Dog Leg Woods is a three-acre, shaded off-leash dog park in South Lakeland near Cleveland Heights Golf Course. The park has separate play areas, water fountains for dogs and people, and a dog-washing station. The City of Lakeland lists the park as open from dawn to dusk.
Plan your visit
- Address: 3326 Cleveland Heights Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33803.
- Hours: Dawn to dusk daily.
- Dog areas: Separate fenced spaces are available for large and small dogs.
- Water: Each side has a dog and human water fountain, and the park has a dog-washing station.
- Parking: A small lot is near the entrance; an additional approach is available from Three Parks Trail.
Find the dog park entrance
Dog Leg Woods is south of Edgewood Drive on Cleveland Heights Boulevard, at the southwest side of Cleveland Heights Golf Course. From the lot, follow the short approach toward the fenced dog area. The park can also be reached from Three Parks Trail.
Get directions to Dog Leg Woods. Keep your dog leashed between the vehicle or trail and the entry gate.
Separate play areas and park features
The large- and small-dog sections give dogs room to play with others closer to their size. Park information and visitor accounts describe shaded areas, benches, waste stations, drinking fountains and a gated wash-off hose. Bring your own bowl and water as backup in case a shared fountain is unavailable.
The tree cover is one of the park’s best-known features, but Florida heat and humidity still matter. Check the temperature and ground conditions before letting your dog run.
Parking and trail access
The entrance lot is small, so it may fill at popular times. BringFido also describes access from the south lot at Cleveland Heights Golf Course by way of Three Parks Trail. Follow current parking signs and do not block golf-course or trail access.
The dog park can be easy to miss from the road. Look for the park sign and the fenced area beyond the parking approach rather than entering the golf course.
What park goers say
Visitors often praise the generous running space, mature shade, separate size areas, clean grounds and water stations. Benches, waste bags and the dog-washing hose are also recurring positives. BringFido currently summarizes five visitor reviews with a 4.4-out-of-5 rating.
Common cautions include mud and leaves after wet weather, a fence that may feel low for determined jumpers, and limited parking. These comments describe individual visits, so check current conditions and posted notices when you arrive.
Before you enter
Use the enclosure that fits your dog, close each gate behind you and supervise play continuously. Pick up waste promptly and leash your dog before leaving the fenced area. Posted park rules and temporary city notices control if they differ from older visitor reports.
Bring a leash, waste bags, drinking water, a bowl and a towel. A towel is especially useful after rain or a stop at the wash station.
Before you go
- Check sunrise, sunset and the weather before leaving.
- Use the small entrance lot or follow current signs for trail access.
- Bring backup water even though fountains are normally available.
- Expect mud or leaf litter after wet weather.
For current hours, closures and city notices, visit the official City of Lakeland dog parks page.