Dog walking in College Park

Central College Park

The Central College Park neighborhood is home to the town's shopping district. The area gets pretty busy, but still provides residents with the Richard D. Zupp Park. The park is 5 acres, with a perimeter trail, winding paved paths throughout the park, baseball diamonds, and three picnic pavilions. Dogs are welcome while on a leash, and have access to water fountains and clean-up bags. Egan Park is a small park in a residential area with a forested path made from dirt and gravel. This small park is rural, and although it does not require dogs to be on a leash, you will have to remember to bring water and clean-up bags.

Historic College Park

The neighborhood of old Historic College Park has some of the oldest lands in the city, with historic buildings and old farmland that have been turned into public parks like Barrett Park. The 7-acre park is well-maintained, with a large open space surrounded by trees. Shaded benches, paved walkways, enclosed and light tennis courts, and picnic pavilions are ofund throughout. Your pup must remain on a leash while at the park, but can enjoy features like water fountains, trash bins, benches, and clean-up stations. The neighborhood also hosts a dog-friendly restaurant known as Lunch on Main Street, which serves home cooked meals and provides dog-friendly outdoor seating.

Camp Creek Parkway

Camp Creek Parkway is a neighborhood on the southeast side of town filled with forests and peaceful residential areas. The Brannon Memorial Park resides here and is a sweet spot for dog walkers looking for a good place to go. The park is surrounded by thick forests for privacy and provides ample room to run around and play for Fido, with access to paved trails, water fountains, and clean-up stations. The Charles Phillips Park is right down the road, and offers a small but more developed park, with a paved trail system and enclosed tennis courts that are opened to leashed pups. Dogs are welcome on the tennis courts or to enjoy a short stroll along the trails.

Jolly Rd/ Old National Hwy

The Jolly Road and Old National Highway neighborhood at the southern peak of the town is a mixture of natural terrain and busy streets. Dog walkers can enjoy the amenities of Burdette Park, which include a playground, covered pavilion, open play areas, forested nature trails, ample parking, and a dog-friendly atmosphere for leashed pups. The large space is excellent for a walk or place to run and exercise, with additional features like water fountains and a clean-up station. The Old National Park is a great open space area in the neighborhood, which provides lighted recreational fields and a couple acres of open land for humans and dogs. Paved paths connect the parking lot and fields with concessions stands, water fountains, a picnic shelter, and benches.

Conley Hills

Conley Hills is a neighborhood in the small town of East Point, just a mile north of College Park. This hilly neighborhood has a popular spot for residents and visitors called Sumner Park. The all-around-good park has something for everyone, including open space for kids and dogs to play in, paved walking ways, recreational ballfields, shady seating, and fishing opportunities in the South Utoy Creek. Dogs can play in the enclosed baseball fields as long as no teams are playing, or take an enjoyable walk along the trails while they remain on a leash. Additional features for pups include water fountains, trash bins, and benches for humans.