WE happened to be in town for the day and Mugsy was long overdue for grooming so I called around…read moretrying to get him a walk-in appt. Doggy D'tails was able to get us in within a satisfactory time. Minature poodle cut was $44 and that is reasonable. The cut was fabulous and very happy with it. My only complaint is they didn't trim his nails. Place was very clean and staff very friendly. They are now located at 701 Thunderbird Hill drive and is a little hard to find so ask if you aren't sure where they are.

This historic 9000-acre park opened in 1931. It's considered an old growth forest and full of bald…read morecypress trees. There are a wide variety of endemic wildlife and plants. The main feature of this wonderful park was the boardwalk that goes through the swamp forest. Some really old trees that are possibly 1000 years old, is located in this park. There are nine trails, a campground, a playground, and a picnic area. There's a 3-mile loop trail for biking and driving. Also, a museum and concession built by the Civilian Conservation Corps; they constructed many buildings, bridges, and blazed trails in Florida State Parks. We were staying nearby and decided to explore this park. I enjoyed the historic land and old trees. The boardwalk was pleasant to stroll on; I saw quite a few memorial plaques. Generations of people walking on the same paths decades ago. It's a peaceful place and I'm glad they didn't turn it into farmland back in the 1930s.

This park is wonderful, plenty of trails, a cute store and just peaceful nature where you can see…read moreall kinds of birds, sometimes deer or gators and it's just a great place to visit.

I've been to this dog park twice and really love it. There are separate areas for big dogs (over 25…read morepounds) and small dogs, though the fence between them allows dogs to interact and run alongside each other. Both sides are equally spacious, offering plenty of room for pups to play and burn off energy. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and the fencing is secure--small dogs can't slip out through any gaps. There's a working water fountain on the small-dog side, a shaded bench for owners, and some fun obstacle features for the dogs to enjoy. Parking is plentiful, and the sunsets here are absolutely beautiful. The park is open dawn to dusk. Just remember to close the gates before and after you come in!!

Very large and beautiful park with lots of sports fields and a large playground. Some people come…read moreand leave their dog unleashed even their dogs should not be in public it ruins it for this great spot

Looking on Yelp for a local dog park to take my little 12 lb fur baby and found this gem and it's…read moreless than 3 miles away from my home! The dog park is located in the Avalon Park development off of SR 54 near the main clubhouse. To my surprise it is pretty big and all fenced in with benches in the shade as well as in the sun. It also has a water fountain and has two dog waste stations and poop bags are stocked! The downside was my dog didn't have anyone to socialize with as it was pretty quiet and no one around but he still managed to run around and get in some good exercise playing fetch with me. I will definitely come back with him again on a day like this beautiful day! Hoping next time their will be other dogs for him to play with.

Beautiful park and area didn't notice a separate large and small dog entrance that others had…read morepreviously had written and in the description of the park that's listed here. Unless I missed that second area I only see the one.

Great dog park. Plenty of room, separate "smaller dog" area, plenty of water stations and waste…read morebags. I met several nice 4 and 2 legged people and my dogs had a great time running, sniffing, and enjoying going off leash.

Huge park, the dogs loved it. Not too crowded but even if it was there is so much room you would…read morenever know. Definitely an amazing park.

Too much dirt. Our dogs were filthy when we left. If your dog is a digger then they would like this…read morepark

Fantastic little park with convenient water supply for the dogs. I suggest bringing your own bowl…read morefor the water. The park features distinct sections for small and large dogs, as well as various trails consisting of gravel, dirt, and grass.

Clean and 3 different dog parks for 3 different size dogs. Very nice! They close and clean up the…read morepark every Thursday for a few hours.

People here were friendly and so were most of the dogs…read more There was a small dogs under 20 lbs and then past it a larger dog fenced in area. We will return Madelyn had fun and played and socialized with other pups!

My husband has been taking our dog for the past 2 years and our dog loves going and meeting other…read moredogs to play with and never had a problem until last week when our dog got attacked by another over a toy. Our boy ended up getting stitches and has to wait another week to get them out. I know sometimes there are balls and stuff but never had anything like that happen. Obviously this dog was aggressive with toys. If you have a dog like that stay home! Dr. Ott has had this park for years and there has never been any incidents that I know of and hopefully won't again. He opened this park so dogs could play along with others and have room to run, l am hesitant for my husband to bring him back there but I know he will because our dog begs to go to the park.

