Lake Buena Vista is best known for its proximity to tourist attractions like the Disney World parks, but it’s also home to a handful of dog parks for year-round residents. The variety of dog-related spots are increasing in this dog-friendly city, but nothing beats letting your pet roam and play in a traditional dog park.
Know Before You Go: Be sure that your dog is up to date on all vaccinations and treatments before taking them out to make friends. It’s also wise to read up on canine body language so you can diffuse bad situations before they start.
Check to make sure water will be provided at the park of your choice, then hit the road. It’s time for your pup to make new friends!
Meadow Woods Dog Park
Location: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Cir, Orlando, FL, US, 32824 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Open 8am – 8pm (Monday – Sunday)
Why Did it Make the List?
Meadow Woods is tucked away near a residential area and features walking paths, ponds, and large dog runs split by size. The walking paths around the lakes are great for on-leash exercise. When you want to let your dog run you can let them in through the double safety gates to play with dogs in their same size group (split at 30 lbs).
On busy days shade and seating can be limited so pack a folding chair and umbrella if you plan to go out during the hottest parts of the day. When your dog gets tired of socializing there are water fountains and a dog wash station to use on your way out.
Features:
Water Fountains
Wash Station
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: Yes (at 30 lbs)
What You Miss Out On
There is no agility equipment available in this dog park and shade is limited.
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 spot features two areas for dogs to roam based on size. There is plenty of grassy space to run and play fetch. If your dog enjoys water, there is a dog pool setup for splashing and playing during hot summer days.
Once your dog is ready to head home there is a water hose available that doubles as a water source and a rinse station.
If you are visiting the park with children there is a splash pad and play area with a small entry fee, making this a great day for a day out with your family.
Features:
Water Fountains
Water Access
Wash Station
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: Yes (at 30 lbs)
What You Miss Out On
This park doesn’t have agility equipment and is lacking shade for both dogs and pet parents.
KUA Cumbie Canine Court
Location: 2138 Agate St, Kissimmee, FL, US, 34744 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Open 6am – 8pm (Monday – Sunday)
Why Did it Make the List?
You’ll find KUA Cumbie Canine Court in Mill Slought Park. This park offers spaces specifically for large and small dogs to offer safe play for smaller dogs. There are benches, picnic tables and shade available to rest on while you watch your dog play.
There are also drinking fountains, bag dispensers, and an agility course that has been recently renovated. The extensive agility course features a jump bar, A-frame, and crawl tunnel among other equipment. There’s even a Paws Table which can be used to practice commands, take breaks, or use as a grooming table.
Features:
Water Fountains
Shaded Seating
Agility Equipment
Off-Leash: Yes (Certain Sections)
Separated by Size: Yes
What You Miss Out On
This park is smaller than other options. While it is perfect for practicing agility and working on training with your pup, it may be a pass if you’re only there for socializing.
Shingle Creek Regional Park
Location: 925 S Bass Rd, Kissimmee, FL, US, 34746 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Open 8am – 7pm (Monday – Sunday)
Why Did it Make the List?
This park has plenty of shade for Florida summers and spots to sit while you watch your dog play. The surrounding park features a trail where you can take your dog to hike on-leash. The fenced play areas are separated into large and small dog runs. Within each spot are water fountains for dogs to drink from while playing.
Due to the surrounding trees, this spot has more flies and mosquitos and isn’t as grassy. However, when you’re getting ready to leave you can stop by the dog wash station and rinse your dog off.
Features:
Water Fountains
Shaded Seating
Wash Station
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: Yes
What You Miss Out On
Shingle Creek doesn’t have any agility equipment available for your dog to run through, unlike other options in the Lake Buena Vista area.
Vista Park
Location: 14200 Hunter’s Vista Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837 (Click for Directions)
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Why Did it Make the List?
Vista Park is split into two areas. The larger field is reserved for larger dogs. If you have a smaller dog there is a second sectioned off area of the park reserved for dogs under 25 pounds.
This park, part of the Hunter’s Creek community in Orlando, requires that your dogs be registered. Registration allows other dog owners to know that your dog is up-to-date on all vaccinations.
Features:
Shaded Seating
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: Yes (at 25 lbs)
What You Miss Out On
This park is for Hunter’s Creek Community residents in the area if you aren’t a resident of the Hunter’s Creek area then we recommend you check out the other dog parks in the area.
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 is different from other Orlando dog parks in its setup. Here you’ll find two separate runs. 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, which allows single families the space to let their dog run freely without interaction with other dogs. If the park is busy, they ask that you use the non-social dog park in thirty-minute chunks.
Features:
Shaded Seating
Off-Leash: Yes
Separated by Size: No
What You Miss Out On
This park is for Hunter’s Creek Community residents in the area if you aren’t a resident of the Hunter’s Creek area then we recommend you check out the other dog parks in the area.
