Dog Parks in TV

[Veronica]

I am moving to TV in February with one small dog. How many dog parks are there in TV, and where are they? Do you have to pay to use them?

Thank you.

[Bogie Shooter]

There are three dog friendly leash-free parks in The Villages. These parks are fenced in play areas for both large and small dogs so the dogs can run freely and socialize with other dogs. These parks also have doggy amenities like water and waste stations and people amenities like benches and pleasant scenery. The Villages Dog Parks are:
•Paradise Park – east side of golf cart bridge
•Mulberry- Belle Meade Circle adjacent to the fitness trail near the Village of Springdale
•Brinson/Perry – 1231 Bonita Boulevard

Hours: 7am – Dusk

Dog Park users must be 13 years of age or older and must have their Villages Resident ID card or a valid guest ID card and a photo ID. Guest 13-18 years of age must be accompanied by a Village resident or guest 19 years of age or older.

Further information is available at the entrance to the dog parks or call 674-1800.

[Bonanza]

There is a brand new dog park which is going to be built at the southern end of The Villages, where Brownwood is located. Actually, it will be close to the new Publix shopping center on Route 44, but with internal access from TV.

Final plans are being worked out and hopefully, construction will be starting soon. When built, it will be the nicest dog park within TV.

[HappyGoLucky]

I am so excited about the new dog park !!! Where can we get information on the progress of this new park ???

[Cisco Kid]

There is a brand new dog park which is going to be built at the southern end of The Villages, where Brownwood is located. Actually, it will be close to the new Publix shopping center on Route 44, but with internal access from TV.

Final plans are being worked out and hopefully, construction will be starting soon. When built, it will be the nicest dog park within TV.

:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Veronica]

Thank for the info!

[karostay]

Don't forget the Town Squares many nights looks like a dog park
Health reasons Please don't let your children or grandchildren touch the flowers or shrubery

[RescueTwo]

Don't forget the Town Squares many nights looks like a dog park
Health reasons Please don't let your children or grandchildren touch the flowers or shrubery

That is good news that dogs are allowed in the Town Squares, I didn't know because I'm renting, I'll take my two big dogs, thanks for the info.

[TCGirl]

Don't let your dogs touch the shrubbery. someone's kids may have contaminated them!

[onslowe]

Good Lord. I am a dog owner. I would not ever bring my pet to the squares. Never. Inconsiderate of the many pedestrians, and the shrubs etc which we love are not a doggie rest station. It's just neighborly nor responsible.

I've also seen some near mishaps on the sidewalks there with those long, retractable leashes.

Common sense and common courtesy.

[Topspinmo]

O Boy 4 dog parks for 115k Plus residents.:shrug: need to be about 10 more to really be pet friendly community! :bowdown: I see plenty of non profitable space around from residents that could be unitized for dog park areas! Then, the whinny would be more fruitful if not utilized. .:eclipsee_gold_cup:

IMO each district should have dog park.:eclipsee_gold_cup:


I was going to sarcastic like the dog haters but didn't want to go there yet!

[RescueTwo]

Good Lord. I am a dog owner. I would not ever bring my pet to the squares. Never. Inconsiderate of the many pedestrians, and the shrubs etc which we love are not a doggie rest station. It's just neighborly nor responsible.

I've also seen some near mishaps on the sidewalks there with those long, retractable leashes.

Common sense and common courtesy.

That's just your opinion and your dog probably needs manner training, I've only been renting for a month, but I've seen a lot of badly behaved kids running wild at the town squares, no bad dogs. The kids are more of a hazard than dogs because they're all over the place, do you also think that is inconsiderate, irresponsible and lacking in common sense, because those kids should not be at the squares running wild and unsupervised, people can trip and fall on them.

[Bogie Shooter]

Really?
I have never compared my grand kids to dogs".....................

[karostay]

Don't let your dogs touch the shrubbery. someone's kids may have contaminated them!
Only if they can lift their hind leg

[karostay]

That's just your opinion and your dog probably needs manner training, I've only been renting for a month, but I've seen a lot of badly behaved kids running wild at the town squares, no bad dogs. The kids are more of a hazard than dogs because they're all over the place, do you also think that is inconsiderate, irresponsible and lacking in common sense, because those kids should not be at the squares running wild and unsupervised, people can trip and fall on them.

