Doctor's Dog Park

Review: Rated on a Scale of 1 to 5 (1 lowest to 5 highest)

Summary:   Doctors’ is one of the easier Dog Parks to find. Located in the heart of Apopka, Highland Avenue intersects with 441 just west of the 436 merge. This is a huge, almost too large of a park, which comes in at 5 acres in size. It has a unique rotating system of three sections. As an area wears out, it is closed so the turf can regrow and another section is opened. There are both Small Dog and Large Dog areas, a Water Fountain/Shower for Dogs/Humans, Dogipots for cleanup, and Timeout Areas in each section.The Humans have a few Benches in each area to relax and enjoy the park on. Parking is a bit confusing. You park across the street and it appears to be a very small lot, but you can go beyond the obvious area into the open grass as well.This park has very few shady areas, and can get very hot during the height of Summer. This park ranks low on Amenities because they just don’t have much. Doctors’ is great for chucking a ball for your dog to retrieve, and to walk around the perimeter of the large grounds. Park officials hope to add more Shade Trees and Amenities as budget and ordinances allow.

Park Rules:

• NO ATTENDANT ON DUTY: Users of this facility do so at their own risk. City of Apopka shall not be liable for damage or injury of any kind.
• All dogs must be legally licensed and vaccinated and shall wear a visible dog license.
• Dog owners are SOLELY LIABLE for injuries or damage caused by their dogs.
• AGGRESSIVE DOGS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THIS PARK. DOGS EXHIBITING AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PARK IMMEDIATELY.
• NO animals other than dogs AT LEAST 4 MONTHS OF AGE shall be permitted in the Dog Park.
• Children shall be kept close at hand and must be supervised at all times by an adult.
• NO food, treats, alcoholic beverages, strollers, bicycles, or children’s toys permitted in Dog Park.
• Dog owners must have a leash in their possession and be in the park, within view and voice contact of their dogs at all times.
• Female dogs in heat are prohibited from the Dog Park.
• Dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the Dog Park.
• Dog waste must be cleaned up immediately.
• Dog owners must fill holes their dog digs.
• Violation of these rules should be reported to the Apopka Recreation Department: 407-703-1741
• IN CASE OF EMERGENCY - CALL 911