Leon County Dog Park FAQs

Like all Leon County Parks, the dog park is open from dawn to dusk.

Wildlife concerns should be directed to the Consolidated Dispatch Agency’s non-emergency number 850-606-5800. The call will be routed to the appropriate party from there.

Call Leon County Animal Control at 606-5400.

The pond at Bradfordville Dog Park is a Leon County Stormwater Facility. By intent, stormwater ponds are man-made structures that capture stormwater runoff, protecting the environment. They are designed to filter and clean waters before they reach natural waterbodies. As such, it is not the practice to test stormwater facilities for algae blooms or other elements. The trees and plantings, as well as the “no mow zone” area along the ponds’ edge, further provide a treatment buffer, improve erosion control, provide a wildlife habitat, and are there to guide people and pets to stay out of the pond. If your dog does frolic in the water, we encourage you to rinse your dog off afterwards.

As in all natural settings, users should be attuned to the possibility of the presence of wildlife.

Given the huge popularity of the dog park, the County completed overflow parking that added seven additional parking spaces. Leon County Parks & Recreation will continue to monitor the parking situation and seek additional solutions if necessary.

There are two entrances/exits to the park.  One entrance is located beside the community center parking lot at 6808 Beech Ridge Trail (vehicle and foot traffic), and the other entrance is located off Kinhega Dr. on the north-eastern side of the property (foot traffic only).

For additional questions, contact Leon County Parks and Recreation at 850-606-1470.

The County opened their second dog park, J. Lee Vause Park (6024 Old Bainbridge Rd.) in February of 2020.  The County is working toward opening dog parks at Robinson Road Park and Apalachee Regional Park.