Not to mention they also leave Kiddie Litter behind :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[DruannB]

You guys crack me up.

[DonH57]

Be careful of the children and dogs biting each other in the squares.

[Janet & Carl]

Amen......I am a dog owner and would never take her to the squares. Especially when the fresh markets are open. Dogs do not belong in the squares nor do they like being there. When your dog is taken to a square and he is hot, thirsty, hungry, tries not to be stepped on and tries not to have some trip over him or his leash, did he really ask his owner to take him to the square? And what happens when your dog has to go potty while he is in the square? Our dogs are fabulous and we love to show them off. Do it in your village where he has room to walk and be greeted by the neighbors and the neighbors dogs. As far as the new dog park, Atlas Dog Park, below 466 A. You should come to the meetings on the 1st Wednesday of every month. The meetings are held at Eisenhower Regional Rec. Ctr at 7 PM. We had one person who decided to get us a dog park below 466 A. A lot of us joined in and have worked extremely hard to get this dog park started. 3,000 signatures were needed to get the dog park on paper. Meetings with John Rohan, bake sales, great speakers at our meetings. In finding a place for the dog park we had to complete a certain criteria. Keep in mind when the dog park is completed, probably late spring, early summer 2015, volunteers will be needed. Dog owners will be expected to clean up after their dogs. If not, you will be reported. This is going to be a beautiful dog park and the members of the RDOG3 are very proud to be a part of this project.
Janet

[onslowe]

That's just your opinion and your dog probably needs manner training, I've only been renting for a month, but I've seen a lot of badly behaved kids running wild at the town squares, no bad dogs. The kids are more of a hazard than dogs because they're all over the place, do you also think that is inconsiderate, irresponsible and lacking in common sense, because those kids should not be at the squares running wild and unsupervised, people can trip and fall on them.

No one should say that eye witness statements are 'just your opinion.' Really sounds lame, and how in the world can you say my dog needs "manner training?" Maybe some posters here need pent up anger and serious issues with children looked into.

I stand by what I said. I love my pet and I don't need to stroll around with him in heavily pedestrian places to fulfill any needs.

I go to a dog park where my dog has a huge amount of play territory and I pay a fee for that - because I care about him.

[jrandall]

I am thrilled that we will have a dog park on the south end. I occasionally bring my dog to the square. She is usually in a stroller minding her own business. ��

[Bonanza]

I am so excited about the new dog park !!! Where can we get information on the progress of this new park ???

Diane Ferguson, who heads up the Responsible Dog Owners Group 11 is the person who is mainly responsible for this new park becoming a reality. You might want to attend the next meeting which is always the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Eisenhower Rec Center.

She keeps us updated at the meeting regarding what is happening insofar as the dog park is concerned. Also, we always have an interesting speaker.

Join us -- everyone is welcomed!.

[Bonanza]

Don't forget the Town Squares many nights looks like a dog park
Health reasons Please don't let your children or grandchildren touch the flowers or shrubery

Oh, please!
Kids touch far worse things than a random flower that some dog MAY have peed on.
The probability of that is negligible.

Let's not get paranoid about inconsequencial things.

[Bonanza]

Amen......I am a dog owner and would never take her to the squares. Especially when the fresh markets are open. Dogs do not belong in the squares nor do they like being there. When your dog is taken to a square and he is hot, thirsty, hungry, tries not to be stepped on and tries not to have some trip over him or his leash, did he really ask his owner to take him to the square? And what happens when your dog has to go potty while he is in the square? Our dogs are fabulous and we love to show them off. Do it in your village where he has room to walk and be greeted by the neighbors and the neighbors dogs. As far as the new dog park, Atlas Dog Park, below 466 A. You should come to the meetings on the 1st Wednesday of every month. The meetings are held at Eisenhower Regional Rec. Ctr at 7 PM. We had one person who decided to get us a dog park below 466 A. A lot of us joined in and have worked extremely hard to get this dog park started. 3,000 signatures were needed to get the dog park on paper. Meetings with John Rohan, bake sales, great speakers at our meetings. In finding a place for the dog park we had to complete a certain criteria. Keep in mind when the dog park is completed, probably late spring, early summer 2015, volunteers will be needed. Dog owners will be expected to clean up after their dogs. If not, you will be reported. This is going to be a beautiful dog park and the members of the RDOG3 are very proud to be a part of this project.
Janet

Janet -- I had not read your post when I responded with my post; I read your post afterwards.
And for anyone reading these posts, Janet, the secretary for the group,
has also worked diligently to make this park a reality.

