Yes. A pond inside the fenced dog park is open for swimming, though the exit is rocky enough that one reviewer's dog came out with sore feet.

Yes. One enclosure serves small dogs and a second covers medium and large.

What else is on the property?

Soccer, baseball, and football fields, a full 18-hole disc golf course, a covered gazebo, and a permanent concession stand.

Where do the trails go?

The loop at Tommy Schumpert Park winds around the soccer fields and through wooded sections before ending at Sterchi Hills Park, which makes a longer outing than the dog park alone.

Is the crowd friendly?

Reviewers describe most dogs and owners as calm and sociable, and the grounds staff get named as friendly too.

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Tommy Schumpert Park

Fenced dog park with a pond for swimming, plus trails through the woods

4 · Our score

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Fenced Off-leash Small-dog area

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About this park

Tommy Schumpert Park is a large multi-use facility in north Knoxville with a fenced off-leash dog park that includes a pond for swimming. Separate enclosures handle small and large dogs. The broader park encompasses soccer fields, baseball diamonds, a disc golf course, and walking trails that wind through wooded sections toward Sterchi Hills Park. A covered gazebo and maintained grounds make it a comfortable spot to spend extended time.

Amenities

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

Tommy Schumpert Park reviews

What visitors consistently say

The highlights

The swimming pond is the feature reviewers lead with, especially owners of water-loving breeds. The dog and owner culture at Tommy Schumpert reads as easygoing in review after review, and the wooded trail system stretches a visit well past a standard off-leash run.

The community

The park draws a mix of dog owners, disc golfers, and trail walkers. Dog owners tend to be sociable and the overall vibe is easygoing. Most of the dogs on-site are described as friendly and calm.

Best for

Large dogs Small dogs High-energy Social dogs

Before you go

The pond exit point is rocky, and dogs that swim frequently will find the shore hard on their paws. The walking trails connect to Sterchi Hills Park for a longer outing beyond the dog park perimeter.

Frequently asked

Can dogs swim here?: Yes. A pond inside the fenced dog park is open for swimming, though the exit is rocky enough that one reviewer's dog came out with sore feet.
Are sizes separated?: Yes. One enclosure serves small dogs and a second covers medium and large.
What else is on the property?: Soccer, baseball, and football fields, a full 18-hole disc golf course, a covered gazebo, and a permanent concession stand.
Where do the trails go?: The loop at Tommy Schumpert Park winds around the soccer fields and through wooded sections before ending at Sterchi Hills Park, which makes a longer outing than the dog park alone.
Is the crowd friendly?: Reviewers describe most dogs and owners as calm and sociable, and the grounds staff get named as friendly too.