Padgett Park is a great spot to do some walking on trails but the crown jewel is the massive dog…read morepark!! I love bribing my pup here for a romp with some friends. With COVID this is an especially great meet up spot so that you can see friends, maintain distance and your dogs can get some great running time in. The park goers are always clean and courteous.

Stopped in while in town. It was easy to register at the front gate( need your dog's license #)…read more Cost for a day pass was $8. Not horrible. You get assigned a key to unlock and get in the dog park. (Remember to return it on your way out of the park). Dog park goes around a lake and dogs can go in the water. The terrain was woodsy, sandy and muddy (around the water's edge). They do have a wash station right at the entrance/exit. Overall pretty pleased. Just ended up with a sandy/muddy, but with a happy and tired dog

so it's five bucks to even get intothe park but then the dog park inside is another six dollars AND…read moreyou need a fob to get in. bullshit

Lots of dogs usually frequent here. The small dog side is very sweet. It's usually very clean and…read moreonly. A few dogs go there. The large dog side is probably 12 times bigger than the small dog side allowing them to fully get a good run in. Not the parks fault, but there are some big left behind. Please make sure to clean up your dogs mess. Especially since they provide bags and trash for you.

What a great local dog park! Lots of space for dogs to run around. They have some small trails and…read moreobstacle course. They also provide bug repellent, dog balls, and shade (for the humans). I can't believe it took us so long to try this place out.

I didn't have the chance to visit the park in person with our dog but we drove by to scope it out…read more It looks big and it also looked like it's partitioned so you can go to different areas of the park if your animal wants a little QT with their human or just isn't feeling canine social that particular day. I called to get the rates...$10 day or $40 for the month.

We parked at the Metro parking lot on a Sunday for free…read more The dog parks are currently closed but you can still walk around next to the water on the plank bridge path. It connects to another trail as well if you cross the street. We came here for the paved pathway to be able to use our stroller for our baby.

Pretty much have to agree with everything Jes P said. The park is in a lovely part of Ann Arbor…read more(the view of river is particularly great), the runs are spacious and clean, the folks and pups that come are nice as can be, and it's much closer to us than the other two parks, but it's got a few things that could take it up a notch. The first is yes, water would be great. I'm so used to those great people/pup drinking fountains around town that I stupidly didn't bring my pups water. Luckily a very nice fellow dog parent allowed mine to sip some of his dog's. Also--poop bags! I've seen them at other parks. In fact, I'm pretty sure swift run has them, which is why I didn't bring any with me. Thankfully another nice pup parent gave me one when we needed one. Parking can be dicey but it's a lovely stroll through the park to get there. Also, after 5 PM you can park at Kellogg Eye Center which is just on the other side of the bridge. Not too bad! My pups love it and I love not having to drive far to get here so in general it's a winner. Just come prepared with water and baggies.

The city of Novi has some great features (authentic Japanese food, 12 Oaks Mall, top-notch schools,…read moreetc) and if you're a canine parent, then you'll be happy to know that you and your tail wagging' pal are covered! I couldn't be happier about a place where my dog can just be a dog and meet other dogs (dogs, dogs, dogs!!). The park is HUGE and split into two parts (small and timid dogs on one side and big dogs on the other). I like this feature because it can be intimidating for an owner to watch their small 5 Ibs chihuahua try to run and keep up with the bigger breeds. The park usually has bowls for water and a fresh water supply (but it is turned off in the winter months). The park provides plastic bags to pick up after your dog and deposit his/her business in the receptor. They also salt around the park (during the icy season) with paw-friendly salt so you don't have to worry about it hurting your pal. As a visitor of the park, you'll need to register your information with the city and get a key fob. Novi shares its dog park with the city of Northville so as members, you can take advantage of both locations. The park is a fantastic avenue for dogs to get out their energy and play with their own kind. My dog enjoys the park so much and I enjoy it too because he sleeps for hours on end after a visit :-)

After reading reviews, Hershey and I decided to try this dog park out since we are working in Novi…read morefor a bit of time. Drove to Park only to find that its member only. Don't waste your time if you are new or just visiting The city. The majority of responsible dog owners who actively seek out dog parks to socialize their pooches are truly responsible dog owners, updating annual vaccines for their well behaved pups. Shame on the city of Novi for slighting visitors. Not a great impression of welcoming people to your community!

I went there for a 5K walk benefit for dogs. It's huge. Clean bathrooms. Lots of space for the dogs…read moreto run and play.

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!

I've had my Aussie for a year and a half now and I never realized that this dog park was so huge! I…read morepassed by it all the time, on the way to Costco, but never thought to actually go. My wife and I finally decided to come to this place to meet up with a friend and their Aussie and we were just blown away. We had never seen so many dogs in a dog park before! There were dogs of all sizes and breeds! Most, if not all of the dog parents, are constantly watching their pups and are pretty good about keeping them from doing big "no-no's." Now that I moved out of Michigan, I definitely miss Swift Run. In California, there aren't any dog parks nearly as big as Swift Run, and my pup Misty LOVED running around in such a big field filled to the brim with other dogs. I'm not sure what it's like now with the pandemic restrictions, but I would say it's probably at least worth checking it out!

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!

We stopped here while on a road trip passing through GR, and needed a place for our car-weary pup…read moreto play and run off some energy, so we stopped here. As it happens they give you your first visit free to try. After the administrative piece they gave us a run down of what they offered, tested our dog for aggression and let us in the park. I have to say the two people that were working were so kind & helpful! I'm guessing one was the owner. You can really tell they love dogs and love what they do, and they do it well, especially when you are doing a free trial and not likely going to join (bc we made it clear we were from out of town) but they are still kind, attentive and answered all the questions we had. I would not hesitate to recommend this place, and we will probably plan this as a stop on our future trips through Michigan!

This was our dogs' first off leash dog park experience. They do attend a dog day care, but we had…read morenever taken them to a dog park. They loved it, & so did we! Great park, lots of different areas-- a pond, trails, an agility area, nice indoor space, both indoor and outdoor hose off areas. Even though this is a long drive for us, we will definitely visit again.

I have shopped at Preuss Pets for about 40 years, there is no other business like Preuss in…read moreMichigan. Everything is pre quarantined and healthy. They are a true GEM for the Lansing area.

The place has an amazing range of animals and so much to look at. The downside - under maintenance…read more I feel bad for the animals. When we came in we were greeted by a worker and asked if we needed assistance. Asked about prices on mealworms. Sheet is on the table. Asked about spiders, took us straight to the spiders! Sadly - I think the business would be better off with hiring more employees or cutting down on animals to keep up with housekeeping. It's understandable being short staff nowadays but the poor animals don't deserve to be in dirty tanks or crammed spaces. Many meals, accessories and supplies to choose from for your pet. We spent a good thirty minutes in the store. It is a decently sized store - when you think you hit the end you hit another corner. Kid-friendly. We had a friendly older gentleman who informed us of the sea hare slugs that surrounded the tree that was growing in a water tank. It was pretty cool!