Off-Leash Area of Fernhill Park

Great big off-leash area for dogs, but please be mindful of the areas that are NOT off-leash (the playground, the baseball field, etc, all the areas that aren't the valley-ish area with the little hills on both sides). I got surgery recently and went on a walk through the playground area of Fernhill (not a designated off-leash area) and had a really energetic dog run up to me and try to jump on me, with an owner who couldn't control it, and who seemed to think the whole park was off-leash. Please only take your dog off-leash in the designated area, and only if the dog is trained enough to immediately come back to you if it wanders out of that area. Thank you for helping everyone enjoy the park!!

My favorite dog park in town. This park offers a lot of variety that really showcases the changing seasons. Most people and their dogs are super friendly and respectful. I love walking through the trees and making loops around the park. Sometimes people maintain a water station for dogs. Bring your own dog waste bags because they’re never restocked here.

Friendly dog owners and cute dogs with a large unfenced area that feels safe. Doggy water fountain!

I love the available water, the options of shade or sun, and the options of spaces near or away from other dogs. The boundary's between off leash and not were hard to see at first (they are the stone posts) but once I saw them, couldn't not see them- which I think is just a lovely way of stating the boundary without ruining the beauty of the park and the fact that this off leash area has no fences! No fences! Part of what I like about it :)

Top notch dog park, love that it does not have fences or gates, so the park feels so spacious. No muddy spots or puddles on rainy days, but be sure to bring your own water because the water jugs are often empty here (or be a good samaritan & bring full jugs!). Beautiful fall foliage and well behaved pups, my lab loves coming here.