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Rouge Park
22500 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48219
Metropark🪢 Leash required
1,184 acres · 10 miles of trails
⭐ 4.5
1,820 reviews
Detroit's expansive 1,184-acre Rouge Park in Michigan features leashed trails along the Rouge River. Owners find shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans useful. Urban setting means keeping dogs alert.
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- Park
- Rouge Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 42.4131, -83.2486
- Size
- 1,184 acres
- Trail miles
- 10
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.6/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,184 acres of room
- · 10 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Detroit's largest park (1,184 acres). Leashed dogs welcome on trails along the Rouge River.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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