Tinsley Park Dog Park provides fenced off-leash space for dogs in Cleveland, Tennessee. The park has separate small- and large-dog areas, and the existing park photo shows a woodchip surface, secure fencing, a water station, seating and nearby parking.
Check access before leaving: The City of Cleveland says improvements to Tinsley Park’s dog park, ballfields and parking are part of its current 2026 work. The city’s former dog-park page is no longer available, and current third-party directories disagree about whether the dog park is open. Call Cleveland Parks & Recreation at 423-479-4129 before making a special trip.
Plan your visit
Location: Inside Tinsley Park in Cleveland, near Mouse Creek Road.
Current status: Access is unconfirmed while the city reports ongoing park improvements.
Dog areas: Separate fenced sections for smaller and larger dogs.
Surface: The existing park photo shows woodchips rather than a fully grassed enclosure.
Water: A dog water station is visible in the park photo. Bring backup water because current operation has not been confirmed.
Parking: Parking is adjacent to the dog-park area, but construction may affect access.
Find the dog park entrance
Use directions to the mapped dog-park location within Tinsley Park. Follow current construction signs and keep your dog leashed until you are inside the appropriate fenced section. The city has not published a current visitor map for the dog park, so no park-map panel is included here.
What to expect inside
The dog park is arranged as two fenced play areas. Photos and visitor reports describe shade around parts of the enclosure, seating, water and space to run. Conditions can vary after rain, and the woodchip surface may become muddy or uneven. Bring waste bags, a leash and drinking water even when dispensers and fountains appear available.
Rules and safe play
Use the section that matches the posted size guidance, close each gate behind you and supervise your dog throughout the visit. Remove your dog if play becomes unsafe. Keep dogs leashed elsewhere in Tinsley Park, clean up waste promptly and follow any temporary closure or construction notice at the entrance.
What other park visitors say
Visitors often appreciate having separate small- and large-dog areas, water, shade and a connection to the surrounding greenway. Some report that the large-dog side has less shade and that the approach road, mud and gate layout can be inconvenient. More recent directory reports conflict about closure status, which is why a same-day call to the city is advisable.
Official updates
The city’s 2026 parks update says work at Tinsley Park includes improvements to the dog park, ballfields and parking. For current access, contact Cleveland Parks & Recreation at 423-479-4129.