This is not just a dog park. It's a trailhead, and in fact, the main sign just says that, with dog park as an addendum. It is a nice big dog park, too. There's a big parking lot, and access to the rail trail. I'm not a big fan of those, because they are pretty much flat and boring. But, flat can be good, especially for bicycles, and they are pleasant, and a good reuse of land. This one has lots of expansion joints, most of which need repaved, but generally the surface is smooth. There are occasional trash cans and benches. You cross a few roads, so be careful. But it's a great place to ride, and if you want a straightaway to develop some speed it's perfect. read more

As the name suggests, the Heritage Trail Dog Park is located alongside the Heritage Rail Trail. It has a nice-sized paved parking lot that makes it a nice way to access the trail or to use the dog park. There is an informational board and a port-a-potty available, along with a trailhead for a Bridle Trail. The dog park itself is good-sized and is separated into two sections: small and large dogs. There were some grass and some gravel areas inside, and it didn't seem excessively muddy at the time of our visit. There were some benches and a little shelter available, some equipment, and a hill. It seemed popular, and the dogs looked like they were having fun! read more

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I love this dog park, and so does my dog. There's lots of places for humans to sit, and even more space for dogs to run. There's a seperate small dog and big dog area, and the big dog area has hills and more open space past the hills. There's a covered area, concrete walking areas and gravel and then the majority is grass. It does get a little muddy, but they do a good job of fencing off the big puddle areas! read more

Heritage Trail Dog Park is good. I like how there are separate sides for certain dogs. The way they're divided is unusual though. It's for the active and less active dogs. There's some room to interpret what qualifies a dog as such. In addition to the separate areas, the park also has some amenities. It has a water pad which is fun for the dogs to play. This is also clean water so they're not getting icky. It's a nice way to get them slashing around without causing a mess. The park is mostly flat but has a few hills so there's some variety. It's a good area to run around. There's also a few areas of shade for when your dog wants a rest. I like this dog park. It's out of the way but there's lots of room for them. The water pad is the coolest thing. read more

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This Dog Park located on the outside of Dublin into Hillard is a great spot for you to let you pup run! It is the largest dog park I have seen in Columbus. It has a small and large dog section with water sprinklers for them to play. The large dog section gives you room to throw a ball or take a walk around with your pup. Be sure to go on a day the ground is dried out because there are many areas that get muddy and you might end up giving yourself and the dog a bath once you get home! This spot is pretty popular so it's good if you are socializing your pup or they need a play buddy to burn their energy out on. Be careful though I have seen some owners drop their dogs off and leave just to return while their dog was causing issues. Overall, it's a good dog park to visit! read more

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I'm really skeptical about writing this review right now because I want to come back a few times. But, meh, I'll just update it. My wife and I brought our husky (Yoshi) to the park on Saturday afternoon. It was about 45 degrees and Yoshi loved it. The parking is fine--there's not much of it but this is all you need. The lot was clean. Most of the doggies were very friendly. Yoshi quickly made doggy friends. It is fenced in and has a nice hill that he loved. There were some mud puddles that he ultimately found and loved but since it rained that other day, this was expected. Lots of room to run for him. It was very spacious and all of the owners were attentive and watching their dogs intently. They seemed to know their dogs well and didn't them get out of control. I didnt see any water or anything like that but, I plan to go back on a more dry day and check it out. Yoshi certainly had fun. Toward the end, Yoshi did meet an aggressive older dog. Not sure if Yoshi just had too much energy or what but... the older dog wasn't having it. And since my dog is HORRIBLE at social cues, kept trying to play with him so we ended up leaving after about 30 minutes. Maybe more fun next time. read more

We love coming to this dog park! Both small and large dog parks are spacious, CLEAN, and fun. Both sides have a water feature of a few sprinklers. BE CAREFUL, the cement around the spouts of water is very slippery. My poor little pupp (and my best friend) slipped and fell onto the hard cement from this. I really appreciate the cleanliness of the park. Visitors do a really good job at cleaning up after their pets. I've seen plenty of small dogs in the large dog area with no fuss, all fun. We frequent this park and recommend to everyone ! read more

