Must Love Dogs Park - Gainesville, FL
About Must Love Dogs Park
Must Love Dogs Park is a premier off-leash dog park in Gainesville, Florida, known for its spacious grounds and variety of dog-centric amenities. Spread across a wide expanse, this pet-friendly park offers a mix of open fields, sand pits, logs, running areas, and even ponds, catering to dogs of all sizes and energy levels. Unique features like a swimming area allow your pups to safely experience water play, while convenient complementary wash stations make clean-up a breeze before heading home.
The park is recognized for its friendly, dedicated staff, safety protocols (such as checking for up-to-date vaccinations), and a sense of community among local dog owners. Owners can enjoy pet-friendly trails and plenty of space to find a quiet spot if pets become overstimulated. Whether you’re seeking a place for day care, socialization, or just an afternoon adventure, Must Love Dogs Park is one of Gainesville’s largest and most dog-friendly destinations!
FAQ
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash in the designated park area.
- Are vaccinations required for dogs? Yes, dogs must have up-to-date shots to enter the park.
- Is there a swimming area or pond for dogs? Yes, there are ponds where dogs can swim and splash in shallow water.
- Are there staff or rangers present at the park? Yes, the park is staffed and known for friendly maintenance and attentive care.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? There are pet-friendly trails within the park for dogs and owners to enjoy.
Reviews
I’m not one to leave reviews often, however I didn’t have the most pleasant experience here. The facility is great! On the other hand, there was a lady who had helped me out and she kind of had a tone that came off snotty. It was not in the slightest way pleasant. Love the facility and care they give for the other attending dogs.
We have joined this dog park in February and I’m wondering why we waited so long! Josie my 5 yo Brittany loves it! 15 acres of shaded woods with plenty of squirrels to keep her running. It also has a pond to cool off. Members are great keeping the dog park clean. Definitely worth the monthly fee🐾
My dog died because of the neglect and mismanagement of this dog park’s grounds! They’re lucky I’m not suing, because it won’t bring her back! Do not go here! The owner hates the park, and the man who manages the park and leases it from the owner no longer cares about the business! Neither would allow the dog park community to freely volunteer their time to clean the grounds of the park to make it safer for everyone! My beloved corgi, Mipha was bitten by an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake on June 7th 2025 and did not survive even after extensive treatment at UF Small Animal Hospital! I’m angry that neither the owner nor the man leasing the park reached out to me, only the kind maintenance man called me after she was bitten to check on us. The lack of care for the death of a park member and the negligence of the grounds is disgusting! I will never return or recommend this park to anyone after what happened to me and my beloved dog who didn’t deserve such a horrific death!
Staff is very friendly, and dogs do not feel trapped while boarded. The owner can visit and walk with their dog any time within working hours, which is different from some other kennels. The dog park is beautiful and there is space for many dogs with differences 🙂
Great place to take your pups!
Our dogs hadn’t experienced an opportunity to swim until this park but they LOVED it! It’s not very deep so a large dog is unlikely to drown so you can rest easy.
The place is wide and spacious, so if there’s too many or too little in one area you can always move to another!
Price is fair and they check for shots so you don’t have to worry 🙂
If you have a dog in Gainesville, you must use this park! I have brought my dog here multiple times for day care with great success. Lizzie especially is such a dog whisperer – she treats every dog with so much love and picks up on their unique personalities so quickly!
The dog park itself is a dogs dream. It keeps going for EVER in every direction and has every type of terrain and activity a dog could dream of. Ponds, sand pits, logs, running fields, plenty of space to separate yourself from other dogs if yours is getting over stimulated. Then a complementary wash station on your way out. Absolutely love and recommend Must Love Dogs!