Athens · Athens County
East State Dog Parks
An off-leash dog park in Athens, Ohio. Run by City of Athens Arts, Parks & Recreation.
Park details are quoted from agency pages, checked October 12, 2026. The county comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, and distances are our own straight-line calculations.
- Agency
- City of Athens Arts, Parks & Recreation
- Agency page
- ci.athens.oh.us
- County
- Athens County (county at the center of Athens; the agency gives no address the Census geocoder could match)
- Directions
- Open in Google Maps
Getting in
Address
Situated just off of East State Street at the intersection of East Park Drive and East State Street, the East State Dog Parks are conveniently located behind the Athens City Pool.
What's there
Fencing
The City of Athens offers two dog parks, both located within the city limits, where your furry friends can enjoy off-leash fun in a safe, enclosed space.
Water
Note: Water is available in the parks from April through October.
Posted rules
Quoted from the agency. The full rules are usually posted at the gate.
Close all gates when entering or exiting the park.
Clean up after your dog to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
Be courteous to other dog owners by keeping your dog under control.
Nearby dog parks
- West State Dog Park, Athens: 0.0 mi straight-line (approximate)
- Eddie Jones Park (Edwin A. Jones Park) dog park, Jackson: 35.1 mi straight-line (approximate)
- Corzine Memorial Dog Park, Chillicothe: 47.9 mi straight-line (approximate)
- Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park dog park, Circleville: 47.9 mi straight-line (approximate)