Heritage Trail Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

This dog park would be absolutely fantastic if one thing changed: the "active" and "less active" sides. I believe the "active" side should be for large dogs and the "less active" side should be for small ones. This is because many dogs do not get on well with the other side. Large dogs often have a tough time knowing their size and some have high prey drives, which a scared small dog can set off. On the flip side, a lot of small dogs are very uncomfortable around giant fumbling dogs and often lash out in fear at them, causing a potential injury either by the small dog or reaction from the large dog. With this in mind, THAT is why I believe it should be split by size, not "activity." Despite this, it is a wonderful park with a big hill, tunnels underneath that hill, agility equipment, and a play fountain during the summer! It is likely my most visited. I like that it's never packed to the max and the crowd is generally pretty friendly as are their dogs. Would be a five star dog park if the sides were changed to accommodate many dogs needs regarding size. I can't say how nervous I get when a teacup Yorkie is on the "active" side with a bunch of big dogs running top speed and playing rough nearby. Nor can I say how absolutely petrified many little dogs on the "active" side are, but that's more on their owners hands. read more

Heritage Trail Dog Park - My Ember during the winter! She had a blast running around with her sister, we were the only ones there. - Dog Parks Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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Nice and quiet park, equip with splash pads and baby pools for the pups to play in the water. If only the park maintenance crew would keep the concrete pads clean where the water reaches. Sadly they don't, and in turn said area gets slick with grime. I actually almost slipped, and then my dog almost slipped. Needless to say, after that he mainly stayed in the grassy area. read more

Heritage is an old railroad track that has been abandoned for years that in 1991 was turned into a multipurpose trail. It doesn't just go through natural area, but also the Northwest Village, the historical part of Hilliard. Although, the natural part of Heritage is flat, open grassy area with some wooded area. A small version of Glacier Ridge you could say. The trail is a paved black top and is used for walking, jogging, hiking, biking, skating, cross country skiing and horseback riding. Because it is paved, it also makes it useable for handicapped persons. Pets are also allowed on the trail. read more

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Maintenance of this park has progressively declined all summer. The entire gravel area on the small dog side is full of weeds..nearly all of which are taller than the dogs, there's one that is more than 5 feet tall! It has been regularly unmowed and for quite some time the grass surrounding the marsh area had been allowed to spread and get very tall. This lack of maintenance has created issues with mosquitos, gnats other pests, making it increasingly unpleasant to spend time there. This had previously been our favorite spot, with frequent visit every week, but I'm searching for other locations as this park is no longer a usable, enjoyable destination. read more

Heritage Trail Dog Park - Weeds are taking over the small dog side - Dog Parks Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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I can't believe I'm giving this dog park one star. It is by far the worst dog park I've been to. The design is row fenced in areas next to each other, one being the large dog side and the other for small dogs. However the design looks like it was meant to be one park and on the second thought they said "hey actually we should split it in half let's put a fence down the middle." After frustration with how muddy and unkempt the large dog side was (and seeing as there wasn't anyone else at either dog park), we ventured over to the small dog side. At first glance the small side is much better, with much more seating and a little more agility equipment, but upon further the inspection there's... a wet land on the edge of this side that my dog proceeded to lay in. I'm not saying the dog park is horrible, it definitely has a good foundation, but it needs some serious TLC. We will not be returning any time soon. read more

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This dog park is about a year or two old. It is separated not by size, but by "energy level." I am not sure if this is the best way to separate dogs, but you should be aware of it. Both sides have spray water pads that operate seasonally. There is a shaded shelter on the less-energetic side. The more-energetic side has lots of hills, though not as much grass. It is quite a long walk from the parking lot, I know that is difficult for people with walking limitations. Ok, it is not that far, but for some it will be. read more

