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5.0Good Dog Unleashed Private Park
Madison, WI22 reviewsA private rental park, all to your dog
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
5.0Fred Anderson Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL17 reviewsSummer water jets and split gated runs in the South Loop
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
5.0DoggieLand Play Park
Madison, WI14 reviewsIndoor pool and agility rooms for winter and rehab
- Fenced
- Agility
- Off-leash
5.0McPaw Dog Park
Lafayette, IN5 reviewsMembership park with a pond, water sprayers, and a wash station
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
5.0A Sulli’s Dog Park
Seattle, WA1 reviewsA quiet neighborhood off-leash corner for local regulars
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.9Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Madison, WI633 reviews160 acres of restored prairie, woods, and open sniffing country
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.9Osage Park
Bentonville, AR494 reviewsWetlands boardwalks ringing one of the area's best dog parks
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.9Snowfill Recreation Area
Bozeman, MT238 reviewsForty-two fenced acres of open ridge with mountain views
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.9Carden Farm Dog Park
Knoxville, TN116 reviewsHuge fenced grounds with a gravel trail and an annual festival
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.9Bowler Park
Boise, ID72 reviewsAn enclosed acre-plus with its own shy-dog side
- Fenced
- Water
- Restrooms
4.9Woofs Canine Club & Indoor Dog Park
Rochester, NY54 reviewsWebster's indoor play space, run by an owner who screens every dog
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.9White Oak Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA47 reviewsCovered pavilion, two sides, and a generous grass yard
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.9Gordons Pond Beach
Rehoboth Beach, DE32 reviewsYear-round dog-friendly ocean beach with a pond-loop trail behind it
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Dog beach
4.9Dog Launch at Vic Mathias Shores
Austin, TX11 reviewsSkyline views and a dedicated dog water launch on the Colorado
- Water
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.8Balboa Park
San Diego, CA78,438 reviewsSan Diego's grand on-leash walk through gardens and Spanish arches
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.8Frick Park Off-Leash Exercise Area
Pittsburgh, PA4,118 reviewsA ravine-cut East End park with a fenced OLEA at the top
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.8Dog Parks at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Tampa, FL3,717 reviewsArtificial turf and river views right across from the Riverwalk
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.8Memory Grove
Salt Lake City, UT3,345 reviewsOff-leash creek walks below the State Capitol
- Water
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.8Marymoor Off-Leash Dog Park
Seattle, WA3,161 reviewsForty acres of open meadow, woods, and Sammamish River access
- Water
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.8Tanyard Creek Nature Trail
Bentonville, AR2,897 reviewsPaved-and-dirt creek loop with multiple waterfalls and a cool canopy
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.8Carroll Creek Park
Frederick, MD2,856 reviewsA brick-paved creekside walk through downtown, cafes in reach
- Lighting
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.8Cherry Creek Dog Off-Leash Area (DOLA)
Denver, CO2,248 reviews107 acres of creek beaches, agility features, and miles of trail
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.8Westminster Hills Open Space Off-Leash Area
Denver, CO2,063 reviews420 acres of off-leash trails with wide-open Front Range views
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.8Grand Ravines Dog Park
Grand Rapids, MI1,765 reviewsGiant fenced trail park with a river hike and bald eagles
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.8Unity Park
Greenville, SC1,733 reviewsA downtown greenway along the Reedy, with a food hall and tower view
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.8Enterprise Dog Park
Tampa, FL1,627 reviewsThree acres of fenced, shaded woodland trails for real off-leash exploring
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
Charlotte, NC1,466 reviewsCity-limits forest trails where the birds drown out the traffic
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.8Minnehaha Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN1,421 reviewsRiverfront trails and a beach where dogs swim in the Mississippi
- Shade
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.8Fiesta Island Dog Park
San Diego, CA1,395 reviewsDogsneyland: a 24-hour unfenced peninsula on Mission Bay
- Water
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.8Two Rivers Dog Park
Nashville, TN1,359 reviewsSeven fenced acres of open field, woods, and a walking loop
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Warren G. Magnuson Park Off Leash Area
Seattle, WA1,216 reviewsA mile-long loop that ends at a Lake Washington dog beach
- Fenced
- Parking
- Swimming
4.8County Farm Park
Ann Arbor, MI1,153 reviewsPaved loops, dahlia beds, and a long leashed walk through the middle of town
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.8Smith Creek Park
Wilmington, NC1,109 reviewsA paved mile-and-a-half loop around a quiet lake
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.8Mills River Park
Asheville, NC1,022 reviewsRiverside loops around a fenced dog park and kayak-friendly French Broad access
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.8Chatfield Dog Park
Denver, CO961 reviewsStream-fed pond where dogs swim safely year-round
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Ocean Beach Dog Beach
San Diego, CA899 reviewsWide-open off-leash sand where dogs run at the surf
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.8McDaniel Farm Park
Atlanta, GA794 reviewsFormer-farm acreage with a huge run and creek-side trails
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.8The Military Reserve
Boise, ID687 reviewsFoothills trails where 80% of dogs run off-leash with the mountain bikers
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Off-leash
4.8Dogwood Play Park
Seattle, WA659 reviewsMembers-only dog bar with warm, dry indoor play
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.8Prairie Wolf Off-Leash Dog Area
Chicago, IL647 reviewsAn entire forest preserve fenced in for off-leash runs
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.8Concord Dog Park
Knoxville, TN630 reviewsShaded lake access with a diving pier and a wooded off-leash run
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Andy's Bark Park
Minneapolis, MN566 reviewsAcres of fenced woods with hoses, pools, and savvy regulars
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Mackworth Island State Park
Portland, ME510 reviewsAn island loop with rocky beaches and bay views the whole way
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.8Battle Creek Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN488 reviewsSprawling fenced woods with creek swimming and trail mileage
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Capital Springs Dog Park
Madison, WI424 reviewsRural Lake Farm off-leash with a dedicated small-dog acre
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.8PG&J's Dog Park Bar
Louisville, KY402 reviewsOff-leash bar park with a sprinkler pool and trivia nights
- Fenced
- Water
- Lighting
4.8The Watering Bowl
Austin, TX287 reviewsStaffed dog park with pools, a bar, and trained referees
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Willow Creek Dog Park
Salt Lake City, UT279 reviewsSwim pond on one side, dry run on the other
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Carrollwood Village Dog Park
Tampa, FL268 reviewsTwo huge grassy pens wrapped by a pond-side loop trail
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.8Presumpscot River Preserve
Portland, ME232 reviewsRiverbank trails with falls, swim spots, and a 10-minute drive from downtown
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Swimming
4.8George 'Doc' Cavalliere Park
Scottsdale, AZ181 reviewsA short desert trail to a sunset peak on Scottsdale's edge
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.8Crate Escapes Dog Park + Bar
Indianapolis, IN179 reviewsWestfield's supervised off-leash yard with Coastal Cantina on the patio
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.8Blackwood Farm Park
Chapel Hill, NC169 reviewsOld dairy farm with rolling fields and rooty trails
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.8Baringer Hill
Louisville, KY164 reviewsLouisville's unofficial dog hill, off-leash by tradition
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.8Urban Dog Bar
Nashville, TN164 reviewsSupervised off-leash play with burgers, drinks, and indoor backup
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.8James Farm Ecological Preserve
Rehoboth Beach, DE159 reviewsBayside dog beach and short shaded trails, no entrance fee
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.8Bosly's Backyard
Chicago, IL154 reviewsIndoor ball pit, tunnels, and private play regardless of weather
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.8Hazelia Dog Park
Portland, OR118 reviewsLake Oswego's best-kept park: grass, agility gear, tennis balls for days
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Token Creek Dog Park
Madison, WI114 reviewsA big open field, forest trails, and a small-dog course
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.8Woodbridge Dog Park
New Haven, CT91 reviewsVolunteer-run suburban park with the highest rating in the area
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Orchards Park Recreational Area
Bentonville, AR85 reviewsTwo-section run with the best drainage among Bentonville options
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.8Dairy Ridge Dog Run
Madison, WI80 reviewsAppointment-only run with an indoor agility room for winter
- Fenced
- Parking
- Agility
4.8Bark Park & Nature Trail
Pittsburgh, PA76 reviewsFenced woods with trail loops, in Bridgeville
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Osage Dog Park
Bentonville, AR74 reviewsOversized split runs with food trucks in the adjacent park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.8Bartelme Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL66 reviewsA splash pool, shaded benches, and a well-mannered regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Double-gated
4.8Louisville Dog Park
Knoxville, TN66 reviewsGrassy fenced park with agility gear, a dog wash, and room to run
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.8Milton Dog Park
Burlington, VT27 reviewsBig grass runs and solid gates tucked behind a ball field
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.8Wentworth Park Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL24 reviewsBridgeport's communal backyard where regulars know every dog
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.8Molenaar Dog Park
Boise, ID9 reviewsDouble-fenced yards, with the trash cans outside
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.8Trailside Flats Dog Park
Lafayette, IN5 reviewsA quiet, well-kept West Lafayette run that rarely gets crowded
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Suburban
4.7Coronado Dog Beach
San Diego, CA13,487 reviewsSunset views and shallow waves on Coronado's white sand
- Water
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.7Golden Gardens Park
Seattle, WA8,821 reviewsBallard's Puget Sound beach with the off-leash area one tier up
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Laurelhurst Park
Portland, OR4,948 reviewsIconic duck pond with a dedicated off-leash area under old-growth trees
- Shade
- Restrooms
- Lighting
4.7Ann Morrison Park
Boise, ID4,879 reviewsA Greenbelt-adjacent sprawl where winter off-leash meets river trails
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Barton Creek Greenbelt
Austin, TX4,484 reviewsLimestone cliffs and shaded creekside miles inside the city
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Onondaga Lake Park
Syracuse, NY4,322 reviewsMiles of lakeside path, with a dog park along it
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
