Parks and Recreation

Dog Parks

Walking and playing with one’s dog has long been among the most popular reasons to visit a Metro Nashville park. While leashed dogs are welcome in all Metro Parks, Metro’s Dog Parks are a great place for dogs to exercise, socialize and play. Dog owners may derive similar benefits!

Dog Management Information and Dog Park Rules

Dog Management on Park Property- (from Park Board Policy Manual)
Dog Management on Park Property
Nashville's Canine Clean-Up Campaign -The Tail of a Clean City!

Dog Park Hours and Locations

Warner Dog Park

Hours: Dawn to dusk.
Edwin Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Road
Across from the sports complex
Map

Shelby Dog Park

Hours: Dawn to 8:00 PM.
Shelby Avenue at S. 20th Street
Behind the Shelby Park Community Center
Map

Centennial Dog Park

Hours: Dawn to 8:00 PM.
2500 West End Avenue
On Flag Pole Hill
Map