Confederate Dog Park is located in Jacksonville, FL at 956 Hubbard St. in the Springfield District. It has been closed for the last 6 months for remodeling and was just reopened on Friday. Confederate Dog Park will have its official grand opening this Friday, June 12.
Our first visit was on Sunday and there were 4 different local people with their pets that came and left while we were there. Every one of them made us feel very welcome in the park and was happy to share information about the area.
From what I was told, several years ago the area had been run down and had become populated by a lot of drug dealers, addicts and prostitutes. Somehow a group of people got together and started fighting to take back the area and turn it into the neighborhood it used to be.
These people formed a neighborhood watch group and with the help of police and private security, they gradually made the area less profitable for the law breakers. A historical society was formed and houses began to be restored to their former beauty.
Confederate Dog Park is absolutely beautiful and as you can see, my dogs were very happy there. There are shade trees and benches placed all around the park so you won't be standing out in the hot sun playing with your dogs.
The park has a small dog area and a large dog area. In both areas a water fountain has been installed for people and a metal waterer for dogs. The dog waterer is set up so that the old water drains out to prevent it from getting dirty or too hot. When your dog needs a drink, you just turn the tap and he can have all the fresh water he wants.
All the people involved in restoring the Springfield area should be extremely proud of what they have accomplished. It really restores your faith in people to see a transformation like this taking place.
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