Beautiful dog park with lots of shade. With any dog park, always be careful of the other dogs and owners. Sometimes people think their dogs are okay and all it takes is seconds for something bad to happen. There is a really nice creek here as well that's not officially part of the dog park but is shallow enough for pups to play in it! read more

I guess if you're in a bond this place would work but it's super small. The pictures are very misleading. It's an a low level area so there's a lot of water back flowing into the park so expect to have wet feet on your dogs. It's mostly muddy every time I visit it Not worth the drive. read more

Great place to bring your dog(s) to run around. Nice sized dog park and access to the river nearby. My dogs love coming to this place!

Nice fenced in area - actually two areas. Lots of trees and a few places to sit. Good parking area. I've only visited a few times because we live over 15 minutes away but it's a good spot and my dog likes it well enough. read more

This review is translated. Hi, I'm a furry girl, and I love Lock Haven dog park. It is so neat! There are two dedicated play areas. The fenced in area on the left is for friends that are less than 35 pounds, and the one on the right is for friends over 35 pounds. I'm a puppy so I can enjoy the under 35 side for a little while longer. There are pretty trees everywhere, and lots of room to run and play. I especially enjoy playing in the big mud puddle. It gets deep and muddy whenever it rains. The big friend side is a little scary to me. They seem to have a lot of scuffles over there. The big friends start a ruckus, and then their humans start freaking out. Mom says I can't go over there until I'm big enough to defend myself. That is fine with me. There is a paved trail that makes a big loop around the whole park. Humans run or ride bikes around the loop. The east side of the park is bordered by a small creek. There is a sandy embankment and it's a great place to get my paws wet. Today I played in the creek with a four month old chocolate lab named Hank. We had fun. This park is terrific. There is even a playground that is just for the little humans. Signed, Macey the golden pup read more

Loch Haven Dog Park - Agility ramp - Dog Parks Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

This used to be our favorite dog park, but we stopped going very often because we have small dogs (10 pounds and less) and even on the small dog side some of the dogs were up to 35 or 40 pounds and sometimes seemed aggressive toward my little guys. We decided to try the dog park again recently, and I was so disappointed. Each time we had been there before, everything looked clean and well-maintained. On this visit there was dog poop everywhere on the walkway toward the gate and inside the fencing - it stunk. Trash cans were overflowing with garbage and animal waste. The watering areas looked nasty. The grass was thick and not well-kept. I turned around and took my pup home. read more

We love coming here and bringing our pup! Everyone is always very friendly and the dogs always have a wonderful time. My only complaint is that I wish they would add more grass! read more

This was always a good spot to bring my pup. She always enjoyed the interaction with other dogs, not really sure what it was about the Great Danes that she loved so much, but they were the most fascinating things in the world! There are plenty of places where the dogs can get into water and there is plenty of dirt here, so be prepared to give your dog a bath after a visit for playtime at this park. With regard to the other people/dogs that have always been here. Everyone has always been friendly and I have never personally encountered any dogs that were even somewhat questionable with regard to their temperament. Always nice when you can find a place like this that is safe from bully dogs. It doesn't mean that there may not be a dog or two that don't like each other, but I've never seen that happen here. Worth having a play day with your pup(s) if you want to get them out of the house. read more

Although this is technically a "dog park" there is also an Awesome playground for kids. About a month ago we brought them here, and they had a blast; it was a good experience, but our most recent visit was disappointing. For starters we could smell dog poop when we were walking in. That's because someone let their dog Poop on the walk way at the entrance ramp and failed to pick it up... come on now. Also upon entering, you are greeted with a cork board for people to display things, upon further inspection my husband and I started to read a piece of paper that said something along the lines of Beware Don't leave your purse in your car, my car got broken into and purse stolen, and it also said that the police couldn't do anything about it. GREAT... When we were walking the path to the children's playground we noticed a guy Shirtless working out on the playground... doing pull ups. Uhh no... so we decided to do an extra lap around the entire park on the path. When we got to the large open field that had 2 soccer goals, we started walking to the goals with our soccer ball and Noticed that there was Dog POO EVERYWHERE!!! All in the open field. I completely understand this is a dog park but there are doggie bag stations placed around the walkway for a reason.. this was like more than 1 dog or 1 occurrence. There are fenced in areas for dogs to play and go potty. Please be mindful of others with children.. I refuse to EVER go to this park again. Nasty. Stinky. Poopy. It's a shame. read more

