Dog walking in Grosse Pointe Park

Central Royal Oak

The Wagner Park Dog Run in Royal Oak, Michigan is just 20 miles northwest of Grosse Point Park. Wagner Park is a nearly 14-acre city park, and in addition to a disc golf course, playgrounds, and picnic areas, it even has a dog run! Before you visit, you should know the off-leash area isn't fenced, so if your pup's recall skills aren't top notch, it's best to keep them on a leash or visit a fenced-in dog park. The park is open daily from 6 AM to 9 PM, and if your dog loves a game of fetch, they'll love that the dog park overlaps the disc golf course so they can chase frisbees!

Central Clinton Township

Clinton Township, Michigan is 20 miles north of Grosse Point Park, and in the center of town, there's a place called Clinton Township Dog Park. This dog park is a 1.5-acre park with sections for big and small dogs, and it also includes water fountains for dogs and humans. This beautiful, green dog park also has lots of seating where you can rest comfortably as you watch your pets play, and waste disposal items are provided for your convenience. Visiting the park requires providing proof of your dog's registration and vaccinations as well as paying a yearly membership fee.

Northeast Royal Oak

Northeastern Royal Oak is home to another off-leash dog park, and this one's called the Mark Twain Dog Park. The Mark Twain Dog Park is a seven-acre park, and in addition to the two fenced, off-leash areas, there are a variety of trails you can trek with your dog as well. If you're visiting on a hot day, you'll appreciate the shaded areas of the park, and during the summer months, there are often plastic pools set up for dogs to cool off in. To get the key code required to visit this park, you'll need to provide proof of your dog's registration and vaccination and pay a yearly membership fee.

Northwest Mount Clemens

Mount Clemens is a city in Michigan with a population of more than 16,000 people, and it's less than 20 miles from Grosse Point Park. In the northwestern corner of the city, there's a place called Behnke Memorial Dog Park. This dog park is free to use, and it's one large space that doesn't divide dogs by size, so be prepared for your Golden to play with a Min Pin. The park is stocked with waste disposal items, seating, drinking water for dogs, and lots of trees. Throughout the park, there are also tires for your dog to play on, and a variety of balls and toys to use.

Northeast Pleasant Ridge

Pleasant Ridge is a small city in Michigan with a population of around 2,500 people. In the northeastern quadrant of the city sits the Pleasant Ridge Dog Run, and it's less than 20 miles from Grosse Point Park. This dog park doesn't separate dogs by their size, and throughout the park, there are water fountains and benches. There's a big bin of tennis balls your dog can play with and chase, and doggy bags are provided for visitors as well. This park requires purchasing an annual membership before you can visit, and it will cost you $60 if you're a non-resident or $25 for residents.