I have come here many times with various friends that own dogs and all of them love this park.....as a +1 I enjoy the green spaces and the clean paths for walking and for the dogs. The park is very well kept with waste bags to use and with trash receptacles around....it was a needed dog park in this area...with so many people owning dogs in the nearby streets and neighborhoods.... This dog park opened in 2016 and it offers 2 acres of fun and community building for dogs and their companions. Parking is limited in designated areas only. read more

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My dog always has a great time at this dog park! There are trails leading to the larger play area and it is always very well maintained. Poop-bags are available and trash cans are by the front gate which is super convenient. I see there is a new water dispenser too! The dogs usually play well together and I have not had a problem in the 10 plus times I have been there. My dog is always excited to go there! read more

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I was in the providence area and thought I'd check out the dog park with my puppy. Upon arrival I noticed the entrance was very muddy, I found it difficult to enter the park with my dog while dodging mud on my shoes. There were already 4 dogs there with their owners and I got excited that my puppy would be able to play with them. After a few minutes I noticed a dog owner enter the dog park with their dog and that dog immediately began charging towards my pup. I yelled at the owner to get her dog but she was on the phone and didn't hear while continuing to walk further into the park. The other dog owners got nervous after seeing the dog jump and try to bite my dogs neck and either they picked up their dogs or left the park with their dogs. I was finally able to push the dog away from my pup and saw him run to its owner. We left immediately after that. I did not have a good experience with this park and I haven't been back here since read more

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I had the day off, and had to run an errand on Pitman Street, so my wife encouraged me to take our dog, Rosie-Roo, and check out the nearby dog park. We'd tried to visit it previously, but had trouble finding it. Here's how I got there today: From Pitman Street, take Butler Avenue, and when you see Whole Foods Market on your left, take a right on Waterman Street (it's a one-way street). The park will be on your left, before the road forks (do NOT take the left fork, because that will put you on the Henderson Bridge; if you drive by the park, take the right fork, then go right at the rotary, which brings you back to Pitman Street). There is some on-street parking; just be careful, as cars on their way to the bridge tend to speed. I had no trouble parking, probably because it was raining steadily this afternoon, and the park was empty. I imagine parking on Waterman Street would be scarce on days with pleasant weather, so you may have to drive into the rotary at Richmond Square and take a left to park along East River Street. The entrance to the park is easy to miss; look for some chain-link fencing amid a wooded area. It looked deceptively small from the entrance, but once my dog and I got inside and walked around, we realized it was much bigger, and dog heaven. The park is basically shaped like a big oval, and is completely fenced, so no worries about your dog escaping. It's in a wooded area, with marked trails, and islands, delineated by logs and branches used as borders. There is an open area, with benches, about a third of the way in. If you continue down a trail, it will take you to an even larger open area at the back of the park, where you can see traffic getting on and off the Henderson Bridge. Due to the rain, there was only one other dog, who was approximately Rosie's size and age, who left shortly after we arrived, so Rosie and I had the whole park to ourselves during most of our visit. She was in her element and happy running the trails; going off-trail to sniff and explore; and chasing the ball I threw in the large open area, which has a slight slope. There is no grass at the park (playing dogs would tear up grass anyhow). Instead, the areas are surfaced with mulch or wood chips, which kept the mud down somewhat, while giving my dog traction to run and change direction suddenly. Still, I was very glad I had put an old sheet across the cloth bench seat of my truck, as Roo was a very dirty girl after our excursion (thankfully, she's a brown dog). There are dog poop bag dispensers, but trash cans are at the front entrance only, not in the park itself. I saw several water bowls dispersed throughout the park, as well as random balls and frisbees. There was a water spigot at the entrance, but it was turned off, probably since the recent sub-freezing weather, so I would recommend bringing water with you. Even though it was cold, rainy and empty today at the Waterman Street Dog Park, Rosie-Roo still had a good workout, and is napping soundly on our couch as I write this. read more

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For a dog park this one is one of my favorites. It's such a random spot for it too. You walk into the fenced area that has the double door entrance to allow for no dogs to get loose, and then there is a second fenced in area that is good for maybe some small dogs to run around in. There's pathways in the woods with open area to let your dog roam and be free. You finally get to the end where there's an open area with some benches and water bowls. I like this park because it is very well maintained and there's so many tennis balls throughout and a spot to put them at the end. Normally there's at least 10 dogs every time we go. read more

I'm a new dog owner and as such, have never been to a dog park. That said, I can't imagine a better setting for dogs. Within the fenced-n area there's an open field for playing with balls, other dogs, other dogs' balls.... but there's also a wooded section for dogs to run around in and chase each other. Everyone we've met there is friendly, supportive and knows when to rein in their dog, if necessary. Added bonus, it has clean, clear paths and fellow dog owners are good about picking up after theirs (a longstanding 'pet' peeve of mine) Our newly adopted dog gives it five 'woofs', claiming it's heaven for her. read more

