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The available data on dog poop in public parks by state or city mostly comes from complaints, surveys, and small-area studies rather than comprehensive statistics on dog poop density per square foot in every state. For example, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania ranks as the top city for dog poop complaints, followed by Colorado, Seattle, Atlanta, and San Francisco, with many issues related to off-leash dog areas and owner responsibility. Scientific studies from urban parks (like in Calgary, Canada) show that off-leash parks tend to have significantly higher fecal contamination, with spatial variation related to park entrances and parking lot proximity.barkpotty+1​

National surveys suggest that the South ranks second in public dog park conditions, with mixed reports on cleanliness and owner behavior, while the Midwest ranks highest for best public parks. The West is noted for the lowest dog park safety and cleanliness rankings. However, there is no direct, comparable dataset quantifying dog poop density per square foot for all states, including Tennessee.sniffspot​

Methodology Proposal (Based on Available Research):

1. Collect dog poop complaint data and survey responses related to dog waste management by state/city.
2. Incorporate scientific studies’ findings that relate dog waste density to park policies (off-leash vs. on-leash).
3. Use dog population data and park area sizes per state to estimate dog poop per square foot in public parks.
4. Highlight factors influencing contamination like leash policies, accessibility, and owner behavior.

States with Noted Dog Poop Issues (Qualitative Ranking):

Rank	State/City	Noted Issue
1	Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)	Top dog poop complaints (“Poopsburgh”)
2	Colorado	Most dog poop complaints, many off-leash parks
3	Washington (Seattle)	Complaints due to unclear rules
4	Georgia (Atlanta)	Large off-leash areas, poop management challenges
5	California (San Francisco)	High dog density, busy urban setting
–	Tennessee	No specific comprehensive data but likely reflects national trends

Limitations:

• No exact square-foot data per state found to generate precise chart or map.
• Proxy metrics from complaints and research suggest regional tendencies but lack uniform measurement.

If needed, an estimated color-coded map would look like this:

• Brown: Pennsylvania, Colorado, Washington, Georgia, California (most dog poop presence)
• Yellow: South and some Mid-Atlantic states (moderate issues)
• Green: Midwest (cleanest by survey), parts of Northeast (lowest dog poop complaints)

Such a map and chart would be best theoretical or modeled from compiled complaint data, dog population density, and park area.

Given the lack of direct granular data, care is required when interpreting results or comparing states like Tennessee to others. More targeted data collection by states or national surveys could fill this gap in the future.

This answer synthesizes available information on dog poop distribution in U.S. parks and suggests a methodology for quantitative assessment despite data limitations.nature+3​

1. https://barkpotty.com/blogs/bark-blog/the-top-5-u-s-dog-poop-capitals
2. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-30225-7
3. https://www.sniffspot.com/blog/sniffspot-community/the-state-of-public-dog-parks-across-the-united-states
4. https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2018/november/dogs-in-parks-managing-the-waste/
5. https://www.bowwowwaste.com/dog-waste-program-guide/
6. https://lispartnership.org/2024/12/pet-waste-pollutes/
7. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/chat_nrca_ecoli2023.htm
8. https://js.sagamorepub.com/index.php/jpra/article/view/9059
9. https://stormwatercoalition.org/petwaste
10. https://lnt.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2_2_18_OSMP_Pet_Waste_Final_Report-1-201802051053.pdf

The Data

Here is a theoretical, data-guided map estimating the relative prevalence of dog poop per square foot in public parks by state for 2025. States like Pennsylvania, Colorado, Washington, California, and New York are marked as having the highest prevalence due to urban density and high complaint rates, while much of the Midwest and rural states like Wyoming and Nebraska are lowest. Tennessee is in the lower-to-moderate range based on pet ownership and park cleanliness trends. The methodology combines dog population, complaint data, park rankings, and public reports.​

Estimation Methodology

• Used urban dog poop complaint prevalence, pet ownership rates, and public park cleanliness rankings.​
• Grouped states into three bands: brown (most), yellow (moderate), and green (least) based on available indicators.
• Tennessee’s rating is supported by moderate pet ownership and a lack of high complaint levels in surveys.

Map: Estimated Dog Poop Density in US Parks

Estimated Dog Poop Density in US Public Parks (2025)

Limitations

• Map is theoretical due to lack of precise, quantitative data for every state.
• Regional variance within states is masked—urban hotspots may not represent entire states.

This presentation synthesizes public complaints, urban cleanliness studies, and pet ownership statistics to estimate relative risk across the US.

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