Nice wide open spaces, area for swimming and fenced in areas for letting your fur babies run around and socialize with others. There's a paved walk leading from the parking lot to the water and another side where you walk on grass to reach the fenced in area. It was a little confusing our first visit here as we didn't notice any clear signage directing us where to get to the water or other areas from the grassy path. Our pups enjoyed their visit very much and although the small body of water didn't look the cleanest, we still let them cool off and enjoy a swim. The picnic tables in a shaded area were appreciated on a hot day. Bring lot's of drinking water for you and your pet! Also, as with most dog parks, remember that any toys you bring for fetching are likely going to be "fair game" to the many other dogs you might see here. read more

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I would love this place if I were a dog! The water is great and the company even better! read more

Batavia Bark Park - Evie and friends - Pets Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

I drive all the way from Plano for this dog park. I've been coming here with my pup for over a year now and he loves it. He's usually not a water pup but when it's hot and he thinks there's something in the water he needs to hunt he goes in. The dog park itself is nice and fenced, very big area for all dogs to run. An area with trees where they can do a lot of sniffing and peeing. They have an agility area in the back, my dog is not much into that. All the dogs are always friendly and love to play, although my dog doesn't know how to be a dog and play with other dogs. He enjoys watching them play and just walking and running around. Every owner and pup I've encountered is always friendly and welcoming. My pup always leaves happy and exhausted and falls asleep on the ride home. read more

Batavia Bark Park - Pets Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

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Wonderful dog park with lots of space to run. And all the owners there are very friendly.

First time visiting the dog park with my 70lb Bernedoodle puppy. It was a little tricky to find since its behind a baseball field, pond, and basketball court. It was very clean and had lots of trees and grass for my big boy to run! The pond or water area is not fenced in so use had to stay on the leash. They do have poop bags and some stainless water bowls but you need to bring your own water for the dogs. They also have 3 or 4 picnic tables both shaded and in the sun plus a large tree lined area for the dogs to run in along with some agility items for the animals. Will definitely be back again!! read more

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My two dogs love it. As soon as I open the trunk of my suv and they see the pond.. they do a mad dash and jump right it! It's a clean and safe pond with friendly dogs. The dog park is also great for them to run around, play fetch, & meet new furry friends! read more

Batavia Bark Park - Pets Near Me - Batavia, Illinois

Wonderful dog park in Batavia, IL! Three acres of running space, dotted with shade trees, this dogpark is the best I have been to so far. It even includes a dog beach and pond for the brave pups who love to swim. (Dozer does NOT do such things.) Always a ball to throw and a dog-buddy to play with, this park is great. Also! They allow the best dogs in the world... American Pit Bull Terriers! Along with every other kind of dog, it can be a great mix on a Saturday morning. As far as I know, no tag or key is needed. The gate is always unlocked. Though, I heard it closes at first snow. So get there soon! read more

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The Batavia Bark Park is our go to dog park. Our dogs absolutely love it. It's such a great park, they have a huge fenced in area with plenty of space for the dogs to run and play. All the dogs and dog owners are fantastic! We've never had a problem with any of the dogs or owners. You get to know everyone because there's so many regulars! Which is fantastic! They also have plenty of shaded areas and picnic tables for the dog owners to sit at which is super nice. They just built a doggy playset which is neat. They also have a great walking trail and a pond for the dogs to swim. However the pond isn't fenced. I highly recommend this dog park and tell all our friends about it. read more

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Very well maintained, love that you don't need a permit. My dog Maggie tried swimming for the first time yesterday and she LOVED the beach. I wish the agility section had a bit more, like a tunnel or something, but I can't ask for too much since admission is free. Will definitely be back read more

