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Cato Park
600 Cato Dr, Charleston, WV 25302
Metropark🪢 Leash required
85 acres
⭐ 4.4
380 reviews
Charleston's Cato Park on the West Side welcomes leashed dogs along walking paths with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Picnic areas add to outings. Watch for cyclists on paths.
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- Park
- Cato Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.3786, -81.6303
- Size
- 85 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.4 / 5 (380 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- 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™
6.6/ 10
Solid
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Charleston city park on the West Side with walking paths and picnic areas. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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