1. Millennium Dog Park

Located at 2573 SE 32nd Avenue. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Winter hours are 8 a.m to 5 p.m. This off-leash dog park is part of the Jervey Gantt City Park, but encompasses six separate acres, five acres of which is set aside for large dogs and 3/4 acre for small dogs.

Offers water stations, poop bag dispensers, a pavilion in the large dog area for shade. Volunteer monitors are in attendance. Sprinkler system, trees and a paved parking lot are coming soon. While this is a private, non-profit dog park, there is no fee, but donations are appreciated to help keep the park running.

The park also has fundraising activities, such as November's annual Santa photos, a memorial brick garden and "Fire Hydrant Alley." For more information, call 352-732-8655.

2. Regular City Parks in Ocala

Leashed dogs are allowed, but are not permitted on or near any walking trails.

NOTE: We can't visit every area on a regular basis, so if you have information about any dog parks or beaches, or any other animal recreation facilities, in the Ocala area, please contact FloridaPets.net.