Kudos to the Batavia Park District for creating what is one of the best dog parks I (and my little pup-a-roo, Ella) have been to in the area. The Bark Park is comprised of two separate areas: a large enclosed area where dogs can meet and play, and a dog beach where the little guys can swim. In the afternoons and on weekends, the Bark Park is filled with pet owners and their pups, all of whom are eager to play. Most dogs are well-behaved, and the owners are good about keeping an eye on the activities and watching out for the little dogs. which I very much appreciate. As I understand it, there is also a trail that kicks off at the entrance to the enclosed area and winds around, allowing for a 25-minute walk. I obviously haven't explored it yet, but several owners have mentioned what a pleasant experience the walk is. The beach area is also nice. We've been able to get Ella to actually stand in the water (and this is not a girl who likes baths) by throwing some of the pebbles that line the shore into the water. We're excited to take her back in the spring where she might be able to watch other dogs in action. My only complaint is that the parking lot for the Bark Park is not paved. I'm always a bit concerning about popping a tire when I drive over gravel, so I wish they would put some asphalt down in the future. That being said, the Bark Park has done wonders for Ella. We took her there at the recommendation of our vet, who thought more socialization would help with separation anxiety. Ella was very nervous the first time, and spent most of the hour hiding under our legs. By the third visit, however, we had a hard time getting her back on the leash to leave. It's a wonderful, clean park with great people and pets, and I strongly recommend it to anyone who has a pup. read more

Just visited Bark Park with our chocolate lab Mellow and it was a great time. Was a little confused about the location but once you enter the park off Main St. you will see the Bark Park lot at the far west end. Mellow was greeted by two pups his size and a tiny puppy sprinting through the fields. Really enjoyed watching them play and zip around the park and had a nice chat with the other owners. All the dogs got along great and the owners commented that the vast majority of dogs at that park are really nice and not aggressive, which is good to know. There are wide open trails with no fencing for a mile or so and there a fenced in area with a main entrance. I was a little confused because the rules sign stated you needed a permit to enter and all these requirements. I just found an newspaper article that explained the park used to be fee based when it opened but is now free to everyone, good move. The doggie beach was cool and the water was almost completely frozen, but of course Mellow found the 5 feet of open water and get as wet as he could. Really looking forward to bringing him back after the ice thaws. Wide open, beach and no fees. Why not bring your best bud out for romp? read more

We have been regulars at the dog park for a few years. (There is also a beautiful dog park in St Charles but not as clean, owners don't watch dogs as closely there it seems). Gigi loves to run with other dogs here! There is ample room for many dogs and owners seem to pay close attention to their dogs which is nice. There are picnic tables, wooded areas, plenty of dog bowls you can fill with water, and a waste bag dispenser on site. They've put mulch down so muddy areas aren't an issue near pavilion. There is also a doggy beach and lake! Dogs love it here! We do, too! read more

my baby bear loves the dog park. she loves playing with the pups. lots of squirrels to chase very nice place to play

I've had my problems with Batavia Bark Park, but that's mostly because of the other park-goers. The park itself is very big, and includes a huge fenced-in area to play in, as well as a small dog pond for drippy puppy frolics. There's no fee to pay per year for your dog to get in, which might be why I've had some issues with the dogs and owners here. People tend to bring their not-too-socially-adjusted dogs here, and these dogs like to pick on other dogs. And their owners do nothing about it. My little 25 lb neutered male corgi is often ganged up on by large dogs like German Shepherds, Great Danes, or Golden Labs. As you can imagine, this gives him a bit of a complex. He was even mounted by a psychotic female dog once. And again, the owners did nothing. Dogs will be dogs, right? NO. TRAIN YOUR EFFING DOG TO STOP BEING A SHIT HEAD. I can only wonder how your kids turned out. Needless to say, I had to stop coming here so often because of the "bullying". My dog was so emasculated and humiliated that as soon as he got home, he started humping his toys (something he's never done, as I mentioned before, he's all twig and no berries) and marked my couch. Lately it's been much better though: no bullying, no humping, and therefore no peeing on my expensive leather couch. read more

Such a great dog park! So much running space for the dogs. This was great for our husky early on when we were trying to socialize her!

