Free Dog Parks in the UK
We list 47 free dog parks and dog exercise areas across the UK, mostly in public parks, where you can let your dog off lead without booking or paying.
Free parks are shared, so you will often meet other dogs, and fencing standards vary. If your dog is reactive, nervous or an escape artist, a private secure field you hire by the slot is usually a safer choice.
East Midlands
Norfolk Park
Nottingham Road, Derbyshire 3.7 (3)
Dog Run Enclosed Area
South Wigston, Leicestershire 4.2 (82)
Husbands Bosworth Dog Walking Field
Leicester, Leicestershire 4.7 (6)
Mildmay Dog Park
Castle, Lincolnshire 4.3 (7)
Stanwick Road Dog Park
Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire 4.6 (121)
Froggat Field
Southwell, Nottinghamshire 3.0 (1)
East of England
London
Dog Exercise Area
Brook Green, Hammersmith and Fulham
Enclosed Dog Park
Myatt's Fields, Lambeth 4.4 (21)
Evelyn Dog Fenced Park
Deptford, Lewisham 4.0 (63)
Enclosed Dog Exercise Area
Champion Hill, Southwark 2.8 (4)
Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park Dog Agility Area
St George's, Southwark 5.0 (1)
St Giles Dog Park
St Giles, Southwark
Dog Park
Spitalfields & Banglatown, Tower Hamlets 2.8 (4)
Dog Park
Maida Vale, Westminster
Queen's Park Gardens | The Dog Run
Queen's Park, Westminster
Westbourne Greene Space
Westbourne, Westminster
North East
North West
Queens Road Park
Great Boughton, Cheshire 4.3 (69)
Victoria Park Dog Park
Appleton, Cheshire 5.0 (1)
Crumpsall Park Dog Area
Crumpsall, Greater Manchester 4.2 (72)
Dogford Park
Royton North, Greater Manchester 4.2 (170)
Dog Exercise Area
Barnoldswick, Lancashire 5.0 (1)
The Dog Walking Area - Sherdley Park
Thatto Heath, Merseyside 3.0 (2)
Northern Ireland
Antrim Dog Park (Lough Shore Park)
Antrim, County Antrim 4.7 (21)
One of two dedicated council dog parks providing off-lead exercise space in the borough.
Grove Park Dog Enclosure
Belfast, County Antrim 4.8 (42)
Belfast City Council's first off-lead dog enclosure.
Valley Park Dog Park
Newtownabbey, County Antrim 4.5 (45)
One of two dedicated council dog parks providing off-lead exercise space in the borough.
Ormeau Park Dog Park
Belfast, County Down
Some of the dog play features are upcycled from unused playground equipment, funded by the council's Concert Social Levy.
The Bullfield Dog Paddock, Stormont Estate
Belfast, County Down
Large enclosed off-lead paddock, known as The Bullfield, within the grounds of Parliament Buildings.
Enniskillen Dog Exercise Park
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh 4.1 (9)
Separate areas for small dogs under 15kg and medium to large dogs over 15kg.
Dog Park at Dungannon Park
Dungannon, County Tyrone
Two agility enclosures in a 70-acre park, split for small dogs under 13.5kg and large dogs over 13.5kg.
Omagh Dog Exercise Park
Omagh, County Tyrone
Separate areas for small dogs under 15kg and medium to large dogs over 15kg.
Scotland - Central Belt
Scotland - South
South East
South West
Wales
Yorkshire and The Humber
Before You Visit a Free Dog Park
Check the boundary and gates yourself before letting your dog off lead, as some free areas are only partly fenced. Keep your dog on a lead until you are inside and the gate is shut, and watch how they get on with the other dogs there.
Many free dog areas have separate sections for small and large dogs. Take poo bags and water, as not every park has bins or a tap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there free secure dog parks near me?
We list 47 free dog parks and dog exercise areas across the UK, grouped by region below. Free parks are shared and fencing varies, so if you need a fully secure space to yourself, search the private dog fields near you instead.
Are free dog parks safe for reactive dogs?
Often not, because you cannot control which dogs are there. A privately hired secure field, where your dog has the space to themselves for the slot, is usually the better option for a reactive or nervous dog.
What is the difference between a free dog park and a secure dog field?
A free dog park is a public, shared area, often run by the council, with no booking. A secure dog field is usually privately owned, fully fenced and hired by the slot so you have it to yourself.