Kissimmee's three county dog parks, leash rules in county parks, dog-welcome markets and trails, and where to read the city's animal ordinance.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: Osceola County’s park hours and rules, Osceola County Animal Services’ field enforcement page and ordinance links, the City of Kissimmee’s parks, trails and aquatic center pages, and the Promenade at Sunset Walk.

Kissimmee’s off-leash dog parks are run by Osceola County, not the city. Most city and county parks welcome leashed dogs, and two of the area’s busiest gathering spots, the downtown farmers market and Sunset Walk, say pets are welcome.

Who to call

  • Dog running loose, bite or aggressive dog: Osceola County Animal Services, 407-742-8000, extension 4 (every day; emergencies after hours too)
  • County parks: Parks@osceola.org
  • City parks: Kissimmee Parks and Recreation, 407-518-2501, parks@kissimmee.gov
  • Emergency: 911

Dog parks

Osceola County lists three designated dog parks, all with Kissimmee addresses (county parks FAQ):

Dog park Address
Partin Triangle Park 2830 Neptune Road
BVL Dog Park 134 Lake Villa Way, Buenaventura Lakes
Shingle Creek Regional Park 925 S. Bass Road

County parks are free and generally open dawn to dusk unless posted otherwise.

Coming: the City of Kissimmee says the finished Lancaster Ranch Park, 1881 Jack Calhoun Drive, will include a dog park for large and small dogs. The 150-acre park is opening in phases; check the city’s project page.

Leash rules

  • County parks: dogs are welcome in most county parks but must be on a leash at all times. Dogs are not allowed at Archie Gordon Memorial Park, Austin-Tindall Regional Park or BVL Community Park (county rules).
  • City of Kissimmee: the city’s animal rules are in Chapter 6, Animals, of its code of ordinances, linked by Osceola County Animal Services on its ordinance page. Read it there for leash, at-large and cleanup rules inside city limits.
  • Unincorporated county: the Osceola County animal code applies. Many homes with a Kissimmee address are in unincorporated Osceola County.
  • Enforcement: Osceola County Animal Services enforces the county animal code and state law and takes calls about dogs running loose, 407-742-8000, extension 4.

Walks with a view

  • Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 201 Lakeview Drive: the lakeside walk past the lighthouse and the Monument of States. The city parks department sets the rules; keep your dog leashed.
  • Shingle Creek Regional Trail: the city’s shaded trail along Shingle Creek runs from Lakefront Park to Shingle Creek Regional Park, where the county dog park is. Details in our walking and biking trails guide.
  • Brinson Park, 406 Neptune Road: a small lakeside park whose bike trail connects to Lakefront Park.

Markets and patios that welcome dogs

  • Kissimmee Valley Farmers Market at Lakefront Park: leashed pets welcome; dates on our farmers markets page.
  • Promenade at Sunset Walk: its event pages describe the outdoor district as “always pet-friendly,” with free admission and parking (The Patch listing).

Restaurant patios set their own pet rules; ask before you sit down.

Dog swim day

The city opens the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center, 2204 Denn John Lane, to dogs for Barktoberfest, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Owners must show proof of a current rabies vaccination, every dog gets an aggression check, and people may wade only to knee depth (city listing).

Licenses and lost pets

Osceola County Animal Services, 3910 Old Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud, issues county pet licenses and runs the lost and found pet reports at osceolacountypets.com.

Related: parks and trails, free things to do and kids’ activities.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the dog parks in Kissimmee?

Osceola County runs three designated dog parks with Kissimmee addresses: Partin Triangle Park, 2830 Neptune Road; the BVL Dog Park, 134 Lake Villa Way; and Shingle Creek Regional Park, 925 S. Bass Road. County parks are free.

Do dogs have to be on a leash in Osceola County parks?

Yes. The county says dogs are welcome in most of its parks but must be on a leash at all times, and they are not allowed at Archie Gordon Memorial Park, Austin-Tindall Regional Park or BVL Community Park.

What are Kissimmee’s leash and dog rules?

The City of Kissimmee’s animal rules are in Chapter 6 of its code of ordinances, linked by Osceola County Animal Services. Animal Services handles dogs at large: 407-742-8000, extension 4.

Is Kissimmee getting a city dog park?

The city says the finished Lancaster Ranch Park, 1881 Jack Calhoun Drive, will include a dog park for large and small dogs. Only the first phase is open.