Can my dog be off-leash at Lafreniere Bark Park?

Yes — Lafreniere Bark Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Lafreniere Bark Park fenced?

Yes — Lafreniere Bark Park is fully enclosed.

Is Lafreniere Bark Park free?

Lafreniere Bark Park is paid or ticketed — Lafreniere Park lots off Downs Blvd.

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.

Fenced dog park · Lafreniere Park · 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003

Lafreniere Bark Park

Jefferson Parish's premier suburban dog park: a fenced five-acre yard inside Lafreniere Park in Metairie with separate large- and small-dog areas, agility equipment and a dog-washing station for muddy days.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Dog-wash station
Size
5 acres (separate large + small)
Hours
Off-leash all day · 7 AM–8 PM (Mon opens 1 PM); permit required
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Lafreniere Park lots off Downs Blvd.

Good to know

Paid annual permit required per Parish Ordinance 26376 (apply via the Bark Park Annual Permit form); the exact fee isn’t published — call 504-838-4389 to confirm.
Requires current rabies vaccination, spay/neuter and a valid dog license; keep a leash in hand and close gates immediately. Closed Monday mornings (opens 1 PM).
Metairie summer heat and humidity are extreme; use the wash station and shaded seating, and avoid midday. The park’s lagoon is a leashed loop, not for dog swimming.

About Lafreniere Bark Park

Lafreniere Bark Park is a paid fenced dog park in Metairie, Louisiana where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced. Size: 5 acres (separate large + small).

Rules verified · source: Jefferson Parish