Dog parks

Lexington is home to six great dog parks.

Dog Park Locations

Coldstream Park
1850 Pisacano Drive

  • 12 acres divided into two paddocks
  • Separate paddock for small dogs
  • Water hydrant available
  • Benches

 

Jacobson Park
4001 Athens-Boonesboro Road

  • 8 acres divided into two paddocks
  • Shaded areas
  • Water hydrant available
  • Benches

 

Masterson Station Park
3051 Leestown Road

  • 13.5 acres divided into two paddocks
  • Shaded areas with mature trees
  • Water hydrant available in each paddock
  • Benches

 

Phoenix Park*
100 E Main Street

  • 0.1 acres in central downtown location (*considered a dog lot, not a dog park)
  • Pilot urban dog park in cooperation with Anderson Communities

 

Pleasant Ridge Park*
1350 Pleasant Ridge Park

  • .5 acres (*considered a dog lot, not a dog park)
  • Water is available at the shelter/restroom building adjacent to the parking lot

 

Veterans Park
650 Southpoint Drive

  • 4 acres in a single paddock
  • Accessible water fountain with pet bowl
  • Benches at both entrances
  • Over 90 trees being planted October 2022

 

Wellington Park
565 Wellington Way

  • 7 acres divided into two paddocks
  • Shaded areas with mature trees
  • Water hydrant available outside the dog park

Rules for dog park use

  • Owners are legally responsible for the actions of their dog(s).
  • Dog waste must be cleaned up by owners.
  • “Off-leash” does not mean unsupervised. Owners must be within the park and within view of their dog(s) at all times.
  • Aggressive dogs must be leashed and removed immediately. Dog owners must have a leash available at all times.
  • All children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Small children must be kept under strict supervision by an adult.
  • Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the dog park.
  • Female dogs in heat are prohibited.
  • Owners must fill any holes dogs dig.
  • All dogs must have proof of appropriate licensing and vaccinations.
  • Please do not bring food for yourself or your dog inside the dog park.
  • ALL DOG OWNERS THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES CAN BE ASKED TO LEAVE BY PARKS PERSONNEL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.


Note: If you observe aggressive dog behavior or have animal care concerns, call Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control at (859) 255-9033 during their normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Leave a voice message for after-hours questions. 

Visit lfacc.org for additional information on animal care and control in Fayette County.

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