In Michigan, we’re able to enjoy a variety of parks year-round, for both community members and their dogs. For National Walk Your Dog Week Oct. 1-7, we’re sharing local dog parks for your furry family members to enjoy:
Metro Detroit
- Detroit
- Grand Circus – 298 E. Adams Ave.: A small but mighty park in the heart of the city for Fido to frolic at.
- Detroit Dog Park – 2699 Rose St.: This park is located near the historic train station and offers space for your best friend to enjoy.
- Cadillac Square Dog Park – 111 Cadillac Square: This park has a fantastic green area near amazing restaurants downtown.
- Ferndale
- Ferndale Dog Park – 1280 Hilton Rd. & University St.: Although this park is only open to Ferndale residents, this space within Wilson Park has fenced play areas for large and small dogs.
- Madison Heights
- Red Oaks Dog Park – 31353 Dequindre Rd.: Enjoy the beautiful space and summer training sessions all in one park!
- Orion
- Orion Oaks Bark Park – 2500 Joslyn Rd.: This 24-acre dog park has three separate play areas, including a dog swimming dock for a daily pass of $5.
- Ann Arbor
- Swift Run Dog Park – Platt Rd.: This park has 10 acres of fenced-in play area for dogs to run to their heart’s content.
West Michigan
- Jenison
- Hillcrest Dog Park – 1309 Lyon St. NE: Here, there’s a clean dog park with dirt and woodchip surfaces for your dog to explore.
- Rockford
- Rockford Dog Park – 200 Longview Dr.: This park offers toys and water bowls for dogs after a long day of play.
- Jenison
- Grand Ravines – 3991 Fillmore St.: This dog park has it all – from wooded and swamp areas to a doggie water fountain, a coin-operated dog wash and more.
- Holland
- Quincy Dog Park – 4260 144th Ave.: The park offers a large and grassy dog play space against a scenic backdrop, making it a perfect spot for you to capture the day’s activities with your best friend.
Northern Michigan
- East Tawas
- Tawas Point State Park Dog Rule – 686 Tawas Beach Rd.: This park offers a dog-friendly beach on Lake Huron for $11/day. Enjoy a swim and the sand with your furry family member.
- Manistee
- Nordhouse Dunes – W. Forest Trail Rd.: These dunes are a large wildness field within Manistee National State Forest with tons of dunes, which are extended up to 140 feet high, and a dog-friendly beach.
- Petoskey
- Bayfront Park – 101 E Lake St.: Dogs can enjoy the waterfront here for only $5 a day.
U.P.
- Gwin
- Paws Park Dog Park – 815 South, M-553: This park is completely fenced-in, offering two, separate play areas – one for dogs below 25 pounds and one for large dogs above 25 pounds.
- Chassell
- Chassell Bark Park – 103 3rd St.: This off-leash dog park is within Centennial Park and offers lots of great sightseeing for you and your dog to explore.
- Baraga
- Baraga State Park – 1300 US-41 South: Although not explicitly a dog park, this shoreline along Lake Superior’s Keweenaw Bay is an ideal spot for dogs who love to swim!