A beautiful park that has a nice drive lined with trees all the way up to the honor system pay booth. Although it didn't seem very sizable, it has plenty of accommodations, including facilities, soccer fields softball fields, and I believe a miniature airplane flying field as well. (unless my Spidey sense is leading me the wrong way.). Really a very beautiful area and perfect for walking dogs (on a leash) read more

I absolutely loved this dog park the first couple times I visited. But, since then my dog has been attacked 5 times by two different dogs. The dog just darts for mine who is just wondering around the park and this last time made contact with my dog and bit her and rammed into her butt. I confronted the owner and she acted like her dog did no wrong and didn't show any aggression. Then later she put her dog on the leash and it went after a different dog but she still claims the dog "showed no aggression". Great area but unfriendly dogs. read more

I spent a bit of time here to commune with nature and even though my phone kept buzzing, it was quiet and peaceful and amazingly GREEN. Soccer fields, baseball diamonds, walking paths, playgrounds, covered and uncovered picnic areas, lots of parking. The park is not free. It's $5 per car or $2 to walk in. Annual passes are available. [Review 11206 overall, 982 of 2019.] read more

See all

Beautiful place for soccer! The fields are great and the nature setting is perfect for a long soccer weekend. read more

River Oaks County Park - Soccer fields - Playgrounds Near Me - Galesburg, Michigan

We are looking after a trio of Russian Wolfhounds owned by our niece who broke her ankle and who now lies in the hospital with an infected broken ankle. She lives in an apartment nearby and these dogs are completely oversized for an apartment even if she made one of the bedrooms into a nice kennel. Fortunately, she has an annual park pass at River Oaks so we've been taking the three dogs over a couple times a day so they can run and play and blow off some steam. I knew about the softball and soccer fields, but I was unaware that a good sized dog park (just short of 5 acres) was tucked into the facility. The dogs all have collars and tags and the vaccinations are all current. It's been a couple of mild days, so the park was more muddy than cold and snowy. And nobody else has been there (although we saw several families out near the picnic shelters) so we haven't had to worry about the three dogs misbehaving with someone else's dog. My niece used to play disc golf and she turned her discs into chase toys. Or maybe the dogs turned them into chew toys first. In any case, it's a big enough park that I can let loose and the dogs can go chase. Hate the exit, by the way. One lane, no light on M-96. If this park was crowded and everyone left at once, I think you could sit in the car and wait quite a while before you ever saw freedom. read more

River Oaks County Park - Tristan said the dogs were looking at him a bit too hungrily. - Playgrounds Near Me - Galesburg, Michigan

This is a great dog park. Lots of grass and trees. There's a place to give your dog water and a little hill. The $25 annual pass to all Kalamazoo County Parks can be used at both River Oaks dog park and Prairie View dog park. There are a couple of benches and there is also an area for small dogs. The only downside is that not a lot of people know about this park, a couple of times my dog was the only one there. read more

See all

We usually go to Fairmont Park, but the new rule changes there have left us unsure about which dog park is safest. River Oaks is HUGE. It really is a gigantic park. The one downside of River Oaks is because there are so many trees the grass has not grown in completely which translates to mud and a lot of it. Clementine has white paws and when we left her feet were brown. Mina is a runner and she played with every dog in the place and she was covered in dirt. I understand that dogs get dirty, but at Fairmont there is grass, so our dogs stay relatively clean. River Oaks has the traditional large dog area which is enormous and the small dog area out front which is a lot smaller. We did a couple laps with Clem (who is adjusting to her new social life with other dogs) and let Mina play and Clem was really tired. We spoke to a few people when we walked in the gate who told us that River Oaks is the cleanest park they have ever been to, but both MVP and I stepped in more dog poo then we have ever stepped in in our entire lives. It was EVERYWHERE. Dog park people are funny because all we talk about and obsess over is our dogs. At River Oaks we did talk to a few people, but there were also a few people who were not so friendly. I overheard a group of people gossiping about Team VP as I walked by, which made me feel extremely uncomfortable (they were discussing how weird it was that we were keeping Clementine on a leash and walking her around the outside perimeter of the park while letting our other Aussie run around and play). Admission is $5 for the day to try it out or $25 for the season. I called the Township to get details and they said they do random checks about once or twice per month to make sure dogs have tags and are up to date on vaccinations. Dogs in the park are required to wear collars with proof of vaccinations, but I did notice that some dogs were collar free. Whenever we visit any dog park I bring at least four Chuck-it balls, a frisbee, a gallon of water and a dish. Usually I end up throwing balls and pouring water for every dog in the park, which I really don't mind doing as long as the dog has tags showing. A couple dogs at River Oaks were unnecessarily pushy and the owners thought it was cute. Mina will play ball with any dog who walks up to her, but if she is growled at she will walk away. We left the park one ball short because of an overly zealous dog and their unconcerned owner (the Chuck-it balls are about $5 each and that can add up fast). We would like to try the park in Vicksburg once the weather is warmer because there is a lake for swimming. River Oaks is a good option in a pinch, but just might not be a good fit for Team VP specifically. read more

For five dollars we had a whole lot of fun! Park is clean and spacious, but we spent our time at the splash pad. Area had convenient parking and was well landscaped and clean . The splash pad itself is small but still lots of fun. My son (7) could have stayed a lot longer than the three hours we spent. There are shaded areas and lots of grassy spots for sunbathing. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

Amazing place to give your pup a wee bit of freedom! I also enjoyed the company of fellow dog owners I've mingled with there. A little background info, when my dog was a puppy he was attacked by another dog,so I'm always a bit nervous letting him run free around dogs I don't know. So far, the dogs inside this park have been so great, it seems like this is a "must like other dogs" kind of place and everyone respects that. I could see this fenced in area getting a little crowded in the summer though. read more

River Oaks County Park - Watering hole! - Playgrounds Near Me - Galesburg, Michigan

Nice park but getting out is a serious joke after an event. 14 soccer fields and a single one lane exit is crazy. Took an hour to get out todAy. Park near the road. read more

I love this park! I take my kids there to the splash pad, and I also take my dog to the dog park 3 days a week. Love the dog park!