Presque Isle State Park
301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505
3,200 acres · 13.5 miles of trails
On a Lake Erie peninsula in Erie, Presque Isle State Park's 3,200 acres include off-leash Beach 11 for dogs and 13.5 miles of leashed trails. Shade, water, benches, dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans aid exploration. Head to the designated pets beach for unleashed fun.
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- Park
- Presque Isle State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Coordinates
- 42.1581, -80.1158
- Size
- 3,200 acres
- Trail miles
- 13.5
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- High-energy dogs, Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (12,420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 9.1 / 10 — Iconic
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 12,420 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
PA's most-visited state park (4M visitors/yr). 3,200 acres on a Lake Erie peninsula. Designated Beach 11 (Pets Beach) is the off-leash dog beach. 13.5 mi of trails open to leashed dogs.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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