Dog Friendly Off-Leash Parks in the Orlando Area

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There are many dog-friendly leash-free parks in Central Florida. These parks typically have large fenced in play areas so the dogs can run freely and socialize with other dogs. In some of the parks, there are separate areas for large and small dogs. Most also have doggy amenities like water and waste stations and people amenities like benches and pleasant scenery.

Each park has its own set of rules. Many are common sense rules: dogs must be on a leash when entering and exiting the park, dogs must display current licenses and tags, owners must clean up after pets. Other rules, like hours of operation, are specific to the park, so it's a good idea to check on all the rules before taking your pet for some playtime.

Orange County Dog Parks

West Orange Dog Park
12400 Marshall Farms Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 656-3299
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. You can also reach the dog park through West Orange Park- the dog park is part of West Orange Park. There is additional parking. West Orange Park's address is 150 Windermere Rd., Winter Garden, FL 34787.

Downey Dog Park
10107 Flowers Ave.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 254-9180
Directions: Located at the intersection of E. Colonial Dr. and Dean Rd. Parking and the entrance to the dog park are located on E. Colonial Dr.

Meadow Woods Dog Park
1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 858-4725
Directions: Meadow Woods Dog Park is located next to Meadow Woods Middle School on 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 436.

Barnett Park Dog Park
4801 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 836-6248
Directions: Located off of West Colonial Drive between Pine Hills Road and Mercy Drive directly behind the Central Florida Fairgrounds.

Dr. Phillips Dog Park
8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 254-9045
Directions: Located off of S. Apopka-Vineland Road south of Sandlake Rd.

Yucatan Dog Park
6400 Yucatan Drive
Orlando, Fl 32807
(407) 254-9160
Directions: East on SR408 (East-West Expressway) and exit at SR 436 onto Lake Underhill. Continue east across 436 and turn left on Yucatan Drive. Follow Yucatan 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) DOG PARK
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
(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