The City Limits of Kirkwood abounds with space for dogs and their people to explore.  It is about 3 miles southwest of Rock Hill. Treecourt Unleashed Dog Adventure Park is located at 2499 Marshall Road. This dog park caters to you pup. There are eight acres of natural terrain and trees for dog to run and socialize off leash. There is a natural spring in the dog park for the dogs to splash in. A swimming area makes summer a dog’s best time of year.  This is a membership only park. Dogs must pass a temperament assessment before being admitted.

The city limits of Sunset Hills is eight miles south of Rock Hill.  Kitun Dog Park has one acre of grassy area for dogs to socialize and play off leash. Smaller dogs have their own fenced area. Kitun has a few pieces of agility equipment for trying out or training. Dog and their human companions have a drinking fountain. Waste baggies are generously provided in places around the dog park. Human companions have a place to sit and supervise their dogs.  This dog park operates from sunrise until sunset.  Membership is required to use this dog park.  Application and fees go to the City of Sunset HIlls.

University City Eastern neighborhood is  eight miles north of Rock Hill.  University City Parks maintains a dog park located at 6860 Vernon Avenue. Dog run leash free in their dog playground.  This dog park has toys for the dogs. There are bales of hay for climbing on. A large tunnel gives dogs some added variety as they explore this large fully fenced area. Human companions have some chairs and benches  There are kiddie pools to splash in during the summer months.  Small dogs have their own separate area for safer play. This dog park is a member only one. Registration and fees go to University City.

The Circle Drive neighborhood of Maplewood is three miles east of Rock Hill. Maple Dog Park at Kellogg Park is located on Circle Drive. It has a large fenced area fenced on a hillside. There is a separate section for the small dogs.  Wood chips are the ground cover in most of the dog park. Drinking water is available for pups and their people.  The human companions have some shaded places from which to sit and watch their pup sniff out a new friend or two.  Waste stations are stocked with waste baggies for convenient pick ups.  This dog park is a membership only park.  Application and fee for use of the dog park can be obtained from the City of Maplewood.

The neighborhood of St.Louis hills is a short drive of eight miles east of Rock Hill.  The Southwest City Dog  Park at Willmore Park is located off of Jamieson Road. This dog park makes dogs run with their own kind free of a leash. There is a an acre of ground for dogs to sniff and explore.  Agility equipment adds some variety to the play.Water is available for people and their dogs.  Willmore Park has many large trees that provide some shade in the dog park. There are numerous benches for people to sit while their dog plays.  The dog park is adjacent to one of Willmore Park’s two stocked fishing lakes, and a sheltered picnic spot.. The dog park is a membership only park. It is maintained by a nonprofit corporation.