Dog Parks Free
Open daily from 9am to dusk, weather permitting
Dogs and their owners can choose from 3 places in town to run, play and socialize with others. Dogs must be supervised at all times, be current on all vaccinations, and have current rabies tags worn and visible. No more than two dogs per person are allowed. Dog owners visiting the park are asked to clean up after their pets, fill in any holes dug, and not bring food into the park. Dogs must be on a leash while in the parking lot.
East Side Sports Complex
Access via the parking lot off Commerce Drive
- .84 acre dog park
- access to the site’s pond
- 5-foot chain link fence (not around pond)
- interactive play features with mulch surface
- separate area specifically for smaller dogs
James O. Breen Community Park
During the winter months, use the northeast entry gate to enter the park. The west entrance gate will be locked.
The turf area of the dog park will be closed from March 9 – March 13, 2020 due to extremely wet conditions. The mulch area of the dog park will remain open.
- 2.56 acres fenced dog park
- doggy water fountain
- double-gated security entrance
- dog-friendly equipment
- activity stations
River Bend Community Park
Access via the parking lot off Illinois Street
- 3/4 acre dog park
- doggy water fountain
- double-gated security entrance
Honor Your Fur-ever Friend!
Timeless Tags Dog Memorial
Located in Delnor Woods Park
Anyone who has ever experienced the loss of a pet knows the pervasive sense of grief that never fully goes away. While treasured pets may leave a hole in our hearts, they no longer have to leave a hole in our lives. Bring an ID tag memorializing your beloved pet to place on the sculpture and help grow its coat of many colors, as this unique sculpture becomes a year-round destination for healing and celebrating the role pets play in our lives. Memorial plaques available for purchase, too. For more details: click here