Is your favorite dog scratching at the door with no place to go? Don’t worry because we’ve got you and your tail-wagging bestie covered when it comes to dog-friendly places in Louisville to run, fetch, and explore.
Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park.
Top 10 Dog Parks in Louisville
- Morton Avenue Dog Park
- E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
- Cochran Hill Dog Run at Cherokee Park
- Vettiner Dog Run
- Waverly Dog Run
- Old Louisville Dog Run at Toonerville Trolley Park
- Champions Dog Run
- The Barklands of Beckley Creek Park
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- Iroquois Park
1. Morton Avenue Dog Park
1418 Morton Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
- The only free off-leash park in Louisville
- Shaded benches and friendly owners
- Lots of dog toys to share
- Well-maintained area for running and playing
2. E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40241
- 6 acres of off-leash fun
- Separate areas for large and small dogs
- Grassy and gravelly areas with an asphalt path
- Louisville Dog Run Association permit required. $35 annual permit from Feeders Pet Supply stores
- Inside the larger park with grassy fields and woodsy trails for on-leash exploring
3. Cochran Hill Dog Run at Cherokee Park
740 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
- 2 acres for off-leash play
- Separate areas for large and small dogs
- Water and scoop bags available
- Louisville Dog Run Association permit required. $35 annual permit from Feeders Pet Supply stores
- Lovely on-leash walking areas in adjacent Cherokee Park
4. Vettiner Dog Run
5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
- Great grassy off-leash spaces for large and small dogs
- Shady trees and gazebos
- Beautiful views from the high point of the park
- Louisville Dog Run Association permit required. $35 annual permit from Feeders Pet Supply stores
5. Waverly Dog Run
4800 Waverly Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
- Shady grassy space for off-leash play
- Past the lake in Waverly Park and under the canopy of the woods
- Louisville Dog Run Association permit required. $35 annual permit from Feeders Pet Supply stores
- Take an on-leash walk on the woodsy trail in Waverly Park after you play
6. Old Louisville Dog Run at Toonerville Trolley Park
218 Oak St, Louisville, KY 40203
- 2 separate small off-leash areas
- Inside cute and historic Toonerville Trolley Park
- Louisville Dog Run Association permit required. $35 annual permit from Feeders Pet Supply stores
7. Champions Dog Run
2050 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
- Large grassy off-leash area on a former golf course
- Drinking water, shade, and benches
- Separate large and small dog areas
- Convenient to downtown and the river corridor
- Louisville Dog Run Association permit required. $35 annual permit from Feeders Pet Supply stores
8. The Barklands of Beckley Creek Park
1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245
- 4 acres of off-leash play
- Separate large, small, and resting areas for your pup
- Great open spaces
- Louisville Dog Run Association permit required. $35 annual permit from Feeders Pet Supply stores
- Explore scenic Beckley Creek Park with your on-leash pup
9. Louisville Waterfront Park
231 Witherspoon St, Louisville, KY 40202
- Enormous, scenic park to explore with your on-leash pup
- Riverside with lots of trails
- Grassy spaces with swinging benches for relaxing
- Sculptures and water features
- Visit the spectacular Big Four Bridge
10. Iroquois Park
2120 Rundill Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
- Beautifully designed Frederick Law Olmstead park
- Walk or jog along forested hillsides with beautiful vistas
- Leashed pups welcome at this park
Have too many plans to exercise your dog properly while you’re in Louisville? Rest easy knowing that you can easily hire a local dog walker who will be happy to show your pup around.