Austin, TX4,144 reviewsCreek wading and shaded miles fifteen minutes from downtown
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Paris Mountain State Park
Greenville, SC3,999 reviewsFour lakes and foothills trails, six miles north of downtown
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.7Long Leaf Park
Wilmington, NC3,484 reviewsLoblolly pines, a 1.5-mile loop, and split dog runs
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Cobbs Hill Park
Rochester, NY2,699 reviews0.69-mile reservoir loop at the top of the hill, leashed-only
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.7Conestee Nature Preserve
Greenville, SC2,614 reviewsLeashed paved trails through a 400-acre wetland preserve
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.7Gallup Park
Ann Arbor, MI2,595 reviewsA leashed riverwalk under wooden bridges with a livery and rental dock
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.7McAlpine Creek Park
Charlotte, NC2,261 reviewsFlat creekside loops and a fenced dog park on 114 acres
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Council Crest Park
Portland, OR2,142 reviewsHilltop off-leash area with 360-degree Cascade views
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.7Cleveland Park
Greenville, SC2,041 reviewsA leashed walk along the Reedy, with the Swamp Rabbit Trail attached
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Cedar Bark Park
Austin, TX1,924 reviewsFive-acre park with a swim pond and post-play dog showers
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.7Off Leash Area Edmonds
Seattle, WA1,880 reviewsPuget Sound off-leash beach where dogs fetch through the waves
- Water
- Restrooms
- Agility
4.7Montrose Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL1,838 reviewsFenced Lake Michigan sand where every breed comes to swim
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Gabriel Park
Portland, OR1,784 reviewsTwo off-leash areas plus mossy forest trails in one 91-acre gem
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Del Mar Dog Beach
San Diego, CA1,757 reviewsA wide northern beach where dogs run loose from Labor Day on
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.7Bill Moore Community Park
Asheville, NC1,635 reviewsA 1.2-mile paved loop through open fields, with a dog area off to the side
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park
Seattle, WA1,629 reviewsDisneyland-for-dogs sprawl with a full loop trail
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Chaparral Dog Park
Scottsdale, AZ1,628 reviewsActive and passive sides so every dog finds its speed
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Grape Street Dog Park
San Diego, CA1,547 reviewsAcres of shaded eucalyptus and the biggest off-leash run in the county
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Ellison Park
Rochester, NY1,543 reviews447 acres of trails, creek, and meadows for leashed dog walks
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Lake Louise Park
Asheville, NC1,532 reviewsA loop walk around a duck-filled lake with waste stations every few hundred feet
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Newtown Dream Dog Park
Atlanta, GA1,469 reviewsAstroTurf acres with summer sprinklers and an agility course
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.7Gambrill State Park
Frederick, MD1,341 reviewsRidge-top overlooks and a family-friendly white loop for dogs
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Luuwit View Park
Portland, OR1,331 reviewsBig dog area with Mt. Hood and St. Helens on the horizon
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Short Pump Park
Richmond, VA1,310 reviewsTurf-surface runs with a constantly running water fountain
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Ogden Park
Wilmington, NC1,305 reviewsA fenced run off a two-mile loop past a turtle pond
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.7Glenmere Park
Greeley, CO1,256 reviewsShaded leashed loops around a duck-filled pond
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Legacy Park
Greenville, SC1,227 reviewsOpen sightlines and a loop path with a Swamp Rabbit spur
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.7Corbett's Glen Nature Park
Rochester, NY1,217 reviewsTwo waterfalls, a tunnel, and well-marked trails for leashed dogs
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.7Esther Simplot Park
Boise, ID1,204 reviewsGreenbelt ponds, river surf waves, and loops that never feel crowded
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Ballenger Creek Park
Frederick, MD1,122 reviewsThree fenced dog runs plus a mile-long paved loop next door
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Argo Nature Area
Ann Arbor, MI1,101 reviewsWhitewater cascades, a paddle livery, and a leashed riverwalk minutes from downtown
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.7Halyburton Park
Wilmington, NC1,015 reviewsShaded 1.3-mile loop through undeveloped pine woods
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Veterans Park
Lexington, KY935 reviewsSouth-side trail maze with creek access and a full disc-golf course
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Bloomington Off-leash Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN790 reviews35 fenced acres with a stream, woods, and a long-trough fountain
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Frank S Ortiz Dog Park
Santa Fe, NM776 reviews138 off-leash acres of arroyos, trails, and mountain views
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Parleys Historic Nature Park
Salt Lake City, UT731 reviewsSixty-eight off-leash acres along Parley's Creek
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Urbana District Park
Frederick, MD706 reviewsA roomy county dog park inside a full-scale suburban rec complex
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Westcrest Dog Park
Seattle, WA686 reviewsA wood-chip fetch field wrapped in a walkable tree-lined loop
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Blowing Springs Park
Bentonville, AR675 reviewsOn-leash creek-bottom hike with caves and a hidden waterfall
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Foothills Community Park
Boulder, CO666 reviewsFlatirons-view off-leash area where paragliders land next door
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Pineridge Natural Area
Fort Collins, CO658 reviewsReservoir-edge trails with prairie dog colonies and east-facing views
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.7Mills River Dog Park
Asheville, NC625 reviewsThe regional go-to after Helene, with agility ramps and multiple water bowls
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Valmont Dog Park
Boulder, CO625 reviewsAirlocked entry, wading pools, and several acres under a Flatirons skyline
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Horner Park Dog Park
Chicago, IL616 reviewsSplit small- and large-dog runs along the Chicago River
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.7Barton Nature Area
Ann Arbor, MI612 reviewsHilly leashed trails along the dam and the upper Huron River
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Swimming
4.7Unleashed Hounds and Hops
Minneapolis, MN580 reviewsIndoor dog play with craft beer and bottomless winter brunch
- Fenced
- Water
- Restrooms
4.7Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park
Austin, TX532 reviewsAdults-only dog bar where Jody knows every pup by name
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.7West Arvada Dog Park
Denver, CO500 reviewsNonprofit-run acres with Flatirons views and a walking loop
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Peets Hill/Burke Park
Bozeman, MT481 reviewsOff-leash hilltop trails with sunrise views and a labyrinth at the base
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.7Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
Fort Collins, CO476 reviewsRocky foothills hike with panoramic views and a stream crossing
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.7Quarry Run Dog Park
Portland, ME471 reviewsForty acres of fenced woods, hills, and switchback trails
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Park Springs Park
Bentonville, AR464 reviewsWooded on-leash creek trails with hammock stands at the pavilion
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Quail Run Park Off Leash Dog Area
Scottsdale, AZ439 reviewsA massive hidden off-leash bowl behind the industrial park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Badger Prairie Dog Park
Madison, WI428 reviewsPrairie trails and a full agility circuit outside Verona
- Shade
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.7Jacobson Park Dog Park
Lexington, KY424 reviewsThe east-side standard, with two roomy yards and the city's largest social crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Waterman St. Dog Park
Providence, RI423 reviewsWooded East Side trails, mulch paths, and a regulars scene
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Ballenger Creek Dog Park
Frederick, MD397 reviewsFour fenced yards split by size, with creekside trails out back
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7The Pack Indoor Dog Park
Grand Rapids, MI341 reviewsIndoor dog park with a full bar, food, and daycare
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Coronado Cays Dog Park
San Diego, CA334 reviewsAll-grass off-leash acres a block from the ocean breeze
- Water
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Cooper Park
Bozeman, MT325 reviewsA tree-lined neighborhood park on the dog-walker rotation
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Senior dogs
4.7Lake Atlanta Dog Park
Bentonville, AR324 reviewsHillside fenced run above the lake with a shared toy box
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Warner Park Dog Park
Madison, WI295 reviewsShoreline trails with multiple dog-swim entries off Lake Mendota
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7Bryan County Bark Park
Savannah, GA260 reviewsSwimming pond for the big dogs, wash stations on the way out
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Magnuson Park Off Leash Dog Beach
Seattle, WA259 reviewsFenced lake-swim corridor regulars call cleaner than Marymoor
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Discovery Bark Park
Boise, ID246 reviewsMirrored small-dog and large-dog yards inside a huge family park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Southern Community Dog Park
Chapel Hill, NC239 reviewsDual-gate fenced runs with a covered seating area and seasonal water
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Eastern Promenade Trail
Portland, ME236 reviewsCasco Bay views, a paved promenade, and a small off-leash beach
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.7Twin Lakes Open Space
Boulder, CO223 reviewsA two-mile lake loop with an off-leash west side and breweries across the street
- Water
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.7Taylor Park Dog Park
Richmond, VA223 reviewsA clean, toy-stocked yard set up for novice agility training
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7WB MUD Dog Park
Austin, TX220 reviewsThree fenced runs with berms, tunnels, and a 6-foot perimeter
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.7The West Loop 569 Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL218 reviewsWest Loop's roomy go-to, with splash pools and free parking
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Fort Sumner Park
Portland, ME211 reviewsA Munjoy Hill overlook with the best sunset view in town
- Unfenced
- Urban
- Senior dogs
4.7Bayou Gulch Dog Park
Denver, CO205 reviewsGrassy double-sided park with Rocky Mountain views
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7K-9 Korral Dog Park
Nashville, TN199 reviewsRotated big-dog fields keep the grass fresh year-round
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.7Club K9 Dog Park Bar
Louisville, KY184 reviewsOff-leash dog yard with a lure course and a full bar
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Cherry Creek Dog Park
Denver, CO181 reviewsFlat creekside loops and shallow water, the closest big off-leash run to Denver
- Water
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Bellevue Dog Woods
Pittsburgh, PA181 reviewsVolunteer-kept fenced woods north of the city, with a waterfall pool
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Graves Dog Park
Atlanta, GA179 reviewsA wooded three-section run at the end of a forest path
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.7McCaw Park
Lafayette, IN172 reviewsA full city park off I-65 with a big dog run attached
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7The Bark
Knoxville, TN166 reviewsPrivate dog park, daycare, and beer garden with a vetted entry system
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Whitewater Center Off Leash
Charlotte, NC146 reviewsMiles of trails and pond leaps at the National Whitewater Center
- Water
- Parking
- Agility
4.7Sunnyside Dog Park
Madison, WI142 reviewsShaded Fitchburg loop with a multi-spigot dog water fountain
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Shaggy Pines Dog Park
Grand Rapids, MI141 reviewsPrivate membership park with wooded trails, a pond, and a clubhouse
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Dog Park Blue
Austin, TX140 reviewsAcres of open green with a creek for splashing after rain
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Eberwhite Nature Area
Ann Arbor, MI137 reviewsA 1.5-mile dirt loop in actual woods, walking distance from downtown
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
- Urban
4.7Lakeshore East Dog Park
Chicago, IL137 reviewsA sunken garden oasis with a flowing fountain and tulips in bloom
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Dog Park at Al Lopez Park
Tampa, FL131 reviewsTowering shade trees on the large-dog side of a huge rec complex
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Hamden Dog Park
New Haven, CT126 reviewsHamden's flagship run with separate yards and rain-proof drainage
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Frankie Pierce Park
Nashville, TN124 reviewsMural-lined turf run with skyline views off the Gulch
- Fenced
- Parking
- Lighting
4.7McAlpine Creek Dog Park
Charlotte, NC116 reviewsSprawling large-dog run with a pond loop and a dense regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Yahara Heights Dog Park
Madison, WI113 reviewsTwin dock ramps where water dogs launch into the Yahara
- Shade
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.7East Boulder Community Park
Boulder, CO111 reviewsA fenced off-leash dog pond with Flatirons views across the water
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Hair of the Dog Park
Tampa, FL105 reviewsCold local beer on tap while your dog runs with the pack
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Merritt's Pasture
Chapel Hill, NC104 reviewsOpen meadow walks where dogs run off-leash
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.7Dorey Dog Park
Richmond, VA103 reviewsFreshly renovated big-and-small runs with full agility setup
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Wiles Branch Dog Park
Frederick, MD92 reviewsA well-manicured fob-access dog park wrapped in creek trails
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.7Oat Nuts Park Trail
Portland, ME81 reviewsA short trailhead into the Forest City Trail and the Smelt Hill falls
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
- Urban
4.7Jamesville beach off leash dog park
Syracuse, NY71 reviewsMiles of off-leash trails and a creek to swim
- Water
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.7WagWorld Pub & Off Leash Resort
Asheville, NC67 reviewsOff-leash play resort with a full pub, food trucks, and karaoke nights
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Battle Park
Chapel Hill, NC63 reviewsWooded creek trails and a stone forest theater
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.7Hominy Creek Greenway
Asheville, NC62 reviewsCreekside dirt path where dogs get in the water
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.7The Park at Briar Chapel
Chapel Hill, NC62 reviewsSplit large and small runs with a freshwater spigot
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.7Piedmont Woods Dog Park
Frederick, MD43 reviewsScenic Clarksburg run with a double-gate and a view
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.7Wheeler Nature Park
Burlington, VT40 reviewsMeadow trails with Mount Mansfield in the frame
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.7My Dog and Me
Madison, WI27 reviewsPrivate time-slot park for reactive dogs with the whole place to yourself
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.7North Waterfront Park and Dog Park
Burlington, VT19 reviewsFenced runs on the bike path with Lake Champlain views
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.7Pritchard Park
Chapel Hill, NC19 reviewsA short woodland trail behind the public library
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.7Oakhurst Park
Asheville, NC3 reviewsA quiet hilltop field with free waste bags
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.6Centennial Dog Park
Nashville, TN5,399 reviewsOff-leash hillside with a clear view of the Parthenon
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Rockwood Park
Richmond, VA3,317 reviewsMultiple fenced runs paired with miles of forested trail loops
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Cosmo Dog Park
Scottsdale, AZ2,936 reviewsA dog beach and jump dock in the middle of the desert
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Woodland Park
Seattle, WA2,918 reviewsSprawling urban park grounds with a tucked-away off-leash corner
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Eldorado Park
Scottsdale, AZ2,412 reviewsMiles of loop trails and a duck-filled creek to walk alongside
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Dorey Park and Recreation Center
Richmond, VA2,372 reviewsPond, paved trails, and a fenced dog park on the same grounds
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Bull Creek District Park
Austin, TX2,275 reviewsCrystal-clear creek pools and shaded Hill Country trails
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Sellwood Riverfront Park
Portland, OR1,906 reviewsHuge off-leash run with river swims and beach access
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Off-leash
4.6Carrier Park
Asheville, NC1,860 reviewsRiverside park with a paved track and daily dog crowd
- Water
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.6Daffin Park
Savannah, GA1,785 reviewsHuge shaded fields and a pondside loop for leashed walks
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Red Bud Isle
Austin, TX1,766 reviewsLakefront off-leash island where Austin dogs come to swim
- Water
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.6Tanner Park
Salt Lake City, UT1,743 reviewsMile-long off-leash trail down to a creek swim hole
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Broad Ripple Park
Indianapolis, IN1,616 reviewsThe Broad Ripple Bark Park, with kiddie pools donated by regulars
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Storey Bark Park
Boise, ID1,311 reviewsA welcoming, judgment-free regulars crew on a well-worn acre of turf
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Spring Canyon Dog Park
Fort Collins, CO1,261 reviewsPea gravel off-leash park with a swimming pond and foothills backdrop
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Delaware Seashore State Park
Rehoboth Beach, DE1,183 reviewsInlet beaches and bayside trails framing the Indian River bridge
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.6Rowlett Dog Park
Tampa, FL1,160 reviewsShaded North Tampa acres with a mellow regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Tom Triplett Park
Savannah, GA1,137 reviewsA pond loop, wooden bridge, and fenced dog yard rolled into one
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Skiptown
Charlotte, NC1,073 reviewsStaffed South End dog bar with grooming and a full tap list
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Forsberg Iron Spring Park
Denver, CO1,057 reviewsPanoramic Green Mountain views from downtown Denver to Pikes Peak
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.6Ike Memorial Park
Portland, OR1,054 reviewsA shaded wooded climb that opens into a second open-field run
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Woodstock Dog Park
Atlanta, GA1,025 reviewsAgility obstacles, training gear, and the Noonday Trail at the gate
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Hondo Dog Park
Portland, OR992 reviewsThe Disneyland of dog parks, with three separate runs and an agility course
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Tuckaseege Park
Charlotte, NC898 reviewsA riverside loop that links up with River Street for longer walks
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.6William R. Davie Park
Charlotte, NC853 reviewsA gigantic fenced dog park set deep in the back woods
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Tommy Schumpert Park
Knoxville, TN837 reviewsFenced dog park with a pond for swimming, plus trails through the woods
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Piedmont Dog Park
Atlanta, GA832 reviewsThree Midtown acres with boulders, shade, and a friendly crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Conestee Dog Park
Greenville, SC799 reviewsTwo fenced yards on the edge of a 400-acre preserve
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Mt Tabor Park Off-Leash Dog Area
Portland, OR785 reviewsFenced riverside dirt run next to Willamette Park's trails and kayak beaches
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Stones River Dog Park
Nashville, TN772 reviewsA fully fenced river park with dam views and a greenway trailhead
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.6Bark Park
Bentonville, AR766 reviewsTwin runs backed up against the city's mountain bike network
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Molenaar Park
Boise, ID724 reviewsTwo fenced dog yards: one for bold dogs, one for the shy ones
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6My Dog Park
San Diego, CA722 reviewsGrassy neighborhood escape near OB with resident ground squirrels
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Bandemer Nature Area
Ann Arbor, MI700 reviewsA quieter river launch and the bridge across to Argo
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.6Swift Run Dog Park
Ann Arbor, MI699 reviewsTen fenced acres and a half-mile loop most regulars walk while their dogs run
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Portage Park Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL665 reviewsFriendly northwest-side fenced park that rarely gets crowded
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Suburban
4.6Broomfield Commons Dog Park
Denver, CO629 reviewsOversized sand-gravel park with a responsible-owner culture
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.6Deputy Kotfila Memorial Dog Park
Tampa, FL627 reviewsAll-turf shelter under the interstate, open rain or shine
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Jackson Bark
Chicago, IL617 reviewsA sprawling, one-of-a-kind South Side bark with room to zoom
- Fenced
- Large-dog area
- Off-leash
4.6Greece Canal Park
Rochester, NY604 reviewsLong canalside trails for leashed walks west of the city
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Lindsey Gardens
Salt Lake City, UT584 reviewsUnfenced lawns above the city with valley views
- Shade
- Restrooms
- Off-leash
4.6Cedar Falls Park
Chapel Hill, NC575 reviewsWoodland trails and a small waterfall behind the ball fields
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Oakhurst Dog Park
Atlanta, GA568 reviewsWooded loop trail tucked inside the fence line
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Dog Park at Gallatin County Regional Park
Bozeman, MT564 reviewsThirteen fenced acres with a swim pond and jump dock
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Wellington Park
Lexington, KY545 reviewsSouthwest neighborhood park with a fenced dog run, two yards, and a wooded walking trail
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Chimney Park
Portland, OR541 reviewsWooded loop where Portland's best fenced dog park lives
- Fenced
- Shade
- Double-gated
4.6The Great Bark Dog Park
Boulder, CO537 reviewsFront Range views from the Flatirons to Longs Peak behind an off-leash fence
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6West Dog Park
Tampa, FL531 reviewsFive sprawling acres with bathtub pools and airport plane-spotting
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Poway Dog Park
San Diego, CA511 reviewsThree grassy size-split pens with tall fences and shade
