McCaw Park

A full city park off I-65 with a big dog run attached

Off-leash Parking Restrooms
McCaw Park
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About this park

McCaw Park is a clean municipal park a few minutes off I-65, built around a playground, pickleball courts, a baseball field, and a shaded gazebo, with a large fenced dog area on the grounds. The restrooms are well kept and parking is plentiful, which makes it a common stop for road-trippers breaking up the drive.

Amenities

Off-leash Parking Restrooms Shade Covered area Fenced

McCaw Park reviews

What visitors consistently say
The highlights

The fenced dog area is roomy, and having clean restrooms, shade, and a playground on the same grounds makes it more useful than a standalone run. Road-trippers coming off I-65 describe McCaw Park as a find rather than a rest stop.

Best for

High-energy Large dogs

Before you go

The fenced dog park needs a membership, so plan a leashed walk instead if you are just passing through. Easy to reach straight off I-65 when you need to break up a long drive.

Frequently asked

Is the fenced dog area open to anyone?
No. The fenced dog park on these grounds is McPaw Dog Park, which runs on an annual membership with key-fob entry. The rest of McCaw Park is open to anyone, so a leashed walk is still on the table for a traveler passing through.
What else is on the grounds?
A playground with a baby swing, pickleball courts, a baseball field, picnic shelters, and a shaded gazebo.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, and recent visitors call them new and very clean. Earlier accounts mention a chemical toilet, so the facilities were upgraded at some point.
How big is it?
Reviewers split on that. One calls the grounds a smaller park while another calls the dog area massive, which fits a compact municipal park with a generous fenced yard inside it.
Does it work as a stop off the interstate?
It is the single most common reason people review it. Parking is plentiful, and the playground and picnic shelters cover most of what a stopped car needs.

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