So far been the best place for me to take my dog for a few hours a day! She loves it and everyone else there seems to have well trained dogs and sweet dogs! My only negative is in the actual dog park area is just dirt and mud so my dog gets a little more then dirty every time before we leave! But that's not that big of a deal they do have a hose so you can give your dog water or hose them off before you leave. read more

Loch Haven Dog Park - This is the stream there as well! - Dog Parks Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Omg! Our pup loved this place. What a gem. We initially found this park on a leisure drive through Hoover/Vestavia. It's really a fun park for the entire family. Amenities are stellar for outdoor fun: convenient parking, walking track, playground for the kiddos, serene views with park benches along the creekside, two separate dog enclosures for socializing your fur baby(see pictures, varies according to weight). We cannot wait to go back....best thing yet: your fur baby is exhausted by the time you return home. read more

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Thanks to the City of Hoover for maintaining this facility. My Maltese dog LOVES coming to this park, and I love bringing him here! He uses the "little dog" area, much to his chagrin, since he *firmly believes* that 7 pounds of fur qualifies him to be a "big dog." Positives: The space has shade, grass, dirt, toys, some agility equipment, poop bags, and plenty of water to drink for the dogs--humans have to fend for themselves. There are benches and a few picnic tables in the space also. The people have always been friendly and usually clean up after their pets, so the area is fairly clean. We have never had problems with aggressive dogs or negligent owners at this park. In the common area there is a shallow creek with a sandy shore and he loves to go down there and splash around when there aren't soo many big dogs monopolizing it. There also are paved walking areas and a children's playground with a covered pavilion with picnic tables. Several port-a-potties are available, and there is plenty of parking. A great park all around! We only wish that more little dogs came to play here! The big dog section always has lots of dogs, but often we are the only ones on the little dog side. read more

I'm in town working for the week and had to bring my two large dogs along. I took my dogs to Crestline Park on the first day but it's not an off leash park. I decide to come here because my dogs were in my van most of the day and they really needed to burn off all the energy before taking them back to the hotel. I came here at 7:30pm and there was no lights. Luckily my dogs collars have lights so I can still see them and the had a headlight. From what I can see in the light of the moon and my headlight this park looks like it has 3-4 Acres of dirt land for small and large dogs. 35lbs is the weight differentiation between small and large dogs. Downside is there is not lights after dark otherwise I would give it a 5 star. Overall seems like s great park for all dogs. Daytime review: park is beautiful and lots of space for dogs to run. It's great that's the dogs have plenty of space to run but caveat to that was I saw poop as I was walking across to pick up after my dogs. I even picked a fresh one along the way. My guess is the park is too big that owners can't keep track of where their dogs do their business. read more

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Great place to take your dogs! The park is really nice with a decent amount of parking. As others have pointed out, there are fenced areas that are divided into small & large dogs. There's also a track that loops around the park and large field that is to the left of the dog park. We went to the small dog section. A lot of the the fenced in area is nice & shaded, which is perfect for the hot summer weather. There are also 3 small obstacles for the dogs to play on. The dogs just ran around and had a blast, so no complaints here! read more

I absolutely love to bring my doggy here. There is ample room to run and play. Benches and shade for the parents. Eater for the pets when they need a drink. After running around and getting hot Sally always goes for a swim which she loves! read more

Loch Haven Dog Park - Dog Heaven with a swimming creek!! - Dog Parks Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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The grass is overgrown and the park is poorly maintained. We do love the creek that's outside of the dog park though!

