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Top Off-Leash Dog Parks Worldwide

There are few things in life a dog loves more than running off-leash with his canine comrades. No matter where you live or where you’re headed, we can help you find an off-leash dog park nearby. We’ll even give you the scoop on poop bag and water availability.

Pet Friendly James Island County Park

James Island County Park

James Island County Park

A visit to dog-friendly James Island County Park is a great way to spend an afternoon in Charleston, SC, with your pup. This park features a dog beach, four acres of open grassy space, a cleaning station, a fenced play area for small dogs and waste stations. A nominal fee is charged to enter the park.

Pet Friendly Quiet Waters Park

Quiet Waters Park

Quiet Waters Park

Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, MD offers two off-leash dog parks for your dog's enjoyment as well as a small dog beach. Dogs are also welcome to join you on the park's pet-friendly trails as long as they are leashed. The park holds many events throughout the year, and leashed pets are welcome at many of them.

Dog Mountain

St. Johnsbury, VT

Dog Mountain is THE meeting place for dogs with their people. Located in the breathtakingly beautiful Northeast Kingdom of St. Johnsbury, Vermont, this 150-acre farm has been transformed into a doggy playscape complete with swimming ponds, hiking trails, an art gallery full of dog-related artwork and the only Dog Chapel in existence. The Chapel, built by Vermont folk artist and children's book author Stephen Huneck, is visited by thousands annually to reflect and post message and photos of pets that have passed on. The Chapel walls are covered in layers of heartfelt notes. Dog Mountain hosts a number of annual events, including Memorial Day Celebration, August Dog Party, and October Dogfest.

Chatfield Dog Park

Chatfield Dog Park

Chatfield Dog Park in Littleton, CO, offers 70-acres of off-leash fun within Chatfield State Park. An Annual DOLA Pass or Daily DOLA Pass is required. Both are available at the Entrance Stations and the Park Office when staffed. The park offers various terrains for Fido to explore, multiple trails, and ponds for dogs to swim. Visitors should bring drinking water for pets.

PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park

Sevierville, TN

PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park

Bring Fido to play off leash at the fully-fenced PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park located within Sevierville City Park in Sevierville, TN. Features include separate areas for small and large dogs, a dog wash station, and agility equipment. Owners should clean up after their dogs and follow all posted rules. The park is open daily.

Quarry Run Dog Park

Quarry Run Dog Park

Quarry Run Dog Park in Portland, ME, has seven acres of fenced, off-leash play space for dogs and their humans to enjoy. Inside the large fenced area is a smaller fenced area for smaller dogs to play without stress. Outside of the park, there are acres of trails to explore with your leashed dog. Bring your own water and waste bags and be aware that it can get quite muddy after rain.

Red Bud Isle

Red Bud Isle is a pet-friendly area in Austin, TX. Surrounded by water on three sides, this peninsula provides a great place for pooches to socialize, swim, frolic and play off-leash. Dog owners are reminded that parking is at a premium, and to clean up any mess left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the water and the surrounding area. Make sure you keep an eye on your pup as he plays, too. This park is also popular for hiking, kayaking and canoeing.

Beau's Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park

Beau's Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park

Beau's Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park in Lancaster, PA, is a hit with many locals. There is a small and large dog area with splash pads, a tunnel on the small dog side and a tennis ball tree that launches tennis balls on the large dog side. Benches are also available for pet parents to sit as they watch their furry friend socialize.

Marymoor Park

Known locally as "Doggy Disneyland," Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA, is best known for its 40 acres of off-leash dog park area. There are trails, open fields, wooded areas, and water to play in. Total heaven if you're a dog! Keep in mind the park is not fully fenced.

Memory Grove Off Leash Area at Freedom Trail

Salt Lake City, UT

Memory Grove Off Leash Area at Freedom Trail

Your pet will have a blast playing off-leash at the Freedom Trail off leash area, just north of Memory Grove Park in Salt Lake City, UT. Be mindful that the area is not fenced. Bring water and waste bags.