Stopped by this dog park for the first time today after someone at Petco told me about it. Took a minute to figure out exactly where it was, as the paths are not marked well. Really large fenced in area. When we got there, the place was empty which gave my dog a chance to do some laps and wear himself out. As we were leaving, 2 kids came up with 3 dogs, one large one that I could tell was going to be aggressive. As I scooped up my dog, the girl told me that the big one couldn't be around other dogs. Then why the hell would you take him to a dog park?!? I could see some bad dogs with bad owners coming here and ruining it for others, as previous reviews have stated, but I'll give it a shot until something happens. read more

Love this park. We take our pup there all the time and have made some great new puppy friends!

I agree this is a nice park . It is just what Henry needed to burn off some extra energy. We will try again today. The pond seems super clean. Henry loves to swim. read more

The pond is down the long paved trail on the southwest side of the parking lot behind the 2 baseball diamonds, and the fenced park is to the west of the pond. The pond is pretty clean and has a nice pavilion with tables. The pond is not fenced unfortunately. It is far enough from the road and parking lot that i did not have to worry too much about my dog running off and getting hurt, but if your dog runs far away when it isnt on his leash, beware. read more

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Good sized park. Well maintained. Pretty clean. Free. Dogs seem to love it. Good amount of shaded area.

Nice dog park but terrible people. my dog is well behaved and always leashed, yet no one here seems to follow the leash law. dog ran right up to my dog and was snarling and growling. everyone there was giving us dirty looks as well. had to take my dog home he was very disappointed, been to other dog parks where people will immediately remove their dogs if there is any aggression, as i have done one time when my dog was having a little bit of a problem. these people have no respect for other dogs and i will definitely not be returning. disgusted. read more

This dog park is great! They have a large fenced in area for the dogs to run off leash. Plenty of room to run with shady and sunny spots. There are a few picnic benches for people to sit while the dogs play. Near the fenced in area, there is also a little pebble beach for the dogs to play in the water. The dog park was a little hard to find the first time, there aren't any signs to direct you. (If you take the path west of the parking lot, there is about a mile walk before you get to the dog park. Its much faster if you take the cement walkway along the baseball fields, the dog park will be at the end to the west.) read more

Great addition to the Batavia area. We were on vaca and brought the pooches. Without a fenced in yard, our dogs were getting a little stir crazy. The dog park was a welcome relief for them to zip around until they were exhausted. Easy access to water and plenty of bags around to pick up what your dog is putting down. read more

The park itself is nice but the people are awful. No one follows the leash law, and as a result my leashed dog has bed attacked by non-leashed dogs several times. Additionally, no one cleans up after their dogs even though bags are provided! Nice place, poor enforcement of rules. read more

This is one of our favorite dog parks. The Bark Park boasts great on-leash hiking trails, though everyone I've seen has had their dogs off leash, a large fenced dog park, and a large pond for the pups to cool down in during the summer months. All areas of the park offer shade, making this a great park no matter what the season may bring. The patrons are responsible, friendly, and respectful of this great space. The Bark Park recently encorporated a frisby golf course amongst the dog hiking trails, I'll be interested to see how that effects the appeal of this park. So far so good! read more

I can't believe we didn't know about this park for as long as we have lived here! I agree with previous postings, it needs to be better marked, what markers we did find were hidden by overgrowth. People we encountered while being lost were very nice to guide us in the right direction. The paths were clean and from what I could see of the disc golf course it looked to be challenging. I didn't see any bagging or cleanup stations, but as a responsible pet owner you should be bringing bags. Again I have to say the park is well maintained. As far as the complaint about bullying and dominating large dogs, those individuals need to watch a few episodes of Cesar Milan! We have Chloe, nearly 8 months old, 18 pound female Boston terrier. At no time did we feel she was in any danger, bullied, or dominated. All the other dogs were more than twice her size and weight, she was approached by every dog in a typical social fashion. The owners were nice. You and your dog need to experience this park! read more