Northern Tail Dog Park
About the Park
Northern Tail is a large, free off-leash park with well-maintained grounds, poop bag stations, shade trees, and seating. The park offers both open running space and a smaller enclosed section for small or reactive dogs. No water fountain is available—bring your own water. The park closes seasonally (December–April), and experiences vary; many visitors praise the friendly community and socialization opportunities, while some report encounters with aggressive dogs and inattentive owners.
Visitors Like
- Large open area for running
- Very clean and well-maintained
- Free to use
- Poop bag stations provided
Worth Noting
- No water fountain—bring your own water
- Closed December through April
- Small dog area access requires walking through main park
- Some aggressive dogs and inattentive owners reported
Park Gallery
Google Reviews
170 reviews
William Melvin Whitlow
97 reviewsWell maintained dog park open to the public. It’s large and very open with a few shade trees that provide some shade. There’s no water fountain so ple...
Samuel Tibebe
67 reviewsI think it’s the best dog park in the county literally well managed well maintained and great people that come here
Alex
97 reviewsMy dog likes it here. But please don't bring your dog here if they are aggressive.
Sherri
54 reviewsWide open area for dogs to run. My first visit was yesterday. A good time was had by all.
Mr. Potter
28 reviewsHaven’t been to this park in some time but last time had two Great Danes chasing my GSD around antagonizing her. Confronted owner and he said deal wit...
Alex Shapardanis
27 reviewsThis park is a great place except for two things: 1) No water pump or fountain, and 2) It closes in the winter. Why does it have to close in the wint...
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