Stepping into Bumble's Backyard feels like joining a club you didn't even know you (or your dog!)…read moreneeded. Lauryn and Evan pour their hearts into this place, and it shows in all the little things. The Barktenders in bright vests greet you and your dog by name, and you can hear them on the radios calling out each pup's arrival and departure, with a secure double gate (both of which have been reinforced, with an added audio signal when the gate is opened) adding peace of mind at the entrance. They don't just stand on the sidelines; they're in the park interacting with the dogs, keeping them engaged and helping redirect energy when play gets a bit too hyped. If a dog needs a break, they're moved to a smaller enclosed area to reset and calm down with a Barktender sitting right next to them. The park itself is spotless and thoughtfully set up: faux grass so no one goes home muddy, play areas free from poop thanks to constant cleanup and respectful members, fresh water always available, a long leash wall right when you walk in, and seating placed so you have clear sight lines to your dog from every angle. There are trash and compost bins exactly where you expect them, plus a semi-enclosed heated area so humans can warm up while the dogs keep running. Every visit wraps up with a complimentary pup cup, and yes--your dog will quickly figure out that this is part of the Bumble's ritual. On top of the basics, Bumble's goes all in on community: dog birthday parties, person-and-pup yoga, book clubs, "Fetch Night," and OSU Buckeye "tailgate" events make it easy to stick around and actually enjoy being there. What really sold me was our first visit. Before we entered the main park, a Barktender invited us into a smaller area for temperament testing and spent about 10 minutes walking me through how everything works--where the bags, trash cans, and hoses are, and how the community rules keep the park friendly, safe, and incredibly clean. It genuinely feels like a responsible, caring community built for dog lovers who expect more. We keep coming back because Lauryn, Evan, and the whole Bumble's team make us feel like we're part of something special (more than anyone I've ever met - they truly care about dogs) --and that "something" is really, really good.

Clean and friendly people, dogs have shot records updated and check for temperament before they can…read moreenter the park. They have bartenders, to help, keep the place clean. And they sell great designer coffees and IPA beers. No food or treats allowed inside the park

This dog park was full of fun for biscuit. He enjoyed all the community dogs really enjoyed this on…read moreour way to Missouri. This was our stopping zone and he would definitely come back.

Scioto Audubon Dog Park is a great option for the downtown area. If you've been there you'll know…read moreit's not the pet friendliest. This is a good place for letting your dog loose. It's also next to a beautiful park if you want to walk around. The only bad thing is it needs more trees. I had to check the map to find it. If you didn't know, Scioto Audubon Metro Park is massive. The dog park is located at the end of Maier Road. It's the road off to the right on Whittier Street when you get to the park. The road goes up and makes several turns past the climbing wall. It finally gets to the dog park where there's a parking lot. There's a single port-o-potty which is usually occupied. I like the Metro Parks in Columbus, so I would come to Scioto Audubon Dog Park again. It's not a big park, which means it often gets busy. The location is great though so that's the best thing.

This was our first time checking out this dog park. Our two dogs love rides and walks. Letting them…read moreout and off the leash is great for them. This park was so quiet! Trees and smells all over for them. They loved the equipment to play on too! We'll be back when it warms up!

This is a wonderful park. Jax always looks forward to running and playing with his fur buddies…read more There are four sections and they all are large enough room for running. Very clean, lots of water. There are a few that keep their eyes on their pooch and a few that pick up after them. I realize sometimes you forget but you run and exercise your dog so you know they poop . PICK UP!!

This park was a great find for us! I can't believe I have never been to this park before. Our usual…read morepark has changed and the new facilities were not what we were looking for. So, I hopped on Yelp and started looking around and decided to check this park out. Such a good choice! I really want to highlight that there is so much space here, all fenced in, and it is so open and vast. It is really nice. This has to be the dog park with the most space we have been to in the Columbus area. It has both a large and small dog section and there were only 10-15 dogs. This visit there was a batch of larger, uncontrolled dogs in the small dog section. We ended up just going to the larger dog section since it didn't look safe, and the larger space was perfect. Can't wait to take our girl back to this location. Downside is that there is not any shade and I would suggest a blanket to relax on.

Three Creeks Dog Park is really big. It's located conveniently near the metro park. The park also…read moreis really grassy and kept well. It's usually not that busy. There isn't much shade here. It's located at Three Creeks Metro Park near Groveport. If you go the first time know it's located in the northern area of it. This is one of the biggest in the system so it may be hard to know exactly which roads to use. It's located off Watkins Road at the bend. There's also a picnic area nearby. I like Three Creeks Dog Park because it's so big. It's almost never busy and there's plenty of room. The park could use some more shade.

This park is located just south of 270/Hamilton Rd. I popped over in between appointments to check…read moreout if this is open after a major rainy day... it IS!! Quite the dog park!!! Four nice sized pens! Two are really large/huge runs/pens, too! In the middle of the two large pens is a small dog pen with lots of trees, a few agility structures and in front of that is a pen dedicated to agility. There are benches to sit at inside each pen. The larger pens with no trees have a sun shelter. And so much parking!!!!! There is a pavilion, water fountains, basketball court and a playground as well.

