The dog parks are very nice, some shade and water is available for dogs of all sizes. The drive…read morearound is very nice and tree lined with a nice boat ramp

Tried to go to the park this evening. We had no cash but scrounged up $4. Unacceptable the park…read more"ranger" said. We offered to pay with card or the $50 we had. Also unacceptable. She said we could pay with check.. which I'm sorry, this isn't 1990. Very disappointed this was our experience.

A beautiful park that has a nice drive lined with trees all the way up to the honor system pay…read morebooth. 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)

I absolutely loved this dog park the first couple times I visited. But, since then my dog has been…read moreattacked 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.

Fantastic facility! Fantastic staff! Fantastic Community structure!…read more There are wonderful rolling hills which create natural divisions in which dogs will group, so it's like having several yards within one. The pond is deep enough and contoured enough to provide a lot of variation and slope. The physical build of the docks is top notch. There is enough shade at the pond for humans to be comfy. The bathing facilities are so "Temple Grandin" with full length windows at each of the very clean walk-in tubs, and they all look out over the park! My pup LOVED IT. Be prepared to state your animal's positive and/or challenging behaviors in written detail, and give yourself enough time to really read the community guidelines and education. Last but not least, it doesn't hurt to have an attached dog-friendly tavern which occasionally has food via one food truck or another. It's almost worth moving there for this park!

Train their staff. One of my dogs is a rescue and is sensitive if dogs "pack up" in small spaces…read more Like the front gate. I spoke to our vet about it because I was concerned. He growled a short. growl and got out of the situation It happend with a black wolf like dog. The vet said it was completely normal. Also.the staff needs to listen to both sides of a complaint and if there are more complaints from a single person consider what they are upset about!! I have found a really nice smaller dog park in Kalamazoo. There isn't the stress of Meadow run. There's a centralized area where people and dogs socialize with plenty of benches so people can sit and watch their dogs easily. There are objects like trees, benches and a fire hydrant to help get a visual on area to look to pick up poop bags available ! The park isn't enormous so dogs disappear! People are very friendly. It's great!!

I'm always in a hunt for dog friendly & baby friendly places & dog parks when I'm traveling…read more Thankful to have found this place and wish I had one near me! This park is also free, donations accepted. The park has a fenced area for small dogs, big dogs and a walk area that is similar to hiking with plenty of trees with your dog (this part is leashed). My small dog enjoyed the whole park. There is a place for water and more than enough trash bags if you forgot yours to pick up after your dog. Lots of trees for shade and a small area to also get shade if you'd prefer that instead. It is a little sandy in some parts so I'd recommend wearing shoes that you don't mind getting dirty..and be prepared to get sand in your car.. I'll be back if I'm in the area again. Highly recommended!

This dog park is pretty special because not only can one expect a fenced-in dog park with areas for…read moredogs over 25 lbs and under 25 lbs, but also there's a wooded fenced-in area with a trail. My spouse, two pups, and I happily spent 95% of our time doing laps in the woods. The only downside to the park is that it's close to I-196, so the sounds of nature are drowned out by traveling vehicles. I consider it a small price to pay for peace of mind with that secure fence. I'll definitely bring my girls here again.

It's clean it's pleasant with a sidewalk to walk on. There are trees for shade as well as other…read moreBenches are available. People stick to the rules : 2 dogs per owner. There's a water fountain for humans and dogs! I love taking my dogs there! My husband has limited walking due to back problems comes with our little dog.!

This place is terrible now…read more Apparently, most people don't pick up their dogs poop for some unknown reason. Every time I go there I end up stepping in it. Most people don't watch their dogs and have no idea where they are. The biggest issue I have is that some people aren't even closing the gates so the dogs can safely get in and out!!! WTF people. Be responsible dog owners

This was our dogs' first off leash dog park experience. They do attend a dog day care, but we had…read morenever taken them to a dog park. They loved it, & so did we! Great park, lots of different areas-- a pond, trails, an agility area, nice indoor space, both indoor and outdoor hose off areas. Even though this is a long drive for us, we will definitely visit again.

Our dogs favorite place to go! Thank you Shaggy Pines for providing a beautiful place to let our…read moredogs run free.

If you are looking for a dog park with a lot of land, water available (minus the winter months),…read moreand fenced in, this dog park is highly recommended. An important note is that there are two parks here. There is a small dog park and the large one. The rest of this review is for the big dog park: There is a two tier fencing system, where you can open one gate, take your dog in, take the leash off, and then let them run into the park. There are also poop bags in this area, and it is expected that you pick up after your dog. It has two major parts, one being flat and where most people will hang out. There are benches for people to sit and hose water for the dogs. On the other side, there is a small hill with trees in which squirrels live, so some dogs like to chase them from tree to tree. There are also chairs throughout, so you don't have to be by people unless you want to. Due to the large size, it may take some time to get to your dog if you need to so keep that in mind and stay close to your dog if you are worried they could get into trouble. Overall, I highly recommend this dog park to anyone with energetic dogs that like to run!

Great large dog park. My doggo loves stopping by this park. I am from Indianapolis but often come…read moreup to south bend to visit my boyfriend. We ALWAYS make a stop at this park, i can't believe it's free. So much room for the pups to play and my dog's favorite part is the pools. There is also a good amount of trees so you can usually find some shade if it's hot. I highly recommend

As far as dog parks go this one is elite. It has both large and small dog sections. The large dog…read moresection is very large, with more than enough room for dogs to sprint with their friends. There is a water fountain and bowl for the dogs to be refreshed and extend their play time. There are poop bags and trash collection bins for you to clean up as well. There aren't any obstacle courses or permanent "toys" if you will for them to play with (i.e. tunnels, stairs, etc) but honestly you don't really need them since there is more than enough room to throw a ball, and there are typically AT LEAST 2-3 other dogs in the part to occupy your pet. We come here often to tire out our high-energy golden and he consistently leaves full of joy and devoid of energy! I highly recommend Quincy park for your dogs!

Huge beautiful park. The most well maintained dog park I've ever been too. Separated for big and…read moresmall baby's

Currently more stairs than beach, but there's a picnic table off to the side and some roadside…read moreporta potties. Could be a good place to fly a kite, put an inflatable in the water, or just get some stairs for exercise, but the beach is quickly disappearing if you wanted a place to relax.

This place was absolutely beautiful, don't get me wrong, but I don't know that I could highly…read morerecommend it at this point. The beach has been heavily eroded and was very hard to access. There were also several tires in the water. Definitely a nice, secluded spot, but proceed with caution until repairs are made. Wouldn't recommend for dogs or small children.

It really is such a shame that this park doesn't have a beach. We are super fortunate to live on…read moreone of the Portage lakes and have access all the time, but between West, Austin, and Long Lake's parks only Long Lake has a beach (at Ramona Park). Nonetheless, this park has incredible views and offers decent fishing opportunities off of two extended docks, one of which features a large covered gazebo with benches. The playground area here looks legit, and my partner and I always enjoy stopping for a break here when we do a 9-mile cycling route that basically wraps around Austin Lake plus an extra mile each way to access the route from where we live. As with Long Lake, the boat launch is at a completely separate location from the park. Unlike Ramona Park, there is no charge to park at Lakeside Park. We are super excited at the prospect of all the cycling routes in the Vicksburg and Portage area connecting soon. Work got underway on connecting the Vicksburg path into Portage early last year but was halted due to the pandemic. So happy to have a little bit of spring-like weather this week to get out and celebrate all the wonderful natural spaces in our community.

Thanks to our friends, we had a chance to see and enjoy this park…read more The park has great view to the lake with two decks on each side. We saw some folks fishing while we were there. There's also a small trail where you can exercise too. Don't worry, there are a couple of picnic areas for you and your family to bbq and enjoy the serenity of the beautiful lake. The parking lot has lights so when you leave the park at sunset, you won't be walking in the dark to your car.