Dog walking in Tecumseh

Tecumseh

There’s a furrific park waiting to be discovered by you and Fido in Tecumseh’s namesake neighborhood! Leash your dog and head to Slick Humphrey Park, a pawsitively woofderful place for a walk with your pooch. This large community park has a pawsome paved walking path that makes a huge loop around the park. There’s a few mature trees along the way, picnic tables, and a lovely little creek with a footbridge. Also on your jaunt, you and your four-legged friend will pass two playgrounds, three tennis courts, a couple baseball diamonds and a big open grassy play area where you and your pup will have a blast romping!

North Tecumseh

If you’re looking for a stroll in a beautiful park, check out the North Tecumseh neighborhood! This area is home to the Tecumseh Lake Park and Pavilion, a furrific spot for a walk or some peaceful relaxation with your leashed pooch. This park has a pawsome paved walking path that wanders along the shores of Tecumseh Lake. You and your furry friend will love stretching your legs as you look out on the serene and sparkling waters. After your walk, lay out a blanket in the shade of one of the mature trees, or grab a table under the pavilion. The park has fur-iendly campsites, fishing access and a boat ramp, too.

Northwest Shawnee

You and your pup don’t have to travel far to enjoy off-leash playtime! Head to the Northwest Shawnee neighborhood, about five miles from Tecumseh, and you’ll find the Mary Maxine Williamson Dog Park! This is a pawsome fully fenced-in off-leash area where there’s tons of room for dogs to get some exercise! Your pooch’s tail will surely be wagging while exploring this huge grassy park. There are several big shady trees, fire hydrants and lots of room for a game of chase with a new furry friend. You’ll have fun too, hanging out on a bench in the shade watching pups play. This puptacular park has drinking fountains for humans and dogs, doggie waste cleanup stations and a separate area for petite pups.

East of OBU

For a peaceful and quiet spot to walk your leashed dog, check out Shawnee’s East of OBU neighborhood. Just five miles from Tecumseh, this area’s Rose Garden Park is a woofderful and scenic city park with a beautiful rose garden maintained by the community’s Rose Garden Club. You and your pooch will love all the sights and smells of the park’s gardens as you meander along the stone pathway. There is a picnic table where you and your furry faithful companion can relax and watch birds splash in the bird bath. There are tons of mature trees and open grassy space, too. It’s truly a beautiful place to enjoy some quiet time with your sweet four-legged friend.

Oak Park

There’s fun for all your two and four legged children in Shawnee’s Oak Park neighborhood, about five miles from Tecumseh! The neighborhood is home to Briscoe Boy Scout Park where you and Fido can take a walk through the park’s nine acres on the half-mile paved walking path. There are plenty of trees along the way on this woofderful trail that loops around this large grassy green space. The park also has two playgrounds, a disc golf course, basketball and tennis courts. Pack a picnic and enjoy a snack under the shady pavilion with 27 picnic tables to choose from. Briscoe Boy Scout Park has public restrooms, too.