The Atlanta Dog Patch

11/14/2022

https://www.sniffspot.com/blog/sniffspot-community/the-state-of-public-dog-parks-across-the-united-states

From 2009 to 2020, there was a 40 percent increase in the development of public dog parks. Designated spots for canine exercise have become commonplace in every major city — many pet owners won’t even consider renting an apartment that doesn’t...

05/18/2022

Education counts

Dog parks may seem like great additions to the community, but they’re rife with problems — for you, and for your dog. Here’s what to know before you go.

03/22/2022

Great notes on dog park concerns! One size does not work for all. How about options? City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation

Dog parks may seem like great additions to the community, but they’re rife with problems — for you, and for your dog. Here’s what to know before you go.

03/04/2022

https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/best-dog-park-cities/

What U.S. cities have the best pooch-friendly green spaces? Find out in this study that rounds up 2021's best dog park cities.

07/17/2021

Handy resource but interesting to note only four (4) of the parks listed and actually in Atlanta. Two (2) of those are privately maintained and have a fee/purchase needed for access. Of the remaining two (2), one (1) isn’t even off-leash. Can we do better City of Atlanta Government ???

https://www.localpetcare.com/blog/the-12-best-dog-parks-and-off-leash-areas-in-atlanta-ga?utm_campaign=Local+Pet+Care+-+City+Content&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&hsa_acc=1269257466447405&hsa_cam=23847054359180163&hsa_grp=23847695393020163&hsa_ad=23847695393010163&hsa_src=fb&hsa_net=facebook&hsa_ver=3&fbclid=IwAR1gBl1M2eBw11pNoJdAuwnO635dcSbMGwcR8rDQjxQLIYC26BZU3PSaSzc_aem_AejbLMJfJekvYMsxWUmNaH0aslFF2-48HzP1SOLUJffjMQoydVStM_j4kA7oPfvymzxNFckqEEsAH6SUc_VuLeUZwWuxUDOlULZS3Djllb7U_F7k8Su-P3VSlCy7RIMVyr8

Enjoy some outdoor time with your pup at any one of these 12 best dog parks and off-leash areas in Atlanta. Check out our list and run wild!

07/23/2020

The City of Atlanta is asking (again) for input on how we want our greenspaces activated. How about a place for our pups to safely play???? Let them know your thoughts thru this survey link.

Recreation & Parks for All Begins with Hearing from All!.

02/07/2020

So much valuable information here! All good talking points and considerations for supporting our pups in high density communities.

Dog parks may seem like great additions to the community, but they’re rife with problems — for you, and for your dog. Here’s what to know before you go.

11/28/2019

Clearly there’s a desire for finding safe, happy places for all our dogs. C’mon Atlanta, can we have options too??? City of Atlanta Government

Enabling your pup to get the exercise they need in the safety of a private area.

01/11/2019

Huge congratulations to Kirkwood for overcoming the outdated Atlanta dog park regulations! May this be a sign of things to come for all the other neighborhoods that need a place for their dogs too!!!

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdecaturish.com%2F2019%2F01%2Fkirkwood-neighbors-organization-approves-budget-dog-park-gains-traction%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0p1-0pjEzUPku2LUP95f5bxqOEy3bg63Y9swoN6YzGc-PYaCiO2sCmGp4&h=AT35eOJoZw8DDVCXwPu4d4bkQ86JqlERGPZbPkODlY1W3e1XIqAKkl2pqsceMzCnq4guZw2tt0N952VgMzPVWlAhWR9sndVa2XcNc5h-FuG-ElQ0-WKQXJ3Hxfve_juUtEOoKdI

The Kirkwood Neighbors’ Organization held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Turner Monumental AME on Howard Street.

06/18/2018

Great example of a well run, well designed dog park... Hartsfield Jackson Airport!!! As more people are traveling with their pets, airports are taking note and providing resources. Hoping City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation takes similar note and provides options for the pets of Atlanta.

06/12/2018

Thanks for the wags!

06/11/2018

Thanks for a great event Atlanta Streets Alive! We love meeting neighbors who want more resources for our pups!!! City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation