Here in Kentucky, there are a lot of beautiful outdoor spaces that can be a blast to share with your dog. Unfortunately, many places can’t allow dogs to be off leash due to liability and the need to protect the natural environment. Off-leash dog parks are a wonderful way for you to spend some time with your dog enjoying the outdoors with fewer risks, not to mention you won’t be breaking the law. If you’re a Louisville local, or you’re just going to visit the area soon, here are some of the best places you can take your dog to spend time where they can be off of their leash.
The 10 Beautiful Off Leash Dog Parks in Louisville, KY
- Morton Avenue Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍1418 Morton Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
🕐 Open Times: 7am – 9pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
The only non-membership dog park in Louisville
1 acre of flat space
Near multiple venues
Offers plenty of shade
Has dog toys for pups and picnic tables and chairs for owners
- E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍3000 Freys Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40241
🕐 Open Times: 7:30am – 10pm
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Three 2-acre spaces
Offers multiple on leash activities as well
Benches and gazebos
Separate small dog space
Offers grass, gravel, and asphalt
- Cochran Hill Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍740 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
🕐 Open Times: 6am – 11pm
💲 Cost: $30 for the first dog, $20 for the second dog, $10 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
2 acres of space
Separate small dog and anxious dog spaces
Benches, chairs, and gazebos
Washing station, water fountains, and wading pools
Tennis balls and rope toys available
- Champions Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍2700 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
🕐 Open Times: 24 hours per day
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
6 acres of space
Usually not crowded
Gazebos and porta-potties
Human and dog water fountains and wading pools
Lots of shaded space
- The Barklands of Floyd’s Fork
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🗺️ Address: 📍Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
4 acres of space
Separate small dog space
Lots of on-leash activities as well
Faux fire hydrants for pottying
Frequent events at the main park
- Vettiner Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍Somer Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
🕐 Open Times: 6am – 10pm
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
2 acres of space
High vantage point with good views
On leash activities outside of the park
Multiple entrances
Trees and bushes for shade
- Elizabeth Cleland Cauley Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍Country Club Ln, La Grange, KY 40031
🕐 Open Times: 6am – 6pm
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Far out of town
Oldham County’s oldest dog park
2 acres of space
Usually not busy
Porta-potties available
- Old Louisville Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍1215 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
2 acres of space
Limited parking
Two separate parks
Wading pool for dogs
Limited seating
- Waverly Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍Waverly Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
5 acres of space
Great scenery
Lots of shade
No trash receptacles in the dog park
On leash hiking trails
- PG&J’s Dog Park Bar
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🗺️ Address: 📍800 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
🕐 Open Times: 12pm – 10pm Tuesday through Sunday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Indoor and outdoor spaces
On-site brewery bar
8,000 square feet of outdoor play space
Agility equipment
Firepits and cornhole games for people
Conclusion Whether you prefer something rural, urban, or that serves alcohol, there’s a dog park in Louisville for you and your dog. Almost all of the dog parks in the Louisville area have a membership fee, though, so it’s important to contact the Louisville Dog Run Association before visiting a park to get more information about a membership or a guest pass to one of their parks.
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Here in Kentucky, there are a lot of beautiful outdoor spaces that can be a blast to share with your dog. Unfortunately, many places can’t allow dogs to be off leash due to liability and the need to protect the natural environment.
Off-leash dog parks are a wonderful way for you to spend some time with your dog enjoying the outdoors with fewer risks, not to mention you won’t be breaking the law. If you’re a Louisville local, or you’re just going to visit the area soon, here are some of the best places you can take your dog to spend time where they can be off of their leash.
