Winter Springs Hound Ground

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

Summary:   Even though this is a “Temporary” Park, it is a piece of garbage!  It is located near Central Winds Park in Winter Springs.  It is very difficult to find, and is about a quarter mile West of Central Winds, North off Wagner Point which intersects with 434.  The park is in horrible condition, the gates and fencing are falling apart, the bulletin board looks vandalized and is weather beaten, there is garbage everywhere, and even the grounds are torn up!  It has Small Dog, Large Dog, Time Out Areas, a Training Area, and a Dog Water Fountain.  Humans have a few Benches, a few Tents, a Soda Machine, and a Porto Potty for their use.  The day and time will influence the amount of tranquility you’ll have.  Weekends are always busier, when we visited during the middle of a week day we were the only people there for about a half an hour.  This park is on a big piece of waterfront property and is incredibly quiet.  If the city makes it the permanent location it needs to be totally rebuilt, maintained, and has wonderful potential!

Park Rules:

• Only Dogs and their owners/handlers are permitted in this park.
• All Dogs entering this park must be Licensed and Vaccinated and their current Dog License Tag must be visibly displayed.
• No Dogs under four (4) months of age are permitted in this park.
• Female Dogs in heat are prohibited from the park.
• Dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving this park, and Dog owners/handler must have a leash in their possession at all times while in this park.
• No more than three dogs per owner/handler will be allowed in this park at any one time.
• Persons who bring children into this park must keep them under strict supervision at all times.
• An adult Dog owner/handler must be in the park, within view and voice command of their Dog(s) at all times.
• Aggressive Dogs are prohibited from this park. In addition, any Dog exhibiting aggressive behavior within this park shall be immediately removed from this park by the Dog’s owner/handler.
• Dog waste must be cleaned up by the Dog’s owner/handler.
• Dog owners/handlers must immediately fill any holes that their Dogs create in this park.
• Dog owners/handlers are responsible for their Dog’s action and for ensuring that their Dog’s do not escape the fenced-in area of this park.
• Temporary use ends on September 30, 2007.
• Any person entering this park does so at their own risk and agrees to hold harmless the City of Winter Springs from any injury, claim, or damage arising from or in connection with the use of this park.
• City of Winter Springs Parks and Recreation reserves the right to Close this facility at any time.

If a Dog Fight Occurs...

• NEVER reach into the middle of a dogfight!!!
• Distract the dogs to divert their attention. A loud whistle, air horn, or a blast of water from a bottle, hose or pan can work.
• DO NOT grab a dog by the collar. Grabbing your dog by the hind legs to pull fighting dogs apart is preferred.
• Call for help if needed.
• Keep all dogs apart until they have calmed down.
• Use Time Out areas