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Winstead Park
Boise, ID509 reviewsWide lawns, and a leash rule that recently tightened
- Unfenced
- Suburban
- Senior dogs
4.6Logan Gate Dog Park
Tampa, FL503 reviewsHuge open grassy fields with a wash station and splash pools
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Fair Park Dog Park
Nashville, TN476 reviewsArtificial turf in the shadow of Nashville's soccer stadium
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Mill Pond Park
Ann Arbor, MI464 reviewsA fenced yard with a swim-out gap to the river
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Canine Commons Dog Park
Charlotte, NC462 reviewsShaded pine-needle woods with a chill, watchful crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Dog Park at Dix Park
Durham, NC448 reviewsSprawling multi-run park with a vending machine for dogs and owners
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Bark Springs Dog Park
Nashville, TN448 reviewsSmyrna's regulars-first park where dogs recognize the drive in
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.6Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Austin, TX442 reviewsA shady downtown ribbon with limestone walls and creek crossings
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.6Pinnacle Dog Park
Scottsdale, AZ423 reviewsThree rotating runs with lights and water in every section
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Dog Yard Bar
Seattle, WA402 reviewsCraft beer in hand while your dog burns energy with friends
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.6Pitts Dog Park
Nashville, TN398 reviewsA rare fenced off-leash trail that winds through wooded terrain
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Wagbar
Asheville, NC381 reviewsCraft taps and a staffed off-leash yard just north of Asheville
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Valmont City Park
Boulder, CO381 reviewsDisc golf, a bike park, and a fenced off-leash area on one open-space complex
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Gabriel Off-Leash Dog Park
Portland, OR375 reviewsSpacious fenced acres that shift between wooded hills and summer grass
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.6Manitou Park
Boise, ID351 reviewsOff-leash hours on a huge field with a well-behaved regular crowd
- Shade
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.6Tony Grampsas Dog Park
Denver, CO350 reviewsA fenced mini-forest with trails, a bridge, and a creek
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Starr Farm Dog Park
Burlington, VT342 reviewsA huge fenced playground for dogs that love to run wide open
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Patrick Smith Park
Santa Fe, NM328 reviewsCreekside grass field at the foot of Canyon Road
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.6Saladino Dog Park
Tampa, FL325 reviewsBrandon's roomy, well-kept park with serious shade coverage
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Wade Park
Wilmington, NC322 reviewsA paved loop and boardwalk over a wetland that hides a resident alligator
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Together Treasure Valley Dog Island
Boise, ID321 reviewsA fenced dog island ringed by water with double-gated entries
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6PetSafe Pistol Creek Dog Park
Knoxville, TN316 reviewsCreek-side park with a waterfall, shaded seating, and two off-leash areas
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Capital Springs Recreation Area
Madison, WI313 reviewsExpansive recreation area pairing a large off-leash zone with lakeside trails
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Shelby Dog Park
Nashville, TN300 reviewsRoom enough for ten packs of dogs and a Greyhound at full stride
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.6Domain Central Bark
Austin, TX294 reviewsTwo fenced yards and wide open grass steps from The Domain
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.6Hominy Creek River Park
Asheville, NC286 reviewsKayak-launch greenway trailhead with close river views
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.6Wasatch Hollow Preserve
Salt Lake City, UT285 reviewsOpen grass for fetch, with a quiet east-side feel
- Shade
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.6Off-Leash Area of Fernhill Park
Portland, OR279 reviewsUnfenced valley of stone-post boundaries and stunning fall foliage
- Water
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.6Leddy Beach
Burlington, VT278 reviewsA Lake Champlain dog beach with trails and miles of paved path
- Water
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.6Marianne Williams Park
Boise, ID269 reviewsPaved loops around a wildlife pond on the edge of the Barber Valley
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.6Santa Fe Animal Shelter Dog Park
Santa Fe, NM259 reviewsSeparate runs plus private timed spaces for shy or reactive dogs
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.6Desert Vista Dog Park
Scottsdale, AZ257 reviewsWide-open Fountain Hills acreage with a summer kiddie pool
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Margate Park Puptown Dog Park
Chicago, IL251 reviewsClean Uptown pavement with splash pools that pups swarm in summer
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Sellwood Off-Leash Dog Park
Portland, OR246 reviewsA Willamette River beach where off-leash dogs wade straight in
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Creston Park
Portland, OR243 reviewsShaded neighborhood off-leash field tucked behind Powell
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Adair Dog Park
Atlanta, GA237 reviewsShaded U-shape with a hose station for the mud
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Sycamore Park
Madison, WI234 reviewsCapitol-view off-leash acres with a reliable breeze
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.6Normandale Park
Portland, OR233 reviewsThree fenced pens and a small-dog side, mud-tamed by bark chips
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Rock Creek Dog Park
Portland, OR233 reviewsThree fenced sections with running water, even in Oregon winter
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Sun Prairie Dog Park
Madison, WI226 reviewsGravel loops and a hilltop shelter over an open field
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Hinckley Park
Portland, ME222 reviewsOff-leash trails around two ponds, three miles south of downtown
- Shade
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.6River Park Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL219 reviewsLow-key Mayfair blacktop with tennis balls and a kiddie pool
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.6Coldstream Dog Park
Lexington, KY213 reviewsThe biggest fenced run in Lexington, lined in cattle wire on old horse-farm acres
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Mayor Baxter Woods
Portland, ME209 reviewsA 30-acre pine forest with off-leash hours and a fall-foliage payoff
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.6Skiptown Atlanta
Atlanta, GA208 reviewsOff-leash playground with a bar, daycare, and AC all under one roof
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Luuwit View Dog Park
Portland, OR197 reviewsGrassy East Portland enclosure with long views and welcoming regulars
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Dog Park at Clarks Creek Community Park
Charlotte, NC186 reviewsTwo huge wooded runs where weekday mornings stay empty
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Carnegie Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA185 reviewsPebble-and-grass footing that stays dry when other parks turn to mud
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Queenie's Dog Park
Tampa, FL171 reviewsFenced Riverwalk romp steps from downtown restaurants
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Fairmont Dog Park
Salt Lake City, UT170 reviewsShade, double gates, and play structures in Sugar House
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Forsberg Off-Leash Dog Park
Denver, CO169 reviewsHilly, brushy terrain with an agility zone and sweeping views
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.6Amboy Road River Park
Asheville, NC165 reviewsA long river strip for walking, with room to spare
- Shade
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.6Piney Wood Dog Park
Durham, NC152 reviewsSpacious fenced runs with a steady community of regulars
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.6Kennebunk Dog Park
Portland, ME151 reviewsA volunteer-run sandy yard with shade trees and a back-corner hose
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Merrymeeting Dog Park
Portland, ME151 reviewsA Brunswick riverside fenced park with separate sections and a paved walk-in
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Rover's Ridge Dog Park
Nashville, TN139 reviewsAgility obstacles, a pavilion, and a community blessing box
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Clubhound
Boise, ID129 reviewsSupervised off-leash play with a beer garden and a dog wash
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Lake Whittier
Frederick, MD128 reviewsQuiet neighborhood loop around a duck-filled pond
- Water
- Shade
- Unfenced
4.6Salvador Perez Park
Santa Fe, NM118 reviewsCommunity park with a fenced dog run and a vintage locomotive backdrop
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Tom Sawyer Dog Park
Louisville, KY117 reviewsLarge members-only park with shaded trails and a rain pond
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Wurster Park
Ann Arbor, MI115 reviewsA walnut glen and a sledding hill a few blocks off Main Street
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.6Settlers Cabin Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA115 reviewsA big, friendly run inside a county park, with a waterfall trail next door
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Wegmans Landing
Syracuse, NY111 reviewsWaterfront park with a dog park among the extras
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Off-leash
4.6Silver-Line Park
Asheville, NC110 reviewsRiver access and a boardwalk through the marsh
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Swimming
4.6Renaissance Dog Park
Charlotte, NC107 reviewsWide-open fenced run inside a reclaimed-landfill park
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Bella Vista K9 Corral Dog Park
Bentonville, AR103 reviewsMembers-only POA park with deep shade and a pumped water source
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Virginia Park
Ann Arbor, MI99 reviewsA small west-side lawn where neighbors quietly bend the leash rule
- Unfenced
- Urban
- Small dogs
4.6Othello Regional Park
Frederick, MD99 reviewsWide-open grass run inside a well-kept regional park
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6Hanover Pines Nature Park
Wilmington, NC84 reviewsPaved 1.25-mile loop through Carolina pine and cypress
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Small-dog area
4.6Purser-Hulsey Park - Dog Park Entrance
Charlotte, NC82 reviewsMatthews favorite with wooded trails and a regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Pole Green Dog Park
Richmond, VA80 reviewsHuge volunteer-run yards with a time-out pen for overstimulated dogs
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Anderson Farm County Dog Park
Madison, WI67 reviewsPrairie restoration with gravel trails and almost no mud
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.6Goodwin Park
Rochester, NY61 reviewsA pocket park off Park Ave with a yellow-painted path and grassy run
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.6Great Marsh Preserve
Rehoboth Beach, DE59 reviewsWooded marsh trails and a small sandy edge on the Indian River
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.6Long Leaf Dog Park
Wilmington, NC55 reviewsA big fenced sand run inside Long Leaf Park
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.6E.W. Grove Park
Asheville, NC54 reviewsA 1904 historic park with mountain views near the Grove Park Inn
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.6Pup Social
Chicago, IL54 reviewsIndoor Wicker Park club with supervised off-leash winter play
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.6Wheeler Dog Park
Burlington, VT46 reviewsEnergy-sorted off-leash yards with hilltop views in South Burlington
