Independence Park

A compact local option in Horizon West.

Independence Park serves the New Independence Parkway area of Winter Garden. It offers a dog-park stop without needing a trip into central Orlando. Compare it with nearby Summerport when deciding which side of the neighborhood is easier to reach; check the entrance signs before choosing a size section.

Know before you go

Fenced

Yes · designated dog area

Small-dog area

Yes · separate section

Water stations

Yes · county-reported

Shade level

Some shade

Parking

Confirm lot and dog-area entrance with the park

Hours

Daily · 8 am–8 pm in summer; 8 am–6 pm in winter

The county reports shaded areas and benches across its dog-park network. Canopy coverage has not been independently measured. The county does not specify the seasonal changeover dates on this page. Call the park if visiting near closing.

Official rules, in plain English

Summary of the county’s dog-park rules. Posted signs and the full official rules take precedence.

• Stay inside the enclosure, with your dog in sight and within voice range. Your dog should return when called.
• Remove your dog at the first sign of aggression; aggressive dogs are not permitted.
• Carry a leash and leash your dog when entering and leaving.
• Supervise children and infants closely.
• Pick up and dispose of your dog’s waste.
• Keep sick dogs and females in heat out of the enclosure.
• Bring no food into the dog area, and do not run inside it.
• Dogs must display current licenses and tags.
• General park rules also apply. Noncompliance can lead to expulsion or a ban.