So awesome. huge open spaces, ample seating and dog stations, obstacles that the dogs actually use, and my personal favorite: the water pad. my dog gets to play in the water and it's designed so that it does not create giant adjacent mud puddles. you might actually leave with a cleaner dog than you started! highly recommended for anyone in the area, especially large dogs who will assist in making my large dog tired. read more

I've been going to this dog park for a few years with my dogs in various stages in their life. From puppy to adult my dogs have always enjoyed this park. Not only is it a great way to burn off that extra steam but the socializing is really healthy for my crew. They all act a lot better at home after. It's also a great place to socialize with other great dog owners! I've had a lot of great conversations with people there while my dog had the time of her life. The tunnels here are very well made, the fountains are timer set and they spray well, not a lot of seating but the benches they have are nice benches and they have a nice gazebo for shade, some small obstacles on the active side on the far corner. Wish they had a small- large sections vs active- less active. Couple places to pump water when your dog is thirsty and bowls provided. Also a couple poop bag dispensers but sometimes they are empty. Grass is great, not a lot of weeds and is kept maintained. But here are a few recommendations for anyone going to any dog park Know your dog- know when your dog is getting agitated, if your dog is friendly, if your dog is well trained This will make or break your trip, if your dog doesn't like other dogs don't bring them to a place swarmed with happy overly friendly dogs, if your dog isn't well trained don't bring it to a place where you have to rely on them answering to you calling in order to get them to go home, while watching people run around after their dogs for 20+ minutes can be entertaining for me I highly doubt the embarrassment will be good for you. Have an extra leash + collar in your car, shit happens, don't let it happen to you, dogs can be rough and last thing you want is to carry your pet back to the car. Watch your dog, I've had people Try to give my dog treats, food, toys. Nope nope nope. Do not stop paying attention to your pet. Dogs get into little tussles, some dogs react well, some don't. Don't wear anything that you wouldn't mind getting dirty. Why? See next point. And last but not least BRING A TOWEL. There is mud, there is water, there are muddy dogs everywhere. EVERYWHERE. Your dog WILL get muddy, wet, or a combo of the two. Don't come without a towel. Your car and your sanity will thank me. KNOW YOUR PET, BE PREPARED, AND PAY ATTENTION. Have fun!!!! read more

I like HTDP. The space is ample and clean and we've met great dogs and owners here. The piece I don't know about is the division of the two spaces. It's divided into "less active" and "more active" instead of small and large dog areas. I like this idea in theory, but in practice it means there are never any smaller dogs in the "less active" area. When we tried the "more active" area during a warm Saturday, my dog was quickly overwhelmed by three big dogs who just wanted to play. It's not the dog's (or owner's) fault that it played out this way, but I wish there was a way to let puppies and small dogs have friends to play with too. Also, beware of mud in the spring. Maybe you knew that already, but you'll want to bring a towel in the February-April time. read more

I have been to this park twice and plan to return often. I have a midsize dog who is afraid of excited dogs larger than herself. I like the fact that the less active area is large in comparison to the Dublin small dog area. Active dog side has a couple hills the dogs can climb and tunnels through the hills. Since the most of the benches aren't located at the front entrances, the Dogs don't seem to hang by the gates and bombard the next dog that enters allowing a less stressful entrance to the park. Parking is nice and there is a Porto John available. You can also walk your dog on the paved Heritage Trail if the park is too muddy. read more

The only reason I'm not giving a one star is because I know my dog truly enjoyed herself. We went over the weekend and it wasn't very crowded but she still had fun running around. When we got home later that day my boyfriend found a tick crawling up his leg. Today I had my dog groomed and was informed that she had four ticks crawling on her. Thankful I use prevention so they didn't bite. I get that it is tick season but the surrounding areas of the dog park have tall unmaintained grass which ticks live in. Beware if you go. read more