When you are a dog lover and move to a new community, chances are that one of your first questions is where you can take your dog to run and play, especially in the middle of the city of Orlando. Fortunately, this is one area that Orlando can help with. Orlando is not only a beautiful community for people, but for their pets, as well. Communities all over the city have areas devoted to four-legged family members, and most parks have fenced-in dog areas to allow dogs to run and play off their leashes. Though there are parks all over the city for your dog, here are five best dog parks in Orlando for your pet to have fun and make friends.
Located on Buenavista Woods Boulevard as part of Dr. Phillips Community Park, this beautiful off-leash dog park offers a separate section for small dog breeds, water fountains to keep your pets hydrated, and shade trees so they can get out of the Florida heat. The area has bags and cans for dog waste so pet owners can help keep the park clean, and an area to wash your dog for when his playtime gets a little messy. In case you need any help, the friendly staff is on hand to help in any way they can. The park also has walking trails where dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash outside of the fenced area. During the summer, the park is open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. During the winter, the park closes at 6:00 p.m. The park is open seven days a week.
Like Dr. Phillips Dog Park, Barber Dog Park is part of the bigger Barber Community Park. This off-leash dog park offers separate sections for small and large breed dogs, and each section includes size-appropriate agility equipment for fun and training. Each section has a spigot available for pet owners to provide water for their dogs, and there is a shaded area with benches for owners. In addition to the enclosed area, Barber Park is a large, beautiful park with sidewalks throughout, allowing families to walk with their dogs on a leash throughout the park. Barber Park is also the home of events, such as an annual vegetarian/vegan festival and a farmers’ market, where dogs are welcome to come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the community, as long as they remain on a leash outside of the fenced-in area. During the summer, the park is open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. During the winter, the park closes at 6:00 p.m. The park is open seven days a week.
Located on Rhode Island Woods Circle, Meadow Woods Dog Park provides a fenced-in off-leash area for your dog to run and play, with separate areas for small and large breeds. The park also offers water fountains and shaded areas for dogs and humans. The fenced-in areas are large enough to allow dogs to run and play fetch. The area is kept clean and landscaped, and offers dog bags and cans for owners to pick up after their pets. The park also features a kiddie pool to help your dog stay cool in the heat of Florida summers. Like most Orlando parks, Meadow Woods is open seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the summer, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the winter.
Located in the beautiful downtown area of Orlando, Lake Eola is an oasis in the middle of the city. The park is open from 6:00 a.m. until midnight every day. Though it is not technically a dog park, dogs on leashes are welcome in the park on the one-mile walking path around the lake. Dispensers for bags and cans for dog waste are located periodically around the lake. Orlando uses Lake Eola to host several dog-related events throughout the year, and after you’re finished playing and walking, you and your pet can get a bite to eat at one of the nearby pet-friendly restaurants, which allow you to dine with your dog outdoors.
Another welcoming off-leash dog park in Orlando, Downey Dog Park is located on Flowers Avenue. The fenced-in dog park has separate sections for large and small breeds, benches for owners to sit, and several dog-sized water fountains. The park is shaded, which protects dogs and their owners from the sun. The entrance to the dog park is located inside Downey Park, which prevents owners from needing to unload their dogs on the side of a busy Orlando road. In addition, there is an area owners can use to wash their dogs before leaving the park, and bags and cans are available for owners to pick up after their dogs.
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Orlando is not only a beautiful community for people, but for their pets, as well.
Orlando uses Lake Eola to host several dog-related events throughout the year, and after you’re finished playing and walking, you and your pet can get a bite to eat at one of the nearby pet-friendly restaurants, which allow you to dine with your dog outdoors.