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.6East Woods Natural Area
Burlington, VT42 reviewsA musical brook and off-leash regulars who know each other's dogs
- Water
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.6Grant Bark Park
Chicago, IL40 reviewsA tennis-ball-stocked off-leash area inside Grant Park
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.6Brookhaven Dog Park
Atlanta, GA32 reviewsAtlanta's biggest dog park, with splash pads and summer pools
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.6Norwood Estate Dog Park on E. Riverside
Austin, TX20 reviewsFully fenced Riverside favorite with a welcoming regulars crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.6Fort Boise Dog Park
Boise, ID16 reviewsTwo gated yards, big views, and rarely a crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.5Bryan Park
Richmond, VA2,525 reviewsWooded trails and a pond for the long quiet walk
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.5Draper Dayland Dog Park
Salt Lake City, UT1,471 reviewsTwo enclosures, water to splash in, regulars who pick up
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Lucky Dog Bark Bark and Brew
Charlotte, NC1,158 reviewsDog bar and daycare combo where pickup means a pint
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Fetch Park O4W
Atlanta, GA1,084 reviewsThe original Fetch: bark tenders, IPAs on tap, open play
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.5Thornden Park
Syracuse, NY1,047 reviewsHilltop city views and a continuous walking loop
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.5Morgan Falls River Park / Dog Park
Atlanta, GA997 reviewsRiverside dog park with a scenic overlook trail
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.5Greenway Off Leash Dog Park
Denver, CO979 reviewsAn enormous sandy field with room to truly run
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Suburban
4.5Frazier Park
Charlotte, NC950 reviewsSkyline-view greenway park minutes from Uptown
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Buncombe County Sports Park
Asheville, NC903 reviewsSprawling sports complex with a dog park up top
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Jamesville Beach Park
Syracuse, NY875 reviewsLakeside county park with a designated dog area
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Off-leash
4.5Round Rock Dog Depot
Austin, TX866 reviewsHidden-gem dual-sized runs with trails and restrooms on site
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Woodstock Park
Portland, OR837 reviewsUnfenced neighborhood lawn where off-leash dogs outnumber people
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.5Nate's Point Dog Park
San Diego, CA826 reviewsFenced run under Balboa Park trees with Cabrillo Bridge views
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Canine Corners Dog Park
San Diego, CA786 reviewsThree fenced runs and dirt-path trails for every size dog
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Ragle Park
Santa Fe, NM706 reviewsBig grassy expanse with walking paths and mountain views
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.5PetSafe Dog Park at Duke Park
Durham, NC666 reviewsFenced dog run inside Durham's most popular neighborhood park
- Fenced
- Parking
- Urban
4.5Brookhaven Park
Atlanta, GA665 reviewsWooded acres with a creek for swimming and shade all around
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Murfreesboro Bark Park
Nashville, TN634 reviewsFenced acres with a trail down to the Stones River for swimming
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.5Hillcrest Dog Park
Grand Rapids, MI605 reviewsShaded Fulton Heights park with mulch turf and lots of toys
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Normandale Dog Park
Portland, OR586 reviewsThree fenced sections under a pine canopy with golden-hour sunsets
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Paul Ruster Park
Indianapolis, IN585 reviewsTwo members-only fenced yards, an agility course, and trails that drop down to a fishing pond
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Fossil Creek Dog Park
Fort Collins, CO554 reviewsSpacious mulch-covered off-leash area with a water pump and shy-dog section
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Northacres Off-Leash Dog Area
Seattle, WA552 reviewsFenced trail corridors where dogs adventure instead of circle
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Homestead Park
Chapel Hill, NC531 reviewsTwo big fenced runs with tennis balls already on site
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Genesee Dog Park
Seattle, WA531 reviewsCommunity-stocked open yard with a shy-dog pen and agility gear
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Shuffletown Park
Charlotte, NC496 reviewsA quiet northwest-side park with fields, trails, and a fenced dog run
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Freedom Barkway Dog Park
Atlanta, GA489 reviewsTwo fenced yards with a dog wash waiting at the gate
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Morris Hill Park
Boise, ID482 reviewsA fenced dog park tucked beside a modern neighborhood playground
- Fenced
- Water
- Restrooms
4.5Bryce Davis Park
Bentonville, AR477 reviewsThree fenced acres a short walk past the playground
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Dogwood Park
Knoxville, TN455 reviewsWide shaded grounds with agility ramps, tubes, and a water fountain
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Wiggly Field Dog Park
Chicago, IL446 reviewsChicago's classic run with room to sprint and a small-dog side
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.5Mayflower Dog Park
San Diego, CA443 reviewsThree weight-class pens so every dog plays with its match
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Henry Anderson III Community Park
Chapel Hill, NC438 reviewsA giant off-leash field with room for a full sprint
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.5Carolina Pines Dog Park
Durham, NC436 reviewsPine-shaded acres with room to run and rarely a crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Morton Avenue Dog Park
Louisville, KY436 reviewsFree, volunteer-run neighborhood park with strong local roots
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Sunset Park
Boise, ID434 reviewsA quiet North End field with a respectful neighborhood vibe
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.5Potso Dog Park
Portland, OR419 reviewsPark-sized Tigard off-leash with a chip track and paw-wash hose
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Fetch Park Buckhead
Atlanta, GA417 reviewsWide-open turf, full bar, and wardens watching every wag
- Fenced
- Water
- Double-gated
4.5Lake of the Isles Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN413 reviewsFenced lakeside acres with flood lights and a 20-pound side
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Lighting
4.5Herty Pines Dog Park
Savannah, GA400 reviewsTowering pines, a long run for fetch, and a separate small-dog section
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Freedom Park
Greeley, CO391 reviewsFour fenced yards sorted by size and temperament
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Santa Fe Village Dog Park
Santa Fe, NM391 reviewsFenced double yard with a cold-water station on-site
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.5Little Italy Dog Park
San Diego, CA365 reviewsBayside turf downtown with a mild-mannered regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Restrooms
4.5St. Anthony Parkway Off-Leash Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN359 reviewsLong, narrow Northeast loop where shy dogs can walk past the pack
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.5Wasserman Park
Manchester, NH344 reviewsFenced dog area inside a Merrimack rec complex with hiking and a beach
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.5Ellison Dog Park
Rochester, NY344 reviewsSeparate yards, a swim pond, and a walking loop
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5William A. Pitts Park
Nashville, TN331 reviewsFenced woodland trails where zoomies happen in real underbrush
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Cottonwood Dog Park
Salt Lake City, UT323 reviewsBig-grass fenced run along the Jordan River
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Lewis and Bark Dog Park
Bozeman, MT318 reviewsA quieter fenced acre with a covered bench and big valley views
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Golden Gardens Off Leash Area
Seattle, WA318 reviewsPre-beach burnoff with Puget Sound views overhead
- Fenced
- Water
- Agility
4.5Rockford Dog Park
Grand Rapids, MI303 reviewsRiver-adjacent community park with a tunnel agility feature
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.5Loring Park Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN301 reviewsDowntown gravel pen with summer water vats and built-in obstacles
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.5Denny Substation Dog Park
Seattle, WA301 reviewsArtificial turf with year-round water, steps from South Lake Union
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.5Onondaga Park
Syracuse, NY297 reviewsOlmsted-designed hillside park with city views
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.5Dakota Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN295 reviewsA neighborhood mulch loop with picnic tables and a small-dog pen
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park
Charlotte, NC293 reviewsA converted baseball field with agility gear and real bathrooms
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Franciscan Park
Providence, RI290 reviewsBig shaded West End hillside yard with a paved owner loop
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Pavilion Dog Park
Greenville, SC283 reviewsWooded mulch yards behind the Taylors rec complex
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Quann Park
Madison, WI281 reviewsDowntown Madison's fenced prairie sprint spot
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.5Brickyard Bark Park
Salt Lake City, UT279 reviewsLong fenced run on wood chips, regulars know each other
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Highland Park Off-Leash Exercise Area
Pittsburgh, PA276 reviewsA fenced reservoir-side OLEA in a classic East End park
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Glendale Open Space Trail
Denver, CO273 reviewsA 1.6-mile off-leash loop through Lone Tree prairie
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Off-leash
4.5Brookdale Park & Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN271 reviewsYear-round fenced acres with creek wetlands and evening lights
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Fenway's Dog Park
Nashville, TN249 reviewsTight-knit regulars and a late-afternoon crowd north of Nashville
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.5Reedy Creek Park Dog Park
Charlotte, NC228 reviewsA wooded acre for big dogs plus a smaller pen for the under-20 crowd
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Wicker Park Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL219 reviewsMulti-level turf run with a fresh-flow wading pool
- Fenced
- Water
- Urban
4.5University Park
Indianapolis, IN215 reviewsGreenwood's wooded trail loop with a separate fenced dog yard
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5The Boneyard at Reliance Park
Boulder, CO210 reviewsThe biggest off-leash footprint in the Boulder area, with real grass underfoot
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Louisville Community Dog Park
Boulder, CO208 reviewsThree dog areas plus a summer swim pond in Louisville's community park
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Riverview Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA197 reviewsA quiet fenced run on the North Side, observatory overhead
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Ruff Canine Club
Richmond, VA196 reviewsSupervised bar-and-dog-park combo with strict vaccination screening
- Fenced
- Water
- Restrooms
4.5Glenlake Dog Park
Atlanta, GA192 reviewsPine-shaded pen tucked behind the tennis courts and trails
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.5Olson Dog Park
Ann Arbor, MI184 reviewsA quieter north-side fenced yard with a pond loop next door
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Walnut Grove Park Dog Park
