A Dog's DAy ouT A Romp in The VillAges' dog pARks "If I died and came back as an animal, I'd want to be a dog in The Villages," Darian Mosely said. With so many cool spots to play at local dogs have it made. Area dog parks are leash-free zones with separate play areas for large and small dogs and amenities like water and waste stations and benches for owners to kick back and watch the fun unfold. Rupert Canine Park is the area's newest dog park located just outside the Riverbend Recreation Area, featuring wide open spaces for dogs to do what they do best: sniff, romp and run with abandon. 24 JUNE 2019