Don’t leave Fido at home! Dogs get cabin fever in any season,

not just wintertime. Most Metro and city parks are pet-friendly while on leash. 

Be sure to clean-up after your pets to keep everyone happy!  

Parks with fenced-in dog parks are a great place for your

best furry friend to meet and greet other four-footed

canines. A few of the dog parks feature agility

equipment if you just want a fun, challenging

activity to do with your dog. 

Metro parks and Trails

Domestic cats and dogs are welcome in all areas of the park,

on a leash not longer than 6 feet.

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway

Osprey Lake Trail

(Pet swimming permitted)

Breck Community Park

3005 Demorest Rd., Grove City

Named in honor of the founder of Grove City, William Foster

Breck, this park is home to 4 acres of dedicated off-leash dog play areas

for large and small canines. The park also features walking

and biking paths, a water fountain with pet-bowl function, a retention pond and off-street parking.

Wagtail Trail

3343 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd., Grove City, Ohio 43123

Enjoy a 1.7-mile trail cut out from the prairie with a nice

climb into a wooded section about halfway through.

Yelp Yard

E. Kenny Blvd & Elm St., London

This is an off- leash, fenced, recreation area with separate sections for small and large dogs, plenty of space to run, play, get water and shelter from the sun. 

Dog Park at Deer Creek State Park

20635 State Park Rd 20, Mt. Sterling

Located near the campground, this fenced dog area allows dogs to frolic and cool off with lake access. Pets are NOT permitted on the swimming beach area. 

Prairie Oaks Metro Park

3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd., West Jefferson

Leashed dogs are welcome to hike the trails, except for the Bridle Trail. There is a partially fenced, off-leash play area near the lake. Owners must be with pets at all times.