This park is located in the Lilydale Regional park along the river. It's a beautiful area. There is…read morea parking lot right next to the dog park. The dog park features separate areas for both large and small dogs. The large dog area is heavily wooded with a trail around the outer fence and a few smaller trails cutting through the middle of the park. Most recently, we were there in late summer so the vegetation was high and there weren't a lot of open areas for playing. I was there in the spring as well when the grass was much shorter and the park more open. There are water bowls but you need to bring your own water. We met some very nice dogs and owners on each of the two times we visited. We also like the trail along the river that we take after visiting the park. Nice area.

Great dog park! Fully fenced with separate areas for large and small dogs. Lots of trails and…read morevegetation.

Excellent! I stumbled here as our normal dog park was under construction. Located next to a giant…read moresoccer field, I felt totally safe as lots of matches were being played on a Sunday afternoon with families all around. We checked out the large dog park and my understanding is that there is a smaller one next door. Both parks contain agility courses should your dog enjoy that and it's also what makes this park unique. In addition, there is a large common space with a gazebo type shelter for owners to sit and free water for the doggies. Down the hill you will find two paths where one leads to water (don't worry dogs can't get in as there is a fence) and a giant uphill climb and the other is a more flat circular loop. I enjoyed all the wildlife, the greenery and the open space. My doggies enjoyed it too! Parking is excellent!

The park wasn't too crowded with dogs, and people seemed to "clean up" after their pets well.read more

I feel like my dog should be writing this review, but she doesn't have the best written…read morecommunication skills so I will fill in on her behalf. Dakota Woods is an all around good off-leash dog park. It's about 40 acres in size with half being wooded and the remainder a combination of mowed grass and some taller grass (there are no ponds or lakes to worry about). Paths cut through the woods that are great for walking with or without your furry companion. The only downside to this park is it's quite close to a landfill which can add a bit of an unpleasant aroma to the air. I've never found it to be that bad, but those with sensitive noses should take note. We've found the people and their dogs to be friendly. If you're looking for a spot to take your dog this is it!

I love this dog park. It is not free. You can buy an annual pass or pay a pay box each time you…read morego there. This place is well maintained with wood chips on the paths. Most owners pick-up after their dog. There isn't any mud, no smell. Since this is a pay lot, the owners and animals are better than the free places. Our Puggle, Sammie likes this place also. We have been going here for years.

Great off leash area for dogs. They have two areas. A smaller area that is fenced in and a larger…read morewooded area. Dogs must be current in vaccinations and display a rabies tag. Great place to take the dog off leash.

Be sure to bring water…read more This is a great place to bike, walk, and run. People are friendly, and most bikers are paying attention so as to avoid collisions. For those who aren't this way, I wish I had a long stick for their front tires so that they can learn a lesson. Even though people bring their pets here, it's a clean environment.

It is a big, open, fenced in area for dogs to run and play like crazy until they are so tired that…read morethey will go home and pass out!! (Well at least for an hour or so!) Sounds great right? It is a pretty standard dog park, but I think having 1 basic one and 1 more complex one (trails, water, etc) to choose from depending on the "mood" is good. I knocked down a star because there is not even 1 tree, only small covered picnic table areas for shade. I have a big black dog who needs to stop and take a break under a shady tree every now and then.

Nice park. Two open fields. Beautiful sunsets. And most of the people and dogs are super friendly…read more I had a couple of wonky experiences...I don't recommend this park for small dogs that don't play well with any other dog or doesn't play well with big dogs. There are A LOT of big dogs that visit here and there's no designated area for small dogs. If your dog is aggressive (big or small), also not a good spot to bring your dog. I've had one small dog that ran up to me and tried to bite my ankles. And another small pooch that didn't want to play and tried to bite my dog. Not cool and not the right place for your dog.

