DogMapOpen dog park · Shelby Farms / Cordova · Trinity Rd & Raleigh-Lagrange Rd (Gates 11–13), Memphis, TN 38134
The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms
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.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterPond
- Size100+ acres
- HoursOff-leash all day · sunrise–sunset
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Shelby Farms lots at Gates 11–13 off Trinity Rd.
Good to know
- Unfenced and multi-use — you'll share it with cyclists, runners, horses and anglers, so your dog needs reliable voice/recall control.
- The ponds are open for swimming and drinking; bring a towel. A rinse station and a water fountain with a doggie bowl are on site.
- Park rules: one dog per person, leash-in-hand at all times outside the Outback, pick up waste. Mind TN heat and humidity — bring water and watch for overheating.
About The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms
The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms is a free open dog park in Memphis, Tennessee where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's unfenced, with a pond to swim in. Size: 100+ acres.
Rules verified · source: Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms?
- Yes — The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms fenced?
- No — The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms?
- Yes — The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
- Is The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms free?
- Yes — The Outback Off-Leash Dog Park at Shelby Farms is free to access. Shelby Farms lots at Gates 11–13 off Trinity 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.