Madison, WI177 reviewsShaded west-side park with a ravine trail for wandering dogs
- Fenced
- Shade
- Restrooms
4.5Waggy World Paw Park
Atlanta, GA174 reviewsThree fenced sections and an agility course in central Alpharetta
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.5Cycle Dog Tavern and Dog Park
Portland, OR169 reviewsA tavern, a shop, and an indoor-outdoor play space in one
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.5Back Cove Park
Portland, ME166 reviewsA flat 3.5-mile cove loop with a running-club crowd and big skies
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.5Freedom Run Dog Park
Nashville, TN163 reviewsSide-by-side sections and a shaded pavilion for Hendersonville regulars
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Dog Park
Tampa, FL163 reviewsPocket-sized riverfront run behind the Tampa Art Museum
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Centennial Woods Natural Area
Burlington, VT161 reviewsAn urban woods where you can disappear for two hours
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.5Fletcher Parks & Recreation Dog Park
Asheville, NC157 reviewsFenced double yard with a creek for cool-downs a short walk away
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Cypress Park
Boise, ID157 reviewsOff-leash dog hours on a wide, unfenced neighborhood field
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.5Capisic Pond Park
Portland, ME153 reviewsEighteen wetland acres with a turtle pond and a wet-season waterfall
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
- Urban
4.5Auditorium Shores Dog Park
Austin, TX152 reviewsLakefront off-leash run with skyline views and swim spots
- Water
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.5Autrey Park
Boulder, CO152 reviewsAgility setups and a constant water tap off Superior's trail network
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.5Rover Run Dog Park
Greeley, CO148 reviewsThree open acres off the Poudre River Trail
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Bernard Dog Run
Pittsburgh, PA144 reviewsFenced run on the Allegheny, steps from Butler Street
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Lake Gerar Park
Rehoboth Beach, DE138 reviewsSmall in-town lake for a quiet on-leash morning loop
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.5Riding Meadow Park
Pittsburgh, PA135 reviewsOff-leash trails and a creek in Fox Chapel, recall required
- Shade
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.5Skyland Park
Atlanta, GA134 reviewsSmall- and large-dog zones in a quiet neighborhood park with restrooms
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Comfort Tyler Park
Syracuse, NY130 reviewsQuiet corner park, often empty enough for the dog
- Water
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.5Larrabee Dog Park
Chicago, IL116 reviewsRiverside run with summer sprinklers and kiddie pools
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.5East Point Dog Park
Atlanta, GA115 reviewsSouth Atlanta's regulars park, with a big-small pass-through
- Fenced
- Shade
- Small-dog area
4.5Davis Island Dog Park
Tampa, FL112 reviewsBayside beach-and-grass combo with cruise-ship views
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.5Happy Hollow Park Dog Park
Lafayette, IN104 reviewsThe free, no-membership option, with trails out the back gate
- Fenced
- Water
- Double-gated
4.5Swaney Pointe Park
Charlotte, NC98 reviewsFree lakeside-adjacent romping grounds with an exit rinse hose
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Atlantic Station Dog Park
Atlanta, GA95 reviewsA tight neighborhood turf yard with attentive regulars
- Fenced
- Water
- Double-gated
4.5Watkins Park - Mount Airy Dog Park
Frederick, MD94 reviewsThree fenced sections that spread the pack out on busy afternoons
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Grays Road Dog Park
Frederick, MD86 reviewsFour fenced enclosures with room to pick your crew
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Chester Dog Park
Richmond, VA85 reviewsHeavily shaded runs with agility gear for both sizes
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Kirkwood Dog Park
Atlanta, GA81 reviewsShady BeltLine pocket with a shared tennis-ball bin
- Fenced
- Shade
- Small-dog area
4.5Lyons Dog Park
Boulder, CO71 reviewsA half-mile loop with canyon views a little north of Boulder
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.5Junction and Breakwater Trail
Rehoboth Beach, DE69 reviewsSix-mile rail-trail between Rehoboth and Lewes, mostly shaded
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.5Mohawk Dog Park
Savannah, GA64 reviewsA quiet, grassy southside run beside a small lake
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Windsor Neighborhood Park
Savannah, GA63 reviewsTwo size-split dog yards tucked inside a car-free neighborhood park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Buncombe County Dog Park
Asheville, NC53 reviewsThe closest free in-county option for Buncombe residents post-Helene
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.5Magnolia Park
Asheville, NC53 reviewsA renovated downtown pocket with a dog water fountain and a mini bike track
- Water
- Shade
- Unfenced
4.5Waterbury Dog Park
Burlington, VT52 reviewsVolunteer-run fenced park with river-swim access nearby
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.5Edgewater Dog Park
Chicago, IL52 reviewsAll-grass lakefront run, off the Lakefront Trail
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.5Barkyard Dog Park
Durham, NC32 reviewsCompact fenced park steps from the Boxyard food scene
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.5Bicentennial Park
Wilmington, NC32 reviewsDowntown Wilmington's only standalone neighborhood green
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.5North Forest Hills Park
Chapel Hill, NC31 reviewsSmall neighborhood park with wooded trails up Nunn Mountain
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.5Caledonia Park
Asheville, NC17 reviewsA shaded pocket with a small creek dogs can wade in
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.4Dog Beach at Picnic Island Park
Tampa, FL2,368 reviewsFenced Tampa Bay beach where dogs swim and run free
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Paradise Valley Park
Scottsdale, AZ1,795 reviewsGrassy 2.4-acre run inside a full community park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Steele Indian School Park Dog Park
Scottsdale, AZ1,086 reviewsA central-city off-leash yard inside a landmark urban park
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Grandview Dog Park
Denver, CO1,007 reviewsA full agility course inside a fenced Aurora favorite
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Berkeley Dog Park
Denver, CO814 reviewsLakeside zoomies with a vintage roller coaster in view
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.4Dusty Rhodes Park
San Diego, CA793 reviewsFenced acres of shade and grass a block from the ocean
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Lowry Dog Park
Denver, CO762 reviewsThree fenced zones plus an agility course, mud-free year round
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.4High Bridge Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN725 reviewsFully fenced city acres on a reclaimed coal-plant site
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.4Weddington Road Bark Park
Charlotte, NC645 reviewsRolling wooded acres with an obstacle course and separate small-dog yard
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Herman Franks Dog Park
Salt Lake City, UT636 reviewsDowntown-adjacent, regulars from dawn to dusk
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Englewood Canine Corral
Denver, CO587 reviewsWood-chip acre under mature shade trees, a creek-side stroll away from Belleview
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.4Wynetka Ponds Bark Park
Denver, CO577 reviewsOff-leash runs paired with a winding pond-side walking trail
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Herman Franks Park
Salt Lake City, UT564 reviewsBall fields, playground, and a busy fenced dog run
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Fuller Dog Park
Denver, CO554 reviewsNorth Denver's sand-surfaced favorite with a covered pavilion and a loyal regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Kearny Mesa Dog Park
San Diego, CA551 reviewsWide fenced dirt lot where big dogs finally get to open up
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Millrace Off-Leash Dog Park
Salt Lake City, UT537 reviewsTunnels and tubes, with a walking track for owners
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Frenchy's Field/Santa Fe River Trail
Santa Fe, NM515 reviewsPaved loop along the river with a trail connection to town
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.4Pawtucket Dog Park at Slater Park
Providence, RI500 reviewsTwo yards split at 30 pounds, agility kit, and a Slater Park loop next door
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Papago Bark Park
Scottsdale, AZ485 reviewsHillside grass with red-rock views and a trail next door
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.4Lower Woodland Dog Park Off Leash Area
Seattle, WA471 reviewsTree-canopied hillside run beside Green Lake
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Barker Field
Richmond, VA435 reviewsShaded, spacious, and Richmond's go-to off-leash gathering spot
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Victory Prairie Off-Leash Recreation Area
Minneapolis, MN430 reviewsNeighborhood prairie park with regulars-built shade and a coffee stop nearby
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Bassett Creek Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN422 reviewsWooded twin enclosures with running water and a quiet small-dog side
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Redwood Park
Boise, ID415 reviewsOff-leash mornings and evenings under mature trees beside a pond
- Shade
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.4Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex Dog Park
Tampa, FL414 reviewsTwo fenced sections plus a hidden boardwalk to the lake
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Wegman's Good Dog Park
Syracuse, NY410 reviewsBig, securely fenced run people drive across counties for
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Frazier Place dog park
Charlotte, NC375 reviewsWide-open off-leash acres with size-separated sides near Uptown
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Hooksett Dog Park
Manchester, NH371 reviewsTwo-sided sand park with a swim ramp and a riverwalk out back
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4I.C. King Park
Knoxville, TN321 reviewsLakeside trails and a PetSafe fenced dog park with wooded views
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.4Goyne Park
Richmond, VA302 reviewsFamily park with a dedicated dog run shaded under mature trees
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.4Charter E. Doyle Park
Knoxville, TN300 reviewsSpacious south Knoxville park with wooded trails and separate dog enclosures
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.4Henrietta Dog Park
Rochester, NY283 reviewsPay-to-join Henrietta park with two fenced sides and an obstacle course
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Neighbors Dog Park & Cafe
Austin, TX281 reviewsMembership dog park with agility equipment and a coffee bar
- Fenced
- Water
- Agility
4.4Cochran Hill Dog Run
Louisville, KY274 reviewsThree-section members park with a dog wash and wading pools
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Dog Park at Clay Terrace
Indianapolis, IN261 reviewsFree fenced acres next to Carmel's outdoor mall, mulch base with an artificial-turf section
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Edwin Warner Dog Park
Nashville, TN261 reviewsCovered shelter and wide-open west Nashville running room
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Willamette Park Off-Leash Dog Area
Portland, OR245 reviewsA fenced dirt corral next to Portland's best riverside walking park
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Logan Square Dog Park
Chicago, IL238 reviewsDog-mural walls, two gated sides, and summer kiddie pools
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.4Covell Dog Park
Grand Rapids, MI238 reviewsTall-fenced, well-maintained park with a daily regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.4Pelham Mill Dog Park
