Carden Farm Dog Park
Huge fenced grounds with a gravel trail and an annual festival
About this park
Carden Farm Dog Park is a large off-leash facility north of Knoxville with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, a gravel walking trail running through and around the property, and small pavilions for shade. The park hosts an annual charity event called Paws for a Cause benefiting the Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee. Evenings from 5 to 8 on weekdays draw a consistent crowd.
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Carden Farm Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers consistently call this one of the best dog parks they have visited, citing the spacious grounds, gravel trails, and the clean separation between small and large dog zones. The Paws for a Cause annual festival draws a dedicated crowd each spring.
The park pulls a loyal evening crowd on weekdays, with regulars who know each other well. The annual festival atmosphere suggests an active, dog-rescue-minded group of regulars.
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Before you go
Bring water for the dogs. The park is large and they will tire themselves out. Weekday evenings from 5 to 8 pm are the busiest; come earlier for a quieter visit.
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