Brentwood, TN

You can take your dogs to any of Brentwood's parks and greenways.

Dogs must be leashed, and owners must scoop any poop.

The Edwin Warner Dog Park is closest to Brentwood. Vaughn's Gap Road is just off Old Hickory Blvd. near the Steeplechase. You can see the open, sunny area from the road. Happy dogs and happy owners are ALWAYS at Edwin Warner's leash-free Dog Park, which is open from dawn to dusk. In fact, the entire park is a favorite with dog owners, especially joggers on the trails.

--->Here's a virtual driving tour of Warner Parks, which includes the Edwin Warner Dog Park.

Franklin's dog park is convenient to Brentwood, too. Called Maggie's Bark Park, it's located next to Franklin High School on Hillsboro Road. You'll spot this large fenced area between the school and the Williamson County Animal Control center. The Franklin dog park was the first of its kind in Tennessee. It has gazebos, walking trails, and even play structures for agility training.

--->Don't miss The Fun Times Guide to Franklin's photo-rich comparison of the Franklin Dog Park vs. Nashville's Warner Dog Park.

Other Middle Tennessee Dog Parks:

Nashville's showpiece Centennial Park boasts an equally great dog park. You'll find the Centennial Dog Park just off West End at the corner of Parthenon Ave. and 31st. Dog owners love the separate areas for large and small dogs. A summer bonus: the Centennial Dog Park has water fountains just for dogs! It is open from dawn to 8 pm.

--->Here are some fun photos of Nashville's Centennial Dog Park...I like the Pooper Scooper reminder!

On Nashville's East side, the Shelby Park Dog Park provides a lush green play area. Shelby Park is Nashville's largest dog park, with almost 2 acres of leash-free space. You can find it on 20th St., behind the Shelby Community Center. It is open from dawn until 8 pm.

Murfreesboro also has a dedicated leash-free dog park. It is located just off College Street in a hard-to-spot commercial zone. Here are complete directions to the Murfreesboro Dog Park.

Dog Park Rules To Remember:

• Children under 10 are not permitted in Nashville dog parks.


• Two dogs per person, with a leash available for each dog.


• Pit bulls, dogs in heat, and dogs younger than 4 months old are not allowed.


• No dog food, human food, or spiked collars.