Orlando's fenced dog parks at Park of the Americas, Constitution Green, Lake Druid and Luminary Green, county dog parks, trail leash rules and dog events.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Park details come from the City of Orlando parks directory and Orange County Parks and Recreation; rules from the city’s park rules and Orange County Animal Services. Know a dog-friendly patio or event? Tell us and send the business’s own page.
Orlando has four city parks with fenced dog areas, a dog agility area at Greenwood Urban Wetlands and county dog parks at Downey Park and Meadow Woods Park. Dogs can join you in city parks and on leash on Orange County’s paved trails, under the rules below. Animal control for Orlando is handled by Orange County Animal Services, 407-836-3111.
Who to call
- Stray, lost or found pets, animal complaints: Orange County Animal Services, 407-836-3111
- Broken fence or dispenser in a city dog park: the city’s report a problem in a park page
- Emergencies: 911
City dog parks
| Park | Address | What it has |
|---|---|---|
| Park of the Americas | 201 Andes Ave. | Off-leash dog park with separate fenced areas for small and large dogs; bag dispensers and waste bins |
| Constitution Green | 300 S. Summerlin Ave. | Large dog area; park open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Lake Druid Park | 899 Coy Drive | Fenced dog run, open 9 a.m. to 30 minutes before sunset |
| Luminary Green Park | 437 N. Terry Ave., Creative Village | Off-leash dog run for dogs of all sizes; park open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Greenwood Urban Wetlands | 1411 Greenwood St. | Dog agility area |
At Park of the Americas, the small and large dog areas let dogs “play together and run free within fenced areas,” the city says. Luminary Green Park, downtown in Creative Village, added its dog run most recently, and it hosts the Luminary Market on the first and third Wednesday evenings of the month.
County dog parks near the city
Orange County Parks and Recreation runs these dog parks just outside city limits:
- Downey Park, 10107 Flowers Ave., has an off-leash dog park along with a splash playground, pickleball courts and an inclusive playground. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter, the county says.
- Meadow Woods Park, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, has a dog park and a play area, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in summer and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in winter, per the county. Meadow Woods is about five miles from Orlando’s center.
Walking with your dog
- City parks. City park rules bar pets from benches, drinking fountains and picnic tables, except inside fenced off-leash areas, and keep pets out of city lakes unless a lake is posted for swimming, the city’s park rules say. Feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- County trails. On Orange County’s paved trails, including the Cady Way Trail, pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and owners must clean up after them; trails are open sunrise to sunset, the county says. More routes are on our walking and biking trails guide.
- Lake Eola. The Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is dog friendly, its listing on the Thornton Park District calendar says.
The rules
- Leash and animal laws. Orange County Animal Services enforces the county’s animal rules in Chapter 5 of the Orange County Code. City rules, including the park rules, are in the Orlando City Code.
- No registration, but rabies shots. There is no pet registration mandated in the area, and a rabies vaccination is required for pets 4 months and older, Orange County Animal Services says.
- Clean up. Bag dispensers and waste bins are at the city’s dog parks.
Dog events
- Barktoberfest, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Lake Eola Park: Orange County Animal Services’ rescue appreciation day, with adoptable pets from rescue groups, a DJ, pet vendors and food trucks. Free, the city’s listing says.
- Dog Day at Leu Gardens, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026: leashed dogs are welcome across the 50-acre gardens, with Howl-O-Ween costume contests from 10 a.m. General admission applies, including a dog admission, the gardens say.
- Wag and Waddle, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, a walk with your dog at The Grove Park, 2002 Packing District Way, the city lists.
More Halloween events are on our Halloween events page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are the off-leash dog parks in Orlando?
City parks with fenced dog areas include Park of the Americas, 201 Andes Ave., with separate small and large dog areas; Constitution Green, 300 S. Summerlin Ave.; Lake Druid Park, 899 Coy Drive; and Luminary Green Park, 437 N. Terry Ave.
Can I take my dog to Lake Eola Park?
Pets can visit city parks, but city park rules bar pets from benches, drinking fountains and picnic tables outside fenced dog areas, and from city lakes unless a lake is posted for swimming.
Do I have to register my dog in Orlando?
No. Orange County Animal Services says no pet registration is required in the area, but a rabies vaccination is required for pets 4 months and older.
Are dogs allowed on the Cady Way Trail?
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and owners must clean up after them, Orange County says. County trails are open sunrise to sunset.
Who do I call about a stray or lost dog in Orlando?
Orange County Animal Services, 407-836-3111, handles animal services for Orlando.
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