Greenville, SC237 reviewsFenced yards above the Enoree River falls, open 24/7
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Wanskuck Park
Providence, RI235 reviewsOpen fields and woods on the north edge, leashed in theory
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.4Pleasant Ridge Dog Park
Lexington, KY218 reviewsDouble-gated southeast yard with shade trees and a covered picnic shelter
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Mother Matilda Beasley Park
Savannah, GA210 reviewsA hidden downtown run with covered seating and a wash station
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Monroeville Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA205 reviewsTwo-sided fenced yard in Monroeville's Heritage Park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4South Side Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA191 reviewsFlat fenced acre on the Mon, two sides and easy parking
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.4Essex Dog Park
Burlington, VT188 reviewsA sprawling fenced run with free tennis balls and loyal regulars
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Willow Bark Park
Denver, CO188 reviewsTwo-section neighborhood park with a sniff-and-stretch sandy run
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.4Howard Heuston Park
Boulder, CO184 reviewsVoice & Sight off-leash grass with a skate park next door
- Shade
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.4MUTTS Canine Cantina
Austin, TX177 reviewsAustin dog bar with burgers, beers, and a big-screen yard
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4McKinley Dog Park
Chicago, IL176 reviewsA two-section run inside Southwest Side's McKinley Park
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.4Off-Leash Dog Area
Portland, OR169 reviewsSeparate small and large-dog runs in Portland's Pearl District
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.4South Bend Dog Park
Atlanta, GA152 reviewsSprawling south-side park with a summer wading pool for the dogs
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.4South Park Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA143 reviewsCounty-park fenced acre south of town, two sides and a pavilion
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Marie Daley Park
Rochester, NY129 reviewsQuiet South Wedge green space with a wide unfenced lawn
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.4Riverside Park
Ann Arbor, MI123 reviewsA short paved riverwalk wedged between the hospital and the Huron
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Unfenced
4.4Barklands
Louisville, KY111 reviewsMembers-only park with separate sections and a wading pool
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Creekside Park
Fort Collins, CO103 reviewsCreek trail stop with tall cottonwoods and a train view
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
- High-energy
4.4Brittingham Park Dog Park
Madison, WI99 reviewsIsthmus-side turf park with lake views and nighttime lighting
- Fenced
- Shade
- Lighting
4.4Pleasant Ridge Park
Lexington, KY98 reviewsOn-leash green space wrapping the southeast dog yards, with a walking trail and restrooms
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.4Sweden Dog Park
Rochester, NY98 reviewsBrockport-area dog park with a summer swimming pond
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.4Cardinal Bark Park
Indianapolis, IN95 reviewsBrownsburg's $10-a-month members park with a hill, tunnel, and a B&O Trail connection
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Union Street Dog Park
New Haven, CT95 reviewsLong narrow downtown lot two blocks from Wooster Square
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Greeley West Park
Greeley, CO92 reviewsA small willow-shaded park with a short walking trail
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Suburban
4.4City of Frederick Dog Park
Frederick, MD83 reviewsA downtown mulch-floor run with a regulars' scene
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Shuffletown Dog Park
Charlotte, NC77 reviewsOpen grass, shaded woods, and a perimeter trail
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4New Tampa Dog Park
Tampa, FL75 reviewsShaded canopies and a cold water fountain on Tampa's northeast edge
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Hamlin Park Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL72 reviewsPea-gravel run where small-dog owners finally exhale
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.4Mozley Park Dog Park
Atlanta, GA65 reviewsA quiet westside hillside with dog-cutout benches
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.4East Rock Dog Park
New Haven, CT52 reviewsPeastone yard at the foot of East Rock with a steady morning crew
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Dog Park at Heritage Park
Syracuse, NY51 reviewsNorth Syracuse's best fenced run, agility toys included
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Cameron Park
Wilmington, NC49 reviewsOpen neighborhood field where Sunset Park locals run dogs
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Suburban
4.4Fairlawn Dog Park
Providence, RI44 reviewsAstroturf and sand inside Fairlawn Memorial, with separate sides for size
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.4Walsh Park Dog Friendly Area
Chicago, IL29 reviewsClean Bucktown fenced run at the 606 Trail entrance
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.4Eagle Small Dog Park
Boise, ID23 reviewsThick grass and plumbed water on the small-dog side
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.4Hummingbird Park
Asheville, NC21 reviewsA shaded green pocket in Montford with waste bags on hand
- Shade
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.410th Street Dog Park
Atlanta, GA21 reviewsA steady midtown pocket, busy from coffee hour on
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.4Texaco Beach
Burlington, VT17 reviewsLake Champlain's tucked-away dog-friendly swim spot
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
- Dog beach
4.3Grover Basin Dog Park
Scottsdale, AZ1,208 reviewsGrassy basin with Papago Mountain views and a regular crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Kennedy Dog Park
Denver, CO758 reviewsSplit high-energy and low-energy zones with a small-dog favorite side
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.3Morris Hill Dog Park
Boise, ID562 reviewsAgility equipment and a loyal regulars scene on a wood-chip base
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Mitchell Dog Park
Scottsdale, AZ550 reviewsTree-shaded grass a quick hop from Sky Harbor
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.3Cottonwood Park
Salt Lake City, UT467 reviewsFenced grass run across the river footbridge
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Skiptown Denver
Denver, CO458 reviewsSupervised indoor play, craft cocktails on tap year-round
- Fenced
- Water
- Restrooms
4.3Nobel Leash-Free Park
San Diego, CA429 reviewsSize-split University City enclosures next to the library
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.3Temple Terrace Hilltop Dog Park
Tampa, FL415 reviewsBreezy riverside hilltop with kiddie pools and hose-fed buckets
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.3Civic Center Park
Fort Collins, CO413 reviewsDowntown green space that doubles as Fort Collins' event lawn
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.3Demetral Park
Madison, WI376 reviewsEast-side neighborhood park with a dog run next to the ball fields
- Fenced
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.3Wallace Dog Park
Portland, OR351 reviewsNob Hill's go-to fenced run, with a loyal regulars crowd
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.3Derry Dog Park
Manchester, NH350 reviewsFenced dirt park with agility, a summer water spout, and a mixed crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.3Petsafe Downtown Dog Park
Knoxville, TN298 reviewsDowntown fenced park with large and small-dog zones near the river
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Fuller Park
Grand Rapids, MI283 reviewsRenovated city park with a fenced dog area on the hill
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.3Northwest County Dog Park
Tampa, FL264 reviewsSprinklers and a splash pad built for Tampa heat
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Dolph Nature Area
Ann Arbor, MI256 reviewsA shoreline loop around the only two natural lakes inside city limits
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.3Franklin Terrace Off-Leash Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN250 reviewsFlat city pen with full sight lines and free street parking
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.3Magnolia Manor Park
Seattle, WA234 reviewsMagnolia's shared backyard with a garden next door
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.3Broadview Park
Greeley, CO229 reviewsA leashed neighborhood walk with a wide-open sky
- Water
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.3Valley Street Dog Park
Portland, ME224 reviewsA covered shelter and a wooded hill in the middle of the West End
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.3Anne McCrary Park
Wilmington, NC188 reviewsA stormwater pond turned quiet morning walking loop
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.3Rotary Glen Park
Salt Lake City, UT177 reviewsCanyon trailhead with creek swimming and elevation
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.3Rail Yard Dog Park
Denver, CO165 reviewsA downtown-adjacent split park with easy parking right outside
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.3Piscataquog River Park - George W. Smith Entrance
Manchester, NH142 reviewsOpen fields and rail-trail access on Manchester's West Side
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Nature trail
4.3Cobbs Hill Dog Park
Rochester, NY134 reviewsMembers-only city dog park with separate small and large sides
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Fetch Park @ The Works
Atlanta, GA133 reviewsOff-leash play, sprinklers, and a full bar under the projection TV
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.3Vista del camino off-leash area
Scottsdale, AZ119 reviewsA compact off-leash yard with long fetch runs out back
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.3K9 Park At Ramsey Creek
Charlotte, NC108 reviewsWooded off-leash acres on Lake Norman's west shore
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.3Waverly Dog Run
Louisville, KY98 reviewsWooded trail run with a creek, though maintenance is uneven
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Saco Dog Park
Portland, ME92 reviewsA fenced Saco yard with a bubbler at the gate and a shade pergola
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.3Cambridge Park
Grand Rapids, MI87 reviewsMostly-fenced shared park with a loyal daily crowd
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.3Romero Park
Santa Fe, NM84 reviewsTwo fenced runs, dirt trails, and river-path access on one lot
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.3The Clover Hill Dog Park
Richmond, VA77 reviewsPortable pools and a rocky drainage zone for mud-free play
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.3West Mifflin Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA72 reviewsA grassy neighborhood staple that draws a steady, well-behaved crowd
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.3Odana School Park Dog Park
Madison, WI70 reviewsNear-west acreage with a second run for small and senior dogs
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.3Pittsford Dog Park
Rochester, NY64 reviewsGrass-not-mud east-side dog park behind a code-locked gate
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.3Fort Marcy Dog Park
Santa Fe, NM54 reviewsSplit small and large enclosures with a built-in agility course
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.3Haw Creek Park
Asheville, NC40 reviewsA compact neighborhood loop that ends at Creekside Taphouse
- Shade
- Parking
- Restrooms
4.3Patterson Playground
Louisville, KY29 reviewsFree neighborhood off-leash area in a dog-friendly part of town
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
4.3Riverbend Park
Asheville, NC10 reviewsEast Buncombe's fenced dog park with room to run
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.2Barnum Dog Park
