The one time there is an upside to having a deaf dog is fireworks season. The one time it's a…read moredetriment is when he runs into the mud pit at the dog park and he can't hear you calling him to "OMG STOP NO." Now, that week we got a crazy ton of rain so it's natural for places, like this dog park, to flood in spots. But what isn't great is the smell after your dog makes his way out of the mud. I didn't notice at first but once I put him in the car I could smell it. He smelled like wet trash, manure, and mud all mixed together. Not great! I actually drove straight to my mom's house because she has a detachable shower head so I could properly wash him underneath. Even his harness reeked and required a thorough scrub. Why did he smell so bad? It's not just poo from dogs that wasn't picked up. No, I came to learn from my husband later that day that Swift Run was built on a landfill. No wonder he smelled like wet garbage! He literally trudged through it! When it's dry, it's not a problem. But be aware and careful when it's wet! And bring a towel and maybe a bottle of water to rinse your pup off. And a huge bottle of febreeze for your car!

I visited this park a few times and I thought it was decent, but yesterday was the last straw. Just…read morefrom the time I was there two vehicles had their windows smashed and were broken into. A frequent visitor of the park told us these break-ins have been happening on and off for the past 10 years! TEN YEARS?! Yet you find no signs to be vigilant or security cameras on the property. For a park you are required to pay for and have a permit for, you would think they would solve this issue. Even a simple "surveillance" sign would suffice. Now for the actual dog park: As you enter the park there are giant pot holes all along the drive. Inside the park there is no running water, which leads dogs to drink out of dirty puddles they've been playing in. Patrons due their best to fill metal dishes sitting around but this just leads to dog drinking from still water that you have no idea how low it's been sitting there. The only positives are the grass is mowed and the poop bags are stocked, which is the bare minimum for a dog park.

Beautiful large park that left me wishing I had my doggies with me when I visited. But I did manage…read moreto visit some other doggies and that was okay. Olson Park is 54 acres, making it more than medium sized. The off-leash dog park requires a permit in advance ($6 or $12 for a year, rolls eyes). There are also wetlands, a creek, athletic fields and a rock climbing playground. Mountain bike trails and paved walking/jogging trails too. Lots of parking. [Review 11118 overall, 891 of 2019.]

This park is close to my home, has a fenced in dog park, soccer fields, some climbing equipment as…read morewell as a covered reservable picnic area. Bike trails in the woods, a paved trail around the pond and basketball hoops. Something for everyone. Also one of those Little Libraries. Bathrooms. A little noisy in some places because of the expressway nearby.

Nice family park with beach. Clean the little beach is great for small children and adults. My…read morehusband and I both have mobility issues but this park lets us take the grandchildren out for adventures without losing sight of them like at larger parks or having to worry about trying to keep up with them constantly.

A great way to spend the day. Relaxation seem to be a number one thing in this place.read more

Nice park. There is a little brook with a walk bridge. It's very picturesque. Fishing looks like a…read morepopular activity. They have a huge playground

This is a great place to bring the kids / the dog!…read more There is a picnic pavilion that can be used by two small parties at the same time. I have rented it once before for a family reunion. Talk to the Saline Rec Center if you wish to rent the pavilion. There is a kiddie playground. The sign says "no dogs" but we decided that the rule was because someone didn't clean up after their dog. While nobody else was there, we used the playground equipment for a little informal agility training. Don't tell anyone! There is a dog park with a fence. This is the only place in the park where you are allowed to have your dog off a leash. One side of the park is the Saline River, so if your dog is a major swimmer, s/he might escape the fence by swimming into the river. This is a really huge park. Lots of room to walk and run. The annual Celtic festival is held here.

The best dog park in metro Detroit. Free entry for Oakland county residents. Seperate areas for…read moresmall and large dogs. Great trails through the woods. All fenced. Our JRT loves it!

If you want to tire out your pup, this is the place. Huge well-kept lawn area for throwing a…read morefrisbee or ball. Rolling hills dotted with trees make it fun to play hide and seek (they can't see you over the hill). Plenty of picnic benches, some even with covered shade in the summer. Poop bags available. The gate mechanism is clever, better than other dog parks; gate can swing inward or outward. Trees line the edges and you can go on a mini stroll into the woods and reach the other side where there is a little dog pier for swimming. Open only in the summer months. You can buy a daily parking permit or an annual pass. If you forget or didn't know, as we did the first time, they leave you a gentle reminder sticker on your windshield. Restrooms on premises. Easy, plentiful parking. Friendly folks. There are dogs of all sizes and so far all of them have been very friendly.

