Newtown Dog Park
Posted by Jacklyn | Filed under Dog Parks, Pooch Friendly Places
Live in Alpharetta or Roswell? You’ve got Newtown dog park nearby, but I can’t really say it will be of much use to you. It’s small and completely unused. I went at an off time, but only one other family came in with their two dogs while I was there. The park is small and set very close to Old Alabama Road. I wouldn’t have a problem with the location if the fences were as sturdy as those at Brook Run, but there are a lot of large gaps that have been poorly hidden by small rocks.
This park seems mostly geared towards small dogs to run around in even though they do have a separate designated area for small dogs. It’s just not big enough even for Autumn to run at full speed. It’s an odd somewhat L-shaped plot of land with virtually no shade for the dogs. There is a small pavilion and a small bench for the humans.
I managed to strike up a conversation with the other family that arrived shortly after we did, they live nearby and don’t even visit the park. I think it’s fantastic that Newtown has the dog park, but unfortunately I don’t think Autumn and I will go back. It’s too small, and I don’t feel safe letting her run where I can’t see her, especially knowing that she can easily get out of the fence.
The most redeeming quality of this park is that it has a nice water spigot. They also have poop bag stations, but from what I could tell, they don’t get replenished or cleaned often enough. Overall, if you’re looking for a dog park for a quick half hour run, Newtown isn’t bad, just be sure to keep your eyes on the dog. Otherwise, make a trip to Dunwoody and check out Brook Run, it’s worth the drive.
AtlantaDogLovers.com is lovingly run by Autumn and her mommy Jacklyn Burgan.
May 10, 2010 at 5:38 am
For North Georgia dog lovers, looking for a fabulous dog park!
A bit different than your average public dog park. Members only, so your dog gets to know the other members and you feel better knowing the owners and the dogs.
There is a quarterly membership fee and prospective new members are evaluated prior to membership.