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The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
500 Alumni Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
⭐ 4.8
2,810 reviews
Garden trails weave through The Arboretum in Lexington, Kentucky, where leashed dogs wander 100 acres. Shade, benches, parking, and restrooms add comfort. Stick to paths to protect plantings.
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- Park
- The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.0181, -84.5083
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Casual visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.1 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:No
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.1/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.8 from 2,810 reviewers
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
100-acre arboretum and botanical garden. Dogs welcome on leash on trails and walk paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
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