Island MetroPark
101 E Helena St, Dayton, OH 45404
32 acres · 1.5 miles of trails
Island MetroPark in Dayton serves as an urban oasis where leashed dogs stroll paved trails along the Great Miami River, with shade and water stations. Benches, parking, restrooms, and trash cans enhance comfort. It's ideal for city escapes.
Get directions + GPS waypoint
GPX waypoint works in Garmin, Strava, AllTrails Pro, Komoot, OSMAnd, and any standard GPS device.
Weather + visit forecast
Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Island MetroPark
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 39.7820, -84.1842
- Size
- 32 acres
- Trail miles
- 1.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (850 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.0 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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
An urban oasis where leashed dogs are welcome on paved trails along the Great Miami River.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
Share this park
Great for these breeds
Breeds whose ideal park profile matches what Island MetroPark offers.
Near this park
Other parks near Dayton
More to explore
Found something out of date? Submit an update →