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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Alabama
Alabama has 141 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 56 cities and towns — Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Huntsville and 52 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
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Big Spring International Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,212 reviews
Landscaped city park anchored by a large manmade pond with ducks, koi fish & paved walkways.
Railroad Park Foundation
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews
Acres of downtown green space for family activities, jogging & concerts, with a skate park & cafe.
Lake Guntersville State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,351 reviews
Swimming, boating & golf are offered at this lakeside state park overlooking natural woodlands.
Medal of Honor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,730 reviews
Facilities for football, soccer, softball, baseball & tennis along with walking path & picnic areas.
Moss Rock Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
Sportsman Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Park offering a fishing lake & playground along with a mini-train, putt-putt golf & paddle boats.
Red Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,787 reviews
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
Langan Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,856 reviews
Large green space with tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas & a city golf course.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,578 reviews
Lakeside green space with a 3-mile running trail, playgrounds, volleyball courts & a war memorial.
Madison County Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,429 reviews
72-acre park atop Green Mountain offering recreation on Sky Lake & a 1.5-mile walking trail.
Tuscaloosa River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,364 reviews
Concrete, paved walkway stretching several miles along the Black Warrior River.
Ruffner Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,306 reviews
1,038-acre preserve with hiking trails, old mining sites, a modern nature center & rustic pavilion.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,245 reviews
Outdoor site with ballfields, skate & dogs parks, disc golf, ponds with fish-feeding & nature walks.
Wilson Morgan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,281 reviews
Recreation center featuring a softball complex, tennis courts, playgrounds & an adventure park.
Delano Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,192 reviews
Clean, spacious park offering a playground and a splash pad, plus tennis courts and basketball.
Heritage Park Cullman
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,191 reviews
Sports complex & park with athletic fields, beach volleyball, a walking trail, a dog park & more.
Deibert Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,092 reviews
Tranquil park featuring interpretive walking trails, a children's museum, ponds & a playground.
Town Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 914 reviews
Scenic green space featuring a pond & walking trail plus a grassy field with a swinging bench.
Historic Clarkson Covered Bridge
4.7 ★★★★★ 889 reviews
Park featuring a historic bridge, picnic spots, a grist mill, and public restrooms.
Cosby Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 877 reviews
Lush park with walking paths, a lake and picnic tables, plus swings.
Bayfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 838 reviews
A waterside park & cottage with a dock, available for parties & events of up to 300 people.
Lakeside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
Clean waterfront park with a playground and a splash pad.
Leeds Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Family-friendly recreational space featuring a memorial, a creek and ball fields.
Vaughn Road Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 819 reviews
Easygoing city park with tennis courts, jogging trails, a playground & picnic areas.
Heardmont Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
Scenic park with a football stadium, baseball & soccer fields, trails, a senior center & more.
Historic Blakeley State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
A onetime town, this 1,400-acre wooded riverside park now offers camping, hiking & Civil War events.
Creekwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 767 reviews
Park featuring a disc golf course, a playground, picnic areas, and a dog park.
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 754 reviews
Nature preserve featuring hiking trails, picnic tables, and swimming areas.
J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 696 reviews
Sprawling parkland featuring a variety of wildlife & terrain, plus over 10 mi. of hiking trails.
Wilderness Park/Bamboo Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 702 reviews
Small dog-friendly park featuring a trail through bamboo trees & a frog pond in a serene setting.
Hurricane Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 664 reviews
70-acre forested park housing unique rock formations, waterfalls, hiking trails & a picnic pavilion.
Graham Creek Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 644 reviews
Nearly-500-acre preserve with a visitor center, hiking & biking trails & 2 disc-golf courses.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Long, narrow stretch of woods running along Indian Creek & featuring a walking trail.
James O. Oates Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 560 reviews
Park with baseball fields, picnic tables, a playground, and a walking trail, plus a public restroom.
Oxford Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Waterfront recreational space featuring a playground, picnic area and tennis courts.
Richardson Park / Day lake (Reverend Joseph Day)
4.6 ★★★★★ 529 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring slides, swings, ducks and other waterfowl, and turtles.
Germania Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
Relaxed park with swings and slides, along with a creek for cooling off and a dog park.
Buck Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Green space offering trails alongside a babbling creek, a playground & softball & football fields.
Aldridge Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
Peaceful trail meandering by a creek with disc-golf courses, dog parks and a railroad trestle.
