Charlie Vettiner Park Dog Run
5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd, Louisville, KY 40299
Tucked in Louisville's Jefferson Memorial Forest, the Charlie Vettiner Park Dog Run offers off-leash freedom in a fenced space. Features include shade, water, benches, dog bags, parking, and trash cans. Bring bug spray for wooded surroundings.
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- Park
- Charlie Vettiner Park Dog Run
- Type
- Dog park
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.1839, -85.5403
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.4 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Fully fenced
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Jefferson Memorial Forest area off-leash fenced dog run with shaded benches.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Trash cans
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