Dog Parks In And Around The Villages Of Citrus Hills

Ivana Dragojevic
11/24/2015

One of the best things to do in Florida for Fido is letting him run free.  Learn about the dog parks in and around the Villages of Citrus Hills 

Parks that are specifically designed to cater to dog lovers have become increasingly popular in recent years and residents in the Villages of Citrus Hills have plenty of local options. 

Dog parks also offer great social advantages for both dogs and owners. These are naturally social animals, and the parks give them the opportunity to meet and play with other dogs. It’s also a healthy way to expend energy that usually leads to improved behavior at home and overall health. Dog parks also provide a place for people to meet and talk about their pets.  

The Rockwood Park Dog Park 

https://www.thevillagesofcitrushills.com/lifestyle/dog-park-1/dog-park-at-rockwood-park 

One of the exciting recent additions to our community is the dog park at Rockwood Park, located in the Villages of Citrus Hills “Terra Vista” neighborhood. In addition to the fitness trail, basketball court, and children’s playground, there is now a park that provides a fun environment for dog lovers and their four-legged friends to socialize.     

[Woman_with_Dog] The new park features separate fenced-in areas for large and small. There is also a covered resting and water station, restrooms, and a doggie rinse area. The playful ones will be drawn to the water play features, including the spraying fire hydrants. They will also love digging in the bone-shaped sand traps. The park also contains dog-friendly walking paths, benches for owners to relax, and “Poo Mail Service” stations for disposing of doggie waste. 

Bark Central Dog Park 

Another popular dog park that is close to the Villages of Citrus Hills is the Bark Central Dog Park located in Inverness. This fee-based park is an impressive 15 acres and is split into two different sections based on the size of your dog. This wide-open park contains many large oak trees and picnic tables for owners to relax while they play. There are also complimentary waste bags for easy cleanup. 

 One of the best features of Bark Central is that each section of the park contains a swimming pond that is appropriately sized for the dogs in that area. If Fido loves playing in the water, this will definitely be his favorite park. If he gets too messy, cleanup is easy with the park’s outdoor rinse station and forced air dryer.

https://www.barkcentraldogpark.com 

Dog Walking at Local Parks 

While they may not have the fenced-in, leash-free zones that many dog parks have, there are still plenty of parks near the Villages of Citrus Hills that permit dog walking on their trails. Here are some local parks that permit dog walking: 

Beverly Hills Community Park
Central Ridge District Park
Citrus County Dog Park
Eagleton Park
Floral Park
Holden Community Park
Homosassa Area Recreational Park
Lecanto Community Park
Water Tower Park 

Each of these parks allow dogs under the condition that they are kept on leashes and the owners clean up after them.

Dog parks can provide great exercise and a fun social environment for all sizes. They are also a great way for local dog-lovers to meet and interact with each other. Between the new park in Citrus Hills, the Bark Central Dog Park in Inverness, and all of the other dog-friendly parks and trails around Citrus County, there are lots of great places for you and your dog to enjoy the great outdoors!

There are also State parks and beaches that allow our furry friend. 

The following is a listing: 

Crystal River Archeological State Park
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Suwanee River State Park
Honeymoon Island State Park
Dunedin Causeway Dog Beach

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