No. Reviewers call that the one real inconvenience, and one asked for a bathroom the next time the city spends money here.

Can dogs get in the creek?

No. The creek and the waterfall sit along the greenway path outside the fencing, not inside either enclosure.

Is there water for dogs?

Yes. Dog-height drinking fountains are installed in both yards, and a toy box turns up in reviews too.

Are waste bags stocked?

Usually, though a recent visitor found every dispenser empty, so a handful in the pocket saves a walk back to the car.

Which PetSafe park is this one?

PetSafe Pistol Creek Dog Park is the Maryville site on the greenway. PetSafe Downtown Dog Park is a different park, on South Central Street in central Knoxville.

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PetSafe Pistol Creek Dog Park

Creek-side park with a waterfall, shaded seating, and two off-leash areas

4 · Our score

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Fenced Off-leash Small-dog area

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About this park

PetSafe Pistol Creek Dog Park sits along the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway in Maryville, about 20 minutes south of Knoxville, with two fenced off-leash enclosures (one for large dogs, one for small) set beside a walking path that follows the creek. A waterfall is visible from the parkway, and mature trees shade the seating inside both enclosures. Dog-height drinking fountains and waste bag stations are installed in each area, and the city recently rebuilt the bridge and added a pavilion. There are no restrooms on-site. Pistol Creek is the Maryville park, separate from PetSafe Downtown Dog Park on South Central Street in Knoxville.

Amenities

Fenced Off-leash Small-dog area Large-dog area Water Shade Benches Trash cans

PetSafe Pistol Creek Dog Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

Reviewers call the setting peaceful and well-designed, with the creek-side environment and mature tree shade standing out. The dog-height drinking fountains and the neatly separated large and small-dog areas get consistent praise. Labs and high-energy retrievers are a common sight.

The community

Regulars bring their dogs often, and a lab owner in one review noted the friendly, easygoing atmosphere. Visitors passing through from Knoxville frequently make a point of stopping here.

Best for

Small dogs Large dogs High-energy Social dogs

Before you go

There are no restrooms at this facility, so plan accordingly. Waste bags are sometimes out of stock; bring your own. The creek and waterfall are visible from the path outside the enclosures but not directly accessible from inside the dog park.

Frequently asked

Are there restrooms?: No. Reviewers call that the one real inconvenience, and one asked for a bathroom the next time the city spends money here.
Can dogs get in the creek?: No. The creek and the waterfall sit along the greenway path outside the fencing, not inside either enclosure.
Is there water for dogs?: Yes. Dog-height drinking fountains are installed in both yards, and a toy box turns up in reviews too.
Are waste bags stocked?: Usually, though a recent visitor found every dispenser empty, so a handful in the pocket saves a walk back to the car.
Which PetSafe park is this one?: PetSafe Pistol Creek Dog Park is the Maryville site on the greenway. PetSafe Downtown Dog Park is a different park, on South Central Street in central Knoxville.