Thank you for giving better and more information than I gave!

[karostay]

Oh, please!
Kids touch far worse things than a random flower that some dog MAY have peed on.
The probability of that is negligible.

Let's not get paranoid about inconsequencial things.


Inconsequential you say

Some of the diseases that can be spread from pet waste are:

Campylobacteriosis- a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea in humans.

Salmonellosis- the most common bacterial infection transmitted to humans from animals. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Toxocarisis- roundworms transmitted from animals to humans. Symptoms include vision loss, rash, fever, or cough.

[RescueTwo]

No one should say that eye witness statements are 'just your opinion.' Really sounds lame, and how in the world can you say my dog needs "manner training?" Maybe some posters here need pent up anger and serious issues with children looked into.

I guess you're talking to me about serious issues with children, I got me seven kids and a whole passel of grandkids but I wouldn't let any of them run around at a square trippin people. I thought maybe your dog didn't heel too well if you're worried about him at a square, my two dogs know how to heel, I think there are lessons at that school place if your dogs needs lessons.

[CFrance]

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[CFrance]

Inconsequential you say

Some of the diseases that can be spread from pet waste are:

Campylobacteriosis- a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea in humans.

Salmonellosis- the most common bacterial infection transmitted to humans from animals. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Toxocarisis- roundworms transmitted from animals to humans. Symptoms include vision loss, rash, fever, or cough.

A quick Google search shows that all of these illnesses are not contracted by touching urine or bushes with urine on them, but by touching feces of an infected animal.

Since you never see dog poop in the squares, and TV's dogs are extremely well "vetted" and cared-for, I believe this statement is faulty and inflammatory.

[zonerboy]

This is silliness. There are lots of dogs and lots of dog owners in The Villages, but I would be greatly surprised if there was a single case of roundworm infestation here caused by exposure to dogs. In addition, salmonella and campylobacter are far more likely transmitted by food contamination or person-to-person contact than by exposure to canine waste.

[Cisco Kid]

A hater will blame is itch on anyone.

[Bogie Shooter]

I guess you're talking to me about serious issues with children, I got me seven kids and a whole passel of grandkids but I wouldn't let any of them run around at a square trippin people. I thought maybe your dog didn't heel too well if you're worried about him at a square, my two dogs know how to heel, I think there are lessons at that school place if your dogs needs lessons.

"that school place"??

[CFrance]

"that school place"??
Yeah... you know the one.:icon_wink:

[CFrance]

Nobody knows what a dog wants or doesn't want better than its owner. So unless you see somebody doing something against the law or totally injurious to the dog, please don't tell us dog owners where we should or shouldn't be taking our dogs, or what they want or don't want.

One day at DDRR a young boy was playing with out golden in the "back 40." Now I know my golden. His best friend is whoever's holding the tennis ball. When the little boy left, my dog ran over to the gate to the "front 40." The woman I was with kept telling me my dog was concerned because I wasn't there. I said No, he's concerned because the little boy isn't there. He's looking for him, not me. She persisted. I called my dog; he turned around and looked at me. And went back to looking for the little boy.

Dog owners know their dogs.

[Polar Bear]

Nobody knows what a dog wants or doesn't want better than its owner. So unless you see somebody doing something against the law or totally injurious to the dog, please don't tell us dog owners where we should or shouldn't be taking our dogs, or what they want or don't want...

Totally agree.

[Cisco Kid]

Over @ the " new paper " we have proof that some of the poop could be bear


SO THERE !!!!

[Cisco Kid]

I did not mean you Polar Bear :icon_wink:

[dbussone]

I did not mean you Polar Bear :icon_wink:

Ohhhhh. Cisco!

