Logan, Ohio
Hocking Hills State Park
State park🪢 Leash required
19852 OH-664, Logan, OH 43138
2,356 acres · 25 mi trails
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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Peninsula, Ohio
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National park🪢 Leash required
6947 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
33,000 acres · 110 mi trails
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
Swanton, Ohio
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
Metropark🪢 Leash required
4139 Girdham Rd, Swanton, OH 43558
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
Oak Harbor, Ohio
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
13229 W State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
2,200 acres · 3 mi trails
- Shade
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
Dayton, Ohio
Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
6733 N Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449
189 acres · 3.5 mi trails
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
Westerville, Ohio
Inniswood Metro Gardens
Nature preserve🪢 Leash required
940 S Hempstead Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
123 acres · 2 mi trails
- Shade
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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Guides every dog owner should read
No fluff. Practical guides on etiquette, gear, safety, and the difference between fenced and open off-leash parks.
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Dog park etiquette: 12 unwritten rules every owner should know
From greetings to off-leash protocol, here's how to make sure your dog and every other dog has a good time at the park.
checklist · 5 min
First time at a dog park? The complete pre-visit checklist
Vaccinations, gear, timing, and how to read the energy of the park before you walk in. Everything to do before, during, and after your first visit.
tips · 3 min
What to bring to a dog park: the only kit you need
A no-fluff packing list for any dog park visit — based on what actually matters when you're 30 minutes in and your dog is muddy.
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10 dog park safety tips veterinarians actually recommend
From parasite prevention to recognizing fight body language, here's what vets wish every dog park visitor knew.
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