Although this dog park wasn't fenced in we'd loved the trail biscuit really enjoyed himselfread more

GODOWN dog park is a free public dog park. At the far entrance there is a water spigot for filling…read moreyour dogs dish and washing your dog off. There is a double gated pass through at each of the two areas. Poop bags and trash cans are available on site. There are two large fenced in areas, one for dogs 25 pounds or less (Oatie's area) and the other for dogs 25 pounds or more. Both have shaded areas and sunny areas with benches and play equipment. Since both areas are fenced in, dogs can run freely. Oatie loves chasing other dogs and being chased over grassy hilly areas. GODOWN dog park is a 5 minute drive from my daughter's townhouse complex so when visiting I take Oatie to the park often. This park is very popular so I have never visited the park with at least one other dog being present. Other dog owners here seem to be caring and dog lovers, as well.

Godown is a great dog park with ample of parking. There are fenced separate areas for small and…read morelarge dogs. We frequent both sides of the park as our miniature Aussie is about 28 lbs. Each side of the two parks have a double gated pass through, poop bag dispensers, and trash cans. Both sides have benches and plenty of trees to provide shade. Folks here are generally friendly. It's a pretty popular dog park. We've never been here when there weren't dogs for our dog to play with. (Unlike some of the other parks we've visited in the Columbus area.) There's a spigot near the entrances beside the portajohn. Great for a quick rinse off of a muddy dog or for filling up the communal water jugs that you find on both sides of the dog parks.

Very clean and well maintained. Fenced area entirely and off leash time was perfect. Lots of trees…read moreand bushes and smells to explore with concrete sidewalks. My toddlers were safe to explore too.

We checked out Central Bark on Labor Day. It's a perfect spot with plenty of parking. The park is…read moredivided into two areas (up to 25lbs/over 25 lbs). Both sides have shade and benches. The pluses are doggie poop bags and waste cans provides, as well as multiple water sources. The area was nicely maintained and the dogs we met were friendly. We will be back!

This is a great park for me to work with my dog. Two of the four dog areas were locked but it…read morewasn't busy and we had a great time . She's a rescue and we've been working hard at training obedience. There was another nice lady there with her dog and we chatted over the fence. She respected our space and we, hers. The park is extremely clean and well maintained with water and poop station supplies . The areas were securely fenced, had benches inside and out fit owners and those just wanting to watch dogs.

Adorable dog park. I just wish more people knew about it or utilized it. Ample amount of space,…read morewell taken care of.

We found this by accident and I am so glad we did! It is a large fenced in area with a pond and…read moredock that you rent out privately! One of our dogs does great with other people but not so hot with other dogs. Because of this she never gets to go to a dog park. This was her first time being able to run free in a larger than yard size area and she loved it! It has a nice shelter house to keep you out of the sun. The pond edges are shallow enough the dogs can wade in and you can stand in the water as well. You bring your own poop bags and chairs and toys but there were lots of balls scattered around. I highly recommend!!

Holy smokes this place is perfect!! Do you hate dog parks, but want your dog to have a place to…read morerun, swim, & play?! This is your place!! I have two girls and one is dog reactive and the other has a noisy play style so traditional dog parks aren't an option for us. Mutt's is a private dog park that you pay for by the hour to have the entire place to yourself. I couldn't believe it when I heard it! It is $10/hr per dog and you have the entire place to yourself. There's a pond, a paddle boat, a little shelter area for shade, an agility course, a human bathroom (porta pot), and all the space needed to run your dog ragged. The park owner is quick to respond when booking and always has poop bags, water, and toys for the pups. We always take our own, but it's nice to know he has some as well. You can book longer than an hour at a time, but our girls go hard quick so an hour is sufficient. The only down side is that we live in downtown Columbus and it's on the north side of Delaware so it's about 45 mins one way. But it really is worth it!

Very beautiful park with alot of amenities. Great shelter house with nice tables and counter space…read morefor party or events. Water fountains near the playgrounds. Bike free trails. Dog free park. Tennis courts and parking and a nice open field.

This is a nice park located behind the Jeffrey Mansion. There are quite a few amenities available,…read moreplus a nice sized greenspace. Near the parking area are the tennis courts and what looks like the pool area beyond that (closed this time of year - November - of course). If you head past the greenspace, you will find a very nice shelterhouse with restrooms (open during warmer parts of the year) and a lot of picnic tables, the playground, and the trailheads to stroll through the forest. The playground has limited weekday hours, as described on plentiful signage around it. Weekend hours were 8 am to dark right now. It offers a fenced-in area for the youngest kids with a climbing structure, a little house, and the like. The larger play area offers slides, climbing options, monkey bars, a moving balance beam, bridges, and more. There are also baby swings available. If you head into the woods, you will find great views of Alum Creek, which runs along the western side of the park. There's a nice boardwalk that takes you right down the hill up towards it to check it out and see any wildlife that might be nearby. The trees are overwhelmingly a bright yellow right now, which was a perfect pick-me-up on a cloudy day. There are benches and picnic tables also available near the woods and trailheads.