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Top 10 Dog Parks in Southeast Michigan
If you're hunting for a southeast Michigan spot for the family pooch to run and play, look no further than this handy guide for parents
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Balduck Park
- Address: Chandler Park Drive, Detroit
- Hours: Dawn to dusk, daily
- Cost: Free
Balduck Park is known as an "unofficial dog park" among Wayne County dog owners. With many private resident parks in the Grosse Pointe area, Balduck is a place where anyone can gather with their pets to explore the wooded trails, run through the fields, or simply appreciate the camaraderie. A group of dog owners typically meets from 4 to 6 p.m.
Statler-Maloof Dog Park
- Address: 19800 Chalon St. (in Brys Park), St. Clair Shores
- Phone: 586-445-5350
- Hours: Dawn-dusk, daily
- Key fob cost: $20/St. Clair Shores resident, $30/non-resident
This secured dog park is equipped with a separate "wee doggies" area, trees, benches, water fountains and a shade structure. Kids ages 5-17 are welcome to accompany an adult. Provide license and vaccination paperwork to the city parks and recreation department at Civic Arena to receive a key fob. A discounted rate is available for seniors ages 62 and older. Attendance at a new members' meeting is required within 30 days of receiving your key fob.
Orion Oaks Dog Park, Lake Orion
- Address: 2301 W. Clarkston Road, Lake Orion
- Phone: 248-437-7345
- Hours: Half hour before sunrise till half hour after sunset
- Park fees: $5/day, $30/annual (resident) or $10/day, $46/annual (non-resident)
This top dog park pick is 24 acres of field and trails complete with picnic shelters, drinking water and waste bags. If you have a water-loving pup, take them down to the dock for a frolic through Lake Sixteen, reserved for doggy swimming only. Children are welcome with adult supervision.
Swift Run Dog Park
- Address: Ellsworth Road and Platt Road, Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-994-2780
- Hours: Dawn to dusk, daily; closed for maintenance 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays and 12:30-3 p.m. Fridays.
- Cost: $50 annually for one dog, $25 for extra dogs
Swift Run is equipped with a separate small dog area, grassy fields, and benches over 10 acres of space. As water is not provided, bring along your furry friend's non-glass water bowl. Visit the city clerk's office (or the Washtenaw County treasurer's office, for non-residents) with proof of licensure, vaccinations and an application to get your dog an off-leash permit. Get a discounted rate of $35 if you can prove your dog is fixed.
Red Oaks Dog Park
- Address: 31353 Dequindre Road (adjacent to the Red Oaks Waterpark), Madison Heights
- Phone: 248-858-0906
- Hours: Half an hour before sunrise till half an hour after sunset
- Park fees: $5/day, $30/annual (resident) or $10/day, $46/annual (non-resident)
Red Oaks Dog Park is 5.2 acres and equipped with a separate small dog area, pavilion with benches and shade, waste bags, water stations and an eight-piece agility course that was donated this year. Whether your dog is training for a competition or just having a doggone fun time, they can run through tunnels, climb a ramp, jump through a tire, hop on a see-saw and more.
Anne Fracassa Memorial Dog Park (in Burdi Park)
- Address: Pauline Street and 12 Mile Road, Warren
- Phone: 586-574-4557
- Hours: 7 a.m.-dusk, daily
- Park key code cost: $10/Warren resident, $20/non-resident
The Anne Fracassa Dog Park is a fenced, one-acre portion of Burdi Park with a water spigot, park benches, pet waste bags and secure access. Submit proof of licensure, vaccines and an application to the city clerk's office to receive a key code.
