Doctors’ Dog Park is a large fenced off-leash park behind Edwards Field at 21 North Highland Avenue in Apopka, Florida. The City of Apopka describes the dog park as approximately 750 feet by 300 feet, with water fountains, a pet shower, benches, a pet memorial bridge and plenty of room to run.
Plan your visit
- Address: 21 N. Highland Avenue, Apopka, FL 32703.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to dark every day.
- Dog areas: Visitors describe separate small-dog and large-dog enclosures. The city also references a second large-dog area, which allows maintenance or grass recovery without closing every large-dog option.
- Water and cleanup: The city lists water fountains and a pet shower. Bring backup drinking water during maintenance outages.
- Seating and shade: Benches and mature trees provide places to rest, although shade varies by enclosure and time of day.
- Play features: A new obstacle course opened in 2026 with an archway run, A-frame ramp and adjustable jumping bar.
- Parking: Parking is available near Edwards Field and the cemetery-side access. Visitors report that the Edwards Field side generally provides the easier paved approach.
Find the dog park entrance
Doctors’ Dog Park is behind Edwards Field rather than directly on the Highland Avenue frontage. Enter the recreation area from North Highland Avenue, use the Edwards Field parking area and follow the sidewalk toward the fenced dog enclosures. Keep your dog leashed until you are inside the transition gate for the appropriate size area.
What park visitors say
Visitors regularly praise the open running space, separate dog areas, water access and friendly atmosphere. Reviews mention tree-shaded benches, dog-waste stations and enough room for dogs to move away from crowded play. Weekend meetups can make some periods busier.
Several visitors note that enclosure conditions can differ when the city rotates sections for grass recovery. Parking and shade can also feel limited during hot afternoon periods. Check which enclosure is open, bring water and plan a morning visit if your dog needs a quieter introduction.
Rules before you enter
Use the enclosure posted for your dog’s size, wait for the transition gate to clear and keep your dog leashed outside the fenced area. Supervise play closely, clean up waste and remove your dog if behavior becomes unsafe. Do not assume every visitor will follow the size guidance; pause at the gate and assess the dogs already inside.
Follow all posted City of Apopka rules and temporary closure notices. Maintenance may close one enclosure while another remains available.
Before you go
Check the official Doctors’ Dog Park page for current hours and facility information. Bring a standard leash, backup water, waste bags and a towel if you plan to use the pet shower.