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Mill Creek Dog Park is a 1.43-acre fenced park that runs parallel to the Mill Creek Greenway. It is separated into three sections. The 20-foot-by-30-foot staging area at the park's entrance allows dog owners to let their pets loose before allowing them inside the play areas. The play spaces are divided into two sections: one for tiny dogs weighing less than 25 pounds and another for larger dogs weighing more than 25 pounds. Both pets and humans have access to drinking water, as well as garbage cans and dog waste bag dispensers. There are many shade trees in the region, as well as gently undulating grassy meadows.

Pets are welcome at Academy Sports Outdoors. This sports goods store, which sells athletic apparel and footwear as well as outdoor gear and fitness equipment, welcomes dogs. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Academy Sports Outdoors is open.

Your leashed dog is permitted to accompany you on the trails at Elk River Lodge State Park in Athens, AL. A public dock and boat launch are located at the property, which faces the Wheeler Reservoir, which feeds into the Tennessee River. There is also a group lodge on the property that is available for rent and is used by church retreats, fishing clubs, and large groups.

Near Indian Creek Greenway is Dog Spot in Creekwood Park. Huntsville has a number of off-leash doggy play facilities known as "Dog Spots." Each is about the size of two football fields and was built with dog safety in mind, including a separate play area for dogs under 25 pounds. Unless otherwise noted, Dog Spots are open to dogs and their owners during standard park hours, which are from sunrise to one hour after dusk.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, a nonprofit organization working to establish a countrywide network of trails from former rail lines and linking corridors, supports the Richard Martin Trail, which is one of 1600 rail-trails supported by the group. This "rail-trail," which was once an underused railroad line, is now a terrific spot to walk Fido in Elkmont! A parking lot with easy access to the Richard Martin Trail is shown on the map below.