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Shillito Park
300 W Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY 40517
Metropark🪢 Leash required
170 acres · 2 miles of trails
⭐ 4.5
1,410 reviews
In Lexington's 170-acre Shillito Park, leashed dogs enjoy shaded areas, water fountains, parking, restrooms, and trash cans along paved trails. Wide paths suit casual walks. Avoid peak hours for fewer crowds.
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- Park
- Shillito Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.9817, -84.5314
- Size
- 170 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1,410 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.1/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 170 acres of room
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Dog policy
170-acre Lexington park. Leashed dogs welcome on paved trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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