I love this dog park. I almost didn't move out of the area I love this dog park so much…read more Unfortunately it's now an hour drive one way for us so we very rarely get out here anymore. It's 27 (roughly) acres, all fenced in of tall grass, trees, some water, and walking trails. My dog and I used to spend hours here, it was a sanity saver when she was a puppy, bring her here in the morning for an hour or two and she'd be good and worn out so I could actually get something done in the afternoon. So details about the park, it does cost money, $5/day or $35/year. The year runs out on Dec 31. If you buy a $35 pass Dec 30, you'll need to get a new Jan 1. That said, you pay to *park* there. So if you walk in, it's free. There's a parking lot just down the hill for the bike paths, it's tiny, but it'll fit a few cars. Park there, walk up the hill to the park, and it's free! Do not, I repeat, do not get caught parking in the dog park lot without a permit. It is a *huge* fine, like over $100 fine (luckily I do not know this from personal experience, but from others who got caught). And it is pretty regularly checked for non-permit cars. There is a small dog section of the park that people are picky about being for small dogs, but it is rarely used. There are also free bags at the entrance, and unfortunately it's where the only garbage can is too. So sometimes there's issues of people not picking up the poop on the other end of the park because they don't want to carry it back to the entrance. The regulars are super nice and I met many good friends this way, as did my dog. If you go a mile further down the road from the dog park you'll find Lake Zumbra, which is a public boat access. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed. The park ranger regularly patrols down here too to make sure dogs are actually leashed. I would just go swimming with my dog, we both loved it. Often I would leave the leash on her, but not always hold it, if you hear a truck coming down the dirt road, grab the leash and pretend like you've always been holding it. (shh)

What a beautiful dog park! Coming from SoCal, I have never seen such an open park with tons of…read moregreenery and several water stations. Along your little walk, you come across a small garden with benches which was so quaint. Apparently, the train is an issue for some, but thankfully we didn't experience any loud noises or commotion. I'll definitely be taking Boomer back!

This is a very small, annoying dog park next to active train rails. Granted the dog can't get near…read morethem, but they can be loud and annoying. You have to walk in circles here, it is so small. The second gate out to the bigger section leads to annoying, ungroomed wooded area with a bog! Hunters who want to practice may like the protection of knowing the place is fenced, but it not great for the casual dog owner. It's very clean though! I've seen some great cleaning here. It's also sponsered by my favourite dog trainer nearby and several other businesses, so if you need to get a look at the local dog trainers and business that are unlisted, this might be a great thing to drive by. As far as how good it is in weather conditions, the park is located on a kind of steep hill, so if you want to want in circles instead of back and forth, be prepared to go up a hard slope in the winter. The small dog section is very small and not up to par. You have to either have dogs to play with by chance, or something for your dog to do. Water appears to be at the place. It's just a small gated off section right at the entrance. It's about 1/3 the size of the big dog section, which is just pitiful. There's a bench, but no shade unlike the main part section. The main gate is a safety hazard!! One of the clips is so worn, you have to fight to get it open! This leaves opportunity for dogs to run up the gate entrance, which can be intimidating and start fights. The gate entrance is of course doubled gated, but the box between the second gate to enter is very small and can make a dog very defensive because it is cornered between incoming dogs and their owner. There is no other gate entry, sadly. They also say "NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS ALLOWED" everywhere! Which makes me feel like if my dog tries to protect it self when others run up to the front gate and protect me, it will be labeled as aggressive even when it had enough reason to bite or snarl. Fix the front gate, WAG farms!!

This park is right by the river with two big areas and several benches.There are a few medium…read moretrees. There are two water fountains one on each side. It's a pleasant play for dogs to run and walk. There is a lot of traffic noise. And sometimes there are shady people around the park. We visit often.

Beautiful dog park fenced in with lots of grass, benches and a beautiful overlook in the…read moreMississippi River. I have had the entire park to myself multiple times and there are two separate fenced in sections to be used for big and small dogs although you can mix and mingle especially during slow times. I haven't been able to get any of the drinking fountains to work which would be helpful to fill up doggie dishes so I have started bringing my own water. Contrary, this might be due to the nice season coming to a close where the water is flipped off? Some negatives of this park is that the parking lot is a very short hike near busy Shepard Road, the cars are loud zooming by and this used to the old location of the homeless tent city and you will still find some homeless crowds when you visit near the park but not inside. Overall, I have enjoyed my visits! I'm thankful this space got turned into something positive. Yay doggies!