Mills River Park
Riverside loops around a fenced dog park and kayak-friendly French Broad access
About this park
A large riverfront park with a fishing pier, kayak launch, inclusive playground, and the standout Mills River Dog Park tucked inside. The loop system lets owners chain a dog-park session with a riverside walk that runs close to a mile front-to-back.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 1009 Google reviewsReviewers rave about the upgraded accessible playground for kids with mobility devices, the well-kept fishing pier, and the easy combo of dog park plus riverside loop. The paved pathways make it one of the few Asheville-area parks genuinely usable for strollers and wheelchairs.
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Before you go
Run the front loop around the soccer fields (~.25 mile) and back loop near the river (~.6 mile) for a natural cool-down after the dog park. Back-of-park trails near the French Broad were still recovering from Helene as recently as late 2025, so check conditions before planning a long walk.
