Can my dog be off-leash at Nelson Dog park?

Yes — Nelson Dog park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Nelson Dog park fenced?

No — Nelson Dog park is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

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.

Open dog park · Decatur

Nelson Dog park

Looking for an off-leash run near Decatur, Illinois? Nelson Dog park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

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
No — open
Water
None
Size
—
Hours
—
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Check on-site signage for parking near Nelson Dog park.

About Nelson Dog park

Nelson Dog park is a open dog park in Decatur, Illinois where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's unfenced.

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Nelson Dog park: FAQ

Can my dog be off-leash at Nelson Dog park?: Yes — Nelson Dog park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
Is Nelson Dog park fenced?: No — Nelson Dog park is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
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.

The facts

Parking & access

About Nelson Dog park

Nelson Dog park: FAQ

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