Great Northern Dog Park
Quiet open acres for dogs who need room from the crowd
About this park
A huge sparsely-used off-leash area tucked along the Shoal Creek shared-use trail, with paved paths, sloping grass, and a small water retention pond. The layout is more open field than traditional dog park, which regulars describe as ideal for dogs who need space away from crowded fenced parks.
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Great Northern Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayOwners of reactive or under-socialized dogs single this park out as a rare find: big enough and quiet enough that you can take laps without running into other dogs, with a mix of paved and grassy routes to choose from.
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Before you go
This is an unfenced field with a steep embankment along one side and a retention pond dogs tend to beeline for, so only bring dogs with reliable recall. Parking is limited to a small gravel pullout next to a busy bike route; leash up before opening the car door.
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