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Top 8 Dog Parks in Lexington, Kentucky

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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 Lexington 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.

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Top 8 Dog Parks in Lexington

  1. Wellington Park
  2. Masterson Station Dog Park
  3. Jacobson Park
  4. Coldstream Park
  5. Phoenix Park
  6. Pleasant Ridge Park
  7. Arboretum Trail
  8. Veterans Park

1. Wellington Park

565 Wellington Way, Lexington, KY 40503

  • 7 acres of rolling grassy hills for unleashed play
  • Shade trees and benches for owners to relax
  • Separate areas for large and small dogs
  • Inside beautiful Wellington Park
  • 1.5 mile trail for a run or walk with your leashed pup

This picture makes me so happy

A post shared by Peter Briggs (@pbriggin) on Mar 6, 2017 at 9:18pm PST


2. Masterson Station Dog Park

3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY 40511

  • Enormous off-leash park with 13.5 acres
  • Fun mix of cut and tall grass for doggy exploring
  • Separate areas for large and small dogs
  • Mature trees, benches, water hydrant
  • Well-cared for park

Rosie at the dog park. She enjoyed some much needed off-leash, outside time. ??? #rosieinlex #mastersonstationdogpark #lifeinlex #doginthecity

A post shared by Heather McCoy (@heathernoel854) on Dec 14, 2016 at 12:21pm PST


3. Jacobson Park

4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Lexington, KY 40509

  • 8 off-leash acres
  • Plenty of shade and benches
  • Water hydrant for dogs
  • Inside beautiful Jacobson park for on-leash exploring

I just stared at a lady for a solid minute after she asked if he was a pug/lab mix

A post shared by Emilee Burton (@emileeburton) on Jul 26, 2017 at 4:06pm PDT


4. Coldstream Park

1850 Pisacano Dr, Lexington, KY 40511

  • Huge grassy area for off-leash fun
  • 12 acres separated into large and small dog areas
  • Water hydrant and benches
  • Near the trailhead of Legacy Trail—12 paved miles for on-leash exploring through Lexington

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A post shared by Stasi (@stasi_gsdk9) on Jan 29, 2017 at 8:28am PST


5. Phoenix Park

100 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

  • Urban green space for downtown dogs and owners
  • Small fenced area for off-leash play
  • Great people watching

Come visit the new dog park in Phoenix Park! #downtownlexington #lexingtonky #dogpark #waglocal #phoenixparklex

A post shared by Phoenix Park Lexington KY (@phoenixparklex) on Jul 6, 2017 at 12:09am PDT


6. Pleasant Ridge Park

1350 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Lexington, KY 40509

  • Lovely grassy off-leash space surrounded by gravel walking path
  • Inside cute Pleasant Ridge Park
  • Nearby paved trail for on-leash jogs

#fall #Elsa #pleasantridgepark ??

A post shared by Misty Back | ? @mistyback81 (@mistyback81) on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:43am PDT


7. Arboretum Trail

500 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY 40503

  • 2 mile paved trail through the Arboretum at the University of Kentucky
  • Beautiful rolling hills and gardens
  • Additional .5 mile mulched path for extra exploring
  • Keep your four-legged friend leashed up

Found an awesome trail at The Arboretum in Lexington. #lexington #sharethelex #uk #trailrunning #running

A post shared by Tyler (@tdrusk) on Jul 26, 2017 at 6:06pm PDT


8. Veterans Park

650 Southpoint Dr, Lexington, KY 40515

  • Scenic, woodsy trails for on-leash exploring
  • Lovely creek
  • Great opportunities for wildlife sightings, including great blue herons

Have too many plans to exercise your dog properly while you’re in Lexington? Rest easy knowing that you can easily hire a local dog walker who will be happy to show your pup around.

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