Memorial Park
Memorial Park is conveniently located right off of Milledge Avenue. It
features a great area for kids to play, a nice pond, a great walking
path and is walking distance from Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail & Zoo.
For dog owners, a short walk up the hill and you will find a completely
fenced in area for dogs to play off-leash. The park is open until dusk
and there is no charge for admittance.
293 Gran Ellen Drive (off Milledge)
Athens, GA
706-613-3616
Sandy Creek Park
The park has a 260-acre lake & offers fishing, canoes, & paddleboats,
a swimming beach, playgrounds, woodland hiking trails, tennis
courts, picnic facilities, softball, volleyball, basketball, & more. Fun
activities for the whole family. Dogs are welcomed on the trails as
long as they are on-leash. For off-leash fun, Sandy Creek offers both a
dog park for everyone's use or private dog parks that can be rented
for $1/dog per hour. These parks are completely fenced-in with nice
grassy fields. They even provide water bowls that can be filled with
water from pumps located in each park. There is a fee per person for
park admittance. Sandy Creek Park is located off of Holman Road (off
of 441 South.) Call the park for hours.
400 Holman Road
Athens, GA
706-613-3631
Intermural Fields of UGA
Follow the road through the soccer fields of UGA and you'll find an
off-leash area perfect for playing with your dog. Park near the metal
gate and walk down the gravel path and you'll see the signs
indicating which areas are designated for off-leash fun. You'll find
several open fields along with winding paths perfect for a nice
afternoon jog. Park is open seven days a week until dusk.
Ben Burton Park
Ben Burton Park is located directly off of Mitchell Bridge Road. It does
not have any areas designated for off-leash play, but dogs on leash
are welcome along the paths, the open fields and to play in the river
that runs through the park. Park is open seven days a week until
dusk.
Mitchell Bridge Road
Call Athens-Clarke Leisure Services Dept. for more information.
706-613-3800
Petropolis Indoor Dog Park
Petropolis has a large Indoor Dog Park that is made available for pet
owners during certain times. These times are called Playdates. Check
the Calender of Events for upcoming Playdates.
112 F Athens West Pkwy.
Athens, GA
706-227-7887
Memorial Park is conveniently located right off of Milledge Avenue. It
features a great area for kids to play, a nice pond, a great walking
path and is walking distance from Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail & Zoo.
For dog owners, a short walk up the hill and you will find a completely
fenced in area for dogs to play off-leash. The park is open until dusk
and there is no charge for admittance.
293 Gran Ellen Drive (off Milledge)
Athens, GA
706-613-3616
Sandy Creek Park
The park has a 260-acre lake & offers fishing, canoes, & paddleboats,
a swimming beach, playgrounds, woodland hiking trails, tennis
courts, picnic facilities, softball, volleyball, basketball, & more. Fun
activities for the whole family. Dogs are welcomed on the trails as
long as they are on-leash. For off-leash fun, Sandy Creek offers both a
dog park for everyone's use or private dog parks that can be rented
for $1/dog per hour. These parks are completely fenced-in with nice
grassy fields. They even provide water bowls that can be filled with
water from pumps located in each park. There is a fee per person for
park admittance. Sandy Creek Park is located off of Holman Road (off
of 441 South.) Call the park for hours.
400 Holman Road
Athens, GA
706-613-3631
Intermural Fields of UGA
Follow the road through the soccer fields of UGA and you'll find an
off-leash area perfect for playing with your dog. Park near the metal
gate and walk down the gravel path and you'll see the signs
indicating which areas are designated for off-leash fun. You'll find
several open fields along with winding paths perfect for a nice
afternoon jog. Park is open seven days a week until dusk.
Ben Burton Park
Ben Burton Park is located directly off of Mitchell Bridge Road. It does
not have any areas designated for off-leash play, but dogs on leash
are welcome along the paths, the open fields and to play in the river
that runs through the park. Park is open seven days a week until
dusk.
Mitchell Bridge Road
Call Athens-Clarke Leisure Services Dept. for more information.
706-613-3800
Petropolis Indoor Dog Park
Petropolis has a large Indoor Dog Park that is made available for pet
owners during certain times. These times are called Playdates. Check
the Calender of Events for upcoming Playdates.
