Can my dog be off-leash at The Paw Park (Amherst)?

Yes — The Paw Park (Amherst) is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is The Paw Park (Amherst) fenced?

Yes — The Paw Park (Amherst) is fully enclosed.

Is The Paw Park (Amherst) free?

Yes — The Paw Park (Amherst) is free to access. Smith Road Municipal Complex lot.

Fenced dog park · East Amherst / Smith Road Complex · 550 Smith Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051

The Paw Park (Amherst)

Amherst's official off-leash dog park, on town-owned land at the Smith Road Municipal Complex (a former Nike missile base), run by the all-volunteer Amherst Paw Park Association. About an acre of fully fenced, double-gated space with separate small- and large-dog sections, lit for evening visits.

Off-leash · always

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Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
None
Size
Medium (~1 acre, separate small + large)
Hours
Off-leash all day · dawn–dusk
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Smith Road Municipal Complex lot.

Good to know

The Town of Amherst owns the land; the volunteer APPA nonprofit runs it on donations — free to all licensed dogs, residents or not.
Dogs must be licensed, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and wear a visible license tag.
Open and exposed — heavy lake-effect snow can limit winter access; check with APPA after big storms.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Amherst Paw Park Association (on Town of Amherst land)