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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Arkansas
Arkansas has 65 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 27 cities and towns — Fayetteville, Little Rock, Hot Springs, Conway and 23 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
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Craighead Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,375 reviews
Sizable park with hiking trails, a playground, sport courts, disc golf & a lake for fishing.
Lake Dardanelle State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,942 reviews
Park offering a visitor center with aquatic exhibits, campgrounds & a fishing tournament pavillion.
Pea Ridge National Military Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,446 reviews
Large, intact former Civil War battlefield, with hiking & horseback riding trails & a small museum.
Orchards Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Charming, spacious public park featuring a lake & fountain, open fields & a tranquil flower garden.
Beaverfork Park Lake
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,335 reviews
Vast lakefront area with swimming, fishing, a boat launch, sports facilities & picnic areas.
Gulley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,205 reviews
Simple recreational park offering a children's playground, stream & a gazebo with live music.
Carol Ann Cross Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,078 reviews
Community park featuring a playground, a pavilion, walking trails, a pond, restrooms & more.
Mills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 916 reviews
Park featuring a playground, pool, picnic facilities, and basketball and tennis courts.
J.B. Hunt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 843 reviews
Massive, 200-acre mainstay for recreation, with sports fields, hiking & biking trails & swing sets.
Lake Willastein Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 833 reviews
Lake and riverside park with walking trails and fishing, plus a playground, boat moorings and barbecues, plus picnic tables.
Boyle Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 852 reviews
This sizable park features multiple trails & play areas, sports facilities & a fishing stream.
Blowing Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 700 reviews
Park offering picnic and barbecue facilities, walking trails, and mountain bike riding.
Two Rivers Park Bridge
4.8 ★★★★★ 650 reviews
Park featuring paths for strolling and biking plus fishing and boating.
Allsopp Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 654 reviews
Scenic spot with hiking & biking trails, a pavilion, ball fields, a playground & tennis courts.
Bona Dea Trails & Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 542 reviews
186-acre park with a protected wetland habitat for native species criss-crossed with trails.
Lake Frierson State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 496 reviews
Water-focused area for anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts, featuring playgrounds and campsites.
Park Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 474 reviews
Wooded park with a hiking trail, springs & a big covered pavilion with picnic tables & fireplaces.
Harmon Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews
Vast and pleasant dog-friendly park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and pavilions.
Fort Smith Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 453 reviews
Riverside park boasting a dog park, a playground and picnic tables, plus trails.
Tucker Creek Trail: Salem Road Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Family and dog-friendly paved path network spanning several miles for biking, hiking and walking.
Pea Ridge City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Spacious tree-filled fixture boasting a basketball court and an amphitheater for live entertainment.
Gordon Long Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Shady, forested park featuring a children's playground, picnic space & creekside nature trails.
Cooper Park - Mountain Home Parks & Recreation
4.6 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Public park with a pool, baseball field, youth & senior centers, playground & 2 pavilions.
Thunder Chicken Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
Recreational hiking, biking, and fishing spot with a paved parking lot and bridge crossing Spring Creek.
Kerr Station Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
Playground, lake and disc golf spot, dog-friendly park boasting dog watering stations.
Lee Creek Reservoir Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Park with fishing and boat access to the Lee Creek Reservoir, plus trails for hiking, walking and biking.
Torraine Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a small lake along with paved and dirt trails for walking, biking and hiking.
William E. Clark Presidential Park Wetlands
4.6 ★★★★★ 253 reviews
Popular park known for its river views, steel bridge and trails.
Benton Dog Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Clean public space featuring play areas for little and large dogs and some benches.
Northwoods Trails
4.9 ★★★★★ 223 reviews
Mountain biking park featuring 21.5 mi. of cross-country, downhill, and flow trails on 2,000 acres.
West Mountain Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 219 reviews
Gentle 1.2-mile trail winding through mature forest, with vista points & access to other trails.
Knoop Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 212 reviews
Park known for views of downtown and the river, with a relaxed atmosphere.
Mount Sequoyah Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Rustic forest park featuring hiking & mountain-bike trail loops through heavily wooded terrain.
McKissic Springs Station Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Park featuring a playground, splash pad and covered pavilion.
North Bentonville Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Outdoor park with paved paths, a dog park, walking trails and mountain bike trails.
Goat Rock Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Moderate 1.1-mile trail leading through forest to a vista point offering Ouachita Mountain views.
Hendrix Creek Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Well-maintained paved and earth trails and an urban wetland attract wildlife and bird-watchers.
Arkansas Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Area featuring hiking trails and a peaceful, riverside atmosphere.
Tufa Terrace Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Scenic trail & promenade in a natural setting leading to unique geothermal waterfalls.
Lake Sequoyah Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Hiking, horseback riding, and dog walking destination featuring a waterfall and scenic lake views.
Peer Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 reviews
Park with a playground, basketball court, picnic tables, and walking trails.
Shaw Family Park - North entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a splash-pad for kids, walking and bike trails, a playground and ponds.
Ben Geren Multi-Use Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Large park with paved roads, multi-use trails and disc golf courses.
Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Waterside path with hills, art installations and sculptures, as well as benches for resting.
Bona Dea Trails and Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Popular park with paved and natural paths along the edge of Lake Dardanelle for hiking and biking.
Jefferson Park Outdoor Amphitheater
4.2 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
Park featuring a large space for kids and an area with obstacles for dogs.
Alcoa 40 Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Picnic tables and a public restroom are available at this park, which also features a dog park.
Bufflehead Bay Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Scenic, kid-friendly hiking paths, most of which are easy, wind along Lake Maumelle's shores.
Shaw Family Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Kid-friendly recreational spot featuring dog runs, ponds, tennis courts and playgrounds.
David's Trail Robinson Point Road Intersection #2
4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
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