112 F Athens West Pkwy.
Athens, GA
706-227-7887
Alpharetta
Waggy World Paw Park. A beautiful 1.5 acre area behind the
Alpharetta Community Center at Wills Park. Waggy World Paw Park
opened to the public on Monday, September 25, 2006. Paw park
amenities include off-leash areas for large pups and small pups, water
fountains, and park benches. Location: 175 Roswell Street. Directions:
From GA 400: Take Old Milton Pkwy exit towards Alpharetta. Go
approximately 2 miles. Wills Park is located on Old Milton Parkway
between Roswell Street and Wills Road.
Waggy World Paw Park. A beautiful 1.5 acre area behind the
Alpharetta Community Center at Wills Park. Waggy World Paw Park
opened to the public on Monday, September 25, 2006. Paw park
amenities include off-leash areas for large pups and small pups, water
fountains, and park benches. Location: 175 Roswell Street. Directions:
From GA 400: Take Old Milton Pkwy exit towards Alpharetta. Go
approximately 2 miles. Wills Park is located on Old Milton Parkway
between Roswell Street and Wills Road.
Alpharetta
Royal Paws Dog Park. A Lush, Private Off-Leash Dog Park - Complete
with Lake, Sprinklers, VIP Membership Privileges and even a Pet Cafe! This
is where the real dogs in Georgia Go! Visit the Website for membership and
visitor pricing, application (required for entry). All dogs must bring paper
copy of proof of rabies vaccination. No Exceptions for the safety of all! We
also do temperament testing on all dogs that have not been at off-leash
dog groups recently without incident. Location: 13475 Providence Road.
Directions: Take Exit 10 off GA-400 and go west until Hwy 9 (Alpharetta
HWY). Turn Right (north) onto HWY 9 for 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Mayfield
Rd (CVS on Corner). Take Mayfield approximately 2.0 miles - Providence
veers off to the right. STay on Providence Road for approximately 2 miles -
Royal Paws Dog Park is on your right! You can't miss the 12 acres of grassy
hills and fields where dogs are having way too much fun!
Royal Paws Dog Park. A Lush, Private Off-Leash Dog Park - Complete
with Lake, Sprinklers, VIP Membership Privileges and even a Pet Cafe! This
is where the real dogs in Georgia Go! Visit the Website for membership and
visitor pricing, application (required for entry). All dogs must bring paper
copy of proof of rabies vaccination. No Exceptions for the safety of all! We
also do temperament testing on all dogs that have not been at off-leash
dog groups recently without incident. Location: 13475 Providence Road.
Directions: Take Exit 10 off GA-400 and go west until Hwy 9 (Alpharetta
HWY). Turn Right (north) onto HWY 9 for 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Mayfield
Rd (CVS on Corner). Take Mayfield approximately 2.0 miles - Providence
veers off to the right. STay on Providence Road for approximately 2 miles -
Royal Paws Dog Park is on your right! You can't miss the 12 acres of grassy
hills and fields where dogs are having way too much fun!
Piedmont Park. LAPP. Swimming is prohibited in Clara Meer for both
dogs and people. Located at Piedmont and 10th Street. Atlanta, GA.
Directions: Follow path to the far corner of Park under bridge on Monroe
Street side of Park. Atlanta is a dog friendly city. Many businesses will allow
you to come in with your dog and you will often see water for dogs outside
businesses during festivals. (Thank you Adam Mietus)
It is a neighborhood Park. Huge place for dogs to run freely! Atlanta, GA.
Has a side for kids to play and a side for the dogs to play! Huge area, can
run and run! Location: Coming from Buckhead on Peachtree Street: You
will make a right onto Collier Road and is 1 mile down on the Left!
Directions: Coming from Buckhead on Peachtree Street Heading to
downtown Atlanta. Take a Right onto Collier Rd. and is about 1 mile down
on the left side!
dogs and people. Located at Piedmont and 10th Street. Atlanta, GA.
Directions: Follow path to the far corner of Park under bridge on Monroe
Street side of Park. Atlanta is a dog friendly city. Many businesses will allow
you to come in with your dog and you will often see water for dogs outside
businesses during festivals. (Thank you Adam Mietus)
It is a neighborhood Park. Huge place for dogs to run freely! Atlanta, GA.
Has a side for kids to play and a side for the dogs to play! Huge area, can
run and run! Location: Coming from Buckhead on Peachtree Street: You
will make a right onto Collier Road and is 1 mile down on the Left!
Directions: Coming from Buckhead on Peachtree Street Heading to
downtown Atlanta. Take a Right onto Collier Rd. and is about 1 mile down
on the left side!
