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Portage Lakes Dog Park
5031 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319
Dog park🦮 Off-leash
⭐ 4.7
550 reviews
Overlooking the lakes in Akron, Ohio, this off-leash haven provides shaded paths for dogs to explore. Fenced with water fountains, benches, and a small dog area, it also has restrooms and trash cans. Leash up outside the gates.
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Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Portage Lakes Dog Park
- Type
- Dog park
- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 40.9785, -81.5658
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- Small dogs, Reactive dogs (fenced), Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (550 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:Yes
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:Yes
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
8.0/ 10
Exceptional
- · ★ 4.7 from 550 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Fully fenced
- · Water on-site
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
Off-leash play permitted within the fenced area.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Fully fenced
- Off-leash
- Small dog area
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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