Overall we were happy to find this place. It was just a few minutes off our route on the freeway, so we decided to stop in hopes that it would be enjoyable for pups during our RV trip. We went at 6 PM on a Tuesday when it was quite hot out, and we're very happy to find that the park was completely open with no other dogs. There was no shade for adults within the dog area unless you sat on the cement, but there was a set of tables with an overhang just outside of the park. We were very happy to find that there were several water stations and even a mini pool that we were able to sell for our pups to cool down in! The only thing that it's not therefore, was the fact that there was glass shards in the dirt areas from it being on a landfill. We just made sure to keep our pups in the grass area and didn't have any issues, though we did notice a lot of shards in the various dirt areas. This place was huge though with plenty of room in both the large and dog areas! read more

Chapin Dog Park - Water spout made it easy and quick to fill the pool! - Dog Parks Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

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Nice big dog park but there are plants or weeds with pricks in them all over on the small dog area. This park is off the interstate so we thought it would be great to stop during our road trip to let the dogs burn off some energy but they hurt their paws. Do not recommend read more

Chapin Dog Park - Small dog area - Dog Parks Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

Happy to see Wichita get itself a dog park, apparently just opened this winter, sort of behind the Starlite Drive-In. (Same entrance to go to the model plane field.) Ten acres of fenced in grassland with a separate small dog area, drinking fountains and shade platforms for the summer months. There was a mix of well-mannered dogs when we went Sunday afternoon and all having a good time. There's nary a tree in the whole countryside which makes for a windy walk sometimes, but I guess that's Kansas. Not a lot of grass right now and I wouldn't attempt a visit after the rain, but I expect the Springtime will bring some nice changes.... read more

Chapin Dog Park - Shade platforms abound. - Dog Parks Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

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I agree with Tressa P's review! I did go one time after the freeze was thawing and it was indeed a huge mess! We kind of realized it after we stepped in and at that point.. oh well, we let the dogs run! Baths after for sure and I was so glad I had blankets in the car! Another note is that during the winter the water is shut off. Bring your own if your dog will need it. It was still winter season when we went but it was an unusually warm day with no snow so we went to the park, along with many others! Not many (including us) were thinking the water would not be on with the weather so nice. I guess we mentally went into summer mode! There has always been quite a few balls and toys to toss for your dog laying around. Also.... please clean up after your dog! If everyone just leaves the poo sitting there.. well yuck! Clean up bags are provided along with a big trash can. The KS Humane Society is building a dog park too. read more

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No shade for humans. Strange short shelters with cement bases - no idea why. My pal and I huddled under the edge of one sitting on a camping mat. We had to be careful not to whack our heads on the wood awning. Awkward! Otherwise, water fountain worked well and there was a large grassy area read more

Chapin Dog Park - Why can't humans have shade too? - Dog Parks Near Me - Wichita, Kansas

I bring my dogs here during the day and it's great. Usually not a lot of people. The only thing that's kind of weird is that men will come here and sit in the parking lot in their vehicles and watch you. so if you're a woman and alone I recommend protection read more

I took my German Shepherd here when it first opened, my first experience with a dog park. Very disappointing. Because it's built on a landfill there is broken glass everywhere. Not one tree, not one. Not dog, or people-friendly. read more

A top notch dog park with everything you and your dog needs/wants. Lots of benches and shady spots, plus the opportunity to watch as your pooch sniffs through the grass or takes a dunk in the pool. A doggie slice of heaven, in a Kansas dog park that rivals what is available in California. read more

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I really liked this dog park! I great place to take small and large dogs! So much friendly dogs! My puppy really liked it there as well she had a great time there with the other dogs read more

This is definitely one of the worst parks we've been to, but we were in a pinch. No shade, no trees, no agility space. There were tons of broken glass pieces in the grass. There was stray poo everywhere. Like, everywhere. One family with two mean dogs. They stayed on top of them, but we weren't interested in testing it out. We left pretty quickly. It's just flat land, open space. read more

Great place to take the hounds! Huge fenced in area for the pups to roam and prance with other dogs. Also has a small dog area. Poop bags and trash cans are provided to keep it clean. Three kiddie pools so the dogs can cool off and drinking fountains. Also, balls are available to toss around. read more

This dog park is pretty clean and grassy with a couple of benches and shade decks for the dogs. However, there were a few dogs here that were aggressive or overly dominant. I had some issues today with a mean boxer dog biting the neck of my pit mix (who thinks he's a tiny dog). The owners did nothing to stop it, but left after he nipped at more dogs. It was in the 90's today, so I thought the pools would be out for the dogs to cool off in. Fortunately, there were a few flooded spots of rain water from the storms lately that my dog decided to splash around in. Make sure you bring water, food, and please clean up after your animals! This is going to be our new favorite spot! read more

This is the only dog park I've ever been in... but is this all there is? Not one tree, no shade. Because it's built on a landfill, broken glass has worked it's way up to ground level and is everywhere... not impressed. read more

Love having a dog park finally!! There is an area for small dogs under 25lbs and a large area for dogs over 25lbs! The dogs all have a great time as well as the owners! Everyone I've met has been very friendly and the dogs are very well behaved! Everyone leaves exhausted! Great park!!!! read more

Our two large dogs really enjoy being able to socialize with other dogs and run free. The only drawback is that there are some glass pieces on parts of the path around the perimeter of the park. Not sure if this is due to it being built on a land fill or not. It seems that most people pick up after their dogs. Overall, we love taking our dogs there, and they seem to have a blast! read more