10 Great Dog Parks

You can have so much fun playing with your dog at your local park. However, did you know that there are parks that are specifically for dogs? These dog parks have so much fun equipments and facilities for you and your dog to have much more fun. Not only that, some parks have patios and snack bars for the owners to relax and rest a little bit while their dogs are having fun in the field. Moreover, some parks have great events and information sessions throughout the year. Although all the dog parks in America are great, we have picked 10 of the best dog parks in America. Check out if any of those 10 dog parks are located near your house and take your dog there today!

1. Cosmo Dog Park
2502 E. Ray Road
Gilbert, Arizona
(480) 503-6200

According to Money magazine, Gilbert, Arizona was named one of America's best places to live. Therefore, Cosmo Dog Park provides a great place for dogs to play at. Cosmos Dog Park includes a man-made swimming pool with a dock for jumping, dog beach and exercise equipment with climbing obstacles and tubes. Drinking fountains with flair can provide the dogs with drinking water and a place where they can splash around. Moreover, while the dogs are having fun in the field, the owners can sit and relax at four covered patios with benches and tables.

2. Bark Park at Snyder Park
3299 S.W. 4th Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(954) 921-7702

Dogs can sometimes go out of control because they are having so much fun. Therefore, the owners need to be by their dog's side with the leash while they are at the dog park. However, Bark Park at Snyder Park can provide the best place for off-leash play. A full-time attendant monitors dogs and dog owners during the whole park hours to ensure safety in the park.

3. Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Dog Park
1 Isabel St.
Richmond, California
(510) 559-8899

Dogs can easily get dirty after playing at the park. At Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Dog Park, the owners can take their dogs to the park's very own dog washing and retail shop, Mudpuppy's Tub & Scrub. This place provides full-service or do-it-yourself dog baths which is very convenient because the owners don't have to take their dirty dogs into their home. Also, when the owners get hungry, they can go to Mudpuppy's Sit and Stay Cafe where they have offer various kinds of food and snacks for purchase.

4. Bear Dog Park
1575 Pleasant Grove Blvd.
Roseville, California
(916) 774- 2854

Bear Dog Park is the perfect place to take your small dogs to play. They have a fenced area for small dogs that measure just under an acre of prime California real estate, with a walking trail around the perimeter. Bright lights for nighttime time visits and doggie showers make this park more favorable to the small dog owners.

5. Friends Forever Dog Park
966 Rudy Road
Freeport, Illinois
(815)232-6164

At Friends Forever Dog Park you will find many doggy equipment used to keep your dogs in shape. These equipment is not only for public use but are also used for homeless dog training.

6. Robert L. Nelson Dog Park
60376 C.R. 13
Goshen, Indiana
(574) 875-5102

Robert L. Nelson Dog Park provides the dog owners to relax and rest while their dogs are having fun in the fields. Park includes erected pavilion with an A-line roof to shade guests from sun and rain, plastic benches and a concrete floor tame mud. Also, the location, smack-dab in the middle of the fenced park, allows owners to keep a close eye on their dogs.

7. Alum Creek Dog Park
3615 S. Old State Road
Lewis Center, Ohio
(740) 272-1459

The Alum Creek Dog Park is located on a four-acre spot along the shores of a large lake with woodlands. This great environment provides cool outdoor scenery. A picturesque river rock dog beach is built for water-loving dogs to take a dip.

8. Warren G. Magnuson Dog Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, Washington
(740) 272-1459

Although it rains a lot in Seattle, this doesn't stop the dogs from going to the park to have fun. A picturesque trail that goes through the nine-acre park allows the dogs to play around in the water. The wide footpath is made from compact gravel to keep down mud, and level enough to be wheelchair-accessible.

9. Kenton Paw Park
3950 Madison Pike
Covington, Kentucky

Unlike ordinary dog parks, Kenton Paw Park's major priority is to educate dog owners. The park provides listings of information workshops for subjects like dog behavior, and dog care, which are taught by the three local veterinarians. Also, the park has so many fun events such as doggie pool parties and dinner events.

10. Cedar Lane Dog Park
235 Cedar Lane
Ossining, N.Y.

Cedar Lane Dog Park has so many great events for the dogs and the owners. The very famous event of the year is the Christmas event where the owners gather to share food and gifts while their dogs play on the morning of the Christmas day. Not only that, they also have the annual dog swim and the "Unleashed Party," where the owners and the dogs gather to have fun.