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    Nola City Bark

    4.3 (53 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    RubyDoo & Shomer love this park it was only fitting I brought them back for a visit while in town working for a week!
    Portia W.

    Been coming here since 2019' we will Always return when we are visiting from out of town wide open Spaces bathrooms fenced areas for large and small dogs you can't go wrong just lock your car and take all your valuables out of your car

    Ella A.

    Love this dog park! $55/year pass required. You apply online through the city park office, then they can mail the pass to you or you can pick it up. The pass is necessary to unlock the front gate. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and neutered/spayed to be approved for the pass. I've noticed that people behave better at this park than other dog parks - they actually watch and pickup after their dogs. I've also seen others make sure everyone is following the rules (I.e., not letting someone bring in leashed dogs). The park has a paved pathway along the perimeter, bathrooms, a wash station, pools, a playground, and even a massive hill in the middle! The feel of the park has changed since covid however - less people are congregating to talk - most people keep their distance from one another - about half are masked. So the social aspect for humans has been lessened. Still a great way to get some sunshine and exercise for your dog! Note that the park is NOT at 1 palm drive - that is the city park office where you pick up your pass. The park itself is at the intersection of Magnolia and Diagonal drive (close to the softball fields).

    Andi F.

    My niece is a bit stand-offish when it comes to socialization, and when I brought her with a friend of mine and their dog, we went away from everyone else, and our girls did their own thing while we chatted. Yes, my niece is a four legged furry lovable dog. I have two human nephews, but lets be real. The dog is my favorite. I haven't brought my new four legged nephew yet, but he is young and can get carried away sometimes. I will wait until he gets a bit older before bringing him. I am not a member, but my friend is. If I get my own dog, I will be more than happy to pay the necessary fees and bring it here to play. The people are friendly, and I like the play areas for the dogs. This is a nice fenced off area in City Park, just north of I-10 between Marconi and Wisner, more specifically where Diagonal Drive and Magnolia Drive meet. Again, this is a great park that is well maintained, and you must pay for an annual pass for admission. That is nice because the funds go to maintenance of the dog park. If you want something nice to remain nice, it must be supported financially. The fees are not bad here.

    Ashley B.

    The best place to take your fur baby I love how your dog has to be spayed or neutered before you are allowed to buy a yearly dog park pass. Annual permits (and renewals) are $55 for one dog and $5 per additional dog. Friends of City Park members receive a $5 discount.

    !!!! Cute signage!!!
    Cheryl R.

    Such a great place for your best friend!!! I have a small dog with ALOT of energy & this is the place to be!! They have created a great place - a separate place for small dogs & a BIG park for the big boys!!! They have created it so very well - built up so it drains well cuz you know it rains alot here - so that reduces the mud puddles. They have water fountains for the dogs as well as a place to wash your dog if he/she indeed does get a little messy!! There are always a great group of people who are there with their best friends & so you can have alot of great conversation & learn alot about dogs - & people as well!! They have installed lights & will have extended hours soon too!! Don't forget to clean up after your best friend though - it's the right thing to do! Such a great place!!!

    Nick W.

    How does a dog park get 5 stars in a yelp review? By being the most awesomest park for K-9s in the greater NOLA area. If your not a member of NOLA City Bark then you really need to crawl out of that hole you live under, drive down to City Park, and sign up. You're seriously neglecting Fido and maybe after a couple of trips to the best four-legged patch of green-space in the city, Fido will stop chewing up all your shoes. "Squirrel!?!"

    Great for summer
    Katelyn B.

    Great park - and I'm especially a fan because of the exclusivity they establish by requiring annual permit applications. I think this increases the thoughtfulness of park-goers a little bit. There are not a lot of people there with out-of-control dogs (or people just not paying attention to their dog). I feel safe letting my dog run to the opposite side of the park without me having direct line of vision. I think that improvements could be made in the park upkeep. I realize that it rains a lot in New Orleans. However, there are a few portions of the park that seem to be constantly mud or sand pits. And don't you know, that's exactly where my dog heads the second we get there. I appreciate the bath area for clean up, but I think a little due diligence in fencing off these areas and doing some landscaping would make it a lot easier to keep my dog relatively clean!

    Nola's own Dog Park!
    Sam 'Wags' W.

    quickly becoming THE social hang-out in New Orleans. After selective enrollment process, which results in your secure electronic gate pass, you can enter into either of two separate areas: larger dogs, with an expansive play and walk area, or the smaller dog section, a bit more limited but perfect for the smaller pooches. Well done, City Park!

