lakemont Ave. Park is on
left. (Thank you Alex
Mauro & Jessika Thomas & Aja)
- Winter Park: Lakemont. People Park/ off leash dog park.
Orlando (winter park). Location: Lakemont Ave. Directions: on Lakemont Ave
in Winterpark, at the end of the road, not far past Winter Park Memorial
Hospital. (Thank you Lindsey Hirst)
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