dog friendly park

Forest Park

Overview: Forest Park is rated 4.4/5 from 389 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as spacious with room for dogs to run. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover, secure fencing and separate dog areas, and poop bags, seating, and other park extras. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness and owner or dog behavior issues.

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4.4Google rating

389reviews

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4.4(389 reviews)

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dogs that need room to runsmall dogs or homes with multiple dog sizesowners who want shade, seating, and water access

Quick facts

Address4501 SW 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA

Phone(352) 374-5245

City pageGainesville

Imported fromGainesville, FL

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dogs that need room to runsmall dogs or homes with multiple dog sizesowners who want shade, seating, and water accessparktourist attraction6 Google photos389 reviews

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Thaís Cardim2 years ago

If you have dogs, You must take them to Forrest Park!Today they had their grand opening, and the dog park is AMAZING. The best dog park in town for sure! They even have a professional dog wash station! The park is HUGEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of space your pup to run! HURRY UP AND GO THERE!!!!!!! You won’t be disappointed!

Dari’s Passport & Plate2 years ago

The park was recently renovated and they did an amazing job! Volleyball, pickle ball, basketball courts and a soccer field are available. Pretty well lit at night. The dog park is now the best one in town. There is a small and large dog area both which have an obstacle course. The large dog area is huge. Loads of shade with tables and benches for the dog owners. There’s a beautiful stainless steel dog wash in between both entrances. My dog loves coming here. Don’t forget to bring your mosquito repellant!

Patricia Zaremba4 months ago

This place can be good, but not the best. For months I have been waiting for screens to be put in. My daughter's bathroom ceiling is still not done in her bathroom and doesn't have a vent in her bathroom which is disgusting. Then you have the rude tenants that think it's okay at 10:34pm to hang out in the parking lot and blast their music in their car. I really hope that management works harder to make it better. Even the dumpsters have trash all outside the dumpsters so all the critters come running to it. Low class apartment complex is what this is.

P. R. Adams6 months ago

Visited the dog park with my pup. Had a great time and so did my dog. Wish people would pick up their own dog poo, but overall, a worthy visit.

Tatiana Florez6 years ago

Sometimes you can see the little aligators, but I don't understand why the door to the alligator 🐊 area is open without a lock and the fence that separates that area from the dog park is almost falling. More security in the park and please, pick up your dog's poop

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