Ninth Street Park
A no-frills gravel run a short walk from Fourth Ward
About this park
Ninth Street Park is a compact Uptown dog park split into separate small-dog and large-dog sides, with more gravel underfoot than grass. Benches, tables, and steady shade make it easy to linger, and Fourth Ward residents can reach it on foot in minutes.
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Ninth Street Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayThe split layout keeps small and large dogs apart, and the Uptown location puts it within walking distance for nearby residents.
Ninth Street Park reads as a genuine neighborhood addition, where Uptown and Fourth Ward owners run into each other and meet new dogs.
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Before you go
Bring your own water, and expect gravel rather than grass underfoot. The walk-up convenience makes it a good fit for Fourth Ward and Uptown residents without a car.
Frequently asked
- Is there a separate small-dog area?
- Yes. The run is split into small-dog and large-dog sides. Outside those fences, dogs stay leashed in the rest of the park.
- What is the surface?
- Mostly gravel with little grass. One regular calls it plain-Jane and perfectly functional for fetch.
- Can I walk here from Uptown?
- Yes. Fourth Ward residents reach Ninth Street Park on foot in minutes, which is what makes it useful for owners without a car.
- Is there shade and seating?
- Plenty of both. Chairs, tables, and benches sit under tree cover, and the surrounding park adds landscaping and workout equipment.
- Is it well kept?
- Reviewers describe the grounds as consistently clean and the dogs as friendly, though one reports people who are not there for the dogs settling on the benches inside the fence.
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