No. The park is free, built in 2021 with a $25,000 Boyd grant to the city.

What is the ground surface?

All grass. Reviewers specifically note the absence of mud pits and call the upkeep consistent.

Running water is plumbed to both yards, though more than one visitor could not get the fountain to work, so a bottle is worth packing.

Is there more than open space?

Both enclosures hold agility obstacles, and a plain dog wash on the property handles the mud afterward.

Anything to watch out for?

Black walnut trees grow inside both fenced areas at Louisville Dog Park. The husks that drop and decay in fall are toxic to dogs, so autumn visits need a look at the ground first.

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Louisville Dog Park

Grassy fenced park with agility gear, a dog wash, and room to run

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Fenced Off-leash Small-dog area

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About this park

Louisville Dog Park is a free, grass-surface off-leash facility in the Louisville suburb southwest of Knoxville, opened in 2021 with separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. Both enclosures include agility obstacles and running water. A basic dog wash station handles post-run cleanup. The park is all grass with no mud pits, which keeps conditions clean after typical weather.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Small-dog area Large-dog area Water Agility Parking Restrooms Trash cans

Louisville Dog Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers point to the all-grass surface, the clean split between small and large dog yards, and the agility obstacles in both. Louisville Dog Park is free to use and visibly maintained, and the wash station earns its keep after a high-energy session.

The community

Traffic is still building since the park opened in 2021, but the owners who do show up bring well-socialized dogs and tend to stay for a full run. Visitors from the broader Knoxville metro area stop here when heading south.

Best for

Small dogs Large dogs High-energy Social dogs

Before you go

The water fountain has been reported as not working on some visits. Bring your own just in case. Both fenced areas contain black walnut trees; the decaying husks in fall are toxic to dogs, so check the ground during autumn visits and clear any before letting dogs roam.

Frequently asked

Is there a fee?: No. The park is free, built in 2021 with a $25,000 Boyd grant to the city.
What is the ground surface?: All grass. Reviewers specifically note the absence of mud pits and call the upkeep consistent.
Is water available?: Running water is plumbed to both yards, though more than one visitor could not get the fountain to work, so a bottle is worth packing.
Is there more than open space?: Both enclosures hold agility obstacles, and a plain dog wash on the property handles the mud afterward.
Anything to watch out for?: Black walnut trees grow inside both fenced areas at Louisville Dog Park. The husks that drop and decay in fall are toxic to dogs, so autumn visits need a look at the ground first.