Brook Run Dog Park

I can’t express how much I LOVE this dog park! I DO NOT live close (in Buford about 40 min away) and wish I can come more often then I do. So peaceful and fun for my Aussie’s and Collies! Love how much dogs enjoy the woods. The best loved and taken care of dog park I know!

Lots of shade in the small dog park. We got there and no other small dogs were there but (as is often the case in that sort of situation) other small dog owners saw there were people in the small dog park and soon enough there were about 8 little pups happily playing together.

Very nice park that I had an opportunity to visit for the Tap into Georgia Beer Festival (
) — the event was near the stage that featured live music, food and of course many craft beer vendors. I did not get to see much of the rest of the park — I think the only negative, at least from the event’s perspective, was a general lack of parking near the actual venue, with many visitors parking along the drives and curbs. Other than that quibble, quite a pretty park.

Just wanted to update that apparently dog park now has a separate area for small dogs. That’s great to hear as the old set up was not a good idea as you can see from my previous experience.

They have a big dog park separate from a small dog park. It’s awesome! I saw some dog owners not paying enough attention to their pups that were getting kinda rowdy… but other than that everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves! My little pup got to make some new friends and had a blast. Plus I can put her on her leash and there are plenty of walking trails we can use! Love this place.

I’m at the park right now and I’m very impressed. I was searching for a closer dog park on Unilocal.And I live in Sandy Springs and I didn’t always want to drive all the way to Alpharetta to Newtown dream dog park anytime I want to take my little Samantha for some exercise. I tried Sandy Springs dog park and that was terrible (please see my review on that place) I was excited to see this place in Dunwoody wasn’t too far from me. It took me about 12 minutes to get here. Wasn’t hard to find on the GPS. easy to get in and out for humans and there is double fencing of course for the dog. There are lots of different stations for you to get bags to clean up after your dogs. There are several places for the dog to get water. This place is humongous. I love the fact that there’s a trail that goes around it so my dog can walk with me and I can get my steps and for my Fitbit at the same time. I think I’ll continue to go here unless I feel like being fancy and going all the way up to Alpharetta. There’s also a smaller area for dogs that are less than 25 pounds. I’ll be back!

My dogs LOVE this park. Before I discovered this little gem, I would go to Piedmont Dog Park, which is a great dog park. However, Brook Run puts it to shame. This dog park has a walking trail (inside the fenced dog area, that’s how spacious it is), it’s got trees, logs, various and many bench seating areas within the fenced dog area, and on top of it all also has a small dog area as well. Not only is the dog park great, the rest of the park is fantastic. It’s got paved trails, picnic areas, a gazebo, and I’m sure much more that I, personally, haven’t explored.
Everyone should be warned that this park is EXTREMELY busy on beautiful weekends, and I think saying «extremely busy» is an understatement. The parking at the dog park is quite limited compared to the size of the dog park itself, so I would prepare yourself if you do go on the weekend.

House backs up to Park — just moved in Oct
Great dog park
Nice walking paths — currently extending /​adding more
Looks like a cool community garden — Winter now
Some creepy building /​theater left over from mental facility… gives you something additional to talk about LOL (Also inoperable Flood Lights throughout the park. I guess for security when a mental institution)
Skate Park Cool
Huge Playground
Ropes Course — Looks AWESOME — not open for winter
Overall — Excellent facility

Disclaimer: so I’ve actually never been to the dog park. No dog to bring to the dog park (although if anyone has puppies in the near future, please contact me!)
BUT I have brought a dog here before, even though it was just to walk the trail. The paved walkways make for an easy run, but the steep climbs can be a little harder for a noob like me. I’ve been trying out this new running habit after my dad got me a Fitbit for Christmas. It’s rough, because I’m super competitive and I hate running or walking. It’s a lose-​lose situation owning a Fitbit. The Brook Run trail doesn’t make it any better: I feel pretty discouraged not being able to run the full 2 miles without stopping. Over time, I’m hoping to be able to do so at least once before moving on to a full 4 miles (2 laps).
This isn’t my favorite trail, as you get a lot of car traffic alongside your run. I wish they could have moved the trail deeper into the forested area. I ran across a family of deer treading through the trees, which was a neat sight to see.
I don’t like how the park closes at sunset, as I don’t get off work sometimes until dusk. Better lighting and security could help alleviate risks of incidents happening — but I suppose that also costs a little money.
Overall, this trail is close to my condo, so I can’t complain about the convenience. However, I hope Dunwoody can continue to expand their parks and recreation for aspiring runners like me!

I love this dog park! My medium sized mix and I have come a few times since we just moved to the area, and have enjoyed it. The people are friendly and (most of) the dogs are well behaved. There will always be those owners no matter what park you go to, that will bring their unsocialized aggressive pups. Some people bring in their toddlers which to me is not very smart, because the large dogs will run into them. One small toddler, around 5 years old, was running around with a stick (which my dog goes crazy over) and she tried to get the stick out of his hand and in turn scared and knocked the child over. She is only 35 pounds, but I had to go over there and scold my dog, because the child’s parents were not supervising their kid! Other than the handful of people who go without much common sense, the park is well maintained, and very large and spacious. We will continue going there as my pup enjoys her play time with the other dogs and making friends!

