Woodruff Park Adds 6,500-Square-Foot Dog Park

The new off-leash area in downtown Atlanta includes separate small and large dog sections and was delivered alongside a refreshed playground and accessibility upgrades.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Dogs

Bold vector editorial illustration of a green fenced dog park with a wooden bench, lamp post, and leafy trees, with soft downtown towers in the distance. — Atlanta opened a 6,500-square-foot off-leash dog park in downtown Woodruff Park, with separate small and large dog sections, alongside a refreshed playground and accessibility upgrades. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta has added a 6,500-square-foot off-leash dog park with small and large dog sections. The project also delivered a refreshed playground and ADA sidewalk and pathway improvements.

Why it matters

The dog park was identified as a priority investment in the most recent strategic plan because Downtown's residential population has grown. It addresses the growing canine population in the neighborhood.

The off-leash area covers 6,500 square feet and is divided into small and large dog sections. Construction was funded by Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds administered by the State of Georgia, and the source does not report usage figures.

The players

Reeves Young

Reeves Young is a design-build firm that partnered on the Woodruff Park dog park delivery.

Kimley-Horn & Associates

Kimley-Horn & Associates is a national engineering and planning firm that partnered with Reeves Young on the project.

Park Pride

Park Pride is a nonprofit organization that supports urban park improvement and provided a grant for early concept design.

The details

The park features decorative fencing, durable canine turf, improved drainage, lighting, and seating. It was delivered through a design-build collaboration between Reeves Young and Kimley-Horn & Associates, with early concept design supported by a Park Pride grant.

FY22: Construction funding year through the INODIC grant program under Parks and Recreation.
November 7, 2026: Dog park opening reported by Rough Draft Atlanta.

Relevant Context

The project was funded through Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, the federal pandemic-era aid program that states administered for local infrastructure. It reflects how that relief money has been directed toward downtown park amenities in Atlanta.

Downtown Atlanta dog owners gain a dedicated 6,500-square-foot off-leash space with separate areas for small and large dogs. The added lighting and seating make the park usable for daily walks and outings.

The takeaway

Downtown Atlanta dog owners now have a sized-by-breed off-leash option in Woodruff Park. Check local park amenities before visiting to plan around the small and large dog sections.