Grand Ravines Dog Park
Giant fenced trail park with a river hike and bald eagles
About this park
Grand Ravines is one of the most distinctive dog parks in the Grand Rapids area. The fenced off-leash section is large enough that it reads more like a trail system than a run, and the adjacent leashed trail to the Grand River adds a 3.5-mile round-trip hike past a documented pair of nesting bald eagles. Separate areas for large and small dogs, well-maintained seasonal restrooms, and exceptional cleanliness make this the benchmark by which locals measure other parks.
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What visitors say
Synthesized from 1765 Google reviewsReviewers routinely call this the best dog park in the area. The combination of fenced off-leash trail running and a scenic river hike draws visitors from across the region. Cleanliness and upkeep are consistently praised.
The park draws both regulars and first-timers in roughly equal measure. Weekend mornings see the heaviest traffic, with a crowd that tends toward active breeds and experienced owners.
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Before you go
Stay on the fenced trails to avoid poison ivy, which is present and signed. Winter trail conditions can be icy, so bring appropriate footwear. The leashed river trail is a 3.5-mile round trip from the dog park.