My dog and i love this park! The park is clean and the dogs and people who frequent it are great company. Best dog park around hands down!

Great dog park. Plenty of good dogs. Every once in a while you will have an aggressive one but not often. I go there 3 times a week. Plenty of space and clean

Good dog park. Large area with plenty of shade. Not many people pick up after their dogs. A lot of aggressive dogs there it seems. I never see the owners run over and stop the dogs. At least one dog fight each time I am there. Very nice walking trail.

My husband and I frequently go to this dog park. Our dog (Myka) loves being here, she starts freaking out in the car when we pull into it.
The park itself is beautiful with both big and little dog areas, which is so great. They also have several water stations throughout the park which on a hot Georgia day is quite necessary! The park is kept up well and always clean (i.e I don’t often worry about stepping in dog poop here). It can get a little muddy after a good rain, but that can be expected.
A lot of the dogs and owners are very friendly and that has been great as well. The only complaint that I would say is that many owners sit on benches and read a book or look at their phones while their dog just runs wild. It always makes me nervous as my dog is considered a big dog but she is still smaller than a lot of them. We have had a few issues where a bigger dog was being too aggressive towards her and the owner was no where to be found.
Overall this is the best dog park we have found, after trying several, and we will continue to come back!

Excellent dog park with lots of room to run, a well-​shaded walking area, plenty of seating and fun, well-​behaved dogs. My dog had a blast! We’ll be back regularly!

Nice park with adequate shade, benches, picnic tables, grilling area. There’s plenty of parking. Park is big enough to drive around to find a place to hang out, run, etc.

I love Brook Run!
They’ve recently completed repaving and resurfacing all of the walking/​biking/​running trails, and I couldn’t be happier that I live right down the road. There is so much to do and always some cool event being hosted here that it makes for a great way to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather.
The park itself is fairly large and is split up into sections. There is a playground area, skate park, dog park section, walking/​jogging trails, gardening patches, picnic areas, open grassy areas, and more. No matter what you’re looking for in a park, there is something for everyone here.
The park also hosts a ton of events! Recently fellow Unilocaler Gerald E. and I ran thar Viva La Margarita 5K here which wound through all of their trails and pathways to be followed by a fiesta celebration! I’ve also attended their Howloweenie festival in October which brought together tons of dachshund owners and their pets for a day of racing, costumer contests, arts and crafts, and more. While I don’t own a dog myself it was neat to see all the puppies in their spirit wear! The park regularly hosts Food Truck Thursdays in the spring and summer and often opens up the grounds to local school events, sports teams, and more.
The park is very well maintained and super inviting. It’s a safe, open space for the community to get together and enjoy the outdoors!

Love this park! Yes, bringing the pooch to the dog park portion or this massive urban gift is splendid – but I’d like to review the whole dang park!
They’ve recently added miles of wide paved walk/​bike/​run ways! The food truck Thursday’s never disappoint! There’s lemonade days in April each year – a carnival atmosphere with fun for every age!
If your a student at PCMS you can walk right over after school and get your exercise on in a fun safe environment.
Recently added is a canopy tree tour & zip lines! And there’s an AWESOME skate park for skateboarders or their admirers. The playground is also state of the art (they have their own Unilocal checkin)
Many different ways to get moving in a urban location with a great park setting.

I used to come to Brook Run only for their dog park and their community garden since it seemed they were always in the constant construction mode. We found ourselves back there 2 weeks ago when the weather was unexpectedly beautiful and saw that the construction was done and there was a new pathway.
This pathway really rocks! It’s wide enough where 2 people walking side by side has enough room, is even and the trail is pretty clean too. There were plenty of other people, kids and dogs in tow enjoying it as well.
The path circles the park and has some shady areas as well so there is relief when the GA summer sun is beating down on you. I like the fact that even though the park is right off the road, and the path will actually run parallel to it in some places, it is relatively quiet. Because this path does go all the way to the back part of the park, I would not recommend this for someone out on their own after dark because it does get pretty secluded.

BF and I came out for the monthly Vintage meet, and decided to bring our beloved Siberian husky with us. He has yet to experience a doggy park, so with the weather being as beautiful as it was this weekend, we decided what the heck. Best decision thus far. If you own a husky, you’d understand why it is a tremendously good idea to bring them out to a dog park.
They have a fenced area where you can let you doggy run free, and encounter other dogs. After a horrible encounter with two of our friends’ dogs, we decided that our pup was better off learning mannerisms, and the fenced area filled with other dogs, and their mindful owners truly helped. BF and I fell in love with this place, and as long as the weather continues to be beautiful, we will keep bringing our pup here. He had an amazing time, and was tired out by the time he got home. :)
We eased our dog in, rather than exposing him to it all at once, which was a major component to the success that we had. After a few more encounters, he’ll be able to run free with the other dogs. Until then, we’ll keep coming back, and allowing him the proper exposure he needs with his other canine companions.