Dog walking in Leeds

Central Hoover

The Loch Haven Dog Park in central Hoover, Alabama is only a 20-minute drive from Leeds. This special dog park has a section for dogs under 35 pounds, and another for bigger dogs. Your dog will never be bored at this pawpular park, as there are always other dogs there to play with and there's even an agility course for adventurous dogs. The Loch Haven Dog Park provides visitors with seating, shade, a water fountain, and waste disposal items, and it's free to use! There is also a 0.4-mile walking track in the park that comes in handy.

South Birmingham

Remy's Dog Park at Red Mountain Park is a half-hour drive from Leeds, and is located in southern Birmingham, Alabama. If you've been searching for a large park where your dog can run free, look no further! Remy's Dog Park is a six-acre park, and it features not only a big and small dog section, but also a third section where special needs, shy, or senior dogs can play safely. Remy's Dog Park has been voted one of the top ten dog parks in the south, and it isn't hard to see why! There are waste disposal stations, seating, and water provided at the park as well.

North Fultondale

The Black Creek Bark Park is located in northern Fultondale, Alabama, and it's only a half-hour drive from Leeds. This dog park has everything you could want from a dog park! Your pup can play in one of two areas separated for large and small dogs. Water fountains for both humans and canines are provided, and waste disposal stations make those necessary clean-ups easy. The Bark Park sits within Black Creek Park, and in the greater park area, there are also several other amenities worth checking out, including a playground, sports facilities, and a three-mile nature trail that your leashed dog can join you on.

Willow Glen

It takes about 40 minutes to drive to the Beneful Alabaster Dream Dog Park in southern Alabaster, Alabama, and it's worth every minute of the trip! This dog park was built thanks to a $500,000 grant from Beneful pet food, and it debuted in 2012. The park features synthetic turf that makes for easy clean-up, as well as water splash pads and big and small dog sections. In addition to those fun features, there is agility equipment and a miniature football field for playing fetch. There's also a walking course in the park, as well as seating, shade, and waste disposal items, and drinking water, and it's free to use.

Ruffner

There's a special spot in eastern Birmingham known as the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center, and it's only a 20-minute drive from Leeds. The Ruffner Mountain Nature Center is a massive 1,040-acre area, and there are also 11 miles of trails within it. One of the best things about this already great place is that it's dog-friendly! (With a name like Ruffner, how could it not be?) Your dog is welcome to join you here as long as they're on a leash. Throughout the park, you'll find educational activities, and you'll also have the opportunity to spot plenty of wildlife. The entire area is protected, and is the perfect place to learn more about the environment while making un-fur-gettable memories with your pup!