Dog Parks · East Nashville
Shelby Ave at S 20th St, Nashville, TN 37206
Official Metro off-leash fenced dog park, 2.15 acres; dawn to dusk. Metro rules require current rabies and ID tags, a leash on hand, and no more than two dogs per handler.
Verified. Last checked 2026-10-24.
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519 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Dog-friendly patio availability and current status of this location could not be confirmed; contact the business before visiting with a dog
Checked 2026-10-26
811 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Dogs welcome on the patio only; dogs must remain outside, stay leashed, and owners must pick up after them
Checked 2026-10-24
1900 Davidson St, Nashville, TN 37206 (main trailhead)
Pets are allowed; dogs must be on a leash 6 ft or shorter. Open dawn to dusk. Shelby Bottoms is separate from Richland Creek Greenway. Metro Parks' Oct. 21 closures update, checked Oct. 26, says only the boardwalk near the observation deck (about 0.5 miles near the wetland area) is closed for repairs; it does not say the entire Shelby Bottoms Greenway is closed. Check the closure notice before visiting.
Checked 2026-10-26