Ed Lisenby Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 452 reviews
Park featuring a 93-acre lake with fishing, plus archery and disc golf courses, and walking trails.
Black Creek Park's Rails to Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Park and trail system featuring playgrounds and softball fields, as well as picnic tables and benches.
Sparkman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 420 reviews
Picnic-friendly local spot with a dog-friendly attitude, featuring walking trails and an 18-hole disc-golf course.
Jemison Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 409 reviews
Park featuring a baseball field and walking/jogging trails, plus picnic tables.
Blount Cultural Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
Sizable city park with walking trails, a dog park, duck ponds & statues in a picturesque setting.
Cooters Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Serene green space with shade trees, 2 boat ramps, picnic pavilions, a dog park & a nut grove.
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Rosemary Dunes Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Start point for a walking & biking route through pines, coastal sands & wetland alligator habitats.
White Oak Creek Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
Wooded and shady recreation area with campsites, BBQ grills and a boat ramp.
Pelham City Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 351 reviews
This local park offers a meandering walking path & ball fields used by local high schools.
Forever Wild Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
10-mi. trail system with 6 linked loops & bike repair stations, plus changing rooms & a pump track.
Joe Tucker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis and pickleball courts, lake, and picnic areas, plus a walking path.
Moody City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Local destination for picnics, playground visits, basketball and more.
Hurricane Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
Hilly trail-lined park and creekside escape featuring barbecue grills, swimming spots, and picnic tables.
Wade Mountain Nature Preserve (Spragins Hollow Trailhead)
4.6 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Sprawling, hilly terrain with rugged hiking trails, abundant wildlife & scenic valley views.
Shoal Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Picturesque park featuring a swimming hole, picnic areas, trails and a creek.
Annette N. Shelby Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Popular green space with a fountain, a playground and a splash pad for children.
Cahaba Lily Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 287 reviews
Clean park featuring open fields, a swingset and toddler-friendly slides.
Reed-Harvey Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 297 reviews
Popular park with playground facilities and a splash area.
Forever Wild Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 276 reviews
Popular spot for mountain biking and hiking, with a change building, plus flora and fauna.
George W. Roy Recreational Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Well-groomed park featuring a walking trail, swings and a playground for kids.
Southside Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 279 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring paved trails, pools and play areas for kids.
Sokol Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Dog-friendly greenspace featuring ball fields, playgrounds and hiking trails.
Van De Graaff Park & Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Public park offering walking trails, a pond, and a playground, plus picnicking and fishing.
Arlington Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a pier for fishing and boardwalks through wetlands where alligators can be spotted.
Cahaba River Walk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Wooded park offering a paved trail, picnic tables, a playground, and dog park, plus river access.
Lagoon Park Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Wooded trail network for hiking and bike riding across creeks and ponds, plus an event lodge.
Warrior Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Local park offering a baseball field, picnic areas, batting cages, and trails.
Hurricane Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Scenic recreation area offering walking trails, benches & boat & swimming access to the creek.
Tom Bradford Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 211 reviews
Public park offering facilities for baseball, tennis, and soccer, as well as a playground.
Caldwell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables, cobblestone and paved paths, and freely roaming cats.
Mobile Botanical Gardens
4.4 ★★★★☆ 195 reviews
Grounds adorned with native plants, Japanese Maples & Longleaf Pines, with a rental hall & trails.
Alum Hollow
4.7 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Area with a variety of hiking trails ranging from easy to challenging, waterfalls, and a cave.
Martin Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 181 reviews
Park offering an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts & a playground, along with pavilions.
Phenix City Waterfall
4.5 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring a walking path, baseball fields, playgrounds and a waterfall.
Wade Mountain Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Popular area offering paved and woodsy trails for family-friendly hiking, and picnicking.
Crawford Walking Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 143 reviews
Peaceful park for walking and running, featuring a gazebo, a track, and a playground.
Mill Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews
Family-style park featuring a creek and softball fields, as well as concession stands.
Green Mountain Nature Preserve (Alum Hollow Trailhead)
4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Hiking area featuring caves and waterfalls as well as a variety of trees.
The Backcountry Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Complex of 7 paved trails through marshes, dunes & parks, with beach access & a butterfly garden.
Spring Villa Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Picnicking, camping, archery, and disc golf are available at this spot with a playground and a pavilion.