Golden Gate Park

San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park is one of San Francisco's most popular pet-friendly parks. There are four separate off-leash areas: the southeast section between Lincoln Way, King Drive and 2nd and 7th Avenues; the Northeast section at Stanyan and Grove Streets; the Southcentral area between King Drive, Middle Drive, and 34th and 38th Avenues; and the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area. Bring Fido to explore one or all four parks for a day of fun and exercise.

Ellicott Island Bark Park

Ellicott Island Bark Park

Pet owners love to bring their four-legged friends to Ellicott Island Bark Park. Located in Ellicott Creek of Tonawanda, NY, this off-leash dog park is unique in that it is not fenced, but rather it is surrounded by water with access via a double-gated footbridge. Park amenities include a dog beach, open and shaded areas, trails, and a free library station for human visitors. Volunteers provide bowls and fresh water.

The Dog Bar

St. Petersburg, FL

The Dog Bar in St. Petersburg, FL is a combination of a private, off-leash dog park and a full-service sports bar. Located in the Grand Central District, this unique pet-friendly concept is all about the dogs. Four-legged patrons are required to have a membership, which helps ensure that all of the pups are healthy and non-aggressive. Fido will enjoy playing off leash in over 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space featuring turf, misting fans and heaters for all-season fun.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Jacksonville, FL

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Commonly referred to as Hanna Park, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park in Jacksonville, FL, welcomes leashed dogs throughout the year in the park and at the beach. This 450-acre area offers a water park, freshwater lake, pet-friendly campground, hiking and biking trails, one of Jacksonville's best surfing beaches and more. Most areas of the park are dog friendly. Fido must be on a leash at all times and cleaned up after. Please note a parking fee is involved.

Frank S. Ortiz Dog Park

Frank S. Ortiz Dog Park

This spectacular off-leash park has 138 acres of arroyos and hills, miles of trails, and commanding views of Santa Fe, NM. Frank S. Ortiz Dog Park is one of the largest parks of its kind in the United States. The dog-friendly park is not fenced-in, but dogs can roam comfortably on the trails without approaching the outer perimeters. Dogs are allowed off leash to run and play. Patrons are asked to look out for and clean up after their dogs.

The Outback at Shelby Farms Park

The Outback at Shelby Farms Park

The Outback at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, TN, is an awesome dog park that provides more than 100 acres designated for off-leash activities for you and your four-legged pal. The park features ponds, trails, a water fountain and washing station. Fido can sniff, swim, explore and play!

Lake Baldwin Park

Winter Park, FL

Lake Baldwin Park

Lake Baldwin Park in Winter Park, FL, offers an off-leash dog area (during designated hours) near the water with picnic tables, two pavilions and doggie showers. The park is closed every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month until 12pm for maintenance.

Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park

Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park

Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park, located in Destin, FL, is a dog-friendly, 1.5-acre, secure area for Fido to play. Originally known as Destin Dog Park, it was renamed Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park in 2017 to honor the memory of its founder. Fido is welcome to run off leash at this popular neighborhood gathering spot. There is a separate area for small dogs to play. All dogs must be secured on a leash when entering and leaving the dog park. Benches and water stations are available.

Balboa Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the pet-friendly Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. This park is one of the largest urban parks in the country with over 1,000 acres. There are plenty of open spaces, gardens, and walking paths to explore, in addition to the San Diego Zoo, museums, and theaters. There are also two designated off-leash areas for dogs to explore at Balboa Dr at El Prado on the south side of Cabrillo Bridge and Morley Field located northwest of the tennis courts. When not in a designated off-leash area, dogs must be leashed at all times, and humans must clean up after their dogs throughout the park and off-leash areas.

Douglas Family Preserve

Santa Barbara, CA

Douglas Family Preserve

Douglas Family Preserve is one of two off-leash dog parks in Santa Barbara, CA. This 70-acre property features hiking trails, as well as a beach where your dog can run leash free. Dog owners should bring waste bags and fresh water for their pups. Dogs must stay on leash while entering the park and until the off-leash areas signs are encountered within the park. There are over three miles of dog-friendly park trails, some providing views of the Pacific coastline.

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