Decatur
Oakhurst Dog Park. (Now available only to Decatur residents - permits
are required to use.) Approximately 2 acres, partly wooded with large open
grassy area, completely fenced. Location: East Lake Drive. After rains, one
low spot gets muddy, but the dogs don't mind. No water supply is provided.
Directions: From downtown Decatur, go south on Commerce, and when
Commerce dead ends into W. Howard Ave., turn right. Continue on W.
Howard for several blocks. (W. Howard does not intersect with East Lake
Drive) Turn right onto Paden Circle. Follow Paden Circle around the curve
(about 300 feet), then turn right at the light onto East Lake Drive (which
passes under the Marta bridge and W. Howard that you just got off of).
Continue several blocks until the road veers sharply to the left. The park is
on the left just before the Boys and Girls Club and across the street from
The Phoenix School. To park, turn left at the stop sign and there is parking
on the right in front of another park.
Oakhurst Dog Park. (Now available only to Decatur residents - permits
are required to use.) Approximately 2 acres, partly wooded with large open
grassy area, completely fenced. Location: East Lake Drive. After rains, one
low spot gets muddy, but the dogs don't mind. No water supply is provided.
Directions: From downtown Decatur, go south on Commerce, and when
Commerce dead ends into W. Howard Ave., turn right. Continue on W.
Howard for several blocks. (W. Howard does not intersect with East Lake
Drive) Turn right onto Paden Circle. Follow Paden Circle around the curve
(about 300 feet), then turn right at the light onto East Lake Drive (which
passes under the Marta bridge and W. Howard that you just got off of).
Continue several blocks until the road veers sharply to the left. The park is
on the left just before the Boys and Girls Club and across the street from
The Phoenix School. To park, turn left at the stop sign and there is parking
on the right in front of another park.
Decatur
Mason Mill Dog Park. New 1/2 acre public dog park with water fountain
for dogs inside the fenced area. Location: 1400 McConnell Dr.
Mason Mill Dog Park. New 1/2 acre public dog park with water fountain
for dogs inside the fenced area. Location: 1400 McConnell Dr.
Lawrenceville
Ronald Reagan Park. 2 Acres, 3 fenced areas, for small dogs, large dogs
and a dog run. Water and bags available on site. A two-acre fenced-in
area where dogs can play off their leashes. 25-acre park has a "senior"
area with horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, bocce ball courts and a
covered picnic pavilion with permanent chess and checkerboards. Other
amenities include a small skate area, a playground, two half-court
basketball courts, several covered picnic areas, a 3/4-mile paved
multi-purpose trail and a small pond. Location: 2777 Five Forks Trickum
Rd. Directions: Five Forks Trickum Exit off Ronald Reagan Pkwy. North
about 1/2 mile. Directions: I-85 north to Pleasand Hill Road. Go south on
Pleasant Hill to Ronald Reagan Parkway. Take Ronald Reagan to Five
Forks Trickum Road, and turn left. The park is on your left.
Ronald Reagan Park. 2 Acres, 3 fenced areas, for small dogs, large dogs
and a dog run. Water and bags available on site. A two-acre fenced-in
area where dogs can play off their leashes. 25-acre park has a "senior"
area with horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, bocce ball courts and a
covered picnic pavilion with permanent chess and checkerboards. Other
amenities include a small skate area, a playground, two half-court
basketball courts, several covered picnic areas, a 3/4-mile paved
multi-purpose trail and a small pond. Location: 2777 Five Forks Trickum
Rd. Directions: Five Forks Trickum Exit off Ronald Reagan Pkwy. North
about 1/2 mile. Directions: I-85 north to Pleasand Hill Road. Go south on
Pleasant Hill to Ronald Reagan Parkway. Take Ronald Reagan to Five
Forks Trickum Road, and turn left. The park is on your left.
Dunwoody
Brook Run Park. 2+ acre off leash fenced in dog park. Park is
wooded, has open areas, walking paths, 4 double gates (one at each
corner of the park, dogs and humans are having a great time! Location:
4770 North Peachtree Rd. Directions: From I-285 (eastbound): Take the
CHAMBLEE-DUNWOODY RD exit- EXIT 30- toward N SHALLOWFORD
RD / N PEACHTREE RD (0.3 mile). Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SAVOY DR
(1.0 mile). Turn LEFT onto N PEACHTREE RD (1.0 mile). From I-285
(westbound): Take the N PEACHTREE RD exit- EXIT 30- toward N
SHALLOWFORD RD / CHAMBLEE-DUNWOODY RD (0.2 mile). Turn
RIGHT onto N PEACHTREE RD (0.9 mile).
