GA's Best Dog Park Ranks Top 10 In Nation: USA Today

JOHNS CREEK, GA — There are no other dog parks in Georgia better than Newtown Dream Dog Park in Johns Creek, according to a USA Today 10Best list.

The ongoing online contests allow readers to choose the top 10 winners from a list of 20 nominees in several nationwide categories, including food, lodging and destinations. USA Today said an expert panel makes the nominations before voting occurs.

Newtown is a city-owned fenced-in space for Johns Creek's four-legged residents. The park features sprinklers and obstacles for dog play, according to the city's website.

Both small and large dogs can roam the Old Alabama Road park, which is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Georgia park bested similar attractions in California, Florida and Alabama on USA Today's list.

"There are few things a dog loves more than romping around off-leash, especially when there are other friendly pups to play with. That's what makes dog parks so appealing. These dedicated areas provide safe spaces for dogs to run, play and socialize, and a visit to one of these 10 dog parks — nominated by an expert panel and voted by readers as the best in the U.S. — is a special treat your dog will love," USA Today wrote in its July 2 report.

USA Today's Top 10 Dog Parks are:

1. The Outback at Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, Tennessee
2. Tommy Schumpert Park, Knoxville, Tennessee
3. Newtown Dream Dog Park, Johns Creek, Georgia
4. Fiesta Island, San Diego, California
5. Albany Dog Park, Albany, Oregon
6. Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Tampa, Florida
7. Cherry Creek State Park Dog Off-Leash Area, Aurora, Colorado
8. Warren G. Magnuson Park Off-Leash Area, Seattle, Washington
9. Beneful Dream Dog Park, Alabaster, Alabama
10. Cosmo Dog Park, Gilbert, Arizona

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