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness This is exactly what the doctor ordered!! And I'm not sure if the dog park is called Dr Ott's because it's just what the doctor ordered or that was the guy that donated the land? Either way, my hat is off to him. It has an incredible walking path that goes all the way around the interior of the fence line and I'm sure if you walked around it three or four times it would be at least a mile. There are multiple trash cans all over the place as well as poop bag dispensers hidden every here and there you just got to look for one. There are plenty of watering stations as well as big tubs for the dogs to get in and cool themselves off!! There are multiple seating areas around the walk and some of them have a nice structure built over them. There are also tree swings that are actually hung from trees and benches and picnic tables and everything else dispersed every here in there around the park. They even have an American flag on a pole right in the center of the park!! You don't see that very often and you also don't see poop on the ground very often in this park? There is plenty of parking right next to the dog park and there are plenty of old growth trees and bushes and shrubs and everything else for your dog to explore and look through. The only thing it doesn't have other than poop on the ground is some kind of lake or river Creek,, otherwise it would definitely be a 5 plus Star Park

The 16 acre Lyngate Park opened in 1979 in Port St. Lucie on the north fork of the St. Lucie Rive…read moreAquatic Preserve. The park takes its name from the Lyngate neighborhood built in the 70's and 80's and which is made up of a mix of open neighborhoods, gated and ungated subdivisions with community amenities such as clubhouses and tennis courts, condos, and single family homes. Lyngate Park amenities include a 3/4 acre dog park with separate fenced-in areas for large, medium and small dogs along with shade structure and water fountain, a 36'x40' pavilion with lights, electric, water, two grills and eight 8' tables, a 24'x24' pavilion with four 10' tables, one grill, lights, and electric, two baseball/softball fields, two lighted tennis courts, basketball court with lights, four racquetball courts with lights, restrooms, sand volleyball court, and lighted playground for ages 2 to 12. Lyngate Park is home of the American Little League. Lyngate Park has well-maintained walking trails, picnic areas, and a playground that's perfect for kids. The green spaces are ideal for lounging or playing, making it a great spot for family gatherings or a peaceful afternoon. The abundance of shade trees is an especially welcome feature during the hotter months of the year. This park is a welcoming and peaceful environment that truly enhances the community spirit of Port St. Lucie. With its wide variety of amenities there is something to appeal to everyone.

I reported the noseeum/sand-flea issue to the city and county recently. Neither entity is willing…read moreto treat the infestation of biting bugs. This is a known annual problem that reoccurs each year on the ball fields but eventually goes away depending on climate per city. Mosquito repellents do not work for these biting bugs and they swarm at night biting teammates during softball games.

We had a great time! We have done airboat rides in the Everglades and they were okay but they were…read morevery short. We went fast for quite along time and saw a ton of alligators. Captain Dave explained many things about the gators, buzzards and eco system to us. My grandkids and my kids along with us had a wonderful time and can't wait to go again. Also, it was an hour ride! Worth the time and the money. Cathy S

This park was off the beaten track for me but it is well worth seeking out. I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect when I had to to turn down a remote road past a ramshackle trailer. Fortunately the adventure turned out okay. Istokpoga Park is located on the north shore of the 28,000 acre Lake Istokpoga, the fifth largest lake in Florida. It is believed that Istokpoga is from the Seminole language and means a lake where someone was killed in the water. Legend has it that several Seminoles drowned in the lake while attempting to cross it. The lake is only four to six feet deep and it is fed by the Arbuckle and Josephine Creeks. Despite being shallow, the lake can be dangerous for boaters during windstorms when the waves can get high. The lake is well known for fishing. Lake Istokpoga is home to alligators and it attracts many species of birds including the endangered snail kite. It is also home to one of the largest number of Osprey nests in the United States. When I pulled into the park I was greeted by two sandhill cranes. They are a large species of crane but we don't have them as far south as I live. You only start seeing them north of Palm Beach. If you have ever met one of these characters you would know. YouTube is filled with videos of them squawking at their image in peoples windows. They do not care about you and often block the streets at my daughter's UCF campus. I love their don't give a flip attitudes. During my visit to the park I also spotted a limpkin. Istokpoga Park has amenities that include a double boat ramp, covered picnic tables, grills, bathrooms, nature trails, boardwalk, and fishing pier. This is a beautiful park perfect for bird watching, photography, fishing, and picnics.