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Cottonmill Park
6048 Cottonmill Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
Metropark🪢 Leash required
640 acres · 4 miles of trails
⭐ 4.5
620 reviews
At Kearney's 640-acre Cottonmill Park with its 100-acre lake, leashed dogs explore shoreline trails. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are provided. Bring towels for wet paws after swims.
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- Park
- Cottonmill Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Kearney, Nebraska
- Coordinates
- 40.7211, -99.1397
- Size
- 640 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 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™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 640 acres of room
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Dog policy
640-acre county park with 100-acre lake. Leashed dogs on trails and shoreline.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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