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The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Memphis

Memphis has one of the best off-leash dog areas in the entire country — Shelby Farms Park’s “Outback,” 100-plus unfenced acres of fields and trails with ponds where dogs actually swim. It’s been voted the nation’s best dog park, but it’s unfenced and multi-use, so your dog needs solid recall. The rest of the metro is fenced city and suburban dog parks — most free, with Germantown’s Forgey the main paid exception. The constant here is the heat: Tennessee summers are hot and humid, so bring water (the Outback’s ponds help dogs cool off). Here are the verified spots, with the rules that apply, each checked against the official source.

7 spots mapped · 2026 · updated June 26, 2026

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  1. The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms

    Shelby Farms / Cordova · Trinity Rd & Raleigh-Lagrange Rd (Gates 11–13), Memphis, TN 38134

    One of the largest off-leash dog areas in the country — 100+ acres of open fields, unpaved trails and several ponds where dogs actually swim. Voted the best dog park in the U.S. by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice.

    Open dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  2. Overton Bark

    Overton Park / Midtown · 2080 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38112

    Overton Park's fully fenced off-leash park (opened 2012) with separate large- and small-dog yards, a natural wood-chip surface, agility features and rustic log benches. The only place in Overton Park where dogs may be off-leash.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk
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  3. Tobey Dog Park

    East Parkway / Central · 2599 Avery Ave, Memphis, TN 38112

    A City of Memphis fenced dog park inside Tobey Park with two separate grassy yards — one for dogs ~25 lb and under, one for larger dogs — plus benches, picnic tables and small wading pools filled in summer.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  4. Mud Island Dog Park

    Harbor Town / Greenbelt Park · Island Dr, Greenbelt Park, Memphis, TN 38103

    A 1.3-acre fenced off-leash dog park inside the Mississippi River Greenbelt Park on Mud Island, with separate large- and small-dog areas, shaded benches and a double-gate entry.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
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  5. Forgey Dog Park

    Germantown Athletic Club area · 1695 Riverdale Rd, Germantown, TN 38138

    Germantown's first off-leash dog park: a secure fenced space split into a small-dog side (under 20 lb) and a large-dog side, with agility equipment and a doggie water bar.

    Fenced dog parkTicketedOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk (Pooch Pass required)
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  6. Suggs Park Off-Leash Dog Park

    Suggs Park · 163 E South St, Collierville, TN 38017

    A ~1.3-acre fully fenced off-leash dog park inside Collierville's Suggs Park, with separate large- and small-dog sections, a double-gated entrance, agility stations and shaded seating. Free parking and entry.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk
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  7. City of Bartlett Dog Park

    Bartlett Animal Shelter · 5220 Shelter Run Ln, Bartlett, TN 38135

    Bartlett's only off-leash dog park, beside the City of Bartlett Animal Shelter, with a large-dog yard, small-dog yard and a separate puppy area, a double-gated entrance, obstacles and shaded seating.

    Fenced dog parkFreeOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk
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Memphis dog parks & beaches: FAQ

Where can my dog swim off-leash in Memphis?
Shelby Farms Park’s Outback is the spot — 100+ acres of off-leash fields and trails with several ponds where dogs actually swim, plus a rinse station. It’s one of the largest off-leash dog areas in the country and has been voted the best in the U.S. Just note it’s unfenced and multi-use (shared with cyclists, runners, horses and anglers), so your dog needs reliable recall. None of the metro’s other dog parks have dog-swim water.
Are Memphis dog parks free?
Mostly. The Shelby Farms Outback, Overton Bark, Tobey, Mud Island (all City of Memphis / conservancy), plus Collierville’s Suggs Park and the Bartlett dog park are free. The main paid exception is Germantown’s Forgey Dog Park, which requires a Pooch Pass ($40 resident / $60 non-resident for the first dog).
Which Memphis dog park is best for a small or reactive dog?
The fenced parks with separate small-dog yards — Overton Bark, Tobey (≤25 lb side), Mud Island, Germantown’s Forgey (under-20-lb side), Collierville’s Suggs, and Bartlett (which even has a puppy area). The Outback is huge and unfenced, so it’s better suited to confident dogs with solid recall.
When is it too hot for a Memphis dog park?
Tennessee summers are hot and humid, so midday is rough — go early or in the evening, bring water, and watch for overheating. The Shelby Farms Outback ponds and Tobey’s summer wading pools help dogs cool off, but the open, less-shaded parks (Mud Island, Bartlett) get intense.
Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
Open the live map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, and flags the unfenced Outback and the paid Germantown park.
Can I add a spot?
Yes — open the live map, drop a pin, snap a photo, and it’s on the map for every dog owner.

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