Amherst Paw Park
About the Park
Amherst Paw Park is a volunteer-run, community-funded off-leash facility with separate areas for large and small dogs, featuring water, seating, and available toys. The grounds are generally well-maintained and spacious, offering good opportunities for dogs to socialize and exercise. Most visitors report a friendly community, though some have experienced conflicts with certain regular attendees. The park can become muddy, and maintenance depends entirely on community donations and volunteer effort.
Visitors Like
- Separate fenced areas for large and small dogs
- Spacious, well-maintained grounds
- Water and toys available
- Benches and seating for owners
Worth Noting
- Can become muddy after rain
- Some interpersonal conflicts reported with regular visitors
- Occasional trash and cleanup issues
- Limited natural shade
Park Gallery
Google Reviews
245 reviews
Ava Gaudy
3 reviewsPet owners bring their dogs here who have had “traumatizing” experiences. This lady was swatting at my dog and yelling at him for smelling her dog. Th...
Taylor
62 reviewsWhat a cute place! I love coming here. There is a big side and a small side which turns out great for my small dog. They arent paid by the state or an...
David Myers
23 reviewsGreat place to take my dog.
John Vollor Jr
404 reviewsIt's a nice dog park people that go there are nice and clean place to let your dogs run and play
Alexis Semanchuk
108 reviewsBig area, divided by large and small dogs, 99% of owners are responsible and friendly. It can get very wet and muddy at times but volunteers are activ...
Lucas Robinson
4 reviewsHonestly worst dog park ever. there was tons of trash laying around along with human food and drinks. No one cleaned up after their dogs and the trash...
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