Summary of Dog-Friendly Parks
Central Florida hosts numerous dog-friendly parks that offer your pets the perfect environment for socialization and exercise. These parks typically feature spacious, fenced play areas where dogs can run freely. Additionally, many parks have designated sections for large and small dogs, providing safe play spaces tailored to their needs.
Most parks also include dog-oriented amenities such as water stations and waste disposal facilities, alongside benches and scenic areas for owners to enjoy while their dogs play. However, it is essential to follow the park rules, which generally include the requirement for leashes upon entering and exiting, current pet licensing, and responsible clean-up.
Orange County Dog Parks
West Orange Dog Park
12400 Marshall Farms Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-3299
Directions: From W. Colonial Dr., turn south onto Beulah Rd. and then left onto Marshall Farms Rd.; the park will be on your right. There is additional parking available along with West Orange Park.
Downey Dog Park
10107 Flowers Ave.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 254-9180
Directions: Located at the intersection of E. Colonial Dr. and Dean Rd., with parking directly accessible from E. Colonial Dr.
Meadow Woods Dog Park
1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 858-4725
Directions: Situated next to Meadow Woods Middle School at Rhode Island Woods Circle.
Barber Park Dog Park
3701 Gatlin Ave.
Orlando, FL 32812
(407) 249-6102
Directions: Located on Gatlin Ave. between Conway Rd. and SR 436.
Barnett Park Dog Park
4801 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 836-6248
Directions: Accessed off West Colonial Drive, between Pine Hills Rd. and Mercy Dr., directly behind the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
Dr. Phillips Dog Park
8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 254-9045
Directions: Located off S. Apopka-Vineland Road, south of Sandlake Rd.
Yucatan Dog Park
6400 Yucatan Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 254-9160
Directions: Take SR 408 East, exit at SR 436 onto Lake Underhill, turn left onto Yucatan Drive, and follow it to the park.
City of Apopka Dog Park
Doctor’s Dog Park
21 North Highland Ave.
Apopka, FL 32713
(407) 703-1741
City of Winter Park Dog Park
Lake Baldwin Dog Park
2000 South Lakemont Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 599-3334
City of Mt. Dora Dog Park
MOUNT D.O.R.A. (Dog Off-leash Recreation Area)
East end of 11th Ave., beyond the Ice House Theater
Mt. Dora, FL
(352) 735-7183
City of Sanford Dog Park
The Paw Park of Historic Sanford
(the oldest off-leash park in Central Florida)
427 S. French Ave.
Sanford, FL
(407) 330-5688
City of Casselberry Dog Park
Pawmosa Dog Park
140 Plumosa Ave.
Casselberry, FL 32707
(407) 215-0780 X2
City of Kissimmee Dog Park
Mill Slough Dog Park
2138 Agate St.
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 847-2388
Lake County Dog Parks
Lake Idamere Park
12335 County Road 448
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-4948
Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve (PEAR) Park
12325 University Ave.
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 253-4948
Volusia County Dog Parks
Barkley Square Dog Park
1010 N. Ridgewood Ave.
DeLand, FL
(386) 736-5953
Gemini Springs Dog Park
37 Dirksen Dr.
DeBary, FL
(386) 736-5953
