Dog Park
About the Park
This off-leash dog park features separate fenced areas for small and large dogs with access to Lake Shelby for swimming. The park offers hoses for rinsing, trash bins, and shaded seating areas. Multiple posted warnings note alligators and snakes present in the water. The park is generally clean and well-maintained, though it can get very hot in summer and may be muddy after rain.
Visitors Like
- Separate areas for small and large dogs
- Swimming access in Lake Shelby
- Rinse stations with hoses
- Clean and well-maintained
Worth Noting
- Alligators in water (posted warnings)
- Snakes present (posted warnings)
- Fencing gaps allow escape near water
- Limited lighting at night
Park Gallery
Google Reviews
211 reviews
Jody Wilson
293 reviewsNeeded a bit of maintenance it it’s hard when it’s so hot out. Dogs dig for cool sand. My dog went and layed in one of the holes to cool off so we lef...
Jodi Hager
228 reviewsReally nice dog park. Don't let your dog swim out too far, I was told there are alligators in there.
Mason Pruner
233 reviewsOur pups had a great time.. the water was fun for them and they got to play with other dogs. The hoses to rinse them off after was awesome
Jack Spicer
87 reviewsPlace was great separate areas for small and large dogs. Play ground for kids, walking trail access and right across the street from the Gulf State Pa...
Jennifer Witek
24 reviewsIt has 2 seperate gated areas that lead up to water. They can swim to the other gated area though. It was nice to let our dog warm up to the side with...
Robin Hart
14 reviewsThe fact that no one is talking about the dog or dogs have been killed at that dog park because of alligators!
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