Dog walking in Kent

South Kent

South Kent is a mixed neighborhood of apartments, private residences, commercial sections, and a few parks. The streets have sidewalks where you can take a walk with Spot. Treat your pup to a day in the park at Plum Creek Park off Cherry Street. This 25-acre facility includes a paved pathway, open space, and creek access. Take a lap around the park or sit by the water with your pup. Bring something to eat and enjoy a snack together at one of the tables. Dogs are welcome to join you as long as they're on a leash and you pick up their waste.

Fieldstone

Fieldstone is mostly a residential area with apartment buildings, single-family homes, a park, and a healthcare center. To get your daily exercise, you and Fido can walk along the neighborhood sidewalks here. When you want to enjoy some green space with your four-footed friend, head to Al Lease Park. This passive facility has a boardwalk through wetlands where you might spy some pheasants or a deer. Take the pathway around the lake, or bring your pole and see if you can catch some fish. Dogs on a leash as long as 15 feet can accompany you here. Remember to bring waste bags.

Standing Rock

Standing Rock is a quiet residential neighborhood by the Cuyahoga River. This area has sidewalks where you and your pup can take a daily stroll. To get out and explore nature, head over to the Jessie Smith Wildlife Preserve off Majors Lane. Walk along the trails in this 14-acre facility. There's some open space, wooded areas, and a creek here. Dogs are allowed to join you as long as you keep them under your control and on a leash that's no longer than fifteen feet. Remember to bring water and waste bags with you when you visit this undeveloped area.

SW Kent

In SW Kent, there are residential streets, an elementary school, and a community park. For some daily exercise, you and your canine companion can walk around the block here. There's a nice little facility off Yacovana Avenue. Take Fido to Yacovana Park to play some ball or frisbee in the open space here. Bring along some food and a beverage so that you and your pooch can enjoy a meal outdoors. You can bring dogs here, provided you keep them on a leash that's no longer than 15 feet. Remember to clean up after your pup when using this public space.

Historic Kent

The area of Historic Kent includes a museum, some restaurants, small businesses, and private residences. There are partially wooded lots in this neighborhood that make a lovely place to stroll down the sidewalk with your fur baby. When you're looking for a peaceful escape in the city, head to Franklin Mills Riveredge Park. This wooded facility lies on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River. Hike along the paths here or take a seat on one of the observation decks to view the falls with your four-footed pal. You can bring dogs on a leash as long as you pick up any droppings.