    Z. S.

    Clean, safe, attractive dog park! My dog loves all the stuff, hills, trees, pools, balls, water fountains and a nice size crowd of friendly dogs. I love that all dogs must be vaccinated to come in, that there's a membership required with keycard entry so that everyone who comes is savy of the rules, and I really love that my membership renewal was processed in a matter of minutes after I emailed in the form so I could head right out the same day.

    Big boy doggies pool
    Naomi L.

    Key message: this is a wonderful dog park! Yup - there are a ton of rules and regulations. However, it's really nice to know that all the dogs allowed in are up to date on their vaccinations and are spayed/neutered. The area is large and there's plenty of room to run in addition to lots of chairs for fur-moms and fur-dads. Bonuses in the large dog area: the fire hydrant in the large dog area by the 2x bone shaped pools can become a fountain, there's a small sand pit, and people have left balls scattered around. In the small dog area: there's a dedicated area of shade and a small obstacle run course. Small dogs were present on both sides and seemed to be enjoying themselves. They also provide poop bags in case you forgot to bring your own. Tips: they sell membership by the calendar year - so you should just buy a pass in November to get your monies worth. Also, they have shorter passes available for those visiting.

    Happy puppy
    Jeanne H.

    I have been to the dog park at the Bonnabel boat launch and thought it was too small. I have been to Lafrineire park dog park and thought it was nice and spacey. I have been to city bark and found it to be just right. I have an energetic boxer who follows me around the house 'wooooing' at me if she doesn't get taken to the park. At first, I questioned my invested 50 some dollars to enter city bark but the more I go here, the more I am happy with my investment. There are picnic benches, plenty shady spots, a drink machine, bathrooms, hills, plenty places for your pooch to drink, a little doggy pool, a fire hydrant that explodes with water,and plenty dogs. My dog Poppy and I rate this five stars.

    Kristen H.

    If you're visiting and want to bring your dog to a park, be ready to pay $10/week for access. If you live in the city is $48 a year for membership. Now, this wouldn't bother me if the dog park was in a private area or neighborhood. But this is nestled inside of a public park. Not only do you have to pay but you have to go to a pavilion way on the other side of the park to get a permit. Please note we did not get access nor meet the other patrons of the park, which I heard were nice. The park looked nice.

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    Well-maintained area. Membership fee is worth it for the amenities and reassurance that all other dogs are fully vaccinated.

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    Ask the Community - Nola City Bark

    Since we live way down the bayou, what's the best time to visit the park and intermingle with other dogs?

    I would say park activity picks up a notch after 4 o'clock. Most peeps are getting off work and bring their pooch along. It's open till 9 or so and often times people and their pups are still there.

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    You apply online through the city park office, then they can mail the pass to you or you can pick it up.

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    We enjoyed the neighbors that were out there. The dog area leaves much to be desired. It's spacious…read morefor the dogs but not taken care of. The potential is definitely there. The rain brings in a huge mud puddle which no dog can resist!! It was great for what our dog needed but not very much grass. There is a hose that needs to be replaced. It could be a great park with some tlc.

    Over the last year the condition of this park has deteriorated significantly and it is now…read moreCONSISTENTLY FILTHY and unkempt. At all times, even if it's the middle of summer and there hasn't been rain for a week, there are three large, green, smelly mud pits that are never filled or attended to by staff. These holes with standing water are a health hazard (bacteria, mosquitoes and such) but also a nuisance for dog owners to keep their dogs out of. There is no shade and only a few patches of grass. In addition, the wash facilities for the dogs are kept turned off. There are hoses there but no way for us to use them. I've seen many patrons now brining their own "keys" (purchased from the hardware store) to turn the hose on. Some dog owners will routinely use the adjoining baseball field for their dogs, as it's well maintained with cut grass and no standing water puddles. It's a shame that the neighborhood had to wait so long for a park that is so terribly maintained. There are no other off-leash parks anywhere close which encourages dog owners to use "illegal" spaces for their pets such as open parks and baseball fields. I've been hassled by police for doing this, even with a fixed, registered and well behaved dog. The efforts that the city puts into bullying/ticketing dog owners who use those illegal spaces is useless if they fail to provide decent and legal off-leash parks for our use.

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    Basketball court, baseball field, dog run, and playground
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