Dog walking in Harrison

Southside Historic District

The southwestern Chattanooga area known as Southside Historic District is only 15 miles from Harrison, and right near here is where you'll find the Chattanooga Chew Chew Canine Park. This off-leash dog park has separate, fenced-in sections for big and small dogs, as well as a selection of agility equipment. There are often plastic pools set up for dogs to cool off in, and there is running drinking water available during the warmer months of the year. Chattanooga Chew Chew Canine Park also has features like beautiful green trees, seating, waste disposal supplies, and fire hydrants. The park is free to use, and it opens at 7 AM every day.

Hixson

The Greenway Farms Dog Park is a 15-minute drive from Harrison in the northern Chattanooga area known as Hixson. This exceptional dog park is a vast off-leash space with sections for big and small dogs. There is agility equipment throughout the park, as well as benches, waste disposal items, and running drinking water, although it's turned off during the winter. If your dog is a swimmer, they'll love the water access at this park, where they can cool off or play a game of fetch in the water. Some visitors note the fences aren't particularly high at this park, so if your dog has springs for legs, keep an extra close eye on them.

Cannondale

Cannondale is an area located in southeastern Chattanooga, and it's a 15-minute drive south of Harrison. You'll find Heritage Dog Park in Cannondale, and this large dog park has sections for big dogs and little pups. This dog park is maintained by the McKamey Animal Center, which often hosts educational events. Heritage Dog Park was once a membership-based park, but now it's free to use. There's agility equipment in the park, as well as drinking water and dog bathing stations. There's also a selection of seating, shaded areas, trees, and waste disposal supplies for your convenience.

Red Bank

Red Bank is another city in Hamilton County with a population of nearly 12,000 people, and it's only a 20-minute drive from Harrison. The southeastern quadrant of Red Bank is home to an area known as White Oak, and this is where you can find White Oak Park. This park opened in 2003, and it features amenities like a playground, a paved walking trail, multi-use fields, and an off-leash dog park. The Red Bank Dog Park has separate big and small dog sections, as well as seating and water. Your dog can also join you in other areas of the park if they're on a leash.

Northside Community

It may not be an off-leash park, but there's another excellent park in Chattanooga that's worth visiting with your dog. Renaissance Park is a 23-acre city park in the Northside area of Chattanooga. It's only a 20-minute drive from Harrison, and this park is nestled along the stunning Tennessee River. This park showcases the beauty of the waterfront, and it also has various historical markers throughout the park. There are grassy fields to stroll through, hills to roll up and down, and even nature trails you can trek with your dog! You're not far from other exciting downtown spots, so after your trip to the park, you and your dog can explore more of Chattanooga together.