Adair Dog Park — Attraction in Decatur

Very spacious. But not safe for puppies or small kids. In the past 2 months my poor pup has been trampled and beaten up TWICE by overly aggressive dogs, and owners who don't know their dog's limits with puppies. Our first visit 2 months ago, a 2 y/o mixed breed was chasing, growling, biting at my 8 m/o terrier in a way that said enough is enough. I went in to get my pup but other owner just thought it was hilarious. The fighting wasn't done untill he (that owner) said it was done.

But low and behold, I gave Adair a second chance. My baby, now 9 months old, went around to the side of the park where younger dogs were playing. My 2 kids were with me. Immediately an owner gets up and warns that her dog is "not good around small kids or puppies." I'm thinking -"well hell lady, this is a PUBLIC PARK!" My 12-year-old daughter sits down on a bench, does not move or say anything, and her dog just attacks my daughter for no reason! At that point my puppy goes crazy and a brawl of dogs ensues! We then proceed to leave the park.

I was impressed at first, but after being attacked twice by violent aggressive dogs, when their sign clearly says NOT to bring aggressive dogs, I think I'll pass on the Adair Dog Park. Very spacious. But not safe for puppies...

The Dog park itself is wonderful and you meet some swell puppies and people. However, I've heard countless times over the past few years that there's a circle of regulars that are far from welcoming. I started going there this summer to see for myself and we met some fantastic play buddies for my pooches. However, I also ran into that high school clique mentality with one of the group of regulars. It's a shame that the humans bringing their dogs can be so unwelcoming to others.

But, the park is beautiful. It is huge. There is plenty of space and you will meet other people there that match the friendly and inclusive nature of Decatur -- Just be prepared for the people in their circle...cause "You can't...

My dogs and I love Adaire Dog Park. I've been to very few others, but the atmosphere is good and the owners are generally attentive. There are two sections that are opening connected at a bottle neck so it's possible to separate dogs if needed. There are two public entrances and a third private entrance for a neighborhood. There is water that owners need to periodically fill and currently a giant pile of wood mulch that owners can (but so far havn't) spread over areas that can get muddy. The two sections are big enough to allow for some good running and there are lots of...