I’m not a dog owner, but I love the idea of dog parks.
When I was a kid, taking my dog for a walk usually meant I walked around my subdivision, holding the leash, while my dog Nicki ran loose through the yards.
Nowadays, dogs don’t much have much of a chance to run off leash.
About a year ago, I put together a list of all of the St. Louis area dog parks to help people who wanted to buy a home near a dog park.
I thought it was time for an update, so here is the list again.
Before visiting one of these dog parks, please click through for more information to confirm that the park is still open and to check out the rules which vary from park to park. Most parks require registration, and all have restrictions on puppies and aggressive dogs, the number of dogs you can bring with you and the age of children allowed in the dog parks.
Registration is required for all St. Louis City and St. Louis County dog parks. If you want to just try one out for a day, head to St. Charles County or Arnold. They are free and no registration is required.
See map of St. Louis area dog parks
Arnold:
Location:
Paw Park
Arnold City Park
Bradley Beach Road and Jeffco Blvd.
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – free
Non-resident – free
It is approximately one acre in size and is completely fenced in with separate areas for dogs 25 pounds and smaller and another area for dogs over 25 pounds. Is also includes a doggie water fountain and other amenities. Registration is not required, but all dogs must be currently licensed (with tags and collar on) and current on all vaccinations. More information…
Creve Coeur:
Location:
Creve Coeur Dog Park
Conway Park
12301 Conway Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – $30 for 1st dog and $15 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $80 for 1st dog and $25 for each additional dog
The park includes a 2 acre large dog park area, and a separate 1/2 acre area for small dogs under 30 lbs. Registration is required. More information…
Defiance:
Location:
Broemmelsiek Park
Intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads off State Road DD
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – free
Non-resident – free
St. Charles County Broemmelsiek Park has a fully enclosed off-lease area (with a small water features where dogs may swim). Registration is not required. More information…
Ferguson:
Location:
Wayside Park Unleashed Dog Park
Delworth Ct off Chambers Road
Ferguson, MO 63135
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – $15 for 1st dog and $5 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $30 for 1st dog and $5 for each additional dog
These prices were reduced for the end of 2010. Contact the Ferguson Dept of Parks and Recreation for current pricing.
The park features both small dog and large dog areas. Registration is required. More information…
Florissant:
Location:
Florissant Dog Park
Duchesne Park
6 Brower Ln, Florissant, MO 63031
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – $30 for 1st dog and $5 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $80 for 1st dog and $20 for each additional dog
Registration is required. More information…
Maplewood:
Location:
Maplewood Dog Park
Kellogg Park
Rannells Ave & Westpoint Dr, Maplewood, MO 63143
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Residents of Maplewood, Brentwood, Shrewsbury and Richmond Heights – $20 for 1st dog and $5 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $50 per dog
Registration is required. More information…
Maryland Heights:
Location:
Maryland Heights Dogport
McKelvey Woods Ct. just north of Aquaport
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Residents of Maryland Heights and Bridgeton – $30 for 1st dog and $5 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $80 for 1st dog and $45 for each additional dog
Pro-rated memberships are available for new members who join after March 31
This four-acre park has an area for small dogs (30 pounds or less) and a separate area for large dogs (more than 30 pounds). Registration is required. More information…
St. Charles City:
Location:
DuSable Dog Park
Bales area of DuSable Park
2598 N Main St, St Charles, MO 63301
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – free
Non-resident – free
This 2.5 acre facility has two equal sized areas for large dogs and small dogs which are occasionally rotated to help save the grass. Registration is not required, but visitors must be prepared to show license and immunization records. More information…
St. Louis City – Benton Park West:
Location:
Benton Park West Dog Park
3300-3304 Nebraska, St. Louis, MO 63118
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident of Benton Park West – $35 for 1st dog and $15 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $50 for 1st dog and $15 for each additional dog
Registration is required. More information….
St. Louis City – Central West End:
Location:
Lister Dog Park
4597 Olive Street (at the corner of Taylor and Olive next to the Lister Building)
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Student – $45 for the 1st dog and $25 for each additional dog
Live or work in the CWE – $50 for 1st dog and $25 for each additional dog
Live and work outside CWE – $60 for 1st dog and $25 for each additional dog
Registration is required. More information….
St. Louis City – Compton Heights:
Location:
Water Tower Dog Park
Compton Hill Reservoir Park
1998 S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO 63104
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Compton Heights and Compton Hill Reservoir Square neighborhood residents – $40 for 1st dog and $10 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $55 for 1st dog and $10 for each additional dog
Registration is required. More information….
St. Louis City – Downtown:
Location:
Lucas Garden Park
1234 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – free
Non-resident – free
The former site of a children’s center, Lucas Park includes two fenced areas for dogs. The original playground was used as a temporary dog run while the new dog run was being constructed, and remains as an off-leash area for dogs. Membership is limited and registration is required. More information….
St. Louis City – Shaw:
Location:
Shaw Dog Park
Intersection of Cleveland Avenue and Thurman Avenue
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – $25 for 1st dog and $5 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $50 for 1st dog and $10 for each additional dog
The enclosed area has night lighting, water and locked gates. Registration is required. More information….
St. Louis City – Soulard:
Location:
Frenchtown Dog Park Association – John and Lucille Wendling Soulard Dog Park
1850 S. 10th St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Suggested Annual Donation:
First dog – $45
Additional dog – $15
The park is a 3/4 acre enclosure available for dogs and their owners, pet ownership education classes, adoption events and organized social events. Registration is required. More information…
St. Louis City – Southwest City:
Location:
Southwest City Dog Park
Willmore Park
Intersection of Hampton Avenue and Jamieson Avenue
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Southampton Neighborhood Association member – $20 for 1st dog and $10 for each additional dog
City resident – $35 for 1st dog and $10 for each additional dog
Non-city resident – $60 for 1st dog and $10 for each additional dog
The dog park is 1.2 acres in size, with a 60 inch tall vinyl-coated chain link fence, a double entry gate, a water hydrant, and a key pad so members can enter using a number code. Registration is required. More information…
St. Louis County – Kirkwood/Valley Park area:
Location:
Treecourt Unleashed Dog Adventure Park
2485 Marshall Rd, St Louis, MO 63122
Membership Fee Schedule:
Annual fee for first dog $300 and $50 for each additional dog
Monthly and quarterly fee options also available
The website offers very little information. Here is a review found on Google by a user: “You can run your dog off leash in the largest fenced-in area I have ever seen. The place is beautiful: open expanse of level lawn, dozens of huge maple and oak trees, hills the dogs actually use when they race each other.” Registration is required. More information…
University City:
Location:
U City Dog Play Park
6880 Vernon Avenue, University City, MO 63130
Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – $20 for 1st dog and $2 for each additional dog
Non-resident – $50 for 1st dog and $25 for each additional dog
There is a 1 acre fenced area for large dogs and a separate enclosed area for small or less active dogs. There are also two water stations (available April through November), lights (small area only) numerous benches and chairs and a sprinkler system for the grass. Registration is required. More information…
Wentzville:
Location:
Quail Ridge Park Dog Park
1200 Callahan Rd, Wentzville, MO 63385
Annual Membership Fee Schedule:
Resident – free
Non-resident – free
St. Charles County Quail Ridge Park has a fully enclosed off-lease areas. The park has two adjacent off-leash areas, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. Registration is not required. More information…
If you know of any off-leash dog parks in the St. Louis area that aren’t on the list or see a park that is closed (or the basics have changed), please let me know so I can keep this list updated.
