[joldnol]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

There are faults with various dog parks in the Villages. Too small, rules very lax in enforcement, and with the Paradise Park dog park it is still mostly dirt.



Where is it in relationship to Brownwood?

Brownwood is at Buena Vista and 44.....Atlas Park is to the west of Morse on the southern leg of Moyers Loop about a quarter of a mile beyond the Bellglade CC

[Janet & Carl]

Originally Posted by Colts Fan

Thank you RDOG3 and The Villages management!

Since I am the secretary for the RDOG3 group, I will speak for all of the board members and the RDOG3 members with a huge Thank You. We all put our time and effort into this dog park. The main person to thank is Diane Ferguson. Without her dream, determination and devotion we would not have Atlas Dog Park. John Rohan needs to be thanked also. John took his time to meet with us on many occasions to get the dog park established. We are very happy and proud of Atlas Dog Park. Read the Rules and obtain them. Our dogs will be happy and our dog park will remain beautiful. Look for the Grand Opening of Atlas Dog Park soon.
Janet Hohenberger

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by SouthOfTheBorder

During my run today, I took a picture of the new dog park, small dog section.

Thanks for the picture, it looks really nice.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Very impressive dog park! Too bad there aren't about 6 more. Actually each district should have there own dog parks IMO.

I agree that each District should have their own dog park.
However it's great that The Villages finally recognized the need for one nice large dog park for residents.
Too bad it couldn't be more central, instead of at the Southern boundary, but "don't look a gift horse in the mouth".
It's in a great location for new residents. I sincerely hope that it's thoroughly enjoyed for years to come!

[Susan Schonfeld]

i miss the beautiful dog parks in south Florida. My dog will not run around by itself much so I have to walk along with her. Why don't they have a concrete walkway in the park area because I will not walk on the grass as you can imagine why. How come none of the dog parks up here have that??? Very disappointed that I have to walk on the grass - no way!

[fergus6868]

There will be a combination opening of the Morse Preserve, The Rohan Rec Center and the Atlas dog park all on the same day.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by fergus6868

There will be a combination opening of the Morse Preserve, The Rohan Rec Center and the Atlas dog park all on the same day.

Which day is this?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Susan Schonfeld

i miss the beautiful dog parks in south Florida. My dog will not run around by itself much so I have to walk along with her. Why don't they have a concrete walkway in the park area because I will not walk on the grass as you can imagine why. How come none of the dog parks up here have that??? Very disappointed that I have to walk on the grass - no way!

Actually, I'm not aware why you won't walk on grass, but do you know about Okahumpka park? It's a park on 44 (Powell Rd to left onto 44 and a mile or so down on the right). It has three miles of walking trails, in and out of the sun, and also a small fenced dog park (which others say has burrs). The trails are paved. There's water, restrooms, and picnic tables in the shade.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Actually, I'm not aware why you won't walk on grass, but do you know about Okahumpka park? It's a park on 44 (Powell Rd to left onto 44 and a mile or so down on the right). It has three miles of walking trails, in and out of the sun, and also a small fenced dog park (which others say has burrs). The trails are paved. There's water, restrooms, and picnic tables in the shade.

Lake Okahumpka Park | Sumter County, FL - Official Website Here's a link.

Dog-friendly hikes in Florida | Florida Hikes!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Lake Okahumpka Park | Sumter County, FL - Official Website Here's a link.

Dog-friendly hikes in Florida | Florida Hikes!

Thanks, Tal.

[LuLu2005]

Still waiting on the "people park"...like dogs, not so much dog owners. Latest sighting at LSL Market Square of letting little doggies poop in the bushes while pretending to not see & leaving it (8/6); "walking" dogs (no leashes) at Eagle Preserve at Sunset Pointe gate with golf cart & leaving doggie poop behind (8/9).

[JMPicchi]

The dog park located in Labelle is beautiful. Yet not open Oliver and I hope to be there for the grand opening when announced. I do hope there are plans for some tree planting to provide for some shade. Thank you for a lovely dog park!

[Janet & Carl]

Originally Posted by Colts Fan

Thank you RDOG3 and The Villages management!

You are welcome and thank you. When you see Diane Ferguson (President of the RDOG3) please thank her for her Dream, Drive and Determination. This took over 3,000 signatures, bake sales, meeting with John Rohan and our monthly RDOG3 meetings at Eisenhower Regional Rec Ctr. We are all very proud of the Atlas Dog Park. Janet - Secretary RDOG3

[FosterMomma]

We will be moving to The Villages in November and are very excited about the dog parks. We have two large 2 year old Golden Retrievers who are accustomed to a 22 acre, naturally landscaped park so I was worried that they would have to be on a leash all the time... this new one looks great!

Has anyone tried the park where you pay outside of the Villages?

[Mleeja]

Originally Posted by Buffalo Jim

Of course he is correct . So much so that you could not find anyone who has been here longer than a week who would be willing to bet against his prediction .

The only question is : How soon after the " official opening " of the new area will it take before someone begins the first Thread and Post complaining about one or a multiple of issues .

Now https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5TDzJiK7AdQ Vegas " or " London " one just might be able to create a series of betting opportunities such as :

1] Timing of the first complaint .
2] Subject of the first complaint .
3] Ultimate length of the initial Thread .
4] Subject of the first " We Need a New Rule " Thread or Post .
And so on .

Too late! It has already began...

The photo looks great! The small dog area looks larger than the big dog area at the Mulberry Dog park. I know all of you "southerns" will enjoy. About 6:30 every evening our Lab starts hopping around becase she know it is time to go to the dog park!

[FosterMomma]

We are new to The Villages and arriving in late October/early November from Canada. Our two young Golden Retrievers will be very grateful to have dog parks to visit as they have grown up in one here... I'm assuming the rules are similar and am looking forward to meeting wonderful people and their pups!