Dog-friendly Dunwoody: dog park, trails, patios and leash rules

Brook Run Dog Park is two fenced acres open 7 a.m. to sunset; dogs must be leashed everywhere else. Dog-friendly trails, patios and events in Dunwoody.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Park rules come from the City of Dunwoody and the Dunwoody Nature Center; the patio list is from Discover Dunwoody, the city’s convention and visitors bureau. Call a restaurant before you bring your dog.

Dunwoody’s dog life centers on Brook Run Park, home to the city’s only fenced off-leash dog park. Everywhere else, dogs must be on a leash.

Who to call

Dunwoody Parks and Recreation: parks@dunwoodyga.gov, City Hall 678-382-6700

Loose or dangerous dog, emergency or not: 911 (ChatComm 911 dispatches for the Dunwoody Police Department)

Report a park problem: SeeClickFix

Brook Run Dog Park

From the city’s Brook Run Park page:

Where: the back of Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road.
Size: about two fenced, wooded acres, with double gates.
Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset.
Leash rule: dogs must be on a leash everywhere else in the park, including between your car and the dog park gate.

Discover Dunwoody adds that the dog park has shade, water stations and seating, in its pet-friendly guide.

Leash rules

Outside the fenced dog park, keep your dog on a leash. Park rules are in Chapter 25 (Parks and Recreation) of the city code, and the Dunwoody Nature Center asks owners to respect the leash and poop-scoop law on its trails, according to its about page. Report a loose or dangerous dog to 911.

Walks and trails with a dog

Brook Run Park: the 1.8-mile multi-use trail around the park, on leash.
Dunwoody Nature Center, 5343 Roberts Drive: wooded trails along Wildcat Creek. Dogs are welcome on leash, Discover Dunwoody says.
Georgetown Gateway Trail: a paved path for longer, easy walks.

Distances and trailheads are in our walking and biking trails guide.

Dog-friendly patios

Discover Dunwoody lists these as dog-friendly patios in its pet-friendly guide. Call ahead, since policies and weather change.

Place	Where	What the bureau says
Culinary Dropout	1231 Ashford Crossing, Ashford Lane	Dog-friendly patio with a water bowl for pets
Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar	Near Perimeter Mall	Dog menu and a wide patio
NFA Burger	Dunwoody	Patio picnic tables
Vintage Pizzeria	5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Road	Pets welcome on a large outdoor patio
Dunwoody Tavern	Dunwoody	Expanded patio
Moondog Growlers	Dunwoody	Dogs welcome
The Backyard at Parkwoods	Crowne Plaza, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road	Garden patio

The bureau also calls High Street and Ashford Lane easy to walk with a leashed dog.

Dog events

Howling Halloween Pet Photos, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, 3 to 4 p.m. Costumed dogs get Halloween photos at the Brook Run Dog Park in support of the Dog Park Association; pre-registration suggested, walk-ups welcome, per the city’s listing. More in our Halloween events guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dog park in Dunwoody? Yes. The Brook Run Dog Park is about two fenced, wooded acres with double gates at the back of Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road. It is open 7 a.m. to sunset.

Do dogs have to be on a leash in Dunwoody parks? Yes, outside the fenced dog park. The city says dogs must be leashed everywhere else in Brook Run Park, including between the car and the dog park gate, and the Nature Center asks owners to follow the leash and poop-scoop law.

Can I take my dog to the Dunwoody Nature Center? Yes, on a leash. Discover Dunwoody says dogs are welcome on leash on the Nature Center’s wooded trails at 5343 Roberts Drive.

Which Dunwoody restaurants allow dogs? Discover Dunwoody, the city’s visitors bureau, lists dog-friendly patios at Culinary Dropout, Lazy Dog, NFA Burger, Vintage Pizzeria, Dunwoody Tavern, Moondog Growlers and the Backyard at Parkwoods. Call ahead; patio rules can change.

What this means for you

Off-leash play is only inside the Brook Run Dog Park, 7 a.m. to sunset.
Leash up from the car to the gate.
Call a restaurant before bringing your dog to its patio.