There are 4 dog friendly activities in The Villages, and 33 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in The Villages.
Lake Idamere Dog Park
Lake Idamere Dog Park in Tavares, FL, features many dog agility obstacles for Fido to enjoy. The park overlooks a small lake and has benches and shelters for your convenience.
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Lake Okahumpka Park
Lake Okahumpka Park, situated on 130 acres in Wildwood, FL, is a pet-friendly destination where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a stroll with you on the 1+ mile paved fitness trail. Other park amenities include four pet stations, picnic pavilions and tables, grills, a playground, restrooms, and a 670-acre lake.
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Humane Society of Marion County Thrift Store
Bring Fido along to shop for great deals and help homeless animals at the same time at the very pet-friendly Humane Society of Marion County Thrift Store in Ocala, FL. Leashed pups can sniff out some fun finds and even browse through the pet supplies in stock. Profits from the sale of your donations go directly to care for animals in need. Donations of gently used items are welcome, and you can even arrange a pick-up for larger donation items.
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TA Wildwood
TA Wildwood is a dog-friendly rest stop in Wildwood, FL. This location offers a Country Pride, Subway, Popeyes, Pizza Hut Express, Country Store and a Travel Store. Conveneity to I-75 and the Florida Turnpike, this location has a small, fenced dog park for pups that need to stretch their legs. Waste bags and trash receptacles are available for easy cleanup. TA and Petro Travel Stores also carry a variety of pet care products.
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Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area
Dogs are welcome at Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area, a pet-friendly trail in Ocklawaha, FL. It is located five miles east of Ocala in Marion County, southwest of County Road (CR) 314A and south of the Silver River State Park, southwest of the Ocala National Forest. Please respect Florida’s wildlife and use caution while visiting district lands. These are wild animals. For your safety, do not approach or feed any wild animal. The diversity of natural systems provides habitat and feeding areas for wildlife such as gopher tortoise, gray fox, bobcat, black bear, sandhill crane, heron and egret.
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Love's Travel Stop
Love's Travel Stop in Bushnell, FL, is a dog-friendly gas station and rest area. Across America, you'll find Love's Travel Stops that offer facilities for traveling canines. This location has a fully-fenced dog park with a convenient waste station.
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Lowe's Home Improvement
Lowe's Home Improvement is a chain of dog-friendly hardware stores with a location in Lady Lake, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome inside but should be kept close by and under your control at all times. Lowe's sells power tools, hardware, lumber, fixtures and fittings, small and large appliances, home decor and furnishings, plants and gardening essentials.
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Webster Swap-O-Rama
Webster Swap-O-Rama is a pet-friendly outdoor flea market in Webster, FL. The market is located on 35 acres and features a huge selection of antiques, collectibles, vintage items and much more. Fido is welcome to join you as shop.
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Silver Springs Conservation Area
Leashed dogs are welcome at Silver Springs Conservation Area in Ocala, FL. This park offers pet-friendly nature trails to explore and see what wildlife you can spot. Please be sure to clean up after your dog, and to respect the many wild animals that call this area home.
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Fort King National Historic Landmark
Leashed dogs are welcome to visit Fort King National Historic Landmark in Ocala, FL. This pet-friendly landmark features a reconstructed fort, an educational trail, picnic areas and more.
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Aesop's Park Dog Park
Bring Fido to Aesop's Park Dog Park, an off-leash dog park in Tavares, FL. This dog park features a designated digging area, dog washing station, canine toys, dog water fountains, 2 separate sections for large and small dogs, benches and a picnic table.
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Rupert Canine Park
Rupert Canine Park is a dog-friendly recreational area in Sumterville, FL, where Fido can run, play, and meet new friends! This spacious dog park features doggy water fountains and two fenced areas divided by a shaded pavilion.
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Brick City Bar-k Park
Bring Fido to the Brick City Bar-k Park, Ocala, FL's first indoor off-leash dog park! In addition to their indoor fenced-in dog run, they also have an outdoor yard. A variety of snacks and drinks for owners is available, as are dog treats and toys for Fido! All food must be consumed in the leashed area. A same-day pass, monthly pass or yearly membership is required.
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JOANN Fabric and Crafts
JOANN Fabric and Crafts is a popular chain store with a dog-friendly location in Lady Lake, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome to browse the aisles with you for essential art and craft supplies, furniture, seasonal items, decorative ornaments, pretty accent pieces and more.
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Ocala Drive-In
Bring Fido to Florida's largest screen at the pet-friendly Ocala Drive-In in Ocala, FL. They are open seven nights a week, 365 days a year, offering double features with most starting at 8:00 PM. With your movie ticket, each vehicle is required to also purchase a concession stand voucher to help support the drive-in. Leashed dogs are always welcome, and you might even find dog treats for sale!
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Tavares Ecological Park
Leashed dogs are welcome at Tavares Ecological Park in Tavares, FL. Walk along the pet-friendly pathway through diverse habitats as you look out for wildlife.
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Total Wine & More Lady Lake
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you browse the aisles at Total Wine & More, a pet-friendly wine and liquor store chain with a location in Lady Lake, FL. Shop their extensive selection of beer, wine, liquor and cigars.
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