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title: "Going to the Dogs: Jacksonville Dog Parks"
description: The Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra area has a number of dog parks, and Nocatee residents have access to three free dog parks within the community.
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# [Going to the Dogs: Jacksonville Dog Parks](https://blog.nocatee.com/going-to-the-dogs-jacksonville-dog-parks)

 Written by [Nocatee Community](https://blog.nocatee.com/author/nocatee-community) | 4/9/14 2:56 PM

According to *USA Today*, between 2005 and 2010 the number of dog parks in the United States increased by 34 percent – 10 times the rate that the number of overall parks increased!

Americans love their dogs, and never has it been more popular for dog lovers to take their four-legged friends to specially designated dog parks, where pets and their owners can enjoy some off-leash fun and recreation. Fortunately, the Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra area has a number of dog parks that offer a variety of amenities for canine recreation.

Here are just a few of the **popular dog parks found throughout the [metro Jacksonville area](http://nocatee.com/location/jacksonville-and-northeast-florida/):**

 

**Dog Wood Park**

74707 Salisbury Rd.

Jacksonville

Some have compared this 42-acre facility to a “country club for dogs.” Others have called it the “Disney of Dog Parks.” Located on Jacksonville’s Southside, Dog Wood Park offers 25 fenced acres for off-leash play. In addition to providing plenty of room to roam, the facility features dog-swimming ponds, a self-serve bathing area and a retail store as well as obedience and other training classes. All of these activities come at a cost, however: Unlike some free facilities, Dog Wood Park charges $11 per visit for the first dog and $1.25 for each additional dog. Monthly memberships are also available beginning at $35/month.

 

**Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park**

700 Roosevelt Blvd.

Jacksonville (Westside)

With more than 500 acres of trails, picnic grounds and other amenities, Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park is Jacksonville’s largest city-maintained public park. The facility’s dog park offers two areas for off-leash play -- one for large dogs and another for smaller breeds. The park’s paths, bicycle trails and observation deck as well as cookout area and playground make for a fun visit for the whole family.

 

**Oceanway Park and Pool**

12215 Sago Ave.

Jacksonville (Northside)

Oceanway’s public dog park features designated areas for large and small dogs along with a pet water fountain, paths, benches and “human” amenities including a swimming pool, playground equipment, picnic tables, a playground, and tennis and basketball courts.

 

**Springfield Dog Park**

956 Hubbard St.

Jacksonville (Downtown/Springfield)

The city’s historic Springfield Park officially welcomed canines in 2009, when a designated dog park was added to the park. Open to the public, the three-acre off-leash green space features fencing, benches and pavilions.

**Paws Park**

468 Penman Road South

Jacksonville Beach

Located in Jacksonville Beach’s Wingate Park, this “membership playground” provides off-leash areas for large and small dogs, watering bowls, benches and more. The membership fee is $50 plus tax for the first dog and $25 plus tax for each additional dog.

 

[**Nocatee D****og Parks**](http://nocatee.com/amenities/dog-park/)

 

Nocatee residents have access to **three free dog parks within the community**, including:

- [**Trails for Tails**:](http://nocatee.com/amenities/dog-park/) Located in Nocatee’s Community Park, Trails for Tails provides space for pets to socialize amid while their owners can enjoy the park’s walking paths and other amenities.

- **Happy Tails Dog Park**: This fenced-in section of Greenleaf Park is open to all Nocatee residents and their dogs.

- **Paws Dog Park:**  Located in Nocatee’s Davis Park, Paws Dog Park offers two separate fenced areas, as well as a dog wash. Playgrounds and athletic fields are also nearby.

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