I have been going to the Bark Park for years. It is a great place to socialize your pet under…read moresupervised care. Dogs get lonely and need to be around other dogs. It's as simple as that. As soon as I start driving to the park my dog gets so excited. Meg, the owner, truly loves all animals. Each day you get a report card letting you know who they played with and what they enjoyed doing. It is fun to look at all of the pictures, and the cost is so affordable. A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than they love themself. Let them have some and make a new friend. The Bark Park is that place.

Love any dog park so I'm destiny complaining; it would just be nice to have a little more natural…read morelight and some grass. It's all dirt so when our pups play it gets pretty dusty. All the same still a great park.

We have been members of Meadow Run for about a year now and this park has changed our lives. Our…read moresenior Aussie has learned socialization and dog manners through the patience and graciousness of our fellow members and our younger Aussie has been blessed with the opportunity to chase all the tennis balls and meet all the different dogs her little heart desires. There has been swimming, dock diving, agility training, ball chasing, running, playing and so many new friends. For us Meadow Run has bathing stations right in the club house which means we can take our stinky girls directly from the lake to the tub and then home - no mess to clean up. The community of not only dogs, but humans who love and care for their dogs at Meadow Run has added to our lives in the most positive way possible. During the worst of the Covid pandemic Meadow Run was closed, they opened gradually with strict guidelines in place and now they are open and asking people to social distance and wash hands. People are responsible and respectful and the dogs are always happy. It is well worth the membership.

Train their staff. One of my dogs is a rescue and is sensitive if dogs "pack up" in small spaces…read more Like the front gate. I spoke to our vet about it because I was concerned. He growled a short. growl and got out of the situation It happend with a black wolf like dog. The vet said it was completely normal. Also.the staff needs to listen to both sides of a complaint and if there are more complaints from a single person consider what they are upset about!! I have found a really nice smaller dog park in Kalamazoo. There isn't the stress of Meadow run. There's a centralized area where people and dogs socialize with plenty of benches so people can sit and watch their dogs easily. There are objects like trees, benches and a fire hydrant to help get a visual on area to look to pick up poop bags available ! The park isn't enormous so dogs disappear! People are very friendly. It's great!!

A beautiful park that has a nice drive lined with trees all the way up to the honor system pay…read morebooth. Although it didn't seem very sizable, it has plenty of accommodations, including facilities, soccer fields softball fields, and I believe a miniature airplane flying field as well. (unless my Spidey sense is leading me the wrong way.). Really a very beautiful area and perfect for walking dogs (on a leash)

I absolutely loved this dog park the first couple times I visited. But, since then my dog has been…read moreattacked 5 times by two different dogs. The dog just darts for mine who is just wondering around the park and this last time made contact with my dog and bit her and rammed into her butt. I confronted the owner and she acted like her dog did no wrong and didn't show any aggression. Then later she put her dog on the leash and it went after a different dog but she still claims the dog "showed no aggression". Great area but unfriendly dogs.

If you are looking for a dog park with a lot of land, water available (minus the winter months),…read moreand fenced in, this dog park is highly recommended. An important note is that there are two parks here. There is a small dog park and the large one. The rest of this review is for the big dog park: There is a two tier fencing system, where you can open one gate, take your dog in, take the leash off, and then let them run into the park. There are also poop bags in this area, and it is expected that you pick up after your dog. It has two major parts, one being flat and where most people will hang out. There are benches for people to sit and hose water for the dogs. On the other side, there is a small hill with trees in which squirrels live, so some dogs like to chase them from tree to tree. There are also chairs throughout, so you don't have to be by people unless you want to. Due to the large size, it may take some time to get to your dog if you need to so keep that in mind and stay close to your dog if you are worried they could get into trouble. Overall, I highly recommend this dog park to anyone with energetic dogs that like to run!

