Reedy Creek Park Dog Park

A wooded acre for big dogs plus a smaller pen for the under-20 crowd

3.5 · Our score
Fenced Off-leash Large-dog area
Reedy Creek Park Dog Park
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About this park

Reedy Creek Park Dog Park is a fenced, divided off-leash run inside the larger Reedy Creek grounds, with a generous shaded run for dogs over 20 pounds and a smaller pen for little dogs. The big-dog side wraps into wooded ground with open field and a maintained path, while the small-dog side is a more modest square with benches. Weekday afternoons stay quiet; weekends bring the regulars.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Large-dog area Small-dog area Shade Parking Benches Restrooms

Reedy Creek Park Dog Park reviews

What visitors consistently say
The highlights

Reviewers consistently point to the size, mature trees, and shaded woods on the big-dog side as the standout features. Early weekend mornings before 11am get the best reviews for a calm, uncrowded run.

The community

A relaxed regulars' crowd turns out at Reedy Creek on weekends; weekday afternoons are nearly empty. Small-dog owners note the little-dog side can feel sparse, so it fills best when two or three families coordinate a visit.

Best for

Large dogs Social dogs High-energy

Before you go

Bring your own poop bags: the on-site dispenser is often empty and the trash is outside the enclosure, which means re-leashing to dispose. The only restroom is a porta potty outside the fence.

Frequently asked

Is this the same as Reedy Creek Nature Preserve?
No. Reedy Creek Park Dog Park is the fenced off-leash run split by dog size. The leashed woodland trails on the same grounds are Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.
How is the small-dog side?
Cramped. Reviewers describe the under-20-pound pen as a small square with a couple of benches, no shade, and nothing to hold a dog's interest, in sharp contrast to the big side.
Are poop bags provided?
Not reliably. The dispenser sits outside the fence and is often empty, and the trash cans are outside too, which means re-leashing to throw anything away.
Are there restrooms?
A porta potty outside the enclosure is the only option.
When is it quietest?
Weekday afternoons run close to empty. Weekend mornings before 11am draw the best reviews: enough dogs for company, quiet enough to hear birds.

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