Knoxville and Knox County have made a commitment with PetSafe to make Knoxville the "Most Pet Friendly Community" in the nation.
PetSafe has donated funding to go towards the construction of several dog parks in the Greater Knoxville area.
Additionally, efforts are being made to work with downtown restaurants to allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas. Learn more about the City's
Dogs on Patios Permit and a list of permitted restaurants.
Knoxville Parks and Recreation welcomes dogs (leashed) at City parks, greenways, and trails unless otherwise posted. Per City ordinance, all dogs must be on a leash at all times (except in off-leash dog parks) and dog owners are required to pick up their dog's waste.
DOG PARKS IN KNOXVILLE / KNOX COUNTY
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Charter Doyle PetSafe Dog Park at 5100 W. Martin Mill Pike
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Dogwood Dog Park at Victor Ashe Park at 4901 Bradshaw Road
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Downtown PetSafe Dog Park at 200 S. Central Street
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Holston-Chilhowee Dog Park at 6005 Holston Drive
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Holston River PetSafe Dog Park at 3300 Holston Hills Road
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PetSafe Concord Dog Park at 10901 South Northshore Drive
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PetSafe Village Dog Park at 10424 PetSafe Way
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PetSafe Emma Jane Walker Memorial Dog Park at 6400 Fountain City Road
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PetSafe Plumb CreekDog Park at 1517 Hickey Road
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Sam Duff Dog Park at 4060 Chapman Highway
Charter Doyle PetSafe Dog Park
5100 West Martin Mill Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
South Knoxville
Opened in 2011, the beautiful two-acre Charter Doyle PetSafe Dog Park is situated within
Charter Doyle Park in South Knoxville. Well-shaded by fully mature cedar trees, the dog park features separate sections for large and small dogs, a dog water fountain, and dog waste stations.
Charter Doyle Greenway, which is a 0.4-mile loop encircling Charter Doyle Park, also connects to the dog park.
Dogwood Park at Victor Ashe Park
4901 Bradshaw Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37912
North Knoxville
Located in
Victor Ashe Park, Dogwood Park was opened in 2007 as Knoxville's first public dog park. The one-acre off-leash area is completely fenced and features a puppy playground (includes two hill structures, a puppy jump, and a tunnel), a dog water fountain, and dog waste stations. Knoxville Parks and Recreation built this park in cooperation with the Knox Dog Owners Group (KnoxDog). In 2009, Dog Fancy Magazine named Dogwood Park as the country's Dog Park with the Best Setting.
Check out the dog park at Victor Ashe Park on Google Trekker Street View (images from Fall 2014).
Downtown PetSafe Dog Park
200 S Central St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
Downtown Knoxville
The PetSafe Downtown Dog Park was the second dog park to be built with funding from PetSafe Village. The dog park is located at the corner of Summit Hill Drive and Central Avenue in the downtown area. Approximately one acre, the park opened to the public in June 2010. The PetSafe Downtown Dog Park features an attractive entrance that complements the surrounding downtown buildings. The State of Tennessee has awarded Knoxville with a grant to incorporate an infiltration system into the dog park in order to prevent pollutants from entering the nearby First Creek. Amenities for the dog park include separate sections for small and large dogs, human and dog water fountains and dog waste stations.
Holston-Chilhowee Dog Park
6005 Holston Drive
Knoxville, TN 37914
East Knoxville
The Holston-Chilhowee Dog Park was opened in June 2023. The dog park was funded in part by the Boyd Foundation and the Dog Park Dash. The dog park features a separate section for large and small dogs and doggie water fountains. Benches will be installed soon.
Holston River PetSafe Dog Park
3300 Holston Hills Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37914
East Knoxville
The Holston River PetSafe Dog Park was opened in 2012. Located on the southern end of
Holston River Park along the two-mile
Holston River Greenway, the two-acre dog park features a separate section for large and small dogs, a doggie water fountain, a fire hydrant, and dog waste stations.
PetSafe Concord Dog Park
10901 South Northshore Drive
Knoxville, TN 37922
West Knoxville
PetSafe Concord Dog Park is beautifully layed out on almost 4 acres. Dogs and their owners will love the water fountains for pets (and ones for their owners), a dock with access to the river and even a dog shower. Paved and natural surface walking trails wind through the park. Park is located behind the tennis courts by the Concord Mountain Bike Trails. This park is managed and operated by Knox County Parks & Recreation, 865-215-6600,
KnoxCounty.org/Parks.
PetSafe Village Dog Park
10424 PetSafe Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
West Knoxville
PetSafe Village Dog Park is an one acre facility is an on leash park but offers off leash hours only in the evenings when the park is staffed. Features include a natural pond, full set of agility equipment, walking trails, doggy water fountain plus picnic tables and benches.
PetSafe Emma Jane Walker Memorial Dog Park at
Tommy Schumpert Park
6400 Fountain City Road
Knoxville, TN 37918
North Knoxville
Within Tommy Schumpert Park are two off-leash areas comprising the PetSafe Emma Jane Walker Memorial Dog Park. The 30-pound and under area allows smaller dogs to mingle together while the second fenced area is open to dogs of any size. The small-dog park is a mix of grass and mulch along with people benches. The “all sizes” dog area has a mulched walking trail and a pond with a dock. This park is managed and operated by Knox County Parks & Recreation, 865-215-6600,
KnoxCounty.org/Parks.
PetSafe Plumb Creek Dog Park
at Plumb Creek Park
1517 Hickey Road
6400 Fountain City Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
West Knoxville
The PetSafe Plumb Creek Dog Park has a 7-acre play area for large dogs which includes shelter, water fountain, and walking path. The 1-acre small dog park includes shelter and a water fountain. This park is managed and operated by Knox County Parks & Recreation, 865-215-6600,
KnoxCounty.org/Parks.
Sam Duff Dog Park
at Sam Duff Memorial Park
4060 Chapman Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920
South Knoxville
Sam Duff Dog Park is Knox Neighborhood Dog Park and was funded in part by the Boyd Foundation. The dog park opened in fall 2022 and included a shelter, dog drinking fountain, and benches. Sam Duff Memorial Park also features a walking track, playground, and accessible restrooms.
DOG WASTE STATIONS
Conservation Cooperative has partnered with Knoxville Parks and Recreation to place dog waste stations in popular dog-walking areas (primarily parks and greenways). To sponsor a dog waste station, please contact Knoxville Parks & Recreation at 865-215-4311.
MOST PET FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
The Knoxville community has literally gone to the dogs. In 2011, Knoxville was chosen as the most pet friendly community in the Southeast by being named the Dog Town USA City in the Southeast by Dog Fancy magazine.