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St Louis, Missouri Dog Parks
Take Your dog to an Off-Leash Dog Park or a Dog-Friendly Park


About Taking Your Dog To An Off-Leash Dog Park



Dogs Love to run free.In many areas, however, it is not possible to allow your dog to run leash-free for many reasons. First of all, almost all cities and even small towns have leash laws. Dogs must be on leash when outside of a closed private yard. Also, it is not safe for dogs to run free in most areas. Car traffic is everywhere and we have all seen too many dogs out in the middle of a busy street. Fortunately, there are thousands of off-leash parks, many fenced, where dogs can safely run off-leash.  --- Continued

Dog Park Etiquette

  •  St Louis City Guide
 

       Overviews

  •  St. Louis -Dog-friendly entertainment  St Louis


  •    Off-Leash Dog Parks

  •  Arnold Dog Park -Bradley Beach Road and Jeffco Blvd  Arnold
    Located at the back of the Arnold City Park, this off leash area covers about 1 acre and features two separate areas for dogs under 24 pounds, and for those over. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations and license, and under their owner's control at all times. Dogs must be leashed when not in designated off-lead areas.

  •  The Eberwein Dog Park -1627 Old Baxter Road  Chesterfield
    This off leash, 2 acre site is only open to Chesterfield residents; a dog park tag is required; it can be obtained at City Hall for a fee, and certain documentation will be needed. The park offers large grassy areas, separately fenced large and small dog sections, a nice pavilion with picnic tables, a great water feature, and waste disposal stations. Dogs must be healthy, sociable, current on all vaccinations and license with tags on collar, and under their owner's control at all times. There ar

  •  Broemmelsiek Park -Schwede and Wilson Roads  Defiance
    In the interest of preserving green space, this 494-acre park spotlights its natural features, and offers miles of trails, a fishing lake, and picnic areas in addition to the off-leash dog area. Natural, equestrian, and bike paths, as well as the off-leash dog park, are closed during inclement weather to preserve the areas; call 636-949-7475 to get park conditions. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations, and under their owner's control at all times. Dogs must be leashed when not in d

  •  DuSable Dog Park -2598 N Main Street  St Charles
    This 2½ acre off lead area offers 2 equal sized play areas for large and small dogs. Restrooms are available here. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations, and under their owner's control at all times. Dogs must be leashed when not in designated off-lead areas.

  •  Frenchtown Dog Park -S 10th and Emmet Streets  St Louis
    This pooch playground covers more than ?1/2 an acre of fenced grassy fields. They are open from 6 am until 9 pm daily, and park is also the site of doggy educational classes and events. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations and license, and under their owner's control at all times. Dogs must be leashed when not in designated off-lead areas.

  •  Lambert-St. Louis International Airport -Lambert International Blvd  St Louis
    This international airport provides a grassy, fenced off leash area for pooches on the move; it is located on level 3 near the main terminal. Dogs must be healthy, sociable, current on all vaccinations and license, and under their owner's control at all times. Dogs must be leashed when not in designated off-lead areas.

  •  Lister Dog Park -Taylor Rd and Olive St  St Louis
    This off leash dog park is located in Central West End for residents only. There are no day passes and there is an annual fee. The dog park offers a fenced in area, water and cleanup stations, and it is lighted in the evenings.

  •  Shaw Neighborhood Dog Park -Thurman and Cleveland Ave  St Louis
    This fenced in area is an off-leash park for dogs. It is open 6am-10pm with lighting available in the evenings. The dog park offers water and cleanup stations. There are no day passes but there are annual passes for a fee to both residents and nonresidents.

  •  Southwest City Dog Park - Member Only -Jamieson Avenue  St Louis
    Located in Willmore Park, this fenced, 1.15 acres off-leash doggy playground offers two separate play areas, large and small dog distinctions. Plenty of water stations including dog wash, pools in the summer, agility course, seating for the humans. Membership required; no day rates or pro-rated (application available on website). Proof of vaccine/license, and signed application and waiver must be on file, along with paid fee, before dog park tag is issued. No current tag, no admission, no except

  •  Taylor Dog Park -Taylor Rd  St Louis
    This off leash dog park is located in the Central West End for residents only. There is an annual fee to use the park. No day passes are available. The park is fenced and lit in the evenings.

  •  Water Tower Dog Park -S Grand and Russel Blvds  St Louis
    Located in the Compton Hill Reservoir Park, this fenced doggy area is open for play from 5 am until 10 pm daily. Dogs must be sociable, current on all vaccinations and license, and under their owner's control at all times. Dogs must be leashed when not in designated off-lead areas.

  •  Quail Ridge Park -Quail Ridge Rd  Wentzville
    The dog park hours are from dawn until dusk. Dogs to have to be leashed outside of the fenced in off-leash area. This park features a six feet high fence, bathrooms, water fountains (for dogs and people) and cleanup stations. It is located in the suburbs of St Louis.


  •    Dog-Friendly Parks

  •  Route 66 State Park -97 North Outer Rd  Eureka
    Dogs on leash are allowed in the park. Clean up stations are provided. This state park features camping, hiking, fishing, and picnicking.

  •  Mastodon State Historical Park -1050 Museum Drive  Imperial
    This park is an important archaeological and paleontological site; they have a museum that displays a full-size replica of a mastodon skeleton, and they offer educational programs and a variety of trails. Dogs of all sizes are allowed at no additional fee. Dogs may not be left unattended, and they must be leashed and cleaned up after. Dogs are not allowed in buildings, but they are allowed on the trails. From December through February, the museum is open Monday, Thursday through Saturday from 11

  •  Katy Trail -  St Charles to Clinton
    The Katy Trail is very dog friendly. It runs from St Charles to Clinton. It runs along several towns,wineries, and points of interest. Camping and lodging are available along the way. There are several trails that lead off of the Katy Trail to other locations. You can walk, run, or bicycle the trail.

  •  Carondelet Park -5600 Clayton Rd  St Louis
    Dogs on leash are allowed in this park. There are cleanup stations provided for your pets. The park features two lakes, picnic areas, barbecue grills, playgrounds and more.

  •  Forest Park -1415 N. 13th St.  St Louis
    In 1902 Forest Park had over 20 million visitors as it hosted the World's Fair. Now you and your dog can enjoy the more than 1,293 acres of land making it over 500 acres larger than Central Park. Leashes are required in the park. The park is open from dawn thru dusk and welcomes dogs of all sizes.

  •  Jefferson Barracks Historical Park -533 Grant Rd  St Louis
    Leashed dogs are allowed at Jefferson Barracks Historical Park open for self guided tours or guided tours of the ordnance part of the 1850's fort. The park has picnic shelters, a disk golf course and field archery. The buildings on site are the Laborer's House, Powder Magazine, and the Ordinance Room although dogs are not allowed inside the buildings. The park is open from 8am until 1/2 hour past sunset.

  •  Tower Grove Park -4256 Magnolia Ave  St Louis
    Dogs on leash are allowed in this park. The park features picnic areas, trails, sculptures, and more.

  •  Dr Edmund A Babler Memorial State Park -800 Guy Park Drive  Wildwood
    Dogs on leash are allowed in the park. Clean up stations are provided. This state park features camping, hiking, fishing, and picnicking.





















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