[Polar Bear]

I did not mean you Polar Bear :icon_wink:


Whew!! :)

[Barefoot]

Nobody knows what a dog wants or doesn't want better than its owner. So unless you see somebody doing something against the law or totally injurious to the dog, please don't tell us dog owners where we should or shouldn't be taking our dogs, or what they want or don't want.
Dog owners know their dogs.

:agree: And almost always, dog owners want only the best for their dogs. :duck:

[LianaB]

I am moving to TV in February with one small dog. How many dog parks are there in TV, and where are they? Do you have to pay to use them?

Thank you.

Veronica, please don't be frightened. Not everyone here is so obsessed with trivial matters... most of us with and without dogs are just friendly, reasonable people, Welcome!

[Wandatime]

Veronica, please don't be frightened. Not everyone here is so obsessed with trivial matters... most of us with and without dogs are just friendly, reasonable people, Welcome!

Exactly. Jiminies, you guys! Pipe down! You're scaring the newbie! :welcome:

[Bonanza]

This is silliness. There are lots of dogs and lots of dog owners in The Villages, but I would be greatly surprised if there was a single case of roundworm infestation here caused by exposure to dogs. In addition, salmonella and campylobacter are far more likely transmitted by food contamination or person-to-person contact than by exposure to canine waste.

Oh, please!
Kids touch far worse things than a random flower that some dog MAY have peed on.
The probability of that is negligible.

[B]Let's not get paranoid about inconsequencial things.

Inconsequential you say

Some of the diseases that can be spread from pet waste are:
Campylobacteriosis- a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea in humans.
Salmonellosis- the most common bacterial infection transmitted to humans from animals.
Toxocarisis- roundworms transmitted from animals to humans.

A quick Google search shows that all of these illnesses are not contracted by touching urine on bushes with urine on them, but by touching feces of an infected animal.

Since you never see dog poop in the squares, and TV's dogs are extremely well "vetted" and cared-for, I believe this statement is faulty and inflammatory.

Yes, I reiterate -- inconsequential. You need to take your own advice, as you state in all your posts: "Don't take life Too Serious (sic) ..It isn't permanent ."

Thank you CFrance and Zonerboy for your followup.

[Barefoot]

I am moving to TV in February with one small dog. How many dog parks are there in TV, and where are they? Do you have to pay to use them?


Some of the diseases that can be spread from pet waste are:
Campylobacteriosis- a bacterial infection that causes diarrhea in humans.
Salmonellosis- the most common bacterial infection transmitted to humans from animals. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Toxocarisis- roundworms transmitted from animals to humans. Symptoms include vision loss, rash, fever, or cough.

This is silliness. There are lots of dogs and lots of dog owners in The Villages, but I would be greatly surprised if there was a single case of roundworm infestation here caused by exposure to dogs. In addition, salmonella and campylobacter are far more likely transmitted by food contamination or person-to-person contact than by exposure to canine waste.

How do we go from a simple request for Dog Park information to warnings about the dangers of touching pet waste? :ohdear:

Veronica, there are three free dog parks provided by The Villages, and information has been provided on those parks. They are small, but golf-cart accessible.

There is a ten-acre private dog park on CR 101 called Doggie Doo Run Run which is wonderful and well maintained (north/west quadrant of TV).
It costs $3 per visit or $25 per month for unlimited visits. We pay $30 per month for our two dogs. They love it there, most dogs do.
There is a part for small dogs and another for dogs over 30 lbs. And another five-acre fenced area with hanging swings; I find it so relaxing there.
We visit DDRR at least once a day so our dogs can romp off leash. It's a wonderful group of dog lovers and a good place to make new friends.
If you want more information and detailed instructions on how to get there, please PM me.

[bobbym]

Really?
I have never compared my grand kids to dogs".....................

I would give my dogs the keys to the golf cart before I would give them to my grand kids

[Bogie Shooter]

I would give my dogs the keys to the golf cart before I would give them to my grand kids

This makes no sense..............................

[CFrance]

I would give my dogs the keys to the golf cart before I would give them to my grand kids

This makes no sense..............................
Exactly bobbym's point!

