DogMapFenced dog park · Cherokee Park · 740 Cochran Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park)
The off-leash dog run tucked into the north end of Olmsted's Cherokee Park (the 'Dog Hill' / Baringer Hill area), fully fenced and split into all-dog and small-dog sides. Run by the Louisville Dog Run Association.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterNone
- Size~3 acres (all-dog + small-dog sides)
- HoursOff-leash all day · daylight (park 6 AM–11 PM); LDRA permit
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Cherokee Park parking off Cochran Hill Rd.
Good to know
- Members-only: a Louisville Dog Run Association permit and gate key fob are required (about $50/yr first dog), plus a current Louisville Metro pet license and proof of rabies/distemper/parvo.
- Fully fenced with a small-dog side; bring your own water in summer.
- Kentucky summers are hot and humid — go early or late, bring water, and watch for overheating.
About Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park)
Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park) is a paid fenced dog park in Louisville, Kentucky where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced. Size: ~3 acres (all-dog + small-dog sides).
Rules verified · source: Louisville Metro Parks / Louisville Dog Run Association
Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park): FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park)?
- Yes — Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park) is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park) fenced?
- Yes — Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park) is fully enclosed.
- Is Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park) free?
- Cochran Hill Dog Run (Cherokee Park) is paid or ticketed — Cherokee Park parking off Cochran Hill Rd.
- 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.