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Best Dog Parks in Atlanta, GA

Traveling to Atlanta with your dog? Explore off-leash parks and dog-friendly spaces throughout Atlanta and the surrounding metro area, with options for shaded play, open fields and socializing. Before visiting, check each park’s current rules, hours and vaccination requirements.

Atlanta's warm climate and abundance of outdoor space make it a welcoming destination for pet owners. Whether your pup prefers a shaded woodland trail, an open grass field, or a full-service social experience, there are dog-friendly spaces throughout the metro area to explore during your trip.

Traveling with a pet? Review Red Roof’s current Pet Policy and the individual hotel page before booking.

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Atlanta's Most Popular Dog Parks

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Piedmont Park Dog Park (400 Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30306)

Piedmont Park Dog Park is an official City of Atlanta off-leash dog park in the heart of the city. Its location within Piedmont Park makes it a convenient option for visitors looking for a place where their dogs can exercise and socialize while exploring one of Atlanta’s best-known parks.

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Freedom Barkway (523 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312)

Freedom Barkway is an official City of Atlanta off-leash dog park located near the Old Fourth Ward. It provides a dedicated space for dogs to play off leash while giving visitors an opportunity to explore one of Atlanta’s central neighborhoods.

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Adair Dog Park (600 W. Trinity Place, Decatur, GA 30030)

Located in Adair Park at 600 W. Trinity Place in Decatur, this enclosed dog park offers a shaded neighborhood setting for off-leash play. Street parking is limited.

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Burger Park (680 Glendale Place, Smyrna, GA 30080)

Burger Park delivers a solid off-leash experience for dogs of all sizes. The park is divided into separate areas for small and large dogs, with seating and drinking fountains provided for both pets and their owners. Wide open grassy areas give dogs plenty of room to run and play fetch. The park has less tree coverage than some other Atlanta area dog parks, so a morning or evening visit is recommended on particularly warm or sunny days.

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Brook Run Dog Park (4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338)

Brook Run Dog Park is a roughly two-acre, fully fenced dog park in Dunwoody. The park features multiple double-gated entrances and is open from 7 a.m. to sunset, providing an Atlanta-area option for off-leash exercise and play.

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Oakhurst Dog Park (450 East Lake Dr., Decatur, GA 30030)

Located next to Oakhurst Recreation Center at 450 East Lake Dr. in Decatur, Oakhurst Dog Park is a fenced dog park that provides a convenient space for off-leash play in an Atlanta-area neighborhood.

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Arrow Creek Park Dog Park (4445 Buford Highway NE, Chamblee, GA 30341)

Arrow Creek Park Dog Park is located in Chamblee, an Atlanta-area community along Buford Highway. The dog park opened at Arrow Creek Park in 2022 and provides a dedicated space for dogs to exercise and play off leash.

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Freedom Barkway (523 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312)

Freedom Barkway is an official City of Atlanta off-leash dog park and provides another option for visitors staying in or exploring central Atlanta with their dogs.