Dog walking in Beloit

Prairie Ave/ Cranston Rd

36

Turtle Creek combines with Rock River a small distance south of downtown Beloit, and northeast of this confluence is the Turtle Creek Floodplain. The city of Beloit annually cuts 8-foot wide paths through the floodplain to create trails for nature walks, of which there are several miles over the park’s 278 acres. In the winter, the trails are groomed for cross-country skiing as well. You and your leashed pup will see lots of wildlife while on the trails as they course through and around the floodplain. The network is called the Turtle Creek Greenway Nature/ Ski Trails, and they total more than 6 miles in length.

Christilla Heights

24

Big Hill Park sits along the winding 90-foot bluffs over the Rock River, and as its name suggests, getting to it requires a long and steep climb uphill. But once there, you and your pup will be treated to expansive views of the river, and birds of beautiful varieties. The park’s 197 acres cover woodlands with nature trails carved out of them, and at time,s you will be almost completely covered in an umbrella of trees while the forest floor muffles your footsteps. Fido, on his leash, will have all his senses at high alert for the sounds, sights and smells of the forest foliage and wildlife. In the winter, come back for the 2-plus miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. Woofderful!

Beloit College/ Broad St

12

The Beloit College campus neighborhood is home to Horace White Park, which commemorates the man who was sent from the east to find and purchase land that would become Beloit. Besides a playground, this dog-friendly park features beautiful landscaping and expanses of grass that beckon you and your furry friend. It also offers a system of walking trails originally laid out by the Native Americans who lived in the area in the 1800s, made of limestone and used for trading roads and paths. The beautiful grounds and peaceful environment will be sure to please both you and your pup. If you bring your human family too, there’s a playground for the tots. Pawsome!

Crestview/ Garden Village

0

The Crestview/ Garden Village neighborhood features Preservation Park, a large, green space bordering the Rock River north of downtown Beloit that is the perfect spot for dog-loving humans and their pups to spend some time. Besides offering a playground for the human kiddos, the park has a seemingly endless grassy field surrounded by mature shade trees. With Fido on leash, check out the trails cut through the trees, or just throw down a blanket and chill out with a picnic lunch. Many events like vintage car shows take place here, and your pup is welcome for those, too. Launch a boat onto the river, toss a line and relax while you and Fido wait for a bite. This park is dog-lightful!