Bow Wow Beach Dog Park
The Bow Wow Beach Dog Park in Stow is best known for its expansive lake, which is open for swimming in the warmer weather. Totaling 7.5 acres, there’s a small dog area and room for dogs to run and play with an agility course, plus a fire hydrant for when nature calls. “The dogs just want to run free,” says the city’s parks and recreation director Linda Nahrstedt. “Watching the dogs just having fun, it’s just so joyful.” Silver Springs Park, 5027 Stow Road, Stow, 330-689-5100, stowohio.org
Canine Meadow
Located in Kirtland, Canine Meadow dog park includes an abundance of amenities sure to get your dog’s tail wagging. An expansive six acres, the park includes a hose, separate areas for large and small dogs and a swimming pond with a gravel beach. In addition to the amenities, keeping things tidy is a top concern. “We have people out there every day,” says park executive director Paul Palagyi. “We’re emptying garbage cans making sure that everything’s safe for the animals.” 9010 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, 440-639-7275, lakemetroparks.com
Lakewood Dog Park
At two-thirds of an acre, the Lakewood Dog Park is complete with toys, benches, pick-up bags and plenty else to keep your pet busy. The park often hosts fun events such as breed meetups or dog swims. At the end of summer, your pet can even join in a swim at the municipal pool. “I would describe it as wet dog pandemonium,” says Karen Karp, president of the Friends of the Lakewood Dog Park. “They just tend to not wait to get in. They have such a good time.” 1699 Valley Parkway, Lakewood, lakewooddogpark.com
