DogMapFenced dog park · Uptown / Freret · 4877 Laurel St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Wisner Playground Dog Run
Opened December 2013 as New Orleans' first free, official off-leash dog run — a fenced NORDC-managed yard inside Wisner Playground Uptown with separate large- and small-dog sections, shaded benches and a working water fountain.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain on site
- SizeSmall fenced run (separate large + small)
- HoursOff-leash all day · 6 AM–10 PM
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Street parking around Wisner Playground.
Good to know
- Free and city-run by NORDC; no permit needed, unlike NOLA City Bark.
- The grass field turns muddy after rain; footing can be sloppy in wet weather.
- Limited shade relative to the heat; bring water and avoid midday in the humid summer months.
About Wisner Playground Dog Run
Wisner Playground Dog Run is a free fenced dog park in New Orleans, Louisiana where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: Small fenced run (separate large + small).
Rules verified · source: NORDC (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission)
Wisner Playground Dog Run: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Wisner Playground Dog Run?
- Yes — Wisner Playground Dog Run is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Wisner Playground Dog Run fenced?
- Yes — Wisner Playground Dog Run is fully enclosed.
- Is Wisner Playground Dog Run free?
- Yes — Wisner Playground Dog Run is free to access. Street parking around Wisner Playground.
- 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.