Dog walking in Dexter

Trinkle

Take Fido out to the Mill Creek Park for a fun afternoon out with you. The park features a playground and a creek that your dog can splash around in. There are a few trails throughout where you and Fido can get a walk in before heading out to eat at one of the two great restaurants by the park. The Dexter Bakery serves traditional bakery goods including breads, muffins, donuts, and pretzels. They offer vegan, gluten-free, and egg-free items as well. Joe and Rosie is a coffee and tea joint that you and your pup can chill at together. They offer wraps to snack on, and even give Fido a water bowl while you chill. Both of these great restaurants offer dog friendly patios.

Malena Drive

Go on a fun adventure through the Sloan Preserve. Here, you'll find tons of different hiking trails that you and your pup can get a good hike on together. The preserve is known to be a little buggy and has poision ivy, so come prepared if you want to explore this fun area with your furry pal. Most of the preserve is covered by trees, leaving you and Fido plenty of shade when you walk around and explore. There are a few benches along the path to sit down and get a break in if you need it while you hike.

Hudson Mills

Take Fido out for some fun off leash time at the Paw Run Recreation Area. The recreational area offers a 1-mile trail that you both can walk in, plus a play area with a pond, an agility yard, and a double gated system so Fido can't escape as he roams free. The recreation area also offers water for humans and dogs, plus benches for owners to sit on and watch the dogs have some fun. The park does require a membership to enter the park, which includes a behavioral test for your pup, so be prepared before you visit. 

Delhi Mills

Come explore the Delhi Metropark with your four legged friend by your side. This 53-acre park features a fishing area, canoeing, wildlife viewing, a playground, ball fields, and a picnic area. Your dog will love being able to explore the trails through the park and get a good walk in at the same time. Make sure to keep your pup on a leash while visiting since there is natural wildlife here that you don't want him to chase. Make sure to clean up after your dog and bring some water. Just five miles out of Dexter in Ann Arbor, your dog will have a fantastic time out at this park with you.

Northside

If your pup is craving some off leash time, take him out to the Olson Dog Park, just ten miles out of Dexter in Ann Arbor. This pawsome park offers a separated area for large and small dogs, and is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The park offers tons of grass that your dog can run on, and benches for owners to relax on and watch pups have a great time. An annual pass is needed for you two to visit this park, so be prepared. If your dog isn't a fan of dog parks, take him for a stroll around Olson Park. The 54-acre park offers a pond, trails, sport courts, and playground.