Yet another beautiful free Michigan park!…read more This is connected to Furstenberg Park by a short trail that is mostly boarded by wood and has some small bridges. I like to bird watch and saw a cool Wood Ducks in the water, a tree swallow, and a swan! You can also stop by the water (very close to the shore) in the short hike at least 3 times and see some turtles. And there are many chipmunks and some other birds along the path. And there are a lot of people canoeing or kayaking on the water.

Gallup Park (broader than just the Canoe Livery) is one of my absolute favorite parks in Ann Arbor!…read moreEasy but varied and interesting trails, paved and unpaved, with great views of water, nature, and animals. Great park for distance running - when I was training for a half marathon, I would come here for anywhere from 3-8 mile runs. I actually typically like parking at the boat launch entrance off Geddes, but there is plenty of parking at the main entrance as well. It's just a little bit of a quieter entrance to the park. Over the last couple of years, they've had some fantastic art displays there as well. Very dog friendly, kid friendly, bike friendly, all of the above! Tends to be one of the busier parks, but for good reason.

This is one of the free things to do in flint. It is about 4.5 stars. The stepping stone is a man…read moremake water fall with beautiful design on the flow of water downstream. There are two entrances to the falls. I would suggest go to the Branch Road entrance is closer to the falls. The one located near Bray Road is more area for the fishing. The fall is cascading down the step like stepping stone which match the name of the attraction. I like it multiple falls section which make it unique. It has several photo spot. Great to have it.

I appreciate having places to walk around. When I went to Huckleberry Railroad last year I did not…read morerealize this was an extension on the other side, so that makes the area even better if you are interested in outdoor adventures. Where we parked there was a path to get to the falls. They are not really falls, just a man made dam with concrete steps on several levels to check out the water. I could see people were able to have canoes on the lake and there was a beach and playground off to the distance on the other side. Another part of the park maybe? A lot of people were walking around with their kids or come go fishing. So it was a nice family area. I realize I am more of a resort pool with a lazy river girly, so I am not in love with the many swarms of gnats but that is me. If you are outdoorsy, this is a nice place to visit. Paired with Huckleberry railroad would be perfect.

I tried this so-called dog walking service only to discover its nothing more than a van shuttle…read moreservice to hell. The dogs are not taken to a dog park as stated, instead driven miles out of town to a so called farm per their website at fastfido.dog which is in fact an open exposed field with little to no shelter located out of town with no farm in sight, just an empty field of freezing mud and icy slush, no pet owner would ever subject their pets to. No responsible pet owner wants their dog running around in freezing field knee deep in ice exposed for hours to freezing winter weather, that's why real dogie day care locations offer climate-controlled environments. If you care for your pet don't let some uncaring opportunist just dump your dog into an open icy field in 10 degree weather for hours while he sits in a warm van ignoring them while collecting your money. This concept may work in Florida with nice weather but doesn't work in Michigan.

My husband and I just moved back to Ann Arbor and after looking around we originally were bringing…read moreboth of our dogs to a dog daycare. After just a few days I quickly realized that it was not the right fit for my dogs. I was really distressed after seeing how my dogs were treated in the daycare and was so relieved when I found this service. The owner was very accommodating to our hectic schedules and was able to meet up with us during evening hours to meet the dogs. We really appreciated that he was flexible with texting (it's hard for me to call due to my job), and that he offered better pricing than the daycare. He also offered discounts for our second dog, which the daycares in the area didn't usually honor if we were buying packages. When we met the owner he seemed to be very knowledgeable about dogs, training and was a pleasant guy. He was also very understanding and patient with the questions I had - I'm very protective of my dogs, and he seemed more than happy to answer all the questions I had. Our dogs are both full of energy and have seemed to really love going to the farm to run around. We have a doggy cam at home and we see how happy they are to see the owner come get them and how exhausted they are when they get home. We got a video this week and the pups seemed happy to be in a more natural environment with lots of area to run (as opposed to the concrete "cell" that was offered at the daycare). I think if you would love to have your dogs run around and have some freedom with a small group of dogs this would be a great fit for you. They are out of the house for just the right amount of time and with someone that I feel is very trustworthy.