Residing in Dr. Phillips gives you easy access to Downtown Orlando and tourist attractions. But for pet owners, there’s even better news. Dog parks are plentiful in the Orlando area. In the Dr. Phillips area specifically, there are five parks to pick from.
Before heading out to the nearest bark park location, ensure your dog’s vaccinations and flea treatments are up-to-date. It’s also a good idea to read up on dog behavior so you can identify potentially aggressive dogs before an altercation happens.
Dr. P Phillips Community Park
Location: 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Open 8am – 8pm (Monday – Sunday)
Why Did it Make the List?
This park is split into two sections based on size. Each is grassy with plenty of room to run and play. If your dog enjoys swimming, there is a dog pool setup most days. Once your dog is ready to head home there is a water hose available. This hose is set up for use as a water fountain or as a dog washing station.
The dog park is only a portion of the Dr. P Phillips Community Park, making it a great option for families with young children.
Features:
Water Fountains
Water Access
Wash Station
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: Yes (at 30 lbs)
What You Miss Out On:
This park is lacking in shade and seating within the dog play areas making it a less attractive play spot on hot summer days.
Shadow Bay Park
Location: 5100 Turkey Lake RD Orlando, FL 32819 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Open 8am – 8pm (Spring / Summer), 8am – 6pm (Fall / Winter)
Why Did it Make the List?
If you prefer hiking over playing in a field and want to bring your dog along with you, this is the perfect park for you. Shadow Bay Park is dog-friendly, despite not offering a traditional play yard for dogs. The park features trails to wander down and explore with your dog.
Features:
Shaded Seating
Off-Leash: No
Separated by Size: No
What You Miss Out On:
This park doesn’t have a fenced play area for dogs and is geared more to people who want to take their dog hiking on-leash.
West Orange Dog Park
Location: 12400 Marshall Farms Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Open 6am – 8pm (Monday – Sunday)
Why Did it Make the List?
This park is an all-around great spot for dog owners to bring their pets. There is play equipment, a doggy pool, and water fountains for staying hydrated.
For dog owners, there is shaded seating and the security of knowing your dog is in a play yard with other dogs his size. If your dog gets too rowdy there’s even a timeout pen to keep them separated from the other dogs.
Features:
Water Fountains
Water Access
Shaded Seating
Wash Station
Agility Equipment
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: Yes
What You Miss Out On:
West Orange Dog Park isn’t geared toward owners who enjoy hiking. This canine playground is focused on play and less on trekking down trails.
Vista Park
Location: 14200 Hunter’s Vista Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Why Did it Make the List?
At Vista Park, dog owners can feel secure knowing their dog is playing with others of the same size. The play yards at Vista Park are split between large dogs and dogs under 25 pounds. This park offers plenty of shade for pet owners who want to relax while their dog socializes.
Features: shade
Shaded Seating
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: Yes (at 25 lbs)
What You Miss Out On
Hunter’s Creek Community runs this dog park and the park is available only to Hunter’s Creek area residents. If you don’t have identification of your residency check out the other dog parks in the area instead.
Osprey Park
Location: 5100 Town Center Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Why Did it Make the List?
Osprey Park has two separate play yards. There is a non-aggressive dog enclosure that allows dogs from different families to mingle and play in one fenced area.
The second spot is reserved for non-social dogs. This play yard is designed to let pets who don’t always play well with others the chance to stretch their legs in a private run. On a busy day, the courtesy rule is to limit time in the non-social play yard to 30 minutes per family.
Features:
Shaded Seating
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: No
What You Miss Out On
Hunter’s Creek Community runs this dog park and the park is available only to Hunter’s Creek area residents. If you don’t have identification of your residency check out the other dog parks in the area instead.
