Yes very well maintained and picked up and has an actual real fire hydrant for the dogs.read more

There are two fenced areas, one for big dogs, one for smaller dogs. I took my Bully there to let…read morehim run around the large fenced in area. There are dog bowls for water to share. No other people came so it was nice that it's not crowded with too many dogs. There is an A Frame ramp that's fun to teach your dog to use, makes me wish there were a few different practice agility course of sorts. I would highly recommend to take your dog to a this dog park.

I love this Dog park. People and dogs are polite and we'll behaved. Poop gets picked up promptly…read more(mostly). Big and little dogs can go in separate enclosures. Could use more big logs and roots for climbing and exploring.

This is a wonderful dog park has 2 separate areas for large and small dogs (which are HUGE) for…read morelots of fur babies and their HOOMANS. I travel for a living with my pets so I am a critic when it comes to dog parks and this one has everything needed water access, separate doggy areas, CLEAN doggy areas which is rare. The park is gorgeous I will be going here lots while on my 6 week assignment with my pups. The grounds are kept amazingly clean and beautiful for dogs people and children. Thank you Parks division for a wonderful play area in Missouri. The entire setting is worth the drive for me from Sikeston just north on 55 and GPS right to the location. You WONT be disappointed LOTS of parking as well.

The fact travel centers are providing dog parks and keeping them maintained is something to be…read moresaid. Driving from Texas to Michigan then Wisconsin. These spots were very nice for our newborn to stretch out and the dogs to run around. Moose Out

Had a really nice weekend at Ferne Clyff. There are 18 trails that are maintained and for various…read morelevels, but be aware that nearly every trail has poison ivy just at the edge of pathways. There's lots to do, whether you're there to hike, bike, climb, or relax in nature. The camping grounds are a bit crowded, but most everyone keeps to themselves and are very friendly. There are lots of primitive restrooms throughout the park, but maintained with plumbing restrooms are only available for overnight paid guests. If you forget firewood, there is a place near the main campground restrooms where you can get bundles of firewood from a vet owned business. As of 5/8/2026 when I'm writing this, each bundle is $5 and can be paid in cash or QR.

This is my go to hiking park when I need to introduce someone to the beauty of SoILL on a tight…read moretime budget. The Waterfall Trail is flat and wide and boasts a fun waterfall in wet seasons, but also lovely bluffs and wildlife even when it's dry. My favorite hike was on a cold January day. We started with flurries, and the ground was completely white when we completed it. My kids are also HUGE fans of the Hawks Cave hike. Lots of fun boulders to climb on and explore. It's a short (though a bit steeper) hike, but begs you to linger at the cave.

The dog park was nice, with some fun things for the dogs to do, but the small dog area was TINY…read more Unless your dog is a chihuahua or a yorkie they can hardly run around and play. And if they want space from the other dogs they literally can't find any. That being said, if your dog is tiny and doesn't have much energy, or your dog is over 25 pounds, then this would be a great dog park to try. But for any high energy smaller dogs who want some space to run, find a different dog park

We are always thankful when we find a fenced in dog park. Especially when the fence is sturdy, well…read moremaintained and without holes or weak spots where our escape artists can get through. This dog park is inside a larger Riverside park and towards the back, so just keep driving through the park and you will find it. There's plenty of parking next to it. The dog park had doggie bags & a few benches. Pretty standard dog park. Our rescue beagles get bored easily if there's not many trees or areas to chase squirrels but we still love these open kinds of dog parks because they can be off-leash and get some running in. The park was clean and pretty.

Love taking my pets to the dog park! They run and play and get to meet new friends and socialize. A…read morereally nice park for all shapes and sizes!

Very big park. Seems to be several baseball fields. For someone like me who just wants a nice…read moreleisurely walk, I wasn't able to find a quiet walking path. But maybe there was one hidden away somewhere.

This is a great park for just about anything you want from a park. Some moderate trails for a hike…read moreor some friendlier walking on paved areas. Nice shelters and playground area. Easy access from the road. Has open and close

A gem of a park. Scenic, rolling hills, a few hikes to choose from, an old log cabin and an off…read moreleash section all combine for an enjoyable experience for all members of the family. Clean bathrooms and a variety of picnic tables. Lovely place to spend the afternoon.

Plenty of room, responsible pet owners…read more Agility courses! Lots of free smells. Always plenty of dogs for there social interactions.

I love taking my dog here. A great place to get your socialize on! It's a nature preserve with tons…read moreof trails. They also have playground equipment, swings etc. the doggy park is fantastic although it might get a little muddy after a rain. There's also a doggy drinking fountain by the park. There is always plenty of buckets of water for your doggies. Responsible, great pet owners make the place a blessing.

This park is AWESOME! Awesome for the dogs and it's nice to meet other dog lovers! So much fun for…read morethe doggies!

From the Park & Rec Dept website: More than just "room to roam"…read more To use the 2.5 acre dog park: Owners must register their dogs and provide proof of their dog's immunization records to the Parks & Recreation office. Owners then receive a swipe card for access to the park. I take "Angus": our Australian Shepherd (a 21/2 year old rescue) here on a daily basis. He's a little hyper and still adjusting, so I use the park so he can get up in the morning and run himself silly chasing the pedestrian and bike traffic that runs parallel to the Dog Park. My wife usually takes him in the near dusk time to allow him to unwind for the evening and he's been socializing with the other dogs. While many owners let the dogs run "free" not everyone should; unless they know their dog's temperament around other animals and people. While this is a good learning experience for him; my wife and I sometimes have to corral him in the smaller dog area when he's wanting to herd other dogs and not be social. It's a great park and while they've an agility course in the large dog side of the park, it's missing a jump bar that was damaged sometime after the opening. The smaller dog area has a few agility items and we usually take Angus there to practice the smaller obsticle course.

Although short, I had a great time exploring the park. The trail that I really wanted to see was…read moreinaccessible because of construction. The visitors center is also wonderful and I highly recommend exploring this park especially in spring or Fall. There are several accessible trails.

Even though me and my wife were disappointed that we didn't have time to check out the Welcome…read moreCenter since it was closed down Memorial Day we were able to check out a few of the trails at Giant City state park. I enjoyed the mixed variety of Trail Lengths mainly just because I'm not much of a hiker myself. The state park is actually a solid place to check out if you're in the area or are coming to the area since there's many things to check out especially on this side of the Shawnee National Forest compared to the east side. There's plenty of parking spaces and amenities at most of these trailheads. The area is still a well-kept secret in my opinion that I don't feel like a lot of tourists still come and check out. Overall, the state park is actually worth checking out and thankfully the parking is free or you don't need a parking pass of any source