Off-leash options range from fully fenced neighborhood runs with double-gated entries to open multi-use city parks with designated off-leash boundaries. Some locations feature separate enclosures for small or shy dogs, agility equipment, and surfaced ground like turf or wood chips, while others are natural dirt trails near water. Knowing the enclosure style, shade availability, and ground surface helps you pick a spot suited to your dog's size and recall reliability.
Nashville 11
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Urban Dog Bar
5700 Ohio Ave, Nashville, TN 37209-1501
until 7pm Daycare now open until 7pm
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Edwin Warner Park
50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville, TN 37221-3706
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Tip Top K9 Southern Nashville Dog Training
1103 McKennie Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Mon-Sat 8am-8pm
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Pup Scouts
2909 Armory Dr, Nashville, TN 37204
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Blue's Dog Park
6304 Hills Chapel Rd, Nashville, TN 37211-6915
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Downtown Dog Park
Nashville, TN 37201
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Two Rivers Dog Park
3150 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214-1634
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Shelby Dog Park
Shelby Ave & S. 20th Street, Nashville, TN 37206
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Percy Priest Dam Dog Park
3778 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37214
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Gulch Dog Park
1216 Pine St, Nashville, TN 37203
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Donelson Dog Park
Nashville, TN 37214
Memphis 9
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Shelby Farms Dog Park
Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis, TN 38134
today until 8:09 pm
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Sea Isle Dog Park - Memphis
5250 Sea Isle Rd, Memphis, TN 38117-6833
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Central Bark
539 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103
are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am
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Overton Bark
281 E Parkway N, Memphis, TN 38112
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Midtown Dog Park
2599 Avery Ave, Memphis, TN 38112-4818
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Memphis Dog Park
2599 Avery Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
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Edge Triangle Hound Dog Park
695 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
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The Barking Lot Dog Park
75 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
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Mud Island Dog Park
Island Dr, Memphis, TN 38103
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Wagbar Knox
6729 Malone Crk Dr, Knoxville, TN 37931
Mon - Tursday: 4 PM – 9 PM
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Petsafe Downtown Dog Park
200 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902
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Concord Dog Park
10901 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922
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PetSafe Dog Park
2100 Rifle Range Dr NE, Knoxville, TN 37918
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Buckhead Trail
Knoxville, TN 37919
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South Knox Dog Park
Knoxville, TN 37920
Franklin 4
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Freedom Run Dog Park
2098 Turning Wheel Ln, Franklin, TN 37067
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K-9 Korral Dog Park
239 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064
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Blake's Bark Park
3680 N Chapel Rd, Franklin, TN 37067-7820
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Liberty Park's Bark Park
Franklin, TN 37067
Gallatin 3
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Triple Creek Park
491 Gibbs Ln, Gallatin, TN 37066-9448
Summer: until 11 p.m., Winter: until 7 p.m.
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Triple Creek Dog Park
Highway 31 East, Gallatin, TN 37066
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Triple Creek Dog Park
240 Champion Dr, Gallatin, TN 37066
Loudon 3
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Rover Run Dog Park in Tellico Village
Tugaloo Dr SW , Loudon, TN 37774
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Dog Park
Dog Park, Loudon, TN 37774
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Rover Run Dog Park
Loudon, TN 37774
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Nolensville Dog Park
3182 Locust Holw, Nolensville, TN 37135-7406
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Nolensville Ball Park
Nolensville, TN
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Bent Creek Dog Park
Nolensville, TN 37135
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Nutro Dog Park
920 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027-6745
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Brentwood Dog Park
Brentwood, TN
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Play Wash Pint
113 Johnson St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Mon-Fri 10am-2pm & 4pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 10am-12pm (members only), 12pm-10pm
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Chattanooga Chew Chew Canine Park
1801 Reggie White Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37408-1026
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King's Run Bark Park
1188 Cumberland Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040
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Delightful Dog
2106 Trenton Rd Ste D, Clarksville, TN 37040
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Uptown Hound
3506 Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312-1701
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The City of Cleveland Dog Park
Cleveland, TN
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Collegedale Dog Park
Collegedale Greenway, Collegedale, TN 37363
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Collegedale Dog Park
at Tallant Rd, Collegedale, TN 37315
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Ales & Tails Dog Park and Bar
629 Old Lantana Rd, Crossville, TN 38555
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Fairfield Glade Dog Park
Crossville, TN 38558
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Murfreesboro Bark Park
W College St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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Dog Park
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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Hops & Hounds
317 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 5-10pm
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Petsafe Dog Park - Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN
Antioch 1
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William A. Pitts Park
299 Tusculum Rd, Antioch, TN 37013
