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    Freedom Barkway

    4.0 (23 reviews)

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    My chihuahua in the SMALL DOGS section
    Zsavoir H.

    I popped by here on a whim when I saw it on my GPS. It is a fairly nice park. Provides water stations and poop bags. The only thing I wish they could improve is the parking. The one thing that soured our visit was seeing a woman bring her tiny little Yorkie into the very much populated LARGE DOG yard which is *very clearly* marked and seeing it get freaking mauled (probably to death) by a pitbull. Absolutely traumatizing. Please don't bring your small dogs into the big dog yard people. It's common sense. Poor baby..and PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR THIS DOG AND HIS OWNER- THEY ARE REPEAT DOG ATTACK OFFENDERS!!! A tall African American man and a large/medium size tan brown pitbull with a harness.

    Stephie Z.

    Another great place near the 'hood for Moose to romp off leash in a contained environment. Freedom Barkway in Old 4th Ward just opened and is fantastic. It came about when neighbors in O4W realized Piedmont Park dog park was too far to walk and that this stretch of land was underutilized. The off leash dog park is located behind the vintage shop "Desperate Houseware". The way to get in to the dog park is off of Highland Ave, but the park runs along a greenspace next to Freedom Parkway. There are fantastic views of downtown from the park. The dog park, like most, is divided into small dog and large dog sides. There are no water fountains for the pups yet, but there soon will be thanks to a successful kickstarter campaign. The park is a really nice edition to the area and is walkable from Cabbagetown which is quite exciting.

    Bench for owners to take & seat & observe their dogs
    Tamira M.

    This was my first dog park experience. Upon entrance I received a friendly greeting. I dog sit my neighbor's dog (my God dog) so I thought this would be a great way for Duke to get some fresh air & play with other dogs. The other dog owners made us feel comfortable. There were two separate parks across from each other & clear signage for small and large dogs. We were in the small dog park that provided ample space for running. There were benches for dog owners to relax while observing. The water station & plastic kids pool were a thoughtful touch. Tennis balls were available for a game of catch. There were also stations with plastic clean-up bags. Owners were considerate & cleaned-up after their dogs. Free parking was easy to find in the entrance area on both sides or the nearby street. I would always see the dogs as I drove down (John Lewis) Freedom Parkway & now I can say I've visited. And what a creative name for the dog park....Barkway...lol. Duke & I will definitely return for a some fun!

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    2 separate parks; one for big dogs and one for small ones. Plenty of poop bags available. Well kept!!

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    One word... grass!!! More grass than wood chips! Great park in a fairly convenient area. Dogs and people seem generally cool.

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    Adair Dog Park

    Adair Dog Park

    4.0(19 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    By far, the best dog park I've been to! It was a weekday around 4pm. Not a lot of traffic in the…read morearea which helped with my fearful pup. She walked in nervous but based on the size, separation, terrain, and generally amount of fun corners to explore, she walked out of there tail up, nose up, and exhausted! So happy to have found this very well maintained park on a trip to explore prior to moving to the area! Side note: pick up after your dogs! Bring your own doggie bags, limited trash cans, looks like some amazing locals maintain the drinking water and that's much appreciated!!

    Went here when I was first picking out a go-to park for my dog, and it was pretty okay besides the…read moreweird layout. When I went the seating was pretty bad and sparce, which isn't rare for public dog parks, and it was hard for me to find the second section of the park at first. I usually prefer a dog park that's a size where you can both sit and keep an eye on your dog the whole time, and is large enough for dogs to play in and have a lot of space, and there are better parks with better layouts for both of these in Atlanta. I'd recommend Oakhurst. Why the bad review though? I've gone to dog parks frequently for 18 months, and Adair is the only dog park where someone STOLE MY DOG'S LEASH. WHO DOES THAT. Now that I've spent more time in dog parks, I find the fact that that happened even stranger than it was at first, because I've never even heard of it happening somewhere else. And because of the street only parking, I had to carry my 30lb dog back to my car. Completely insane.

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    Dog Park Ready Family Dog Training - Olive

    Dog Park Ready Family Dog Training

    5.0(7 reviews)
    3.4 miKirkwood

    Scott is amazing. easy breezy kind of guy to talk to, not a clock watcher, really laser focused on…read moremy dog and my concerns. rescue dog, got him 5 yrs ago and he was just about perfect and then, 2 or more years ago, he developed a resource guarding issue. 8 lb dog but watch out if you got near his bowl. he could seriously hurt you. this was becoming a twice a day battle and exhausting. tried 1 other trainer and she was completely off track. Scott got a great review on Next Door. he offers a 30 minute complimentary conversation by phone. we spoke a bit about Schatzi's problem. he suggested a 3 visit pkg and i couldn't get my credit card out fast enough. from our conversation, i knew i was in good hands. what was really great about Scott was it wasn't a 1 size fits all fix. he offers advice in between scheduled visits, either on the phone or text, if needed. i took advantage of that because i didn't want to be 'off track' on my part of the training. he tweaked the training when something wasn't working. the amount of time he gave me was amazing and he basically completely transformed my dog. feeding time is low stress now. Schatzi still is not 100% there but definitely more than manageable and the aggression and guarding is gone. this guy knows his stuff and Schatzi was putty in his hands. if you're ready to give up, don't, call Scott.

