Villagers are being asked to refrain from walking or allowing dogs to run loose at the Sharon Rose Weichens Preserve.
The preserve is a protected wildlife area and dogs are not allowed.
For the enjoyment of all residents and their pets, there are many dog friendly leash-free parks in The Villages.These parks also have doggy amenities, water and waste stations and people amenities, benches and pleasant scenery.
They are:
- Paradise Park – east side of golf cart bridge crossing Hwy over 441
- Mulberry – Belle Meade Circle adjacent to the fitness trail near the Village of Springdale
- Brinson/Perry – 1231 Bonita Boulevard
- Atlas Canine Recreation Park – 3513 Moyer Loop (South of 466A)
- Dudley Canine Park – 2470 Fenney Way (South 44)
- Rupert Canine Park – 5733 Parkyn Path (South 44)
- Homestead Dog Park – 6241 Meggison Road (South 44)
- Richmond Dog Park – 2956 Tharp Avenue (South 44)
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk
Parks will not open until 9am one day a week to allow for maintenance of facility, specific days are posted at the entrance to the parks.