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Ashland City Dog Park
100 Preacher Ln, Ashland City, TN 37015
Athens 1
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Prof Pup Park
17 Slack Rd, Athens, TN 37303
Bristol 1
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Bark Park
1111 Vance Dr, Bristol, TN 37620
Sun 9am-9pm
Clinton 1
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Carden Farm Dog Park
401 Riverview Dr, Clinton, TN 37716
Columbia 1
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Muletown Bark Park
1018 Maury County Park Dr, Columbia, TN 38401
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Roger and Marion Moore Members-Only Dog Park
2650 Gainesboro Grade, Cookeville, TN 38501
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Kaitlyn DeVries Memorial Dog Park
305 Roslyn Ave, Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
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Dyersburg Dog Park
335 S Clark St, Dyersburg, TN 38024
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East Ridge Dog Park
1517 Tombras Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412
Farragut 1
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Dogtopia of Farragut
12925 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 37934
Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm
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Germantown Dog Park
1745 Riverdale Rd, Germantown, TN 38138-2645
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Fenway's Dog Park
745 Caldwell Dr, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
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Hendersonville Dog Park
100 Maple Row Blvd, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Hixson 1
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Greenway Farms Dog Park
3000 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343-3322
Jackson 1
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Dr. Vicki Schneider Lake Dog Park
4 Fun Place, Jackson, TN 38305
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Friends of the Johnson City TN Dog Park
1201 Huffine Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604-2810
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NADM K-9 Performance Events
131 C W Galloway Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Kingsport Dog Park [members Only]
800 Granby Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660-6929
Kingston 1
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Fort Paws Dog Park
696 S Kentucky St, Kingston, TN 37763
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Mitzi L. Sweet Memorial Dog Park
830 Gaither Ave, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
Sat-Sun 7am-7pm
Martin 1
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City of Martin Dog Park
Martin, TN 38237
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PetSafe Pistol Creek Dog Park
300 McCammon Ave, Maryville, TN 37801-3919
John Sevier Monday-Saturday 6:30 - 9:00 PM
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Mcminnville Dog Park
207 Old Viola Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110-3355
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Morristown Dog Park
1726 Dalton Ford Rd, Morristown, TN 37814-6029
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Providence run, walk, bike trail
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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Will Sellers Park
151 SE Springdale Dr, Mt Juliet, TN 37122-3676
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Roadside Dog Park
Old Hickory, TN
Ooltewah 1
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Harrison Bay State Park Dog Park
8411 Ooltewah Harrison Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363-8441
Paris 1
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Atkins Porter Dog Park
S Highland St, Paris, TN 38242
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Pups Paradise in Pleasant View
1100 Old Clarksville Pike, Pleasant View, TN 37146-8090
Red Bank 1
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Red Bank Dog Park
798 Ben Miller Pkwy, Red Bank, TN 37415
Selmer 1
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Dixie Park Splash Pad and Dog Park
230 E Court Ave, Selmer, TN 38375
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Sevierville Petsafe Unleashed Dog Park
120 Gary Wade Blvd, Sevierville, TN 37862-3844
Sewanee 1
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Phil White Dog Park
Sewanee, TN 37375
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Shelbyville Dog Park
220 Tulip Tree Rd, Shelbyville, TN 37160
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Puppy Patch of Walden
1604 Taft Hwy, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Smyrna 1
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Bark Springs Dog Park Smyrna TN
Smyrna, TN 37167
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Soddy-Daisy Dog Park
9009 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
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Spring Hill Bark Park
Evans Park, Spring Hill, TN 37174
Sat-Sun 8am-9pm
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Central Bark Dog Park
311 2nd Ave W, Springfield, TN 37172
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Mars Petcare Dog Park
4559 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station, TN 37179-5204
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Rover's Ridge Dog Park
White House, TN 37188
Also in Tennessee
- Dog Boarding Facilities293
- Animal Shelters & Rescues268
- Dog Trainers173
- Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers103
- Indoor Dog Parks28
- Dog Parks with Water Features13
- Fenced Dog Parks11
- Pet Adoption Centers5
Good to know
What is the difference between a fully fenced park and an off-leash area?
Fully fenced parks use perimeter chain-link or wood fencing, often with double-gated entry airlocks to prevent dogs from escaping when people enter or leave. Designated off-leash areas may rely on natural boundaries, trails, or voice-control rules without complete physical fencing. If your dog is prone to bolting or lacks strong recall, a fully enclosed park is usually the safer choice.
Are dog parks free to use?
Most public municipal dog parks are free to enter and open during standard park hours. Some county reserves or specialized private parks require daily entrance fees, annual permits, or keycard access to ensure user registration and park maintenance. Expect day passes at private or pay-to-play parks to typically run between $5 and $15 per visit.
Do dog parks separate large and small dogs?
Many modern parks feature at least two distinct fenced sections: one reserved for dogs under 25 or 30 pounds and another for larger breeds. Smaller neighborhood runs or rustic trail areas might only offer a single shared space for all sizes. Checking park layouts in advance helps prevent accidental play conflicts between dogs of vastly different weights.
How long is a dog in heat?
A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Tennessee to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 98 dog parks in Tennessee to plan future visits once the cycle ends.
How long does a dog stay in heat?
Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Tennessee. Our guide lists 98 dog parks in Tennessee for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.