DO NOT take your dog here if it is over 35 pounds (large dog side). Our dog was attacked 3 times by the same pit bull before we could even get his leash off (growling and biting our dog). He was attacked by 2 pit bulls at once when we were trying to leave the gate, and my hand was bitten by one of the dogs. My husband had to pick up our large labradoodle to keep the dogs off of us. VERY negligent dog owners did NOTHING to control their dogs. There were some responsible dog owners there, but it is not safe. We will not be going back. read more

This was the first dog park I visited in Birmingham years ago. The people here can be snappy if you don't follow protocols but it's all to protect the dogs from getting out. Watch were you step because there were only jerks there when I was last there. They were more interested in their phones than picking up behind their dogs. When I said something about using poop bags I was treated like I was the wronged person. A nice lady apologizing informed me people were on edge due to political issues creating hardships. They weren't being paid because they worked for the government. Ahhh I forgive them and understand. I will take my foster dogs back and give it another try later. read more

I have no reason to rate this dog park any less than 5 stars. Granted, it's the first dog-specific park I've ever been to... it was a great experience. I think Murphy will enjoy it even more once he's older. Not only is there a strip of parking spaces that directly borders the park. There's also a larger gravel lot just across the street. This park includes a large football/soccer sized field with a track of sorts, going around it. This track also turns into somewhat of a nature trail that borders the entire park. Most people have their dogs leashed while walking the trail, off-leash if you're playing frisbee or something on the field. Then off to the side there are two fenced in play areas. Small dog (35lb or less) and large dog. Here, your dogs can go off leash and run around with one another until their hearts are content. There are some dirt (grassless) areas in both of these, so be careful if you don't want your dog to get back in your car filthy! There are stations where the dogs can do the tricks that you see in those timed competitions if you're into that kinda thing, benches for the people :) and even water spigots for quick dog hydration! We'll be revisiting for sure! read more

You don't need much to make a great dog park: location, space, & responsible owners. Loch Haven has all 3. Located in Hoover/Vestavia Knolls, it's close to most of central Hoover, only a few minutes from either the Summit or the Galleria. When it 1st opened, parking was awful but the city has since added a 2nd, large gravel parking lot across the street, complete with crosswalk. The entire park includes a soccer field, a walking trail, and a creek. The dog park is split with a section for small dogs (less than 35lbs) and large dogs (more than 35lbs). Typically the large dog park tends to be busier throughout the week, but during the weekend and on nice days the small dog park fills up also. There's a small agility course and a few benches for puppy parents to sit on. Waste bags are provided and owners are expected to cleanup after their pets. I haven't seen any overly aggressive dogs or heard of any dog fights resulting in injury. The most important reason this place gets 5 stars is simply that my dog loves it. read more

I love this place!! There's a huge area for the dogs, the people are so friendly and there's a river (watch out for snakes) close to the park that the dogs can run and jump in. We loved it!!! read more

When it comes to dog parks, I like to say that if Otis (my dog) likes it, then it's just fine. Truthfully, he loves just about any chance to get out of the house and interact with other humans and dogs, but Loch Haven is his favorite. There's both a small dog and a large dog section, which I appreciate. While Otis gets along any size and breed dog, I know that my childhood dog (a five pound chihuahua) would appreciate this divide. Both sections have plenty of space to run free, and are well maintained and stocked with clean-up bags for when (and it will happen) your pup decides to use the restroom. Loch Haven would be a five star park, but there's not many places to sit on either side. It gets pretty crowded on nice days, so prepare to stand for however long Fido wants to play. read more

Best dog park hands down. Let my dog swim in the creek every time! Big open spaces for them to run. Prob best in bham! True haven

I've been here multiple times but only once to visit the actual dog park. The fenced in dog park itself is very dusty with little grass. So, if you have dogs that like to wrestle like ours, expect them to leave pretty dirty. There park is fairly large though, so there's plenty of room for the dogs to roam and run, and there are separate areas for small and large dogs. What I really love about this place is the creek behind the dog park. My husband and I take our dogs here often because the LOVE the water! There's a sandy walkway that leads down to the creek and it's shallow enough for our pets to stand without swimming. We love this spot for playing fetch and letting our pups cool down on a hot day. read more

