It's a very nice, very well shaded park. Unfortunately, when I went there, there was not another…read moresoul there except for a dog that somebody apparently abandoned. Small black-and-white. My dog played with it for a minute, but then we left. Little dog was craving attention and irritating my dog. Poor thing.

Gainesville has needed a dog-friendly park for a while, and they promised a dog park a long time…read moreago. And here it is! It's really big, too. There is ample parking on the street, and there are plenty of benches (I think 10 or 12) that are all under shady trees. There's a water fountain and separate faucet for the dogs, a little run/park for small or shy dogs, and lots of poop bag dispenser things. There are two weird things, though: The park is directly next to the train tracks, so that can be loud. The dogs didn't seem to care very much, but it was really obnoxious for the rest of us. And I don't know if this is normal or not, but the gates to get into the park have really strong magnets instead of latches, and there's a warning for people with pacemakers to stay 12 feet away. That's a strange decision. It's a beautiful park with tons of room and big, established trees for shade. The train can be loud in general, but especially initially when they're laying on the horn full blast.

My name is Heidi, I am a 5 month old all black GSD, and I approve of this dog park. I'm traveling…read moreacross the country with my parents down to Texas. As we were driving down I-35, this park was super convenient and only half a mile off the highway. My most favorite feature was the up and over ramp. Cause I go up, and then I go over. Other notable features include a fire hydrant, and hydration station with bowls for both me and my parents. The grass was very thick and luscious, with the perfect post-rain storm dampness for me to graze my snout across. It was simply paw-fect! I hope my mom and dad bring me back here soon.

Zela loves the dog p ark ruff ruff Always plenty of room to…read morerun and get her energy out...

This is a nice, large dog park with separate sides for large and small dogs. Its not too busy or…read morepopular yet but your pup can usually find some playmates in the evenings. Its got thick green grass, large shade trees, and plenty of room to run. Tables and shade for humans.

This is a quaint, but perfect rest stop along the way. This is a regular stop and over the years,…read moreit has been upgraded with more walking area to stretch your legs. I seldom make it here to visit the manned center, but the restrooms are always well maintained and the vending machines are well stocked. A few photo spots and information boards give your mind a break from traffic

This is a wonderful place to take a break. When we arrived, they offered free coffee and had a…read morewater fill station. The restrooms were clean, and two very friendly ladies were available to help or chat. There are also some items for sale in the gift shop. Outside, you'll find vending machines and a dog park area. The location felt safe, and there was plenty of space to stretch our legs.

There is so much room for dogs to run and play here. Also like that there is a separate area for…read moresmall dogs if the want it to keep them safe. This place can get busy on the weekends, but for the most part everyone is friendly.

I'm sure this dog park is an absolute gem, but if you go during a rainy season, expect pits of mud…read moreand expect your dog to unnaturally gravitate towards it, hehe. If it's rained at all that week, bring a towel for your car! Nonetheless, this place is HUGE! I love that the big dog side has so much space for them to roam or for you to throw a ball... far. Everyone here seems to be incredibly friendly with well-behaved dogs and it wasn't too busy for a mid-week, mid-afternoon trip. At 1 point, we were the only ones there for a good while. Anyway, the poop bags/bins are well-spaced and parking isn't an issue. The people who come here and whoever maintains this dog park truly care and do a good job at keeping it clean and pleasant for others to enjoy. This is a mulch park, so keep that in mind. I also recommend having some poop bags at the ready because it's nearly impossible to distinguish one "log" from another if you have to walk away to retrieve a bag.

Beautiful park in a growing town. A pond to fish in, lots of trails to walk around.. no playground…read morebut loots if scenic stuff. Plenty of open areas for an outdoor game or picnics. The pArk is behind Brookshires, so you can grab snacks and drinks before chilling out. The serenity and the long trailss makes thIs park perfect for someone like me.

Very good park but the basketball courts are really low quality, the recreation center has very…read morepoor employees.

this is a super cute park with some baseball fields and playground with walking path.read more

This is a wonderful park all around. It has a fence all the way around. It's a huge play area with…read moresomething for all ages. I took my kids there today for an hour and they didn't want to leave. It has a train that was off for the season. And the Gainesville zoo is behind the park. Also let me tell you the bathrooms were very clean for it being a park. Well done!