MCDONOUGH, GA · HENRY COUNTY
Alexander Park Dog Park
Large, mostly shaded off-leash area tucked back in the woods of the City of McDonough’s Alexander Park; reviewers say it’s hard to find from the main entrance. Not the same as leash-only Alexander Park West.
🌳 Shady🔒 Fenced🥾 Trail
GOLDEN SCORE
71
Great for goldens
#32 of 150 Georgia parks
Is Alexander Park Dog Park good for golden retrievers?
It scores 71 out of 100, which makes it great for goldens (#32 of 150 in Georgia). It’s fenced, so a golden with a so-so recall can run safely.
Tips for golden owners
🌳 Good summer pick
Plenty of shade makes this one of the better summer options for a double coat.
Park details
💦 WATER TO SWIM IN
Not listed
🔒 FENCED
Yes
🏃 SIZE
Not listed
🌳 SHADE
Lots
🐕 BIG-DOG AREA
Not listed
🐶 SMALL-DOG AREA
Not listed
🚰 DRINKING WATER
Not listed
🌱 GROUND
Not listed
🏅 AGILITY
Not listed
🥾 WALKING TRAIL
Yes
🚿 RINSE STATION
Not listed
💡 LIGHTS
Not listed
💵 COST
Free
🕐 HOURS
Not listed
🅿️ PARKING
Yes
📍 ADDRESS
300 Atlanta Street, McDonough, GA 30253
How the Golden Score adds up
We score what we can confirm. Here’s how Alexander Park Dog Park does on each detail we know, out of the points it’s worth.
Shade 6 / 6
Fenced 13 / 13
Trail to walk 3 / 3
Free entry 3 / 3
Benches & shelter 2 / 2
Details we couldn’t confirm count as average, so a park isn’t punished for a thin official page. See how every Georgia park ranks.
Other dog parks near Alexander Park Dog Park
81
#6 North Mt. Carmel Bark Park
Hampton · 5.1 mi away · Prime golden park
🏃 1 acre🔒 Fenced🐕 Big-dog area🚿 Rinse station
Henry County’s off-leash bark park inside the 129-acre North Mt.
72
#27 Chase Maddox Park Dog Park
Locust Grove · 7.8 mi away · Great for goldens
🔒 Fenced🐕 Big-dog area🥾 Trail🐶 Puppy area
City of Locust Grove park with two enclosed dog areas (large and small), a rubber walking track and a pavilion with restrooms; pine trees give some shade.
82
#5 Clark Park Dog Park
Stockbridge · 8.1 mi away · Prime golden park
🌳 Shady🏃 1 acre🔒 Fenced🐕 Big-dog area
City of Stockbridge off-leash dog park of about 1 acre in Clark Park, with one area for dogs under 20 lb and two for larger dogs, shaded by oaks and pines on a mulch-and-grass surface.
77
#13 Richardson Dog Park
Stockbridge · 9.4 mi away · Prime golden park
🌳 Shady🏃 0.5 acres🔒 Fenced🐕 Big-dog area
Rockdale County’s first dog park (opened 2019) in Richardson Park, with double-gate entry, separate large and small areas, a drinking fountain and agility equipment.
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Official page: mcdonoughga.org
Park details change. We researched these from official city and county pages in 2026. Check the park’s official page for current hours, fees and rules before you go.