POISON IVY ALERT!!!! This is a terrific dog park. We're from out of town and were delighted to find this place! The people were friendly, their dogs were friendly and overall it was lovely. Heads up though - There is poison ivy all over in the wooded areas and the edges of the paths. I know you want to keep herbicide away from animals but if I were a member of this dog park community, I'd want to organize a poison ivy removal day. It's everywhere. read more

Honestly cannot ask for a better dog park! It has poop bags by the door. Double lock gates. Even has an area for smaller or shyer dogs that prefer individual time. This park is on an incline but at the end of it is flat. Plenty of water bowls. By the highway so easy access and not sketchy. Very well maintained with lots of logs for jumping over or for humans to sit on. Trash cans. People here are nice and respectful and are the dogs. This park and bell st dog park are my two favorites! read more

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I came with my friend and her family to this dog park after a nice morning treat at PVDonuts. Since it was pretty early in the morning (about 8:45-ish), there weren't very many dogs there. My friend's dog did get to meet 3, though! All were friendly. There is a trail-like area that later opens up to a larger empty space. The entire park is enclosed with chain link fencing so there's no chance of escape. There are also tons of tennis balls and sticks up for grabs so if you forget a toy, no problem! The only downside to this dog park is the close vicinity to the roads/highway. There are cars zooming by all the time so be careful. read more

Waterman St Dog Park - February 2, 2018. - Dog Parks Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This dog park may be beautiful. But there are some lazy owners who bring their dogs to this park. They allow their dogs to be aggressive and don't intercede. Shame on you dog owners for allowing your dog to bully other dogs!! I have seen.it over and over. Usually just one on one. But my puppy was bullied by a pack of dogs and not one owner got up to take his dog away from my puppy. The old adage, "dogs will be dogs." WRONG! Dogs learn/do what is ok to do. Owners need to be more accountable for their dog's behavior! read more

Great dog park. Plenty of space and room to run. Great wooded feel and there is also a smaller area for tiny four legged friends

This is my favorite dog park to take my puppies to. There's so much open space for the dogs to run around and play. There are benches for people to sit down and free dog bags throughout the park. Usually lots of dogs here throughout the day so never have trouble finding other dogs to play with! read more

A great dog park and community! My two puppies love the variety of landscape at this dog park--they can run through the wooded area, or go play with friends in the open field. It is a bit jarring at first that the field is right by the highway, but the gate is secure and it's perfectly safe! We haven't had any issues with aggressive dogs, but we are pretty diligent about intervening/leaving if we feel there will be an issue. The location is also great--right by the east side, with plenty of street parking and a lot across the street. There is also an area for small dogs/puppies that is usually pretty calm. read more

Kudos to the designer of this park! It is so hard to find a nice, fun place to take your pup to mingle with other dogs which they love to do as it's their nature. As pet parents we end up spending lots of money on doggie daycares and in between take our dog for walks as there isn't a place to go that isn't a pile of dirt for dogs to run. Upon entering, you don't realize how big this is, there is a play area in the front then some path in the woods, all covered with wood chips and trees but a clearly marked path. This then leads up to a large open area were there were numerous dogs running around having a blast. There is water available to the dogs and cleanup bags for the owners. You will also walk around this area that has something that seems to be set up for agility training in the future but I am not positive if its purpose. This is a godsend for dog owners as there is so much more room then you would ever expect from a dog park. I hope that everyone respects the area so it can be enjoyed for years to come! read more

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This place is wonderful. Today was our first time at the dog park and although there weren't many dogs there..the few that were there seemed to all be friendly. I have a small but sturdy boy..he's a Jug (Jack Russell and pug)named Gibson. He was very lonely in the small dog area so we went into the large dog area where he made lots of friends. He had the best time! I'm glad we went and hope to make this our new hang out spot. read more

This is the third dog park (the others being City Park in Warwick and the Bell Street dog park in Providence) we've tried out, and it is by far our favorite. It's really nice that there are wooded trails that lead up to a larger open play area. All the dogs and owners that we ran into were really nice as well. My dog definitely got his exercise playing with all the other dogs. There was water provided and I believe there were waste bags, but we had brought our own. It was clean and well kept. There was a good mix of dog sizes and breeds at the park today and they all played nicely. When we went to Bell St. most of the dogs were larger pit bulls. I'm not sure if that's normal or just what we ran into on the day we went. This park was much better suited for us. Highly recommend! read more

If you're looking for a dog park this is it. Period. Great comradery. Good location. And has all of the amenities.

It was great! It was huge! Great path to walk on to the bigger open area. Best dog park in Ri for sure.