Very Nice Off-Leash Dog Park. This is an excellent park. The park is a large fenced-in area with a 2-gate entry system to control runaways and ‘Hairy Houdinies.’ The land is owned by the City of Akron, but is operated by BARC (Better Akron Recreation for Canines). BARC’s website is http://akrondogpark.org/. The website is very informative, and I suggest that you check it out before visiting the park (especially the section on rules.) I use this park often, and I meet some of the nicest people. My only complaint is that not everyone follows the rule of cleaning up after their own dog. I know I do. Please come and visit, but make sure that you and your pooch only leave footprints/paw prints and nothing ‘else’.Location: 499 Memorial Parkway. Directions: From Akron take Tallmadge Road west. Tallmadge becomes Memorial Parkway.

Stows Dog Park. 7-1/2 acre fenced in dog park. 3 acre lake. Sandy beach and grassy knolls. Waste deposit stations. Drinking water. Separate areas for large and small dogs. Location: Silver Springs Park. 5027 Stow Road, Stow, Ohio 44224.

It is 3/4 acre with a double gated 5ft fence. Location: Liberty Road. Directions: It is located off Liberty Road near the new baseball and soccer fields.’

Dog Park near condo complex (free). It is adjacent to a condo complex. No water for dogs. Location: Cross Creek Drive, at the curve. Directions: Route 303 to Cross Creek Drive.

Fenced in area for dogs. No fee. No water yet. Tables,benches for sitting. Waste mitts available…please clean up after your dog. MEMORIAL PARK – 10.8 acres off Homestead Dr, city pool, J.U.M.P. Playground, pavilion, sledding hills and wooded area. Location: At the city park named – ‘Memorial Park’ or nicknamed ‘Jump Park’ on Homestead Street.Directions: From the town square travel north on Court Street. At the intersection of Court and Homestead streets (stoplight there…also a landmark is the Red Cross building) turn right onto Homestead. Follow Homestead until you come to a city park entrance on your left hand side. There is a sign that reads ‘Medina Dog Park’. Please read and follow the rules as posted.

Off leash park. 6′ fences, separated into small and large dog areas, running water with bowls, waste pick-up bags provided, benches, trees for shade, parking is available for about 20 cars. Location: 5500 Butterbridge Rd. @Wastewater treatment plant. Directions: From Rt. 21 North, Right onto Butterbridge Rd., Park is on right side about .5 mile down the road. From Rt 21 South, make a left onto Butterbridge Rd., then same directions.

Gravel-covered lot . Trees, water fountain with a human-sized spout and a fountain at the right height for pups, benches, waste stations. Location: located in South Tremont at Clark Field. Directions: From Downtown via Tremont, follow the 90/71 Innerbelt Bridge to the Abbey Road / West 14th Street exit. Follow West 14th to the third light and turn left on Starkweather Avenue. Follow Starkweather until it end at West 7th Street. Turn right onto West 7th and go thorough the stop sign at the 490 exit ramp continuing down the hill. At the foot of the hill turn right. Follow the signs for CLARK FIELD. The parking lot will be about 200 yards ahead on the right and the dog park is located left of center.

Location: In Furnas Park at the corner of Hankins and 17th Street NE. Directions: From Route 21 go east on Lincolnway to 17th Street. North on 17th Street to the Park.

1/2 acre fenced in area. Double-gated entry, benches, poop bags, shade. No water, but plans are underway to provide a doggie drinking fountain. Please note: you have this park listed incorrectly as being located in Cleveland Heights. Location: Northeast corner of Belvoir and Monticello within Quarry Park North.

Dog Park. Location: Corner of Belvior and Monticello.

About two acres small gravel and grassy area, water fountain, ‘poop’ bags and responsible owners. Location: Lakewood Wastewater Treatment Plan off of Detroit Road in the Metroparks. Directions: I 90 to McKinley exit. N to Detroit Road. L to ‘Boat Ramp’ and Metroparks entrance (about 1 mile).

Great dog park with water fountain and waste receptacles. In addition to a fenced in off leash dog park, Schellin has 2 Softball fields, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, children’s play area, gabion lined stream and a pond with fountain. This makes Schellin Park an ideal picnic site, or summer softball field of dreams. Schellin Park is also the home of the Wooster Skate Park. Location: Schellin Park is located on Maple Street between Freedlander and Henry Streets.

5 acres fence in. Location: Behind city garage off of Route 83, Off of Route 83.

30,000 square foot lot, fenced, benches, tables, parking and trash cans. Rated one of the best dog parks in the country. Meet great people & have tons of fun with your dog! Best kept secret in Lake County. Location: North Drive of Woodland Park. 35746 Lakeshore Blvd, just east of Route 91. Directions: Take Route 2 to the Route 91 exit. At the end of the ramp go north on Route 91, which will dead end. At the dead end, turn east and go about 1/2 mile to a large soccer ball sign on the right. This is the entrance to the dog park!

Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. Clean up bags provided. Fenced in Area, bark ground cover. Location: Hopkins Road. Directions: North on Hopkins off Jackson Street. Just over railroad tracks on right.

Privately owned. See web site for details. Located about 12 minutes from I-71. See web site for required vet records, etc. Location: 1046 Co Rd 1175. Directions: From the I-71/US-250 interchange, take US-250 West for 1.7 mi. Exit right to follow US-42 North for 1.0 mi. Exit left to follow US-250 West for 1.1 mi. Exit left to follow St Rte 58 North for 1.4 mi. Exit left to follow Twp Rd 1102 West (sign for Gerwig’s White Barn) for 0.4 mi. At stop sign, turn right. Park 0.5 mi North on the left (you’ll see signs).

Official Dog Swim area on Lake Erie beach! Special section of beach devoted to dogs. Perfect for retrievers or any dogs that enjoy the water. Generally smooth bottom, shallow, that very gradually gets into deeper water (safe for owners and pets alike). Mutt mitts available. Picnic tables and grills. Other beach amenities nearby: concession, boat rental, human beach, etc. Location: 301 Huntington Beach Dr. Directions: The dog swim area at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park is located at 301 Huntington Beach Drive in Fairport Harbor. Directions: Take Rt. 2 to the Fairport Harbor/Richmond Street exit and go north to the light at the Richmond Street/Rt. 283 intersection. Proceed north (straight) for about 1/4 mile to High Street. Follow High Street to Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park entrance.