This is seriously one of the better dog parks that I have been to. There are benches for those of…read moreis who walk on two legs and for our four-legged friends, there are tires and tunnels that they can have a ton of fun on. There were quite a few people here on this Sunday morning, so I am sure it is quite popular with the locals. Seeing how cool this dog park is, it is no wonder. I will give it five stars.

Center Lake Park is epic! Here you will find a beautiful pond, playground, lawn area, restrooms,…read moreand more. It's the perfect place for a walk or to spend a good part of the day. The park also has swan boats for rent and a small snack bar to purchase items. We enjoy coming to a variety of festivals they host here such as the recent St. Patrick's Day.

Oviedo has certainly grown in the last decade. What was once a sleepy little town located on the…read moreoutskirts of Orlando most known for chickens has certainly come into its own. This park is reflection of that growth. Marcus certainly popular with the residents of the various apartments surrounding it. They have an amphitheater with live shows, a dog park, a place for kids to play, an attractive lake and much more. As I have said, this park is very popular with the residents of the surrounding apartments and it was very apparent on an early Saturday morning with the place packed. Stop on by and check at Oviedo, Charlie has grown and this park is a great place to spend some time. Afterwards you can stop in one of the many restaurants in the area.

We took our little Havanese to play and was happy to see that the two dog parks are separated by…read moresize, with the small dog side being 30lbs and under. Sadie really enjoyed playing and interacting with other small dogs and had plenty of room to run around. My only complaint was that, when it started raining, there was no covered area to block the rain. There is a shaded area, but the rain flows right through the shade. I did like and appreciate the little doggie shower they had. It came it handy to wash off Sadie's muddy paws.

Surrounded by gorgeous, well manicured grounds, though finding the dog park itself was a bit…read moreconfusing as Maps led to a parking lot located in a different area of the park. We got there after it had been raining so while the grass was soaking wet there was no mud, which was a plus! Not the largest dog park but super clean and well maintained with a handful of other dogs to play with. Lake Baldwin is still by far my favorite dog park in the area, but this is a solid alternative when not wanting to deal with the dogs going into the lake.

Blanchard park is a great place to enjoy nature! The trail is great for jogging, biking and walking…read moreyour dogs. Plenty of open fields and space to enjoy the outdoors.

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A great little dog park in the northern Orlando area…read more There's two areas: one for big and one for smaller dogs. The space is a little narrow and not the biggest space but definitely enough room for your dogs to run around and stretch their legs. Most owners did a good job at cleaning after their dogs too.

Two separate parks for small and large dogs! Water bowls. Large space for the pets to run and playread more

A lot of fun things to do for kids to adults it has a skate board park basketball court large…read moresplash pads for the kiddos also a very clean 2 different playground for kids plenty of parking available and a lot of area to to BBQ and decent amount of places with the shades highly recommend everyone to come and visit

Very large and spacious park with several offerings: small and large dog park, skateboard ramp,…read morebasketball court, sand volleyball court, playground, pickleball courts, playground, splash pad, pavilions, and much more. The pickleball courts are always busy. It is difficult to play with your group as they have strict rules. It wasn't a nice experience as someone who's a beginner wanting to play with just their family/friends.

I I have been coming to this park for a while now on Sunday's ! It's my morning routine. My husband…read moreand I love walking here because there is barely any people or dogs who walk the pond area early in the mornings. To me this is more of a dog park honestly because they have an area just for dogs, love that they separated the big dogs from the small dogs. There is a lot of benches to sit at, pavilions for shade as well as a playground for the kids. I love that they have the exercise stations for those who want to get a workout in while walking or jogging the pond. Only thing I had an issue is that the women's restroom doesn't have a trash can for feminine product disposal.

This is a beautiful city park, well-maintained and with plenty of room to run and play, with an…read moreimpressive amount of forest within the "large dog" off-leash area. However, the majority of us are not "allowed" here and it is dangerous. Let me explain. The first Saturday morning I went I fell in love immediately and met some nice people and dogs. Unfortunately, I have never had that experience again, and I now realize this was an anomaly. There is a group of locals who "own" the spot, mostly mid-40's to mid-60's men. They are not friendly or welcoming and their dogs are aggressive, clearly feeding off of the "subtle" vibes of their owners. The vibe with the dogs is more overt: no one else allowed here. The dogs will bark menacingly and chase off other dogs and constantly have their hackles up. The first time I encountered the group was on a Sunday, so I thought, "Okay, I'll just stick with Saturdays at this place." But the next Saturday they were there, too. Really bad vibes, had to leave quickly. I stayed away from visiting for a while, but I have to re-state that this is such a great dog park! So today, I wanted to try again, and I figured maybe a weekday morning at 7:00am would be safe. Nope! The crew was there like they live there. I was so upset but let my dog at least run the full fenced in area and go potty. Several dogs had already threatened him, hackles all up, the crew not saying a word to me as I walked past to bag my dog's poop. We left as quickly as we could (it's a BIG place), and two of "the crew" were also leaving with their three dogs. My own dog is a sweet Labradoodle; you know, one of those kind souls who is always smiling and who loves everyone and every dog? Well, as we were trying to exit, the pack of three dogs attacked my dog. The owner quickly called them off, but mine ran to me (he's 90 lbs) and was clearly afraid. I comforted him and we waited for the group to leave first. My dog seemed fine, and unhurt. However, I later found drips of blood on the back door of my car, once I realized that his ear was wounded at home. I am so furious. This is ridiculous. This public park does NOT belong to these horrible people and their violent dogs. I wish law enforcement would intervene, but I doubt it. I would not recommend visiting this park, although it is absolutely beautiful. It's a shame that people suck, train their dogs to suck, and ruin a lovely thing for others who have every right to enjoy it. My tax dollars, which are substantial, pay for this park, too. It makes me so angry that I will never be able to go back.

This is one of the biggest and coolest parks that I enjoy going to. I've visited this park for…read moresoccer practice, grass, volleyball games, and kickball practice as well. If you're looking to get some steps in, running, and still feel secured in the neighborhood, this Park is a place to do it. It is also in close proximity to the shopping center in Baldwin Park. I really love all of the homes that surround this park is. Each is unique and beautiful in its own way. The park is well maintained for all types of activities such as baseball, volleyball, soccer like football and other outdoor activities. After a workout you can easily walk to the shopping center area and get a cup of coffee, glass of wine or some of the best sushi in Orlando.

I love me a good park and I have to say that Blue Jacket Park (BJP) is one of the nicest in central…read moreFlorida. It checks off all of boxes for me: walkable, nice scenery, public access to a variety of sporting activities, kid-friendly, pet-friendly, visual variety, open green spaces, occasional events, and easy parking. My wife and I go here regularly for walks with our baby but I've come plenty of times in the past to play basketball, go jogging, and play tennis. I haven't been able to play as many sports recently but love that the option is available there and that the area is fairly well kept by the city. One of my favorite things to do is grab a drink from a nearby spot, like coffee at Lineage or a snack from The Salty Donut, and go for a nice, long stroll around the park. It's always so nice to see people using the park and is at its best during the fall when the weather is gorgeous and Blue Jacket is full of people enjoying the public amenities. I love going to the occasional event at the park whether it's a local makers market, or the hot air balloon festival they have there each year. I've gone to a number of parks around town and other than Barnett Park, BJP is the next best in the area if you live near downtown. Lake Eola is third in my opinion. Worth the visit if you just want to stretch your legs and be off of your phone.