Compare 5 spots in Jacksonville with off-leash status, hours and parking before you head out.
5 spots mapped · 2026 · updated June 26, 2026
Historic Springfield · 956 Hubbard St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
Set in a historic Olmsted-influenced park near downtown (renamed from Confederate Park in 2020), this fenced 2.87-acre off-leash dog park has a separate small-dog section, pavilions, benches and doggie drinking fountains with downtown skyline views.
Riverside / Avondale · 631 College St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
A popular, fully fenced off-leash park inside historic Riverside Park (opened 2017) with separate big- and small-dog sections, agility obstacles, a water fountain and plenty of shaded seating for owners.
Arlington / Fort Caroline · 11751 McCormick Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
A large, shaded, wooded off-leash dog park on the north side of Ed Austin Regional Park, with a fenced double-gate entry and a separate section for small dogs. Free to use within a big regional park.
Ortega / Westside · 7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
A shaded, wooded regional park on the Westside with two fenced off-leash dog sections — one for small dogs, one for large — plus miles of nature trails (dogs leashed on trails).
Southside / Deerwood · 4663 River City Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32246
A private 42-acre off-leash 'country club' for dogs — fenced fields, shaded woods with nature trails, and swim lakes (Lake Bow Wow, plus Lake Fifi for small dogs). The metro's standout dog-swim spot, by day pass or membership.