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Fido. Fluffy. Man's best friend. Whatever you call your furry friend, treat your pup to a day of play at one of these local dog parks.
Centennial Dog Park
This off-leash park has a fenced-in dog area which includes a separate small dog area. It is centrally located in Nashville and offers a large space for dogs of all sizes to romp round and play.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Location: 2500 West End Ave.; (nashville.gov)
Gulch Dog Park
The Gulch Dog Park opened in late 2019, and was the neighborhood’s first public dog park. Located near The Turnip Truck grocery store, this area of the Gulch was transformed into a play space for the neighborhood’s furry friends and a place for community engagement. It is divided into two fenced sections with a large dog and small dog area.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: 1216 Pine St.; (gulchevents.com)
Fair Park Dog Park
This fenced-in park has agility tires, benches (for the humans!) to sit back and relax on, and AstroTurf that allows your pup to play no matter the type of weather. The park is car-themed, too.
Hours: Dawn to 8 p.m.
Location: 300 Raines Ave.; (nashville.gov)
Two Rivers Dog Park
Two Rivers offers a wooded shady area (with tables), a walking track, and wide opens spaces for dogs of all sizes to play. The entrance to the park has a two part gate to ensure that your furry friend cannot get out.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Location: 3150 McGavock Pike; (nashville.gov)
Warner Dog Park
Bring your pet to play off-leash at the fenced in dog area of Edwin Warner Park. There's plenty of picnic tables and shade for sunny days, plus a water fountain located inside the park for your dog.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Location: Edwin Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd.; (nashville.gov)
Shelby Dog Park
There are lots of opportunities for fun with your canine friends in Shelby Park. The spacious, fenced-in, and double-gated park is located behind the Shelby Park Community Center. It offers plenty of room for dogs to frolic and play fetch, plus there's dog-friendly water fountains, waste bag dispensers, and trash receptacles are available on site.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Location: Shelby Ave., S. 20th St.; (friendsofshelby.org)
Pitts Dog Park
This dog park is located in Antioch, and offers two acres of fenced-in space for dogs to play off leash. There are also wooded walking trails and a water fountain on property.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Location: 299 Tusculum Rd.; (nashville.gov)
Frankie Pierce Dog Park
Located in the Capitol View neighborhood, Frankie Pierce Park is Downtown Nashville's largest green space. The fenced-in dog park features a paved walkway and a large area of artificial grass, plus a playground and sand volleyball court for the humans.
Hours: Dawn to 11 p.m.
Location: 130 Lifeway Plaza; (nashville.gov)
Riverfront Dog Park at Ascend
Located in Riverfront Park, this Downtown Nashville dog park features a fenced-in artificial turf area, doggy bags, and views of both the city and the Cumberland River.
Hours: Dawn to 11 p.m.
Location: 200 1st Ave. S.; (nashville.gov)
Bonus: K-9 Korral Dog Park
Located at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, this dog park features four-acres of open space for your dog to explore. There's two-fenced in areas, one for larger pups and the other for the smaller pooches.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Location: 239 Franklin Rd., Harlinsdale Farm (franklintn.gov)