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Traverse City State Park
1132 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49686
State park🪢 Leash required
47 acres
⭐ 4.5
920 reviews
Traverse City State Park in Traverse City provides shaded trails and dog-friendly beach access with water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Leashed dogs welcome in the campground. Carry waste bags for cleanup.
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- Park
- Traverse City State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Coordinates
- 44.7464, -85.5797
- Size
- 47 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.6 / 10 — Solid
- 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™
6.6/ 10
Solid
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Lake Michigan state park with campground. Leashed dogs on dog-friendly beach.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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