The 10 Beautiful Off Leash Dog Parks in Louisville, KY
1. Morton Avenue Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍1418 Morton Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
🕐 Open Times: 7am – 9pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
The only non-membership dog park in Louisville
1 acre of flat space
Near multiple venues
Offers plenty of shade
Has dog toys for pups and picnic tables and chairs for owners
2. E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍3000 Freys Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40241
🕐 Open Times: 7:30am – 10pm
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Three 2-acre spaces
Offers multiple on leash activities as well
Benches and gazebos
Separate small dog space
Offers grass, gravel, and asphalt
3. Cochran Hill Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍740 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
🕐 Open Times: 6am – 11pm
💲 Cost: $30 for the first dog, $20 for the second dog, $10 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
2 acres of space
Separate small dog and anxious dog spaces
Benches, chairs, and gazebos
Washing station, water fountains, and wading pools
Tennis balls and rope toys available
4. Champions Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍2700 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
🕐 Open Times: 24 hours per day
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
6 acres of space
Usually not crowded
Gazebos and porta-potties
Human and dog water fountains and wading pools
Lots of shaded space
5. The Barklands of Floyd’s Fork
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🗺️ Address: 📍Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
4 acres of space
Separate small dog space
Lots of on-leash activities as well
Faux fire hydrants for pottying
Frequent events at the main park
6. Vettiner Dog Run
🗺️ Address: 📍Somer Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
🕐 Open Times: 6am – 10pm
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
2 acres of space
High vantage point with good views
On leash activities outside of the park
Multiple entrances
Trees and bushes for shade
7. Elizabeth Cleland Cauley Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍Country Club Ln, La Grange, KY 40031
🕐 Open Times: 6am – 6pm
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Far out of town
Oldham County’s oldest dog park
2 acres of space
Usually not busy
Porta-potties available
8. Old Louisville Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍1215 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40203
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
2 acres of space
Limited parking
Two separate parks
Wading pool for dogs
Limited seating
9. Waverly Dog Run
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🗺️ Address: 📍Waverly Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40214
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to Sunset
💲 Cost: $40 for the first dog, $30 for the second dog, $20 for the third dog annually; Temporary permits available
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
5 acres of space
Great scenery
Lots of shade
No trash receptacles in the dog park
On leash hiking trails
10. PG&J’s Dog Park Bar
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🗺️ Address: 📍800 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
🕐 Open Times: 12pm – 10pm Tuesday through Sunday
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-leash allowed?: Yes
Indoor and outdoor spaces
On-site brewery bar
8,000 square feet of outdoor play space
Agility equipment
Firepits and cornhole games for people
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- The only non-membership dog park in Louisville
- 1 acre of flat space
- Near multiple venues
- Offers plenty of shade
- Has dog toys for pups and picnic tables and chairs for owners
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- Three 2-acre spaces
- Offers multiple on leash activities as well
- Benches and gazebos
- Separate small dog space
- Offers grass, gravel, and asphalt
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- 2 acres of space
- Separate small dog and anxious dog spaces
- Benches, chairs, and gazebos
- Washing station, water fountains, and wading pools
- Tennis balls and rope toys available
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- 6 acres of space
- Usually not crowded
- Gazebos and porta-potties
- Human and dog water fountains and wading pools
- Lots of shaded space
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4 acres of space
Separate small dog space
Lots of on-leash activities as well
Faux fire hydrants for pottying
Frequent events at the main park
2 acres of space
High vantage point with good views
On leash activities outside of the park
Multiple entrances
Trees and bushes for shade
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A post shared by 3 rescues living the dream (@siegfriedandthesniffers)
- Far out of town
- Oldham County’s oldest dog park
- 2 acres of space
- Usually not busy
- Porta-potties available
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A post shared by Piper (@piper502)
- 2 acres of space
- Limited parking
- Two separate parks
- Wading pool for dogs
- Limited seating
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A post shared by Shooter, Bullet & Tiger (@thebatesfurbabies)
- 5 acres of space
- Great scenery
- Lots of shade
- No trash receptacles in the dog park
- On leash hiking trails
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A post shared by Angela New (@angp00)
A post shared by Angela New (@angp00)
- Indoor and outdoor spaces
- On-site brewery bar
- 8,000 square feet of outdoor play space
- Agility equipment
- Firepits and cornhole games for people
Conclusion
Whether you prefer something rural, urban, or that serves alcohol, there’s a dog park in Louisville for you and your dog. Almost all of the dog parks in the Louisville area have a membership fee, though, so it’s important to contact the Louisville Dog Run Association before visiting a park to get more information about a membership or a guest pass to one of their parks.
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