    Two years ago I enlisted the help of Scott at Dog Park Ready to help me with my Australian…read moreKelpie/Cattle Dog Mix, Olive. She was 2 years old and was in a home where another dog attacked her multiple times. Her humans unselfishly decided that Olive deserved a better home and put her up for adoption. When I took Olive she suffered from severe fear aggression towards other dogs. Scott got me on the right track with her rehabilitation. His program made a big difference in her behavior right away. Over the past two years I have faithfully practiced the training techniques Scott taught me. You wouldn't believe the difference in Olive now. She is a happy, healthy and thriving little dog. She has progressed to the point where she can enjoy private agility lessons, playing with other dogs in dog parks, going to doggie day care occasionally and long walks with her human. She is still a little leash reactive when she sees another dog but no longer fearful, just excited. She continues to improve and I am confident she will become more dog neutral on lead in time. Working with Scott, one on one, was so helpful for me and Olive. Give him a call.

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    Dog Park Ready Family Dog Training - What a joy to see him calmly eating

    What a joy to see him calmly eating

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    Brook Run Dog Park - April 2015: On the next episode of "Dancing With the Dogs" . . .

    Brook Run Dog Park

    4.2(111 reviews)
    12.5 mi

    I've been visiting alot of dog parks in the Atlanta area to find a clean + safe spot for my pup to…read moreplay/exercise/socialize. Brook Run remains to be my favorite spot so far. The dog park is sectioned off for large and small dogs. My review is based on the large dog park. Half of the park is filled with gravel makes the area cleaner than most after a rainy day. The other half is like a forested area with dirt. On hot afternoons, many dog owners and their pups gather in that area to keep cool. PROS: - 3 water stations - Multiple poop bag dispensers that always stocked in my experience - Lots of benches throughout the park - Wash off area outside the park - Almost always occupied with dogs throughout the day - Gravel - Convenient walking trail entrance adjacent to park - Well lit parking lot and park CONS: - Some days, there's more poop on the ground than others. Not too bad though. - The wash off area can be cleaner - Not close enough to home :( Parking is plentiful. I never have trouble finding parking unless there's a festival/event going on in the park. ** Note: Dog park is closed from 9am-12pm first Wednesday each month for cleaning** Bravo to the Brook Run community/volunteers who contribute to keeping this park clean and well stocked.

    We always have a delightful experience here in comparison to other dog parks we've been to. The…read moreenvironment is welcoming and safe, making it ideal for both dogs and their humans to socialize and play. Owners are attentive and dogs are friendly. The only issue we would have is that there are a lot of small dog owners in the large breed area, and sometimes it feels like our pup can't freely play without worry that he would accidentally run them over.

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    Brook Run Dog Park - April 2015: CHERIE enjoys the newly remodeled dog park

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    April 2015: CHERIE enjoys the newly remodeled dog park

    Glenlake Park

    Glenlake Park

    4.3(15 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    In search of a new place to get my daily 10,000 steps, I came across Glenlake Park. What an…read moreincredible experience. This park is connected to a beautiful cemetery with such interesting history and views. It is so calming walking the paved paths amongst the burial sites and seeing the love and adoration of the families caring for their ancestors' resting places over the years. This park also has a tennis court, a public pool, a basketball court, a small baseball field, a general field, a pond, and a playground. It is clean and quiet, and those visiting the park are incredibly friendly. I tend to rate parks based on their visitors, and most of my "good evenings" were met with a very pleasant response unlike some of the more busy parks in ATL. There were families riding their bikes together, couples strolling amongst the graveyard, an older gentleman fishing in the pond, young men competing on the basketball court, people respectfully walking their dogs, a yoga session happening in the field and much more. This park is a catch-all for any age and experience. I'm sure I'm missing some of the amenities -- it has a lot to offer. Shout out to Decatur for maintaining this little gem. I highly recommend.

    I absolutely love this park! One of the best aspects of living in downtown Decatur is the easy…read moreaccess to this beautiful space. It features a large field perfect for sports and recreation, a well-maintained dog park, and a basketball court that's always in great condition. The playground is ideal for little ones, and there's a lovely pavilion available for small outdoor events. It's such a pristine and inviting place to spend time!

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    Glenlake Park - Basketball court and park landscape

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    Basketball court and park landscape

    Renaissance Park Dog Park - Dogs @ play

    Renaissance Park Dog Park

    2.8(12 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown

    I have been coming to this park for 3 months now and think it's really great! I haven't seen any of…read morethe issues the other users have mentioned. But I did notice significant changes to the park before I started coming. Pros: The large dog park is huge with plenty of space for your dog to run around and play. The trees offer great protection from the sun on those hot, summer Atlanta days. It's always stocked full of poop bags and miscellaneous toys that have been left either by the caretakers or previous users. The area is also very dog friendly! It's in the middle of downtown and midtown, so within a 15-20 minute walk you'll find tons of restaurants with dog friendly patios. Pretty much anywhere with a patio usually allows dogs! Cons: It's not an active dog park. In my experience, it averages about 1-2 parties in the park at a time. There's a lot of people that use the dog park especially around 8am and 5/6pm when people get off work, but outside of those hours it's pretty empty. Which is great if your dog isn't as social or needs to warm up to other dogs. However, if you're like me and have a very social dog, this might not be your park of choice just yet as it builds back up it's reputation.

    don't feel comfortable taking my 11 lbs morkie to this park. While they calm to have a small dog…read moresection, every time we have tried there have been dogs over 40lbs

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    Renaissance Park Dog Park - Grand Opening November 2013

    Grand Opening November 2013

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