Dog walking in Ravenna

Westside Connection

In the northwestern quadrant of Grand Rapids, Michigan, there's a place called the Covell Dog Park, and it's less than a half-hour drive from Ravenna. This dog park is entirely fenced in for your dog's safety, and it sits on one acre of land. Rather than being divided into sections for big and small dogs, Covell Dog Park allows dogs of all sizes to interact with one another. In the summer, there are pools set up for dogs to cool off in, and there are bags provided at the park, although some visitors warn they run out, so you may want to bring your own just in case.

Southwest West Olive

Only 30 miles southwest of Ravenna is West Olive, Michigan. On the western shore of West Olive sits Kirk Park on Lake Michigan Beach, and if you go to the southern portion of the park, you'll find an off-leash dog area. The off-leash dog area is separated by the rest of the beach by a fence, so you won't need to worry about your dog taking off to other parts of the beach. The sand in the off-leash park is clean and free of debris that could harm your dog or hurt your feet as you walk on the sand. The dog beach provides visitors with waste bags, and you'll need to purchase either a daily or annual vehicle permit if you visit between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Wyoming Park

Northern Wyoming, Michigan is half an hour from Ravenna, and in this part of the city, you'll find Marquette Park, which is home to the Wyoming Dog Park. This dog park has separate pens for large and small dogs, and in the warmer months of the year, there is drinking water available for dogs. You will need to purchase an annual permit for a small fee before you visit, and this requires providing proof of your dog's vaccinations and registration. You'll appreciate the abundance of shade and seating in the park, as well as the waste disposal items the park provides.

Eastown

Half an hour southeast of Ravenna is the Hillcrest Dog Park in the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Eastown is a mixed-use neighborhood in town that is often called the "Greenwich Village" of Grand Rapids. There are several eclectic shops, restaurants, and entertainment opportunities in this area, and it's very pedestrian-friendly, so it's a nice place to walk your dog. Hillcrest Dog Park is free to use, and it features separate big and small dog sections so your pet can play safely with dogs of similar sizes. Also, the park provides visitors with waste disposal items, water stations during the warm months, and plenty of seating and shade for hot days.

Coast Guard Park

A little more than 20 miles southwest of Ravenna is the city of Ferrysburg, Michigan, with a population of more than 3,000 people. On the western side of the city, there's a place called the Ferrysburg Dog Park, located within Coast Guard Park. This dog park has a double-gated entry system for increased safety, but it doesn't feature a separate small dog area. Coast Guard Park has activities for the whole family, including playgrounds, sports fields, and trails that are ideal for dog walking. The dog park has a drinking fountain for dogs, seating, shade, waste and disposal items, and there are usually plenty of balls left for dogs to chase.