Loch Haven Dog Park - Our Aussie enjoying the creek - Dog Parks Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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This past weekend was Shug's "gotcha day". That paired with rain in the forecast for the upcoming week forced us to go above and beyond still adjusting to two new babies at home. We haven't had a ton of experience with dog parks. But since Shug is very social and reviews from some other great pet owning Yelper's, this was our destination. The dog park next to our house is very small. Especially compared to this one. It was HUGE. Since Shug is about 30 pounds, she could fall in either category. When she goes to daycare or is boarded, they usually put her with the big dogs since she has so much energy. So we tried that first. For being a very social pup, she must have been really overwhelmed when we first got there. She was not very embracing to the other dogs sniffing her and had to get her bearings. Once we decided to make our move over to the small dog side, she was getting a lot more acclimated. Besides being big, the park is kind of nondescript. There are a few things for them to climb on and a ton of leftover balls from previous visitors. Shug was more enthralled with the people who brought their dogs rather than the dogs themselves. The folks we came in contact with were very friendly. And this ended up being a very good Sunday afternoon visit. They do have water sources out there with a bowl for the dogs. But with a ton of dogs I don't know, we ended up bringing our own water bottle with a bowl cap. I would like to go to some other parks to have something to compare this to. But this will likely not be our last visit here. read more

Great time for dogs and families alike! Make sure your dog is caught up on their shots and can get a long with others. It's a free roaming park so it's a great time for dogs. There a couple obstacles that your dog can tackle! It's got a human park for kids attached with walking track and fields to play sports on or relax at! Great time all around with plenty of shade read more

Plenty of benches, a mud pit is in the large dog side. Have no doubts this is a well organized dog park. read more

Loch Haven Dog Park - Large and small size sides. One mud/water pit, be wary after a rainy day if your dog is one to roll in the mud to cool down. - Dog Parks Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

This is the park closest to home and I love it. It's spacious, has a trail to take a jog, space for frisbee tossing, and of course, dog space. There are two sides for small and big dogs, which I appreciate. This park is always clean, too. So, that's especially great. My dog loves it here. Most time, he just chases the other dogs, or chills under the shade. read more

Fun for all -pups galore family fun - park for large dogs and a park for smaller dogs . Thanks Hoover!

Quaint and well kept. Soccer field and playground to amuse the kids as well. Small and large dog areas, as expected. Only complaint is it's sort of tucked away in the middle of a neighborhood, which is odd... But it's still nice. There is overflow parking "across the street" as well. read more

I'm torn. It is huge. Massive amount of room. But it needs a lot more grass and someone to clean it. People should be cleaning up after there own dog but that doesn't always happen. I will go back but wish it was better kept. Definitely a clique of regulars to deal with. read more

Great park! Went with our new puppy for first time yesterday. She had a ball and very friendly owners as well. We were introduced to the creek and the playmates got our girl into the water for first time on her own! Heard rumblings of city giving out hefty fines if you are caught in creek without a leash- We will visit until that happens- dogs and water in the summer go "paw in paw"! read more

Beautiful piece of land. I love that the dog section is split by weight. It is very clean with plenty of stations for pet waste cleanup. In the regular park section they have a kids playground and soccer goals. My furry babies and I had a great experience and plan on returning soon read more

Nice park but a group of unfriendly locals there . I have a 6 month old puppy and the first question to me soon as I passed though the gate is [ is your dog neutered ] he is just a puppy I answered . The other dogs were much bigger and allowed to play very rough . I will go at another time when their happy hour is over . read more

Beautiful and good layout with nice track and green space but needs better upkeep/management. The agility pieces need repair and land repair and gate repair too. Just general maintenance would go a long way to make this place fantastic. read more