🐾 Kids at the Dog Park: Real Stories, Safety Risks & Smarter Solutions
If you’ve spent time at an off-leash park, you’ve probably seen it:A parent strolls in with a stroller 🚼 or […]
If you’re looking for a dog park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the Pawtucket Dog Park at Slater Park is a popular choice for local pet owners. Conveniently located within Slater Park, this fenced dog park offers separate areas for large and small dogs (30 lbs is the cutoff) so your pup can safely play with friends their own size. The ground is mostly gravel and dirt, which can get messy after rain, and there’s agility equipment to entertain active dogs.
Dog owners can find covered seating areas and benches under a shelter, giving shady relief on sunny days, as well as picnic tables nearby. Water fountains and poop bag stations are available, although these amenities may be seasonally maintained. The dog park is wheelchair accessible and has a parking lot close by, making it easy to visit. With a supportive local community and pet-friendly trails throughout Slater Park, Pawtucket Dog Park is a relaxed spot for social pups and their owners to enjoy a day out.
Small dog park located in Slater Park that leaves a lot to be desired. There are separate areas for small and large dogs (with 30 lbs being the cut off), but both are pretty limited in space. No grass in either enclosure, just dirt and gravel so I can imagine it gets quite messy after some rain. There are some obstacles to keep the dogs entertained, along with water fountains and some benches under a structure providing some shade. Seems like there is a decent community involved in supporting the park based on the bulletin board by the gates, so might be better if you come often and make connections with other regulars. As someone who doesn’t live nearby and just stopping in while walking around Slater Park, I was pretty unimpressed.
My dog loves the scenery, as do I. The place is kept nice.
Quiet and relaxed place when I was there. Picnic tables are near with lots of available parking. It is a large park that offers places to walk around.
I wanted to venture out to a new dog park so I drove over 30mins and what I found online was a little deceiving from when I arrived. I was expecting the park to have artificial turf or grassy area, as shown in attached photo of the man & woman sitting with their dog. But all I found was a park that had small stones on the Small dog side. Also found a lot of poop owners didn’t pickup. Make sure you watch where you walk! Also, the water fountain did not work at all which was disappointing since it was a hot summer day. On a positive note: There is a lot of space for dogs to run around and a couple structures fun for the dogs to climb on. The shade for adults to sit had a lot of seating which was great!
Decent park. Decent size.
Ground was packed stone dust, sand, and tiny gravel – not even peastone.
Water bubblers, trash and bags are all present. Agility equipment was in good shape. Separate sections for large and small dogs. Very limited shade.
Parking lot has seasonal portapotties.