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 · set hoursThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · set hours
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterFountain on site
- SizeSmall fenced run (separate large + small)
- Hours6 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.
Verified off-leash rules
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?
- Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 6 AM–10 PM.
- 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.