NOLA City Bark

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NOLA City Bark

$ · BudgetOff-leash permitted

A 4.6-acre keycard-access off-leash dog park inside New Orleans City Park, operated by the City Park Conservancy. It features separate areas for small and large dogs, water features, and pavilions, and is widely considered the city's premier dog park. Access is strictly permit-only with verified vaccination records.

Why it made the list

It's the cleanest, safest off-leash experience in New Orleans - permit verification means every dog inside is vaccinated, fixed, and registered.

Good to know before you go

Permits are $85/year for one dog, $125 for two, $150 for three, or a $25 two-week temporary pass; dogs must be at least six months old, spayed or neutered, heartworm-negative, and current on Rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella. Hours are Wed-Mon 5:30 am-9 pm and Tue 3-9 pm; no children under 8. Source: neworleanscitypark.org.

Practical notes

  • Buy the $25 two-week temporary permit if you're visiting New Orleans with your dog.
  • Closed Tuesdays until 3 pm for maintenance - plan around it.

What is available on site

  • Off-leash area
  • Fenced
  • Shaded seating
  • Water bowls
  • Swim access

House rules and verification

The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.

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