DogMapFenced dog park · Over-the-Rhine · 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Washington Park Dog Park
The only dog park in downtown Cincinnati / Over-the-Rhine, a 12,000-square-foot fenced run at the north end of historic Washington Park with synthetic canine turf, pea gravel, granite boulders and a shallow splash stream for dogs to cool off. Managed by 3CDC.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterSplash stream (seasonal)
- Size12,000 sq ft
- HoursOff-leash all day · 6 AM–11 PM
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Washington Park garage (under the park).
Good to know
- Free and central, but a compact urban park — no separate small-dog section; dogs must be leashed entering and exiting and the leash kept in hand.
- The shallow recirculating stream is a cooling/splash feature, not deep enough for real swimming.
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult; female dogs in heat are prohibited.
About Washington Park Dog Park
Washington Park Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Cincinnati, Ohio where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced. Size: 12,000 sq ft.
Rules verified · source: Washington Park (3CDC)
Washington Park Dog Park: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Washington Park Dog Park?
- Yes — Washington Park Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Washington Park Dog Park fenced?
- Yes — Washington Park Dog Park is fully enclosed.
- Is Washington Park Dog Park free?
- Yes — Washington Park Dog Park is free to access. Washington Park garage (under the park).
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.