Overton Bark
About the Park
Overton Bark is a large, well-maintained off-leash area within Overton Park, featuring shaded space and separate sections for small and large dogs. The park offers benches, drinking water, and easy access to trails, picnic areas, and other park amenities. Visitors praise the spacious, clean environment and friendly community atmosphere. Occasional concerns include muddy conditions after rain and isolated incidents with untrained dogs.
Visitors Like
- Well-maintained and clean
- Large, spacious fenced areas
- Separate sections for small and large dogs
- Shaded with trees and benches
Worth Noting
- Can become muddy after rain
- Limited grass coverage
- Fallen branches on walking paths
- Occasional untrained or unfriendly dogs
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Google Reviews
533 reviews
Geoff Merritt
253 reviewsIts a dog park. What's not to like?
G. Roberts
183 reviewsCool place for dogs to play. Great setting in an iconic park with lots to offer with trails, walks, Zoo, picnic...
Jean Desalines
52 reviewsGreat Atmosphere
dredrick moore
132 reviewsNothing like a day in the park....
Jason Mishler
229 reviewsGreat place to spend some quality time with froends and family!
Wayne Nesmith
181 reviewsLarge public area offering golf, jogging, running, walking, dog walking or just relaxing after a visit to the Coolest, Premier Tennessee Museum.
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