dedicated dog park

Central Bark Park

Overview: Central Bark Park is rated 4.5/5 from 184 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as clean and well kept and spacious with room for dogs to run. Amenities: Reviewers often mention water fountains or bowls and secure fencing and separate dog areas. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs, regular visitors and active use, and steady activity with other dogs to meet. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness.

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4.5(184 reviews)

Overview: Central Bark Park is rated 4.5/5 from 184 Google reviews. Reviews most often describe it as clean and well kept and spacious with room for dogs to run. Amenities: Reviewers often mention water fountains or bowls and secure fencing and separate dog areas. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs, regular visitors and active use, and steady activity with other dogs to meet. Downsides: Some reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness.

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dogs that need room to runsmall dogs or homes with multiple dog sizessocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowd

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dogs that need room to runsmall dogs or homes with multiple dog sizessocial dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowddog parkpark6 Google photos184 reviewsOpen now

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J “ZoeChloe” G6 months ago

This is the only enclosed Dog Park for off leash play, we found in Dallas. Luckily most of the people and their large breed dogs are very friendly and patient/understanding with small breeds because every time we’ve been there, there’s never any dogs in the small breed side. So we ended up taking our little ones to the large breed side to play and socialize. (And for me to socialize 😉😁) Would’ve given 5 stars if the city would refill the 💩 bags and grow some grass (not just weeds) 🥹 💕🐾🐶💕🐾🐩🐕‍🦺🦮🐕🦴

Bryan Goetza month ago

The grounds here really need some love. Muddy in many spots. Locals are too busy socializing to pick up after their dogs. Twice now I have stepped in it. Please watch your dogs and retrieve thier waste. Otherwise it's a huge park with a big side and small side.

Nick Oates8 years ago

Great place to take a dog. A lot of people come there so your dog can be social and meet new friends. It would be a great place to play Frisbee with your friend. Nice area to jog too.

Alan10 months ago

This is a nice off leash dog park, it has a fenced area for smaller dogs and a larger fenced area for big dogs. The times I have been here it has never been overcrowded and we haven’t had any problems with other dogs.

Bennett Boggess6 years ago

Lots of toys and water available. Very few obnoxious dogs. Too many people don't clean up after their dogs though. Lots of friendly owners.

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  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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