Idlewild Dog Park - Burlington, KY
Idlewild Dog Park in Burlington, Kentucky
Idlewild Dog Park is a spacious pet-friendly dog park located in Burlington, Kentucky, at 5310 Idlewild Rd. Designed with accessibility and convenience in mind, this dog park features wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the amenities. The park is divided into multiple fenced sections for both small (under 30 lbs) and large dogs (over 30 lbs), allowing furry friends of all sizes to play safely off-leash. Each section has a securely gated entry, but pet owners with smaller dogs should be aware that some gates have gaps underneath where little pups could potentially slip through.
Every dog area is equipped with a covered picnic table set on a concrete pad to help you stay cool and avoid muddy conditions, and water stations with fountains and bowls are available for both dogs and owners. The park is kept clean, with visitors consistently picking up after their pets, and there is a portable restroom near the parking lot. Although the park offers plenty of open space and is thoughtfully designed, reviewers note the lack of natural shade and trees—making the mesh shade over picnic tables especially important during sunny days.
FAQ
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Yes, dogs are allowed off-leash within the designated fenced areas.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? Yes, the dog park features multiple fenced sections for different sizes of dogs.
- Is there a separate area for small and large dogs? Yes, there are 3 small dog sections and 5 large dog sections.
- Are there water fountains or bowls for dogs? Yes, each section has a water fountain and dog bowl, with a water bottle refill station outside the park.
- Is there shade or shelter available? There is a mesh-covered shade over each picnic table, but minimal natural shade from trees.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, each section has a picnic table with seating.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, the entrance and parking area are wheelchair accessible.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, a portable restroom is available by the parking lot.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Yes, the park is noted for being clean, with visitors picking up after their pets.
- Is there parking available? Yes, there is a parking lot for visitors.
Reviews
Positives-multiple large areas for dogs to run. Water Stations throughout. Clean, people are picking up after their pets. When other dogs there (rarely), owners and pets friendly.
Negatives- no shade at all. Dogs huddle under the picnic table. Rarely any other dogs there. Location seems barren.
Not impressed. Makes me reminiscent of the old days when it was located where the shelter is currently. Plenty of trees, little sitting areas with roofs, big open area with benches throughout. Oh the old days….
So happy our community got this new dog park. They were very thoughtful with many aspects of it, like the entrance is a long hallway with multiple gates, and gates open both ways. Each section has a water fountain dog bowl which is lovely, and theres a waterbottle refill outside the park. They currently have a large portable restroom by the parking lot. Each section has a picnic table on a concrete pad (no more mud pits!!) with a mesh shade overhead.
It has some room for improvement still.
It has lots of moderately large sized sections, which are divided by gates. So you can open them if you want more room or want to join dog-parties, but smaller dogs CAN slip under the gates when theyre closed. Some sections have gates to the outside which would be concerning for little dogs or escapees. If you’re training or have a reactive dog, be wary of surprise guests. You have to secure all three gates, so double check. You pretty much HAVE to parade past every section if youre trying to get to the back, which can cause a big todo. I do hope they might put some trees in. Dogs love trees, and itd be pretty.
My biggest caution is pay attention to paw pads! Both our dogs tore their paw pads on separate occasions, in different sections, from running around on the gravel and packed dirt. Im not sure whats different about the old park vs this one, but maybe over time the dirt will soften up for their feet.
Overall I appreciate how thoughtful they were with a lot of things, theres sooo much space and different sized sections. Definitely an upgrade.
Great space!!! My 4 huskies had a ball
Fenced in but unfortunately not very securely. Easy for dogs to slip under the gates. Also unfortunately never any other dogs here when we come. The 3 dogs in the photo are mine. So it’s a dead dog park.
So much room! This park has 3 small dog sections (under 30lbs) and 5 large dog sections (over 30 lbs) each section has a covered picnic table.