Dog walking in Powder Springs

Northwest Powder Springs

There's another nice trail in northwest Powder Springs known as the Silver Comet Trail. This trail is one of 1,600 former railway lines that have been converted into trails for public use that connect across America. The Silver Comet Trail is 12 feet wide and stretches for 61.5 miles, and has a reputation for being well-maintained. It's also wheelchair-accessible, and you'll find all the amenities you'll need, including water fountains, bathrooms, and lots of sights to stop and see along the way. Your dog can join you on this trail, but they must be on a leash. You'll both enjoy the stops along the trail if you'd like to make a day of it, but it's also a good spot to go for a quick walk.

North

Marietta, Georgia is just 12 miles from Powder Springs, and in the northern area of the city sits a place called Lewis Dog Park. This park has a reputation for being kept in good shape, and it also has separate sections for big and small dogs. In addition to these sections, this fenced-in, off-leash park has a few covered shelters with seating throughout the park. There aren't any trees for shade here, but there's lots of grass, and the park also provides water fountains as well as waste bags. Visitors to the Lewis Dog Park are known for being friendly and welcoming, so you and your pooch will likely make some new friends during your visit!

Wildwood Springs

With a population of around 95,000 people, Roswell is Georgia's seventh largest city. It's about 25 miles from Powder Springs, and in the Wildwood Springs area of town, you'll find the Leita Thompson, Memorial Park. This park has an art studio, a garden, fishing facilities, and best of all, its very own dog park! The Leita Thompson Dog Park is fenced in with separate sections for big and little dogs, as well as water fountains for people and dogs. If you'd like to explore with your dog on a leash, there are a few miles of trails within the park where you can do so.

Deerfield

Less than a half an hour northwest of Powder Springs is the Frank Boone Dog Park in the Deerfield area of Kennesaw, Georgia. This pleasant park is clean and well-maintained, and it is located within the Swift-Cantrell Park. The dog park is 1.4 acres and has a six-foot fence surrounding it, including a separate section for dogs under 30 pounds or senior dogs. In addition to watering stations and clean-up supplies, there is even a doggy wash station at the Frank Boone Dog Park where you can clean your pooch up before you head home. For your convenience, there is also seating provided throughout the park.

Northwest Smyrna

Smyrna, Georgia has a population of over 56,000 people, and it's just northwest of Atlanta. Smyrna is only a 20-minute trip from Powder Springs, and the northwest part of the city is home to Smyrna's first dog park. Burger Park has a section reserved for dogs under 30 pounds as well as an area for bigger dogs. There's a water fountain in the small dog area, and there is also seating for humans to relax and watch their dogs play. Locals and visitors alike love this park and appreciate the attentive owners who frequent it, and how hard people work to keep it clean and fun for everyone.