Denver, CO568 reviewsMicro-pebble gravel and a reservoir loop next door
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.2South Salt Lake Lions Park
Salt Lake City, UT286 reviewsSplit small and big sides with reliable shade
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.2Capehart Soledad Dog Park
San Diego, CA273 reviewsPacific Beach's convenient neighborhood pit stop for off-leash play
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.2Phoenix Park
Lexington, KY245 reviewsRecently revamped downtown plaza with a small dog area next to the library
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.2Mason Mill Dog Park
Atlanta, GA243 reviewsA creek-crossing trail and a compact pen, side by side
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
4.2Rancho Bernardo Dog Park
San Diego, CA222 reviewsAirlock-gated pens inside a picnic-ready community park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.2Morley Field Dog Park
San Diego, CA217 reviewsOff-leash canyon park with trailheads straight into Florida Canyon
- Water
- Shade
- Parking
4.2Ashbaugh Park
Santa Fe, NM212 reviewsQuiet neighborhood field with a disc golf loop
- Shade
- Parking
- Unfenced
4.2Spencer Park Dog Park
Charlotte, NC195 reviewsRock Hill's long, tree-shaded public off-leash run
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.2Gateway Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN164 reviewsA downtown gravel pen for apartment-dweller potty breaks
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.2Cascade Dog Park
Grand Rapids, MI156 reviewsFenced, split-section park with room to run
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.2Palma Ceia Park
Tampa, FL148 reviewsTall-fenced neighborhood run with a loaner toy bin
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.2Mary Warner Mack Dog Park
Charlotte, NC119 reviewsMembers-only greenway with off-leash hiking and a tested swim pond
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
4.2Miss Peggy's Bark Park
Nashville, TN89 reviewsA spacious Brentwood hideaway tucked past a tree-canopied trail
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.2Millsboro Dog Park
Rehoboth Beach, DE80 reviewsSize-split grass yards inland from the beach crowd
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.2Phideaux Dog Park
Richmond, VA76 reviewsChurch-yard dog park with a splash pool next to Forest Hill trails
- Fenced
- Water
- Double-gated
4.2Walker Park Dog Park
Atlanta, GA61 reviewsA quiet Memorial Drive hideout with skyline views and almost no crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.2Farrell Park
Burlington, VT49 reviewsA quiet neighborhood run shaded by mature trees
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.2Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association Dog Park
Charlotte, NC26 reviewsNeighborhood-run dog park on donated Plaza Midwood land
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
4.1Mariposa Park
Boise, ID371 reviewsA fenced dog run and a pond loop in a quiet west-Boise neighborhood
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
4.1Blue Dog Pond
Seattle, WA369 reviewsTiered urban oasis with art installations and a wooded loop
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.1Carla Madison Dog Park
Denver, CO265 reviewsQuick Capitol Hill off-leash fix at 16th and Josephine
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
4.1Bass Island Park
Manchester, NH238 reviewsQuiet on-leash river park with ducks and a boat ramp
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Urban
4.1Church Hill Dog Park
Richmond, VA237 reviewsSplit pens where little dogs can safely meet the big ones
- Fenced
- Shade
- Small-dog area
4.1Meeker Island Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN166 reviewsA hidden Mississippi swim beach for dogs with solid recall
- Shade
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
4.1Lewes Unleashed Dog Park
Rehoboth Beach, DE144 reviewsMembers-only five acres with size-split yards and tennis balls on tap
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.1Lyndale Farmstead Dog Park
Minneapolis, MN143 reviewsA plain gravel rectangle near Lake Harriet that drains well after rain
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
4.1Washington Square Park
Syracuse, NY128 reviewsOpen downtown green with room to stretch out
- Unfenced
- Urban
- Small dogs
4.1Plymouth Pillars Dog Park
Seattle, WA112 reviewsCapitol Hill's compact fenced pebble park with quarantine-style gates
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.1Hancock Dog Park
Austin, TX105 reviewsSprawling central-Austin run space and a Hyde Park neighborhood ritual
- Water
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.1Edgewood Park Dog Park
New Haven, CT76 reviewsWestville's grass-and-dirt yard beside the skate park
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.1Soft Gold Dog Park
Fort Collins, CO73 reviewsA very large unfenced-feeling fenced area with room to genuinely run
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.1McCormick Park Dog Park
Madison, WI62 reviewsCompact near-north fenced dog run for quick neighborhood visits
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.1Prairie Dog Meadow Natural Area
Fort Collins, CO49 reviewsOpen prairie tract on the south edge of Fort Collins
- Parking
- Unfenced
- Senior dogs
4.1Sunset & Adams Park
Wilmington, NC40 reviewsA small fenced lot under a thick tree canopy
- Fenced
- Shade
- Urban
4.1Dickson Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA35 reviewsUnusually large run on a quiet street, when the mud cooperates
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
4.1West Allen Park Dog Park
Burlington, VT34 reviewsWood chips instead of mud, small-dog side included
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Off-leash
4.1River Trail Trailhead & Dog Park
Santa Fe, NM31 reviewsTwin fenced runs that open onto the Santa Fe River Trail
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.0Dog Park Association of Greater Lafayette
Lafayette, IN249 reviewsBig membership-only acreage with a separate small-dog yard
- Fenced
- Parking
- Small-dog area
4.0Windsor Forest Dog Park
Savannah, GA64 reviewsA shaded two-yard neighborhood park with an afterwork regulars crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
4.0The Dog Park at Immanuel
Indianapolis, IN46 reviewsDowntown Indy's first private dog park, mixed turf at the church on Prospect
- Fenced
- Parking
- Double-gated
3.9Ward Canyon Dog Park
San Diego, CA294 reviewsTwo mulch-floored enclosures in North Park, roomy but shade-thin
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
3.9Horizon Dog Park
Scottsdale, AZ261 reviewsSunken neighborhood run with wide open sightlines
- Fenced
- Shade
- Parking
3.9Great Northern Dog Park
Austin, TX166 reviewsQuiet open acres for dogs who need room from the crowd
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Unfenced
3.9Shelburne Dog Park
Burlington, VT69 reviewsA wooded off-leash trail, mud and all
- Water
- Shade
- Off-leash
3.8Dormont Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA49 reviewsPaved converted tennis courts, upkeep is modest
- Fenced
- Shade
- Small-dog area
3.8Westbrook Dog Park
Portland, ME49 reviewsA two-yard fenced park with homemade agility and a friendly local crowd
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
3.8Mueller Dog Run
Austin, TX25 reviewsTidy neighborhood gravel run for a quick weekday outing
- Fenced
- Water
- Off-leash
3.7Smock Bark Park
Indianapolis, IN123 reviewsIndy Parks' south-side fob park, big open footprint and rarely crowded
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
3.7Northside Dog Park
Richmond, VA106 reviewsLow-key neighborhood run where locals know every dog by name
- Fenced
- Shade
- Off-leash
3.7Denny Park Dog Park
Seattle, WA88 reviewsAn empty acre for training and solo fetch in South Lake Union
- Fenced
- Double-gated
- Off-leash
3.7Waggin' Tails Bark Park
Indianapolis, IN80 reviewsCity of Lawrence's key-tag bark park, big footprint and a dog-and-human water fountain
- Fenced
- Water
- Parking
3.7Ninth Street Park
Charlotte, NC26 reviewsA no-frills gravel run a short walk from Fourth Ward
- Fenced
- Shade
- Small-dog area
3.7Southside Works Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA11 reviewsA walkable South Side run with a beer-garden corner and a no-breed-bias crowd
- Fenced
- Water
- Small-dog area
3.6Briar Chapel Dog Park
Chapel Hill, NC36 reviewsFenced neighborhood run with a divisive mulch surface
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
3.6North Star Dog Park
Madison, WI16 reviewsA no-frills fenced run for quick zoomies
- Fenced
- Parking
- Off-leash
3.5Downtown Dog Park
Pittsburgh, PA24 reviewsA small fenced patch by the river for a quick downtown leg-stretch
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Urban
3.5Salvador Perez Dog Park
Santa Fe, NM13 reviewsA quiet south-side fenced run with a shaded picnic table
- Fenced
- Water
- Shade
3.4Downtown Durham Dog Park
Durham, NC23 reviewsNo-frills fenced enclosure for a quick off-leash break downtown
- Fenced
- Small-dog area
- Large-dog area
2.8Cheswick Village Dog Park
Lafayette, IN4 reviewsAn apartment-complex run for residents who need a quick option
- Fenced
- Off-leash
- Suburban
The rubric we apply to every entry. Not every park passes.
The Rubric
What makes a park worth visiting.
We score every park on the same six questions. Most don't ace all of them. That's the whole point.
- 01
Fencing & gates
Fully enclosed or not. Double-gated entries. Whether the latch actually works. For a flight risk, this is the only field that matters.
- 02
Water & weather
A fountain that runs in summer. A spigot that drains properly. Real shade when it hits 95°F. Not decorative. Survival.
- 03
Room for different sizes
Separate small-dog yards. Enough acreage that large dogs can run without flattening the Chihuahuas. Sightline management.
- 04
Surface & drainage
Grass vs turf vs decomposed granite. How bad it gets after rain. Whether your car seats will survive the ride home.
- 05
Community & vibe
Regulars who know each other's dogs. Weekend crowds versus weekday quiet. The social character, for better or worse.
- 06
Upkeep & trust
Trash cans that aren't overflowing. Poop bags actually stocked. Signs in plain English. Parks that respect their owners.
Topics
Start with what your dog needs.
Each topic opens the Park Finder already filtered. Dial in further from there.
- 01 445 parks
Fenced parks
Fully enclosed perimeters with gates that latch. The shortlist for reactive dogs, recall-trainees, and flight risks.
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Off-leash beaches
Where the leash law drops at the high-tide line. Parks that pair a proper beach with the amenities worth driving for.
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Puppy-safe
Softer surfaces, gentler crowds, separate small-dog yards. Good first visits without the chaos of a main yard.
See matching parks - 04 199 parks
Nature trails
Single-track, creek-crossings, tree cover. The off-grid alternative to a dust-bowl dog yard.
See matching parks - 05 63 parks
Reactive-friendly
Sightlines you can manage, double-gated entries, quieter weekday hours. Park picks from owners who know the drill.
See matching parks - 06 242 parks
Small-dog areas
Separate yards for the under-25-pound crowd. Room to run without getting bowled over by a Lab.
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Editors' Shortlist
Three parks we'd drive an extra hour for.
The highest-rated parks we've written up so far. Updated as the directory grows.
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4.8Pittsburgh, PAFrick Park Off-Leash Exercise Area
A ravine-cut East End park with a fenced OLEA at the top
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4.8Tampa, FLDog Parks at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park
Artificial turf and river views right across from the Riverwalk
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4.8Seattle, WAMarymoor Off-Leash Dog Park
Forty acres of open meadow, woods, and Sammamish River access
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Coverage
Every city we cover, every park inside.
609 parks across 45 cities, grouped by state. If you already know what you're looking for, start here.
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Wisconsin
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