Downtown Dog Park — Attraction in Nashville-Davidson

We were pleasantly surprised to find this little park and had a wonderful time letting our two little dogs run around off leash for a while. We were pleased with the set up, clear list of rules and the different textures and areas for dogs to pay and explore. Two issues: 1) We were sad to see that some owners were not kind and responsible enough to pick up after their own dogs. This makes the experience and the park less enjoyable for those who are responsible and need a place to let their dogs socialize and get some exercise. 2) Because we are fortunate to live in an area where dog parks aren’t necessary, I never gave this much thought: Astro turf...at first it seems like a lovely idea, easier to care for and replace than grass. However, when I took our two dogs out for the second time and the heat had reached 89 degrees I started to think differently. Our poor little chihuahua mix walked on the Astro turf and stood for a moment then started lifting her feet one at a time. I have no idea how hot the stuff was but I can tell you it was way too hot for my hands and the dogs paws for any length of time. Again, entirely grateful for the experience, but maybe a different choice for artificial grass...

Great little city dog park. It’s mostly turf with a gravel perimeter so your dog has little chance of getting dirty. Our dog can get dirty at almost every dog park she visits, but not at this one. It’s clean and well kept and has some nice landscaping. There are ample picnic tables and log benches for seating and a water fountain. No access code, card, or fob needed; it’s free to everyone.

The only downside is that there is no parking, so the park is mostly used by locals living nearby. We visited during a Titans game (the stadium is right across the river) and we had to drive around a few times to find non-event free parking. There were also only a few dogs in the park which might have been because of the game and/or the gloomy weather. Our dog still...

Great spot to let your pup off leash. We’re in town for a conference at the Music City Center and this park is perfectly placed allowing us to travel with our dog. Google maps makes it seem like you have to follow some walking path to access the dog park, but it is in fact directly accessible from Demonbreun and 1st.

This park is mostly turf and gravel which is nice since it minimizes opportunity for our pup to get dirt. There was also doggie bag and a doggie...