Are large and small dogs separated?

Yes. Two fenced sides split the sizes, and owners of small dogs name that separation as the reason they keep coming back.

Yes. A basic wash station on the property handles a rinse after a muddy run.

Weekday evenings from 5 to 8, according to regulars. Earlier in the day is noticeably quieter.

Is there shade and parking?

Small pavilions give cover from sun or rain, and reviewers describe the parking as ample even on event days.

What is Paws for a Cause?

An annual festival at Carden Farm Dog Park benefiting the Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee, which fills the lot for the day.

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Carden Farm Dog Park

Huge fenced grounds with a gravel trail and an annual festival

4 · Our score

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Fenced Off-leash Small-dog area

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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.

Amenities

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

Carden Farm Dog Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers rank Carden Farm among the best dog parks they have visited anywhere, pointing at the acreage, the gravel trail running inside the fence, and the clean split between small and large dog sides. The Paws for a Cause festival brings out a crowd that plans to return the following year.

The community

Weekday evenings between 5 and 8 pull a regular crowd who know each other and each other's dogs. The annual rescue festival anchors a group with a clear rescue-minded streak.

Best for

Small dogs Large dogs Social dogs High-energy

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.

Frequently asked

Are large and small dogs separated?: Yes. Two fenced sides split the sizes, and owners of small dogs name that separation as the reason they keep coming back.
Is there a dog wash?: Yes. A basic wash station on the property handles a rinse after a muddy run.
When is it busiest?: Weekday evenings from 5 to 8, according to regulars. Earlier in the day is noticeably quieter.
Is there shade and parking?: Small pavilions give cover from sun or rain, and reviewers describe the parking as ample even on event days.
What is Paws for a Cause?: An annual festival at Carden Farm Dog Park benefiting the Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee, which fills the lot for the day.