Dog-friendly Lawrenceville: HYRO Park downtown, four county dog parks including a lighted one, leashed trails, ballpark dog nights and the leash rules.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Rules and hours come from the City of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation pages, linked. We list a patio as dog-friendly only when the business says so on its own site.

Lawrenceville has its own downtown dog park, HYRO Park, and Gwinnett County runs three more dog parks with Lawrenceville addresses, one of them lighted for evening visits. Leashes are required everywhere else.

Dog park Address Hours Run by
HYRO Park Lawrenceville Lawn, Jackson and Luckie streets Dawn to dusk City of Lawrenceville
Rock Springs Park (lighted) 310 Old Peachtree Road Sunrise to 11 p.m. Gwinnett County
Alexander Park 955 Scenic Highway Sunrise to sunset Gwinnett County
Ronald Reagan Park 2777 Five Forks Trickum Road Sunrise to 11 p.m. Gwinnett County

Who to call

  • City of Lawrenceville Customer Service (HYRO Park): 678-407-6675
  • Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation: 770-822-8840
  • Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement: 770-339-3200

HYRO Park, downtown

The city’s dog park sits in a quiet corner of the Lawrenceville Lawn at Jackson and Luckie streets. It covers 0.41 acre, split into large dog and small dog areas with double-gated entrances, artificial turf, shade, benches, agility equipment and water fountains for dogs and people. Waste bags and bins are provided. It is open dawn to dusk and cannot be reserved for private events. The park is named for Lawrenceville Police Department K9 HYRO, according to the city’s HYRO Park page.

The city’s rules there:

  • Dogs must be at least 4 months old and have current vaccinations.
  • Keep the gate closed, and stay in the park supervising your dog.
  • Remove aggressive dogs immediately; no dogs in heat or sick dogs.
  • No smoking, food or glass; agility equipment is for dogs only.

Free parking is in the city’s Green Lot, 210 Luckie St., and the Blue Deck, 225 Luckie St.

Gwinnett County dog parks in Lawrenceville

From the county’s park rules page and each park’s page:

  • Rock Springs Park, 310 Old Peachtree Road (soccer and dog park entrance): the county’s lighted dog park, with a playground and restrooms; the park is open sunrise to 11 p.m. (park page).
  • Alexander Park, 955 Scenic Highway (dog park entrance): a dog park area, playground and pavilions; the main park at 800 Old Snellville Highway adds a 1.7-mile paved trail. Open sunrise to sunset (park page).
  • Ronald Reagan Park, 2777 Five Forks Trickum Road: a dog park area, a 0.75-mile paved trail and a pond, open sunrise to 11 p.m. (park page).

Nearby, the county also has dog parks at Rabbit Hill Park and Harbins Park in Dacula.

County dog park rules include: dogs must wear a current rabies tag, no more than two dogs per owner, owners stay with their dogs, fill any holes your dog digs, and a limit of 50 people in each area. Do not use the dog parks in bad weather.

Leash rules

  • City of Lawrenceville: on the Lawrenceville Lawn, “all pets must be leashed at all times” and owners must clean up after them, under the Lawn’s park rules. The city’s full ordinances are in its Code of Ordinances.
  • Gwinnett County parks: all pets must be on a leash except in designated dog park areas, waste goes in the trash, and no pets are allowed on playgrounds, under the county’s park rules.
  • Events: the city discourages bringing pets to its Prelude to the Fourth fireworks because of crowds and noise (event page).

Walks with your dog

County parks allow pets on a leash, so these trails work for a walk with your dog:

  • Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway: a 3.4-mile paved trail and unpaved hiking trails, sunrise to sunset.
  • Freeman’s Mill Park, 1401 Alcovy Road: a half-mile paved trail along the Alcovy River.
  • Rhodes Jordan Park, 100 E. Crogan St.: a 1.9-mile paved trail.

More in our walking and biking trails guide.

Dog days out

  • Wet Nose Wednesdays at Gwinnett Field, 2500 Buford Drive: on select Wednesdays, dogs get in free on The Berm with a paid owner (Stripers promotions).
  • BOO Fest: the city’s Halloween festival includes a best pet costume category (BOO Fest page).
  • Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center, 884 Winder Highway: Gwinnett County’s shelter held free Yappy Hour evenings with adoptable pets on Mondays during the first half of 2026, according to the county’s program guides.

Patios

We have not yet found a downtown restaurant or bar that says on its own website that dogs are welcome on its patio. If yours does, tell us with a link and we will add it.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dog park in downtown Lawrenceville? Yes. HYRO Park, the city’s dog park at the Lawrenceville Lawn on the corner of Jackson and Luckie streets, has separate large and small dog areas and is open dawn to dusk.

Is there a lighted dog park near Lawrenceville? Rock Springs Park, 310 Old Peachtree Road, has Gwinnett County’s lighted dog park. The county’s other Lawrenceville dog parks are at Alexander Park and Ronald Reagan Park.

Do dogs have to be on a leash in Lawrenceville parks? Yes. The city requires pets to be leashed at all times on the Lawrenceville Lawn, and Gwinnett County requires leashes in its parks except inside designated dog parks.

Can I bring my dog to a Gwinnett Stripers game? On select Wednesdays, the Stripers’ Wet Nose Wednesdays let dogs in free on The Berm with a paid owner at Gwinnett Field.

What this means for you

  • HYRO Park is the only dog park downtown; Rock Springs is the one to use after dark.
  • Keep dogs off county playgrounds, even on a leash.
  • Keep vaccinations current; HYRO Park requires them and county dog parks require a current rabies tag.

Related: walking and biking trails, free things to do and kids’ activities.