Forest Park Dog Areas
5595 Grand Dr, St Louis, MO 63112
In St. Louis's Forest Park, three fenced off-leash dog areas—Cricket, Carr Square, and Tamm—offer shaded play within the 1,300-acre expanse. Owners appreciate water stations, benches, dog bags, trash cans, and parking. This urban oasis exceeds Central Park in size.
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- Park
- Forest Park Dog Areas
- Type
- Dog park
- Location
- St Louis, Missouri
- Coordinates
- 38.6364, -90.2842
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Reactive dogs (fenced), Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.6 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Fully fenced
- · Water on-site
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Dog policy
Forest Park's three off-leash dog areas (Cricket, Carr Square, Tamm). 1,300-acre park (larger than Central Park!).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Trash cans
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