Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Louisiana

New Orleans City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 19,979 reviews

New Orleans, LA

This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.

Audubon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,890 reviews

New Orleans, LA

Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.

Prien Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,989 reviews

Lake Charles, LA

29-acre lakeside park offering a boat launch, picnic tables & a children's water park & play area.

Crescent Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,510 reviews

New Orleans, LA

Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline.

Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,466 reviews

Slidell, LA

Green space featuring a playground & splash pad, plus picnic shelters, a boat launch & walking path.

Lake End Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,330 reviews

Morgan City, LA

Lakefront park features cabins & campgrounds, plus a marina, walking trails, fishing & a playground.

Betty Virginia Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,140 reviews

Shreveport, LA

Winding, 23-acre park offering a short trail, picnic tables, a playground & other features.

City-Brooks Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,124 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

Recreation destination & dog park with tennis courts, ball fields, a swimming pool & a fishing lake.

Lincoln Parish Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,090 reviews

Ruston, LA

Woodland park with mountain biking trails of varying elevations, plus a swimming lake & campsites.

New Iberia City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,047 reviews

New Iberia, LA

Public facility with an outdoor swimming pool, a dog park & a number of walking trails.

Zemurray Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 865 reviews

Hammond, LA

Neighborhood park featuring a playground, a pond, baseball, a gazebo, a skate park & more.

Moncus Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 803 reviews

Lafayette, LA

Sprawling park featuring a playground and splash pad, tree houses, walking paths and a lake.

Bogue Falaya Wayside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 736 reviews

Covington, LA

This secluded riverfront area with oak trees has wooden play structures, picnic tables & a pavilion.

Greenwood Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 734 reviews

Baker, LA

Lakeside expanse with boat rentals, a golf course with a pro shop, tennis, fishing & a dog park.

Highland Road Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 716 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

Scenic recreation spot offering basketball, tennis, baseball, rugby, disc golf & archery facilities.

Jambalaya Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 706 reviews

Gonzales, LA

Family-friendly park featuring a playground, a pool and a dog area.

Cate Square Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 609 reviews

Hammond, LA

Public park with swings, slides, and other play equipment, plus picnic tables.

Couturie Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 571 reviews

New Orleans, LA

Tranquil woodlands within a city park featuring waterways, native trees & diverse birds & wildlife.

Pelican Park/Recreation District #1

4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews

Mandeville, LA

Park with recreational facilities including batting cages, a skateboarding area & Frisbee golf.

Zachary Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

Zachary, LA

Leisurely park featuring a playground and a dog area, plus a skateboard ramp and a splash pad.

Blackwater Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 532 reviews

Baker, LA

Pond, river, lake area featuring a sandy beach and trails for bike riding and walking, popular for picnics.

Restoration Park West Monroe

4.6 ★★★★★ 457 reviews

West Monroe, LA

Former strip mine converted into a wetland habitat with an environmental message.

Fritchie Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 310 reviews

Slidell, LA

Tree-filled space with baseball & softball diamonds, plus trails, a playground & a pavilion.

Bayou Sauvage NWR Ridge Trail & Boardwalk

4.4 ★★★★☆ 311 reviews

New Orleans, LA

Wildlife viewing plus hiking area featuring cypress trees, swampy wetlands and a boardwalk.

Graham Brown Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 303 reviews

Lafayette, LA

50-acre park with a dog area, playground & recreation center, plus tennis courts & picnic pavilions.

Compton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 284 reviews

Alexandria, LA

This open area offers a playground & walking trails, one of which leads to a lookout over a wetland.

R.L. Cook Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

Ruston, LA

Park featuring a playground, a walking trail with exercise equipment & a pavilion with restrooms.

Old Hammond Highway Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 259 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

Shady playground area with swings and slides, plus tennis courts and skate parks.

Frenchtown Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Greenwell Springs, LA

Sandy, riverside spot for children, with a bench for resting.

North Oak Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 251 reviews

Hammond, LA

Softball stadium on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University, with play equipment & a path.

South Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews

Denham Springs, LA

Public park with a playground and picnic facilities, as well as athletic fields, a tennis court, and a dog park.

Walker Place Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Bossier City, LA

Relaxing riverside recreational area featuring ponds with fountains, trails and picnic tables with shades.

Hooper Road Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 196 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

Relaxed park that features a playground, nature trails for hiking and biking, and a swamp setting.

Lafayette Woods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Houma, LA

Clean greenspace featuring playground equipment, picnic areas and athletic fields.

Cypress Island Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

St Martinville, LA

This 9,500-acre preserve features swamps & hardwood forests, plus a boardwalk & visitor center.

Woodlands Conservancy’s Woodlands Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews

Belle Chasse, LA

Comite River Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Baton Rouge, LA

Park featuring hiking and mountain bike trails.

Saint Julien Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Broussard, LA

Pleasant play area for kids, plus picnic areas and baseball, soccer and softball fields.

Garland Gregory Hide-A-Way Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Ruston, LA

Tranquil spot featuring a disc golf course, a pond and picnic tables in a wooded setting.

Columbia Street Landing

4.8 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Covington, LA

Public park featuring a gazebo, and paddle board launching, plus a peaceful atmosphere.

City Of Gonzales Dog Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 102 reviews

Gonzales, LA

Pet playground featuring separate areas for big and small dogs.

Huckleberry Trails Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Ruston, LA

Laid-back green space featuring playgrounds, a hiking trail and dog-friendly woodland paths.

Norman Swanner Dog Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Thibodaux, LA

Large and small dog park featuring separate areas for big and small pups.

Nose Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Covington, LA

Waterfront amusement area with a playground and picnic tables, along with a fishing pier.

1North Adventure Trails

5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Shreveport, LA

Lakefront Trail at Clearview Blvd.

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Metairie, LA

Bord Du Lac Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Lake Charles, LA

Rock Island Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Ruston, LA

Shady woodland trail for jogging and dog walking, with a paved option and kid-friendly hikes.

Mulberry Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Houma, LA

Park with picnic tables and a playground for kids, as well as opportunities for running.

Parc Natchitoches

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Natchitoches, LA

Public park featuring a fishing pond, playground, and covered pavilions with ceiling fans.

Caddo Common Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Shreveport, LA

Neighborwoods

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Mandeville, LA

Chennault Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

Monroe, LA

Wisner Tract Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

New Orleans, LA

Coteau Bayou Blue Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Houma, LA