Dog walking in Batavia

Birchwood Village

Williams Park in Birchwood Village is a large park pawfect for a long walk with your dog. The park has sports fields, green space, and basketball courts laid out. It also has a simple loop path through another part of the park. This path is paved and set apart from the main sports areas. You will have to share the road with joggers and cyclists, so it's important to keep your dog leashed for everyone's safety. Dogs will love hitting the path or exploring the meadows--and maybe even the shaded benches with their people. Humans will love that there's plenty to see, such as frequent league sports, while they're exercising their dog.

South Batavia

South Batavia has two popular parks that are great for dog walking. The first, and larger, is Kibbe Park. The main draw is the large baseball field, though the park does have basketball courts and some green space as well. This is a great park for walking laps around, but its convenient location also makes it a common spot for those quick morning and evening walks! If your dog is shy, or just more comfortable in smaller surroundings, head to nearby Farrell Park instead. This park has basketball courts but much more open, green space. Your dog should be leashed in both South Batavia parks.

Downtown Batavia

Austin Park is right off of Main Street in Batavia. It's located near the city's police station, making it a popular destination for families and anyone looking to walk their dog early in the morning or late in the evening, which are busy times for the park. There's a large playground and plenty of room to roam. While some of the space is reserved for sports fields, a larger portion is available for wandering. Your dog can follow her nose across the lawn. There's also a small wooded portion that offers enticing squirrel trails. Dogs have to remain on leash in Austin Park.

West Batavia

Kiwanis Mini Park in West Batavia proves you don't need a big space to make a big difference in a community. This park is conveniently located in a residential area, making it a big draw. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the grounds, so get your pup ready to go and start exploring! This park uses its space efficiently, managing to fit two basketball courts, a playground, restroom facilities, and horseshoe pits into one small park. You can follow the path between attractions, or sprawl out on the lawn. It's a great place to stretch your legs or take a "mini" break from the bustle of Batavia.

Summit Street

The Summit Street neighborhood of Batavia is home to Centennial Park. This park is the ultimate destination for anyone who wants the experience of stepping out into the wilderness... but doesn't want to leave Batavia. This park is very undeveloped; the landscape is trees and meadows, with very simple dirt trails through it. The park lacks amenities, like a drinking fountain, so make sure to bring your own water and a doggie bowl to share. For dogs, this makes Centennial Park the best park in the city! There's natural room to roam, and they can sniff out fun surprises or walk with you through the trees!