Atlanta's eight city off-leash dog parks with addresses, the city's park leash ordinance, where dogs are banned, and dog-friendly patios and shopping.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Dog park addresses and the leash rules come from the City of Atlanta’s Leash Up ATL page and its code of ordinances; patio and shopping details from each business’s own website.

Atlanta has eight city off-leash dog parks. Everywhere else in a city park, on a city trail or in a public space, your dog must be on a leash, and the city says Atlanta police officers will cite owners who let dogs run loose. Source: Leash Up ATL, City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation.

Who to call

  • City parks questions: dial 311 (ATL311)
  • Aggressive dog or emergency: 911

The city’s off-leash dog parks

Dog park Address
Piedmont Park 400 Park Drive NE, 30306
South Bend 1955 Compton Drive SE, 30315
Renaissance Park 501 Piedmont Ave. NE, 30308
Walker Park 200 Memorial Terrace SE, 30316
Freedom Barkway 523 Highland Ave. NE, 30312
Kirkwood Dog Park 1694 Wade Ave. NE, 30317
Mozley Park Dog Park 1565 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, 30314
Melvin Drive Park Dog Park 3847 Melvin Drive SW, 30331

Piedmont Park’s off-leash area is set by ordinance at 2.5 acres and is run, maintained and supervised by the Piedmont Park Conservancy at no cost to the city. The code also provides for a half-acre off-leash area at Frankie Allen Park, run by the David Forehand Memorial Organization.

Rules inside the dog parks

Section 110-70 of the city code requires every off-leash area to be fully fenced with double gates, and sets the rules posted at each entrance. The main ones:

  • No more than three dogs per owner at a time.
  • Every dog wears a collar and ID tag, and is licensed, healthy and vaccinated.
  • No puppies under 16 weeks, no dogs in heat and no prong collars.
  • Dogs stay in sight and under voice control; owners remove any dog that fights or shows aggression.
  • Clean up after your dog and latch both gates.
  • Children under 12 only with close adult supervision.
  • Only bite-size dog treats; no other food. No bikes, skateboards, jogging or strollers.
  • The area can close for bad weather or maintenance.

The leash law in city parks

From Section 110-70, quoted on the city’s Leash Up ATL page:

  • Leash required in every park except a designated off-leash area.
  • Clean up after your pet.
  • No pets, even leashed, in park amphitheaters, swimming pools and pool areas, tennis courts, golf courses, lakes or the zoo, or within 15 feet of fences and structures.
  • No pets during the larger permitted festivals (class A, B and C outdoor festivals); pets are allowed at the smaller class D and E events.
  • Guide dogs, service dogs and police dogs are exempt from the area and festival bans.

Grant Park has its own rule, Section 110-70.1: because of the zoo, dogs are allowed only in certain areas of the park, on a leash and under control.

Dog-friendly patios and shopping

  • Park Tavern at Piedmont Park advertises a dog-friendly patio with views over the park; phone 404-249-0001 (Park Tavern).
  • Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, allows leashed dogs and cats under the owner’s control and publishes a list of pet-friendly stores and restaurants. Pets are not allowed on Atlantic Green and must use the designated pet waste areas (Atlantic Station FAQ).

We add patios to this list only when the restaurant’s own website says dogs are welcome.

Frequently asked questions

How many off-leash dog parks does Atlanta have? Eight, listed above with addresses.

Do dogs have to be on a leash in Atlanta parks? Yes, except in a designated off-leash area. Police can cite owners whose dogs are loose.

Where are dogs not allowed in Atlanta parks? Amphitheaters, pools, tennis courts, golf courses, lakes, the zoo, within 15 feet of fences and structures, and during large permitted festivals.

How big is the Piedmont Park dog park? 2.5 acres, run by the Piedmont Park Conservancy.

Can I bring my dog to Atlantic Station? Yes, on a leash, but not onto Atlantic Green.

What this means for you

  • Check whether a festival is on before you take your dog to Piedmont Park or another big park.
  • City dog parks require a licensed, vaccinated dog wearing a collar and ID tag.
  • Want a dog park in your neighborhood? The city has a program and a step-by-step guide for neighborhoods to create one, linked from the Leash Up ATL page.

Related: walking and biking trails, free things to do and kids’ activities.