Robert Allen Tinnon Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 152 reviews
Recreation area with 2 baseball fields, a playground & a picnic shelter with restrooms.
Mill Creek Greenway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 reviews
Dog-friendly greenway featuring a play area for canines, as well as paved walkways and benches.
Woodmere Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 140 reviews
Park featuring paved pathways, a lakeside area, a play area and open grass.
James D. Martin Wildlife Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
Locale offering waterside trails & boardwalks popular for bird watching & wildlife viewing.
Earth Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Peaceful park featuring picnic tables, a walking path, and a gazebo, plus Christmas trees during the holidays.
Fox Hollow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Park with a playground and a walking trail, plus plenty of shade from trees.
Sam Harris Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Local park featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic tables, a basketball court, and trails, plus a tranquil stream.
Moon Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Park offering a lake, picnic tables, a playground, and a tennis court, plus trails for walking.
Riverwalk City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Tranquil wooded site featuring a river view, plus walking and fishing opportunities.
Crawford Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Clean public playground with a walking track, picnic tables and clean restrooms.
Dunnavant Valley Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Easy but steep in places, 1.8-mile hike featuring trees, streams, and waterfalls.
Marbut's Bend
4.7 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Gravel and boardwalk paths traversing a swampy area with wetlands and the Elk River, all ideal for casual walking.
Cloverdale Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and benches, plus a 5K run.
Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
University park with picnic tables and nature trails leading to a pond area and forest.
Slagheap Village
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Park with trails, picnic facilities, and a disc golf course, plus a farmers market.
Bradford Creek Trailhead at Palmer Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Scenic paved trail popular for walking and biking with lots of shade and creeks.
Parks & Recreation Administration
4.5 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Big park featuring playground equipment, various sports fields, picnic tables and a frisbee golf course.
Irondale Furnace Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Hiking area with short, well-maintained trails and historical markers, plus picnic tables.
Belrose Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Small beach park featuring picnic tables and a bay view, accessed via steps.
Swan Creek Greenway National Recreation Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
Miles-long gravel, tree-shaded trail for walking, running and biking along a creek.
Outer Cliff Trails of Lake Nicol
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area offering swimming and paddle boarding amid scenic surroundings.
Old Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a playground and a splash pad.
Millbrook Parks & Recreation
4.4 ★★★★☆ 92 reviews
Park offering a playground with swings and slides, plus a picnic area and restrooms.
Dinius Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Park featuring fenced areas for large and small dogs to exercise, as well as a playground for kids.
Hoover Inverness Nature Park & Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Large park with paved hiking paths, disc golf courses, hills and woods.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Kid-friendly park, greenway and wooded area with paved paths for walking and running.
Richard Martin Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Flat, shaded 10-mile trail for hikers, horses and bikes, with covered bridges.
Graham Creek Kayak Launch
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Relaxed bayside park featuring hiking trails, kayak launches and frisbee golf.
Moss Rock Preserve Sulphur Springs Rd Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Hiking area featuring a kid-friendly trail with a waterfall, blazes, and Turtle Rock.
Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails, Anniston Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails of varying difficulty, including kid-friendly options.
Wellborn Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews
Wooded outdoor space featuring slides, swings and baseball fields.
Flora Johnston Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Calm city park, featuring walking trails through woods and mountainside.
British Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Small, leafy park featuring a fountain and benches.
Hillsboro Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Shaded 4.5-mile-long trail for walking, running, biking and dog-walking.
Snowdoun Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Relaxed outdoor space with a playground and a picnic area.
Sokol North Complex
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Vast outdoor space featuring ball fields, a dog park, an equestrian arena and hiking trails.
AUM Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Hiking area with well-maintained trails for beginners and intermediate hikers in a forested setting.
Henry Farms Hiking and Biking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Featuring hiking and biking trails, this park also has baseball fields and a playground.
Lake Wilmore Trail
3.9 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews
Former lake once used for city water reserves is now a park featuring hiking trails for humans and dogs.
Forever Wild At Beaver Creek
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Popular park featuring marked trails for hiking, walking and biking.
James Martin Trail Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 reviews
Park with a dog park featuring scenic trails for walking or running, plus a boardwalk and wildlife viewing.
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- Meadowbrook
- Montevallo
- Moody
- Mt Olive
- Owens Cross Roads
- Oxford
- Ozark
- Spanish Fort
- Trussville
- Vestavia Hills
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