Heritage Park Dog Park is a fenced off-leash area inside Jack Benson Heritage Park in Chattanooga. Separate sections serve large and small dogs, with grass, agility equipment, water and rinse stations, shade and seating near the wider park’s walking loop and playground.
Plan your visit
- Address: 1428 Jenkins Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
- Listed hours: Public map listings show 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily. Confirm the park gate and city notices before relying on those hours.
- Play areas: Separate fenced sections serve small and large dogs.
- Water: Dog drinking and rinse stations are available when operating. Bring backup water.
- Parking: Free parking serves Heritage Park near the dog-park approach.
- Other park features: A walking loop, playground, picnic areas, creek and Heritage House sit outside the dog-run fences.
Find the dog park entrance
Enter Jack Benson Heritage Park from Jenkins Road and follow the internal path toward the fenced dog park near the walking loop. Choose the signed large- or small-dog gate and keep your dog leashed until both of you are inside. The creek and family recreation areas are separate from the off-leash enclosure.
Grass, agility equipment and dog-size sections
The grassy enclosures give dogs room for fetch and social play, while low agility obstacles provide extra activity. Mature trees and nearby shade help during warmer weather, but coverage varies across the field. Stay within the section suited to your dog’s size and temperament.
Water and wet-weather conditions
Dog-level water and rinse stations help with drinking and cleanup, though service can change seasonally or during maintenance. Bring a bowl and backup water. Rain can leave worn areas muddy, so carry a towel and check paws before returning to the car. The nearby creek is part of the wider park and should not be treated as a supervised dog-swimming feature.
Rules before entering
Close both gates behind you, supervise your dog and clean up waste. Remove a dog that becomes aggressive or overwhelmed, and follow all posted vaccination, age, child, food and toy restrictions. Dogs should remain leashed in the walking, playground, picnic and creek areas outside the designated dog park.
What park visitors say
Park goers often praise the roomy grass, separate dog-size sections, agility features, water stations and friendly atmosphere. Reviews also mention occasional cleanup problems and rough interactions between dogs. These are individual experiences, so look over the surface and observe the dogs already inside before choosing a section.
Check current information
Chattanooga’s official parks directory confirms Jack Benson Heritage Park at 1428 Jenkins Road. Use the city’s interactive park locator for current facility information and check city notices or posted signs for temporary closures.