Great large dog park. My doggo loves stopping by this park. I am from Indianapolis but often come…read moreup to south bend to visit my boyfriend. We ALWAYS make a stop at this park, i can't believe it's free. So much room for the pups to play and my dog's favorite part is the pools. There is also a good amount of trees so you can usually find some shade if it's hot. I highly recommend

I'm always in a hunt for dog friendly & baby friendly places & dog parks when I'm traveling…read more Thankful to have found this place and wish I had one near me! This park is also free, donations accepted. The park has a fenced area for small dogs, big dogs and a walk area that is similar to hiking with plenty of trees with your dog (this part is leashed). My small dog enjoyed the whole park. There is a place for water and more than enough trash bags if you forgot yours to pick up after your dog. Lots of trees for shade and a small area to also get shade if you'd prefer that instead. It is a little sandy in some parts so I'd recommend wearing shoes that you don't mind getting dirty..and be prepared to get sand in your car.. I'll be back if I'm in the area again. Highly recommended!

This dog park is pretty special because not only can one expect a fenced-in dog park with areas for…read moredogs over 25 lbs and under 25 lbs, but also there's a wooded fenced-in area with a trail. My spouse, two pups, and I happily spent 95% of our time doing laps in the woods. The only downside to the park is that it's close to I-196, so the sounds of nature are drowned out by traveling vehicles. I consider it a small price to pay for peace of mind with that secure fence. I'll definitely bring my girls here again.

Nice dog park along side the East Bank Trail Walk. Area for large dogs and separate area for small…read moredogs. Lots of room for your dog to run around. Picnic bench area that is covered. The East Bank River Trail is adjacent to the Dog Park. You can walk your dog on the trail to the dog park. Nice area in general.

It's clean it's pleasant with a sidewalk to walk on. There are trees for shade as well as other…read moreBenches are available. People stick to the rules : 2 dogs per owner. There's a water fountain for humans and dogs! I love taking my dogs there! My husband has limited walking due to back problems comes with our little dog.!

This place is terrible now…read more Apparently, most people don't pick up their dogs poop for some unknown reason. Every time I go there I end up stepping in it. Most people don't watch their dogs and have no idea where they are. The biggest issue I have is that some people aren't even closing the gates so the dogs can safely get in and out!!! WTF people. Be responsible dog owners

I have taken my dog for grooming and daycare. Jessica the groomer and her staff are AWESOME!…read more Brian and his staff are also AWESOME! My dog is a little sensitive and has some separation anxiety and they were just wonderful with her. I would highly recommend them taking care of your pet if you have to run an errand or have an appt elsewhere. I have scheduled regular daycare sessions with them to socialize her. Do it now!

Currently more stairs than beach, but there's a picnic table off to the side and some roadside…read moreporta potties. Could be a good place to fly a kite, put an inflatable in the water, or just get some stairs for exercise, but the beach is quickly disappearing if you wanted a place to relax.

This place was absolutely beautiful, don't get me wrong, but I don't know that I could highly…read morerecommend it at this point. The beach has been heavily eroded and was very hard to access. There were also several tires in the water. Definitely a nice, secluded spot, but proceed with caution until repairs are made. Wouldn't recommend for dogs or small children.

Another check mark on my list of visiting Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy preserves. On a…read morebeautiful December day, we ventured to Marcellus (Cass County) to explore the diverse woodlands and wetlands of Spirit Springs Sanctuary, a 124-acre preserve owned by the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC). It was named Spirit Springs in part because of the surface stream and groundwater seeps on the site, but also because it is a place that lends itself well to peaceful reflection and the renewal of mind, body and spirit. Classic glacial topography of the preserve features rolling woodlands that surround a 7-acre pond and borders 65 acres of spring-fed wetlands. A small creek connects the pond and wetlands. The mixed trees and evergreen woods are punctuated by openings where prairie plants grow. The wetlands include a swamp. I need to return in the spring or summer to see the wide array of plant communities. A network of maintained trails provides access to the various areas of the preserve. Come prepared for walking woodland trails and perhaps some wet areas. The trails are well marked and are relatively easy to moderate. It was a great day to be outside to enjoy SW Michigan's nature.