Dog walking in Kansas City

Manheim Park

Manheim Park is home to not one, but two incredible art museums. What does this mean for pups and their humans? It means amazing walks through perfectly manicured grounds! The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art allows canine visitors on all outdoor areas of the property. As long as your dog is leashed and you remember your poop bags, feel free to roam through the area. The same rules apply at The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, where there are many outdoor sculptures and art installations for you and your pooch to saunter by. You'll have the most cultured dog in town after visiting these renowned art museums!

Noble and Gregory Ridge

At the city's edge lies a whole bunch of country fun for you and your pooch! In Noble and Gregory Ridge there is a great area called “Swope Park”. You can roam the trails or run through the grass on this patch of over 1,800 acres! It's by far the largest park in Kansas City, and it's full of activities! They even have an off leash, fenced in dog area complete with picnic tables. This five-acre dog run is open from 5am all the way until midnight to accommodate every woofer. There are watering stations and the ground is covered in straw to keep the turf soft.

Union Hill

In Union Hill lies the Penn Valley Park, close to the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Inside this lovely park is 2.7 acres of fenced-in dog fun that you and your pooch ought to check out! This park is a favorite among the locals and features trees, water spigots, benches and picnic tables. There is parking for the general grounds and a porta-potty for public use. This dog park has a special area for pups under 40lbs, to keep play fair and fun. If the two-footed visitors get thirsty, there are also water fountains for human use located through the park.

North Kansas City

At the north end of the city, you and your hound can check out the Waggin’ Trail, a dog park with all of the amenities you need to have woof-tacular time. The park is fully fenced in and features an area for dogs under 30lbs to keep your little barker safe. Over in the big dog area, there are grass patches, fountains, agility equipment and benches so you can sit back and enjoy watching your dog run and socialize with other pups. Beware of the mudholes at this park, unless you are ready to bring home a very muddy mutt! Children over 6 years of age are allowed in as long as they are with an adult. All dogs inside this park must be vaccinated, and owners can not bring more than two dogs at a time.

Armour Hills

If you are in Armour Hills, switch up your regular dog-walking route and try one of these paw-friendly options! The Trolley Track Trail is an abandoned railway corridor-turned hiking trail run by the Rails to Trails initiative. The location has on-site parking and an information map that you can access online! What's more, the path goes past multiple restaurants that also cater to four-legged patrons. Many of these eateries will provide your pup with a bowl of water, but it's always best to bring some yourself as well. The Jacob Loose Memorial Park is a small patch of green heaven in the city. Take Fido here for a quiet jaunt or stop for a rest near the decorative fountain. No matter where you go, if you're outside with your pup, you're bound to have a great time.