Brook Run Park. 2+ acre off leash fenced in dog park. Park is
wooded, has open areas, walking paths, 4 double gates (one at each
corner of the park, dogs and humans are having a great time! Location:
4770 North Peachtree Rd. Directions: From I-285 (eastbound): Take the
CHAMBLEE-DUNWOODY RD exit- EXIT 30- toward N SHALLOWFORD
RD / N PEACHTREE RD (0.3 mile). Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SAVOY DR
(1.0 mile). Turn LEFT onto N PEACHTREE RD (1.0 mile). From I-285
(westbound): Take the N PEACHTREE RD exit- EXIT 30- toward N
SHALLOWFORD RD / CHAMBLEE-DUNWOODY RD (0.2 mile). Turn
RIGHT onto N PEACHTREE RD (0.9 mile).
Dog Parks
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Featured Dog Park
The park is located near Mercer University,
one block north of Tatnall Square at the
corner of Chestnut and Adams Streets.
From I-75 take exit #164 and head east
toward downtown on Forsyth-Hardeman. At
the first light, turn right onto Monroe. This
street becomes Tatnall when you pass
under the railroad bridge. Turn right again
onto Chestnut Street and look for the park
on the right after you cross Adams Street
one block north of Tatnall Square at the
corner of Chestnut and Adams Streets.
From I-75 take exit #164 and head east
toward downtown on Forsyth-Hardeman. At
the first light, turn right onto Monroe. This
street becomes Tatnall when you pass
under the railroad bridge. Turn right again
onto Chestnut Street and look for the park
on the right after you cross Adams Street
Macon Dog Park. Location: Chestnut Street. Directions: From I-75
take exit #164 and head east toward downtown on Forsyth-Hardeman. At
the first light, turn right onto Monroe. This street becomes Tatnall when
you pass under the railroad bridge. Turn right again onto Chestnut Street
and look for the park on the right after you cross Adams Street.
take exit #164 and head east toward downtown on Forsyth-Hardeman. At
the first light, turn right onto Monroe. This street becomes Tatnall when
you pass under the railroad bridge. Turn right again onto Chestnut Street
and look for the park on the right after you cross Adams Street.
Cumming
Windermere Dog Park.
Off Leash Dog Park. Location: 3355 Windermere Parkway.
Directions: From GA-400 Exit 14 go SE on GA Hwy 20 (toward
Sugar Hill) go approx. 4 miles. Turn right on Windermere Pkwy.
Park on left
Windermere Dog Park.
Off Leash Dog Park. Location: 3355 Windermere Parkway.
Directions: From GA-400 Exit 14 go SE on GA Hwy 20 (toward
Sugar Hill) go approx. 4 miles. Turn right on Windermere Pkwy.
Park on left
Hampton
Bark Park. Brand new has fire hydrants and obstacle course .
Location: 307 North Mt. Carmel Road. Directions: From I-75
Northbound: Exit 221 (Jonesboro Road) Turn Left - Go
Approximately 2.3 Miles Turn Left on North Mt. Carmel Road.
Park Entrance is on the left, less than 1/2 Mile.
Bark Park. Brand new has fire hydrants and obstacle course .
Location: 307 North Mt. Carmel Road. Directions: From I-75
Northbound: Exit 221 (Jonesboro Road) Turn Left - Go
Approximately 2.3 Miles Turn Left on North Mt. Carmel Road.
Park Entrance is on the left, less than 1/2 Mile.
Marietta
Sweat Mountain Park
(East Cobb). 4 acres. Off Leash Dog Park. Marietta,
Georgia. Two fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for
small dogs. Nice shaded area, fenced, benches, trash
cans and doggie bags, water. Location: 4346 Steinhauer
Rd. (approximately one mile north of Lassiter High School).
Directions: From I-75 (N) & Canton Rd Conn NE, Marietta:
Head northeast from Canton Rd Conn NE. Bear right and
head toward Sandy Plains Rd NE. Turn left at Trickum Rd
NE. Turn right at Shallowford Rd NE. Turn left at Steinhauer
Rd NE. Go 1.2 miles and turn right just past short bridge
into park entrance. The facility is located at Sweat Mountain
Park, which is in northeast Cobb County on Steinhauer
Road, approximately one mile north of Lassiter High School.
