Love bringing my dog here! It's well taken care of and in a convenient location. She always runs…read morearound and has a lot of fun. Can't wait until summer to bring here here all the time.

Hillcrest Park, Dog Park, and Community Garden. ⁣…read more This Neighborhood Park features a baseball diamond, soccer fields, and dog park. ⁣ ⁣ Right down the road is the Hillcrest Garden. This garden brings the neighborhood together to plant and grow one of the largest community gardens in Michigan! One of the reasons this neighborhood is so desirable to live in! ⁣ ⁣

Okay guys. I almost don't want to brag about this place because I know how crowded good dog parks…read morecan get. But, it'd be selfish of me to not share this park with you. Hillcrest is such a good dog park!! I have a big tall hunting (in nature) hound pit mix who cannot be trusted in short fences... we've homeward bounded it a few times in his short (not even two years) of life. Lord, help me! We loved the tall fences and felt super secure in the HUGE fenced in area. There are many trees and stumps for dogs to stand on and play around. Many benches and picnic tables for comfortable sitting and resting for owners. Kind dog lovers have brought stainless steel drinking bowls that are scattered about the park. Also, there seemed to be two different fenced dog areas... I'm assuming maybe one for small dogs and one for big dogs? I highly recommend this place

I love this place! The Pack is a cool spot for dogs and dog…read morelovers. The space is used as a doggy day care but you can also bring your dog and hang out. Even if you don't have a dog, you can come to chill with doggos and it's not weird at all. There is a large indoor gated area and an outdoor gated area with some seating. There is also an area where dogs aren't allowed with a bar, food, and a sort of gift shop. To bring your dog here, they must be spayed/neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations. You have to pay to bring your dog here and there are punchcards or monthly memberships available. There are staff on duty at all times to help with dog crowd control and keep the chaos to a minimum. I come here a lot and sometimes it's super chill and quiet and other times the dogs are all rowdy and loud. They also do special events like trivia, comedians, and foam parties for the dogs!

I used the last of my passes yesterday and we lasted less than 10 minutes. Another dog, Howie, kept…read morestalking my dog aggressively and jumping and nipping at her unprovoked. The kennel attendant did nothing. I had to keep putting my body between my dog and the other dog to try and deescalate the situation until after a handful of times I decided to leave as my pass money lost is better than a vet bill. I watched several dogs pee on the floor and the attendant didn't pick up most of them. They offered to put another credit on my account but I said don't bother as I live an hour away and I won't be back.

So, the beach and the views from the boardwalk are beautiful. Love the sea grass everywhere and how…read morehigh the dunes are. We went on a cloudy day and I can't wait to return on a sunny day to view the lake. I realize this is a dog beach and as much as I love dogs, the place reeks of dog urine and in some spots, poop. Some poor dog left a trail of diarrhea on the boardwalk (ew), so that was fun trying to avoid. I can just imagine that some of it gets in the water.... I would just come to this beach for the views and not so much swimming/water play.

The best dog friendly beach! It is 100% a dog beach - no time restrictions like other beaches claim…read morewhen they say dog friendly. Everyone had a dog or two and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out and dogs to enjoy themselves. Parking is paid but was very open that finding a spot was easy. The worst park is climbing the dune to leave but oh well. They also have doggy waste bags and stations, truly announcing it's dog friendliness. We definitely have a new favorite spot!

This place is THE BEST. This might be my favorite dog park…read moreever. There is a very large, small dog section where there are lots of small dogs for my boy to play with on the weekends. There's also a other side where all dogs are welcome. Both sections are huge, grassy, and have a little bit of shade. My favorite part of this dog park though is that there are enclosed trails where you can hike and have your dog off leash. My dog goes crazy and has the best time ever running around like a silly goose in this area. People are really friendly and do a good job of watching their dogs and cleaning up after them from what I've seen. It's only a 20 minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids and is absolutely beautiful.

I love this dog park! I take my dogs here just about every weekend. Lots of room for them to run…read morearound and a great drinking fountain for them as well. Grass and path are groomed well. Double gate to enter and exit. Tons of parking available and a bathroom on site. There is also a dog washing station which is such a great perk!

I love walking at Millennium Park. I have been exercising here for many years. There are miles and…read moremiles of paths to explore. I enjoy mixing up my different routes to go different distances. There are several small lakes, one of which has a beach and other activities such as paddle boats. There are two different entrances to the park, which helps spread visitors out on really busy days like weekends. On the Secchia Meadows side, there is a nice pavillon where my friends had their wedding. I highly recommend Millennium Park for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors, spotting creatures such as deer, turtles, muskrats, eagles, and more.

I've got lots of thoughts running through my head, simultaneously, all the time. So when I stepped…read moreup to the check-in counter at Millennium Park Boat Rentals, the thoughts in my head were: Wow! It only costs $8 per hour to rent a kayak? Sweet! Wow! These people checking me in and telling me safety information are incredibly young! Will they be able to save me and my family if our kayaks flip over and we fall into the lake? Wow! What a beautiful day! But I wonder how often people fall into the lake. I also wonder how deep the lake is. I also wonder if it's possible to be trapped underwater if your kayak flips over. In the end, I decided to kick it on the sandy beach and wave at my family as they happily paddled on the lake. They had a great time kayaking. I had a great time not kayaking. Like Hot Chocolate says: Everyone's a winner, baby. Kayaks are either single-person or double, and we used one of each. There are very few instructions given, which was a little alarming to me. (You mean you just assume we know what we're doing?!) But fortunately, my family knew what they were doing, so they didn't need much instruction to get themselves out on the water. As you paddle around the lake, you pass the Millennium Park beach and splash pad, plus little islands here and there. There is about four miles of shoreline to explore. I was told that the lake was nice and calm, and that it was a pleasant time on the water. We rented kayaks, but Millennium Park Boat Rentals also offers canoes, paddle boats and stand-up paddle boards to rent. Keep in mind that rentals are seasonal -- this place is only open from Memorial Day-ish to Labor Day-ish.

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.

Our dogs favorite place to go! Thank you Shaggy Pines for providing a beautiful place to let our…read moredogs run free.

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.

Didn't know this place was even here until someone told me about it the other day. I stopped by…read morewith the pooch last night and was thrilled to know there was a place where my little guy could run and play. Located on the East End of town, the dog park was a little tricky for me to find out how to get to it. Not being from here originally, I'm not quite familiar with everything. I figured it out though by entering the park off Franklin and driving towards the boat ramp. The entrance to the dog park is right next to the boat ramp. Separate areas for small and large dogs, although while I was there, the small dog area (which is also smaller in size) was the only area with dogs in them.. and they were larger dogs. My guy will play with anyone though and he was happy to have someone to play with. Great little free park and I'm sure I'll be back quite often.

This is a nice dog park that has separate areas for both big and small dogs. It's located on the…read moreriver by the boat launch, so it's scenic. However it's also located right next to the sewer treatment plant, so if there's a stiff wind, watch out! The large-dog area is HUGE and has a nice rolling hill for dogs to run over. It doesn't have water stations like other parks in the area, but just outside of the fenced area there is a dog water station. It could use a bench or two for seating, but it's nicely maintained and a spacious spot for dogs to burn through their energy. I would recommend visiting!