[Janet & Carl]

Bonanza..........thank you for your kind words. See you next Wednesday at the RDOG3 meeting. Happy New Year.
Janet

[Tripngirl]

I am thrilled that we will have a dog park on the south end. I occasionally bring my dog to the square. She is usually in a stroller minding her own business. ��
We are going to The Villages for the month of March and will have our Golden Retriever, the family pet, with us. We take him to a park here (outside of Boston) and are looking forward to the park there. We will be staying in Liberty Park - which dog park would you all recommend? What time of day gets most active? Also are the meetings still taking place 1st Wednesday of the month?

[Barefoot]

We are going to The Villages for the month of March and will have our Golden Retriever, the family pet, with us. We take him to a park here (outside of Boston) and are looking forward to the park there. We will be staying in Liberty Park - which dog park would you all recommend?

There is a TEN-ACRE private dog park on CR 101 called Doggie Doo Run Run which is wonderful and well maintained (north/west quadrant of TV).
It costs $3 per visit or $25 per month for unlimited visits.
We pay $30 per month for our two dogs. They love it there, most dogs do.
There is a part for small dogs and another for dogs over 30 lbs.
And another five-acre fenced area with hanging swings - it is very relaxing there.
We visit DDRR at least once a day so our dogs can romp off leash.
It's a wonderful group of dog lovers and a good place to make new friends.
If you want more information and detailed instructions on how to get there, please PM me.

[Bonnevie]

if you are staying in Liberty Park you will be very close to Brinson-Perry dog park on the other side of the roundabout off Buena Vista. While not an ideal park (it's on a hill) there is a big dog side and many people have goldens. I've never been to Doggie Doo Run but I hear it's far superior. but for convenience the one close to you may be fine.

[CFrance]

If you do decide to give Doggie Doo Run Run a try, your dog has to be neutered, and bring a copy of his vacs to leave with them.

[LABSX2]

I am so happy to hear that there will be a new dog park built south of 466A. I hope it will become a reality very soon. It seems that this project has been in the works for quit some time and I don't really understand why it takes TV years to build a dog park and a month to build an entire neighborhood. Just say'n......

[Barefoot]

I am so happy to hear that there will be a new dog park built south of 466A. I hope it will become a reality very soon. It seems that this project has been in the works for quit some time and I don't really understand why it takes TV years to build a dog park and a month to build an entire neighborhood. Just say'n......

It's all about the bottom line with The Developer. But better late than never.
We will stay at Doggie Doo Run Run because it is much closer for residents who live around CR 466.
Still, I am very happy for the folks who live south of CR 466A. YAY.

[Polar Bear]

A quick question about DDRR...we went there once just to take a look (we didn't even have our dogs with us). There were no dogs there and nobody outside visible from the parking area. How do get started if that is case when you go there with your dog? Just wondering...we want to give it a try sometime.

[Bonanza]

I am so happy to hear that there will be a new dog park built south of 466A. I hope it will become a reality very soon. It seems that this project has been in the works for quit some time and I don't really understand why it takes TV years to build a dog park and a month to build an entire neighborhood. Just say'n......

The Villages not only gets paid for the houses they build -- they make a profit!

They will make zilch for donating the land that will become the dog park, including its infastructure.

[graciegirl]

The Villages not only gets paid for the houses they build -- they make a profit!

They will make zilch for donating the land that will become the dog park, including its infastructure.


AND WASN'T THAT NICE of them?

[CFrance]

A quick question about DDRR...we went there once just to take a look (we didn't even have our dogs with us). There were no dogs there and nobody outside visible from the parking area. How do get started if that is case when you go there with your dog? Just wondering...we want to give it a try sometime.
Polar Bear, before the first time we went, I called them and asked what the procedure is.

But you don't have to talk to anyone. Just bring a copy of your dogs' vaccinations and leave it in the box marked same. Or leave it in the $ box along with $3 for one dog or $5 for two (or $25-30 for a month) at the little ledge where you sign in and pay.

[Barefoot]

A quick question about DDRR...we went there once just to take a look (we didn't even have our dogs with us). There were no dogs there and nobody outside visible from the parking area. How do get started if that is case when you go there with your dog? Just wondering...we want to give it a try sometime.

Sent you a PM.