🐾 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 […]

Veteran’s Park, located at 1005 N Detroit Ave in Russellville, Arkansas, offers a welcoming spot for pet lovers, families, and outdoor enthusiasts. This centrally located park features a dog-friendly, off-leash dog park with dedicated areas for both small and large dogs. Enclosed by fencing, it offers a safe environment where pets can socialize and play freely. Visitors love the park for its relaxing atmosphere, pet-friendly trails, and well-maintained, paved paths ideal for strolls with both kids and canines.
Besides the dog park, Veteran’s Park boasts amenities like a children’s playground with soft artificial turf, picnic areas, fishing spots, and batting cages. While there is limited shade and only a single picnic table with covering, the park remains a favorite for locals looking for a quiet place to walk, play, or enjoy a picnic. Easy parking and regularly maintained grounds make it a convenient stop, especially for travelers needing a pet-friendly break or locals seeking an enjoyable day outdoors.
Cute small park. No restrooms and one picnic table.
It’s small but it’s a great place to picnic with your family. There is never a whole lot of people and it’s easy to keep an eye on your child.
I’ve always liked going here and now the city has upgraded this park very nicely! Love it!
Always pleased w/this park, over all. Never less than an enjoyable experience @ Veterans Park (or is it Detroit Park?). Seems like when I read the sign walking into park on my last visit (few days ago) I could’ve sworn there was an entirely new/different name..like, College Park or somethin?? Which 1 is it, Parks & Rec Dept.??
Assuming it’s not “technically” a City Park? Otherwise, it would have free wifi…right?
We came to this park to eat lunch. We decided to sit in our car because the 1 picnic table was occupied. I was a little disappointed at the lack of shade but I did notice there’s shade over the table. The play area for kids seemed nice and looked to have plenty of play area. The area around the park seemed nice and quiet. There is no bathroom on site and that’s why I only gave it 4 stars. All and all this park seems like a nice park to bring the kids if you make sure they used the bathroom before coming. I would recommend this place to friends and family with or without kids.