Dog Parks in Lake Charles, LA
2 Parks
Discover 2 dog parks in Lake Charles, LA, rated an average of 5 stars by local dog owners.
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Top Parks in Lake Charles, LA
Love's Travel Stop
location_onDuson, LA
Love's Travel Stop in Duson features a fully fenced dog park approximately 50' x 100' with turf, grass, and gravel surfacing. The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing a secure space for dogs to run and play off-leash with well-maintained pet waste stations.
Gretna Bark Park
location_onGretna, LA
Gretna Bark Park is a fenced off-leash dog park in Gretna, Louisiana, offering free entry and parking. It enforces strict rules including vaccination, spay/neuter requirements, and supervision by owners.
Pelican Bark Park
location_onMandeville, LA
The Bark Park at Pelican Park is a 4-acre fully fenced off-leash dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs, agility equipment, and shaded seating. It features water fountains, benches, a gazebo, play pools, and lighting for evening use. Located near the Silver Complex at Pelican Park in Mandeville, LA.
Dog Park at Enos Derbonne Sports Complex
location_onLake Charles, LA
The Dog Park at Enos Derbonne Sports Complex is an off-leash area featuring agility equipment such as A-frame, agility walk, crawl tunnel, dog teeter totter, and dog walk ramp. It is well-maintained with running water available for dogs and people, waste bags provided, and seating areas. Located at the sports complex, it offers a fun space for dogs to play and exercise.
Shreveport Dog Park
location_onShreveport, LA
Shreveport Dog Park is a nearly 4-acre off-leash facility at the Stoner Boat Launch with separate areas for small and large dogs, scenic river views, seating, dog fountains, and a wash station. It features ponds for dogs to swim, ample parking, restrooms, sidewalks, and proximity to trails and other riverfront activities. The park occasionally floods but is quickly maintained.
Love's Travel Stop
location_onTallulah, LA
Love's Travel Stop in Tallulah, LA features a fully fenced dog park open 24/7 for travelers. It provides ample space for dogs to play off-leash with pet waste stations and seating areas. Some reviews note maintenance issues like flooding, but it offers shade and picnic tables.
Hynson Bark Dog Park
location_onAlexandria, LA
Hynson Bark Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash area in Alexandria, LA, featuring separate sections for small dogs under 25-35 lbs and large dogs over that weight. It offers grassy play areas, paved walking trails, shaded benches, water stations, and waste stations for convenience.
PARDS Dog Park
location_onDenham Springs, LA
PARDS Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash area within South Park in Denham Springs, LA, offering ample space for dogs to run and play under shady trees. It features a separate area for small dogs, dog drinking water, and chairs for owners. Users praise its spaciousness, shade, and clean, well-maintained facilities.
Brown Memorial Dog Park
location_onLafayette, LA
Brown Memorial Dog Park is a spacious off-leash area within Graham Brown Memorial Park in Lafayette, LA, featuring a large grassy field with separate sections for small and large dogs. It provides water access, pet waste stations with poop bags and trash cans, and bench seating including covered options. The park is well-equipped but can get muddy after rain and is located in a neighborhood some describe as run-down.
City of Gonzales Dog Park
location_onGonzales, LA
The City of Gonzales Dog Park is a one-acre, fully fenced, off-leash area located next to Jambalaya Park at 1015 E Cornerview St in Gonzales, Louisiana. It features a grassy field for dogs to run and play, along with amenities including chairs and dog drinking water. The park includes a separate fenced area for small dogs.
TA Lafayette
location_onLafayette, LA
TA Lafayette is a public dog park at a rest stop off I-10 in Lafayette, Louisiana, featuring a small fully fenced enclosure for dogs to exercise and play off-leash. It provides a safe, convenient space for pets during travel. Specific amenities beyond fencing are not detailed in available sources.[1][6]
Pretty Acres Dog Park
location_onCovington, LA
Pretty Acres Dog Park is a secure, grassy off-leash area in Covington, LA, surrounded by lush greenery and shade trees. It features separate areas for small and large dogs, a concrete walking path, and a pavilion. The large enclosed field provides ample space for dogs to run and socialize.
petsDog Park Etiquette
Always clean up after your dog
Bring bags and pick up immediately. This is the number one complaint at every dog park and the top reason parks get shut down.
Keep vaccinations current
Dog parks are shared spaces. Make sure your dog is up to date on rabies, distemper, and bordetella to protect everyone.
Leave aggressive dogs at home
If your dog has a history of aggression, a busy dog park isn't the right environment. Work with a trainer first.
Don't bring food for humans
Your lunch can trigger resource guarding in dogs around you. Save the picnic for after the park visit.
Supervise at all times
Stay off your phone and watch your dog. You need to be ready to intervene quickly if play gets too rough.