Mount D.O.R.A Dog Park

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Summary:   Mount D.O.R.A. (Dog Off-leash Recreation Area) Dog Park is clearly a place locals like to visit! The day I stopped by I met many nice folks who frequent the park and talked to me about the park and their dogs. It was refreshingly easy to find whether you come in on 441,or from SR 46. Just take a look at our Map Link. This park has a unique design. It is the only park in Central Florida with four sections that are Double Gated. It has Small, Medium and Large Dog sections, with a fourth that is rotated to keep the grass in good condition for Large dog use. The day I visited, the Large dog area was dug up and had poop all over. I hope it has been spruced up since that time. The Small Dog section allows dogs up to 25 pounds, has 2 Benches, a Cleanup Station, a Water station, and was in the best condition. The Medium Dog section allows dogs from 25 to 50 pounds, has 2 Benches, a Cleanup station, a Garbage Can, the grass was in rough condition, and has limited shade. The Large Dog section allows dogs over 50 pounds, has 3 Benches, 2 Garbage Cans, 2 Cleanup Stations, 2 Water Stations, the best shade, and was in the poorest condition with many areas void of grass. Hopefully, the fourth section is now open and the rotation is working to help the grass grow back. The park is big and offers folks a peaceful place to relax. You can go there and be alone with your thoughts. It lacks enough shade and I hope more trees will be planted over time. I bumped into one of the park volunteers who told me they hope to put in Water Jets and Time Out Areas. Those items would be good additions. The best thing about Mount D.O.R.A. Dog Park, is that it is a very good park to meet people and make friends! Take a drive out and see for yourself.

Park Rules:

• No Attendant on Duty. Users of this park do so at their own risk. D.O.R.A. D.O.G. “Pawtrollers” members assist with supervision and management of the park, please cooperate with them.
• Dog owners / guardians are solely liable for injury or damage caused by their dogs and for ensuring that their dogs do not escape the fenced area.
• All dogs owners / guardians must be able to present certification of inoculation against Rabies [City Ordinance 634,1 (6.050)] and County license at all times.
• Aggressive dogs are prohibited from this park. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from park without debate [City Ordinance 634, (1 090)]. Owners / guardians in violation should be reported to City of Mount Dora Animal Control Officer at 735-7130
• No animals other than dogs, at least 4 months of age, shall be permitted in this park. Dogs under 6 months must be able to provide copy of required inoculations.
• Children under 12 must be close at hand and very closely supervised at all times.
• No smoking, dog toys, food, treats, alcoholic beverages, child strollers, children's toys or bicycles permissible in the park.
• No more than 3 beings per handler allowed (dogs and /or children)
• Dog owners must be in park, with a leash in their possession, and must be within view and voice command of their dogs at all times. Dogs must be leashed upon entering and leaving the park.
• Dog owners / guardians are responsible for cleaning up and disposing waste created by their dogs [City Ordinance 634, 1 (6.100)]. Dog owners / guardians must immediately fill any holes their dogs dig.
• Dogs that bark excessively should be removed from the park. Female dogs in heat are prohibited from the park.
• Mount Dora Animal Control Ordinance N.634 covers any areas not listed under rules.