Dog walking in Union City

Piedmont Heights

The eastern Atlanta community known as Piedmont Heights is 20 miles from Union City. This area is home to the Piedmont Dog Park, a three-acre dog park with a section for dogs over 30 pounds, and another section for smaller dogs. The park is landscaped beautifully, and there are recently updated trails throughout the off-leash park for you to explore with your pet as well. For pet parents, there are benches, restrooms, and shady areas for hot days. There are dog water fountains and waste disposal items for pups, and on the weekends, there's often a dog popsicle vendor set up at Piedmont Dog Park!

Macintosh Trail

The PTC Dog Park in central Peachtree City, Georgia is less than 20 miles south of Union City. This off-leash park is bigger than three acres, and it includes big and small dog sections. There's a five-foot fence surrounding the park to prevent dogs from escaping, and visitors appreciate the wheelchair-friendly paved path through the park. PTC Dog Park has gazebos, chairs, and benches so pet parents can rest comfortably while their dogs play, and there are water fountains set up for dogs, too. The park is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, and if you're not a member of the Peachtree City Dog Park Association, each visit will cost you just $1.

Camp Drive

You and your dog are sure to fall in love with Canine Crossing Dog Park in College Park, Georgia, and the best part is, it's only two miles from Union City! Canine Crossing Dog Park sits on more than five acres of land, and it includes an area for dogs under 25 pounds, as well as a section for the bigger doggos. There are tunnels, fire hydrants, and large rocks for dogs to play with in the park, as well as dog water fountains. There are covered swings, pavilions, seating, restrooms, and walking areas in the park to keep pet parents comfortable.

North Decatur

The Mason Mill Dog Park in northern Decatur, Georgia is less than 30 miles from Union City. This off-leash park tucked behind a baseball field isn't incredibly large, but there's enough space for dogs to run, play, and enjoy themselves. The dog park is divided into two sections, and although there aren't signs saying which is a big dog section and which is a small dog section, visitors tend to separate their dogs on their own. Mason Mill Dog Park has a mulched surface, as well as dog water fountains and benches throughout the park. There's a trail connecting to this park that leads to a creek, and your dog can trek this trail with you when they're on a leash.

Northwest Smyrna

Lake Court Park in northwestern Smyrna, Georgia is about a half-hour drive north of Union City. This 12.6-acre park has sports fields, playgrounds, picnic facilities, and an off-leash dog park. The Lake Court Dog Park is one large, fenced-in space for dogs of all sizes to interact. The park is situated on a hill, so your dog can get an extra workout in racing up and down the incline. During the warmer months of the year, there's running water available for dogs to drink, but be sure to bring your own water in the winter. There is also seating and waste disposal items at Lake Court Dog Park in case you forget your own.