Sweat Mountain Park
(East Cobb). 4 acres. Off Leash Dog Park. Marietta,
Georgia. Two fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for
small dogs. Nice shaded area, fenced, benches, trash
cans and doggie bags, water. Location: 4346 Steinhauer
Rd. (approximately one mile north of Lassiter High School).
Directions: From I-75 (N) & Canton Rd Conn NE, Marietta:
Head northeast from Canton Rd Conn NE. Bear right and
head toward Sandy Plains Rd NE. Turn left at Trickum Rd
NE. Turn right at Shallowford Rd NE. Turn left at Steinhauer
Rd NE. Go 1.2 miles and turn right just past short bridge
into park entrance. The facility is located at Sweat Mountain
Park, which is in northeast Cobb County on Steinhauer
Road, approximately one mile north of Lassiter High School.
Norcross
Graves Park
Has both large & small dog areas. Includes
some agility equipment. Opened Oct. 2006.
Location: 1450 Graves Rd. Directions: Take
I-85 to Jimmy Carter Blvd exit & go East. Turn
right onto McDonough Dr. (Oakbrook Pkwy.)
Turn left on Graves Rd. Park is on the right.
Graves Park
Has both large & small dog areas. Includes
some agility equipment. Opened Oct. 2006.
Location: 1450 Graves Rd. Directions: Take
I-85 to Jimmy Carter Blvd exit & go East. Turn
right onto McDonough Dr. (Oakbrook Pkwy.)
Turn left on Graves Rd. Park is on the right.
Pinckneyville Dog Park. Just under three acres,
the fenced-in dog park allows dogs to play off-leash
and includes an area for small dogs, a larger play
area for all dogs, and two water fountains featuring
dog bowls. The dog park is an exciting addition to
Pinckneyville Park's current features, which include
a seven-field baseball/softball complex, concession
buildings, restrooms, a 1.1-mile paved multi-purpose
trail, family pavilion, four playgrounds, roller hockey
rink, and a free-skate area. The park is also home to
the 5,000-square-foot Medlock Pavilion.
Pinckneyville Park is located at 4758 S. Old
Peachtree Rd. in Norcross. For more information
call 770.822.8840
the fenced-in dog park allows dogs to play off-leash
and includes an area for small dogs, a larger play
area for all dogs, and two water fountains featuring
dog bowls. The dog park is an exciting addition to
Pinckneyville Park's current features, which include
a seven-field baseball/softball complex, concession
buildings, restrooms, a 1.1-mile paved multi-purpose
trail, family pavilion, four playgrounds, roller hockey
rink, and a free-skate area. The park is also home to
the 5,000-square-foot Medlock Pavilion.
Pinckneyville Park is located at 4758 S. Old
Peachtree Rd. in Norcross. For more information
call 770.822.8840
Peachtree City
Peachtree City Dog Park. Off leash dog park
From the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway 54 in
Peachtree City
Go South on Highway 74. Turn left on Kelly Drive. You will pass
the dam for Lake Peachtree and the road will turn into McIntosh
Trail. The recreation complex is just past the lake on the right.
Turn right into the parking lot. The Dog Park is at the far end of
the parking lot.
Peachtree City Dog Park. Off leash dog park
From the intersection of Highway 74 and Highway 54 in
Peachtree City
Go South on Highway 74. Turn left on Kelly Drive. You will pass
the dam for Lake Peachtree and the road will turn into McIntosh
Trail. The recreation complex is just past the lake on the right.
Turn right into the parking lot. The Dog Park is at the far end of
the parking lot.
Roswell
Mountain Park Dog Park. Large Fenced-In Dog Park. Two
large fenced-in areas next to Leita Thompson Park on HWY
92 at Bowen/Mt. Park Rd. Trails and Lake behind park. Area
for small and large dogs. Location: Hwy 92 and Bowen/Mt.
Park Rd. Directions: From Sandy Plains Rd. go east on HWY
92. Go about 3 miles. Park is on left before Bowen rd and
the Super Target (must make u-turn if coming from this
direction).
Mountain Park Dog Park. Large Fenced-In Dog Park. Two
large fenced-in areas next to Leita Thompson Park on HWY
92 at Bowen/Mt. Park Rd. Trails and Lake behind park. Area
for small and large dogs. Location: Hwy 92 and Bowen/Mt.
Park Rd. Directions: From Sandy Plains Rd. go east on HWY
92. Go about 3 miles. Park is on left before Bowen rd and
the Super Target (must make u-turn if coming from this
direction).