Can my dog be off-leash at Scioto Audubon Metro Park Dog Park?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 6:30 AM–10 PM (summer) / 6:30 AM–8 PM (winter).

Is Scioto Audubon Metro Park Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Scioto Audubon Metro Park Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Scioto Audubon Metro Park Dog Park free?

Yes — Scioto Audubon Metro Park Dog Park is free to access. Scioto Audubon Metro Park lots off W Whittier St.

Fenced dog park · Whittier Peninsula / Downtown · 400 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215

Scioto Audubon Metro Park Dog Park

A modern downtown Metro Parks dog park (opened 2022) with separate fenced small- and large-dog areas, half artificial turf, plus agility obstacles like balance beams, a jump frame and a play tunnel — with Columbus skyline views.

Off-leash · set hours

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash during set hours

6:30 AM–10 PM (summer) / 6:30 AM–8 PM (winter).

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain on site
Size
~1.5 acres (separate small + large)
Hours
6:30 AM–10 PM (summer) / 6:30 AM–8 PM (winter)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Scioto Audubon Metro Park lots off W Whittier St.

Good to know

Separate fenced small/large areas; the turf half drains well, making this one of the better wet-weather options downtown.
Agility play structures (balance beams, jumping frame, tunnel tube) and benches on site; drinking water available.
Park gates close seasonally (8 PM in winter, 10 PM in summer) — it is not 24-hour.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks