DoggieDooRunRun Dog Park

Located at 12971 CR101 in Oxford, just over 1 mile north of CR466 on CR101, which is directly across from the Villages High School. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Offers separate area for small dogs, toys, balls and several wading pools for those who want to cool off. This park is monitored 100 percent of the time. They'll even clean-up after your dog. Fee: $3.00 per day or $25.00 per month. For more information, call 352-461-6373.

Directions: Oxford is a little town along US301, about halfway between Bellview & Wildwood in Sumter county. Bellview being north of Oxford and Wildwood being South of Oxford. Lady Lake is to the east of Oxford. The town is about 60 miles from Orlando.

Note of 03-16-06: A very nice reader said this is a wonderful place with a big small dog area, a big large dog area and an agility area. She said the owner of the property is finally retired and is doing what he likes best on the property he owns. She reiterated the fees as stated above and said all you have to do is put up a flag when your dog does his business and the nice owner will take care of it. She also reiterated the canine amenities as mentioned above and said there are also canopied tents and chairs for the fur kid parents. She said there's plenty of grass and run room for all dogs. She noted the location, on CR 101, just off CR466, is perfect for the huge, active retirement area of The Villages.

Note of 01-06-06: Another kind reader provided us with the Web site address and said her dog gives this park a huge paws up!

Note of 10-13-05: One of our readers tells us they visited this park recently. "What a wonderful place," she said, "There are no trees, but they have canopies and chairs...there's also an agility area. The areas are all grassy and clean. What fun!"

Note of 08-25-05: Thanks to the kind reader who advised us about this dog park.

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 Oxford/Sumter County area, please contact FloridaPets.net.