Ocean Springs Dog Park — Attraction in Ocean Springs

I just relocated here with a 6 month old Aussie and will continue to bring him here for playtime and socialization. The folks are friendly and welcoming. The park is clean - waste bags are donated by the pet owners so there's always a stockpile, and people are helpful in watching after the dogs when they've done their "duty" and keeping the park clean. We arrived during the summer heat and someone donated a splash pool and there is a spray hose to help fill it up, fill water bowls, or hose down your muddy/sandy dog before leaving. My dog especially appreciates the splash pool as you can catch him lounging in it every 15 mins. Just don't forget to bring some towels. There are restrooms available which I've not seen often at dog parks. As for friendliness of the dogs, there's one or two who have caused some trepidation, but no actual fights have occurred and the owners are quick to step in and deescalate any tense situations. My dog hasn't shown any fear of returning and is dragging me toward the fence when we arrive. I've been impressed with this one and intend to make us one of the regulars...

This is great place to take your best four-legged friend! If your pet is up to date on shots and you have a leash come visit. Once inside and off leash, it's "run like the wind"!! Once you are standing outside this newly designed dog park, you will find that that it has a designated area for small dogs on the left and large dogs on the right. Between the two areas is a large covered pavillion with picnic tables, a park bench, trash receptacles, and individual men & women restrooms. Each dog park area has ample space for many dogs to socialize, and make some "fur-ever" friends! Each area has a covered pavilion with one elevated walking obstacle course feature, picnic table, trash receptacle, water fountain & dog water receptacle, and doggie poop bags with trash receptacle. Each area is completely enclosed by a 4' high chain link fence. Please help us keep our park clean, healthy and safe, by picking up after and monitoring your pet. ...

The park is nice! The 3 female park workers are not, they were yaking away against their two vehicles in front of dog park entrance gate. Got my dog out of the vehicle , as I was walking toward the workers I said good morning the three stopped talking turn looking at me with attitude in their body language , which I thought was weird, I passed them went to the first gate it was locked continued to the next gate it to was locked. Then I finally noticed the Closed sign till further notice. I guess those workers was mad I was trying to use the dog park. As I walked passed them again with a nice smile kindness in my voice ,I said gosh one of you could've told me the park was close, They turn there backs and moved to the other side of their vehicle.I drove almost and hour to that park just to...