Dog-friendly Johns Creek: dog park, trails, patios, leash law

Newtown Dog Park, leashed trails at the Chattahoochee, a dog-friendly taproom and the Johns Creek leash law: a 6-foot leash off your property.

Last checked Oct. 5, 2026. Rules come from the City of Johns Creek’s Code of Ordinances and park pages, the National Park Service and each business’s own website, linked below.

Johns Creek has one city dog park, miles of leashed walking at Newtown Park and along the Chattahoochee River, and a brewery taproom that welcomes dogs inside.

Who to call

Loose, hurt or endangered animals: Fulton County Animal Services, 404-613-0358

Dog park and city parks questions: Johns Creek Recreation and Parks, 678-512-3200

Emergencies, including a dog attack: 911

Newtown Dog Park

Inside Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, near the front entrance. A fenced, 1-acre dog park with artificial turf, sprinklers around a spraying hydrant, a bridge, hoops and tunnels, benches, a shelter, shade trees and a drinking station for dogs and people. Small and large dogs have separate areas, and waste bags are provided. Source: city’s Newtown Dog Park page.

The city’s posted rules:

Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and closed for maintenance every Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m.
Every dog wears a collar with a valid license and has current vaccinations.
Dogs stay under the handler’s control and supervision at all times. If a dog turns aggressive, leash it and leave at once.
Children under 12 must be with an adult.
No puppies under 4 months and no female dogs in heat.
No food, for people or dogs, and no glass.
Close the gates behind you, and pick up after your dog.
Use is at your own risk; you are responsible for your dog and any injury it causes.

The same city page also lists park hours of 6 a.m. to midnight; the posted rules give 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., so plan on the shorter window.

Leash rules

Anywhere off your property: Johns Creek City Code Section 10-6 makes it unlawful to let a dog leave its owner’s premises unless it is on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under the control of a competent person. At home, dogs must be kept in by a fence, wall or other enclosure, or on a leash or chain.
In city parks: pets must be leashed except in designated areas, and owners must clean up after them, according to the city’s Recreation and Parks FAQ. City parks close from midnight to 6 a.m.
Rabies shots and tags: dogs and cats over 4 months old must have a current rabies vaccination, under City Code Section 10-71.

Walks and trails with your dog

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The river runs along the city’s southern and eastern edge, and the park’s Johns Creek units include Jones Bridge. The National Park Service allows pets on park trails on a leash of 6 feet or shorter at all times, including in the water, and owners must clean up after them and never leave a pet unattended (NPS pets page).

City parks and trails. Newtown Park’s walking trail, Autrey Mill Nature Preserve’s woodland trails and the paved city trails all take leashed dogs under the park rules. Distances and trailheads are in our walking and biking trails guide.

Dog-friendly drinks

Six Bridges Brewing Johns Creek taproom, 11455 Lakefield Drive, #300. The brewery says its “whole taproom is dog friendly,” with local food trucks, games and live music on its events calendar. Hours: closed Monday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday; 12:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Source: Six Bridges taproom page.

Patios elsewhere set their own pet rules; ask the restaurant before you bring a dog.

Dog events

Pup-a-Palooza is the city’s free dog festival at the Founders Amphitheater in Newtown Park, with pet vendors, a DJ, doggie treats and Best Dressed Dog and Best Dog Trick contests. The 2026 festival was noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; the 2027 date is not out yet (city’s Pup-a-Palooza page).

Frequently asked questions

Where is the dog park in Johns Creek? Newtown Dog Park is a fenced, 1-acre off-leash park inside Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, near the front entrance, with separate areas for small and large dogs.

What are the Newtown Dog Park hours? The park rules list 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and it closes for maintenance every Wednesday from 8 to 10 a.m.

Does Johns Creek have a leash law? Yes. City Code Section 10-6 says a dog off its owner’s property must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under the control of a competent person. Pets must also be leashed in city parks except in designated areas.

Can I take my dog to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area? Yes. The National Park Service allows pets on park trails on a leash of 6 feet or shorter at all times, including in the water.

Who do I call about a loose dog in Johns Creek? The Johns Creek Police Department refers loose, hurt or endangered animals to Fulton County Animal Services at 404-613-0358.