Are large and small dogs separated?

Yes. Two fenced enclosures split the sizes, and each one has seating inside for owners.

Is the dog park set apart from the rest of the grounds?

Yes. The enclosures sit away from the tennis courts, playground, and picnic areas, so dogs run without foot traffic from other park users.

Are waste bags stocked?

Not reliably. A recent visitor reported bag stations and trash cans going uncleaned for months, so bringing bags is the safer bet.

What else is on the grounds?

Charter E. Doyle Park also holds tennis courts, a small playground, picnic tables with charcoal grills, open lawn for frisbee, and a short forested path climbing into the hills behind the fields.

Rarely enough to matter. One reviewer walked the full path without passing another person on a day the lot was busy.

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Charter E. Doyle Park

Spacious south Knoxville park with wooded trails and separate dog enclosures

3.5 · Our score

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Fenced Off-leash Small-dog area

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About this park

Charter E. Doyle Park is a well-maintained multi-use park on the south side of Knoxville with dedicated fenced areas for both large and small dogs, sitting benches inside each enclosure, and forested walking trails that climb into the hills behind the facility. The dog park sections are separate from the tennis courts, picnic areas, and open lawn, giving dogs a clear zone without foot traffic from other park users.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Small-dog area Large-dog area Benches Parking Trash cans

Charter E. Doyle Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers praise the spacious grounds, the near-new tennis courts, and the separate large and small dog enclosures with seating inside each. The wooded hillside trail gives Charter E. Doyle a nature element most urban dog parks lack.

The community

The park draws a mix of families and dog owners. Visitors note the atmosphere is relaxed and not overly crowded, with enough space that multiple groups rarely feel on top of each other.

Best for

Small dogs Large dogs Social dogs

Before you go

Recent reviews note that trash and waste bag stations can go uncleaned for extended periods. Bring your own bags to be safe. The forested walking path is short but worth doing before or after the dog park.

Frequently asked

Are large and small dogs separated?: Yes. Two fenced enclosures split the sizes, and each one has seating inside for owners.
Is the dog park set apart from the rest of the grounds?: Yes. The enclosures sit away from the tennis courts, playground, and picnic areas, so dogs run without foot traffic from other park users.
Are waste bags stocked?: Not reliably. A recent visitor reported bag stations and trash cans going uncleaned for months, so bringing bags is the safer bet.
What else is on the grounds?: Charter E. Doyle Park also holds tennis courts, a small playground, picnic tables with charcoal grills, open lawn for frisbee, and a short forested path climbing into the hills behind the fields.
Does it get crowded?: Rarely enough to matter. One reviewer walked the full path without passing another person on a day the lot was busy.