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Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Unfenced·198.0 Acres
3810 Thornapple River Dr, Grand Rapids, MI
Park hours:
8:00 am and 11:00 pm
Small dog friendly
Lake or pond
River, stream or creek
Dog drinking water
Table
Chairs
Indoor restroom available
Park rules:
Leslie E Tassell Park shall be open to the public between the hours of 8:00 am and 11:00 pm.
No person shall cut, mutilate, injure overturn, remove, or in any way damage any personal or real property belonging to the park system or Cascade Charter Township.
No dogs shall be permitted in the park unless on a leash. Owners of dogs shall be held responsible to immediately clean up the area where their dog has defecated.
No person shall consume or bring into the park any beer, wine, liquor or any other intoxication liquor or controlled substance.
No person shall post any advertisement, circular or handbill within the park; nor shall any solicitor be allowed to sell or in any other manner dispose of any article in the park.
No permission shall be given to any vendor or peddler of food, beverages or refreshments unless included as part of a permitted activity in the park.
Fires shall only be permitted in the community fire ring pursuant to approval by the Township Fire Department. Please call (616) 949-1320.
No person shall use a skateboard, roller blades, or similar items in any part of the park.
A Permit to use the Wisner Pavilion for picnics, social gatherings and Weddings shall be limited to groups no more than fifty (50) in total. Reservations are limited to two (2) events per month and are given on a first come first serve basis. Permits can be obtained from the Planning Department no sooner than 11 months prior to the event and must include all information as required by the Picnic/Wedding permit application as adopted by the Township Board.
The use of sound amplifiers is prohibited at the Park unless a permit has been obtained from the Township as part of an approved event at the Park.
Covell Dog Park
Unfenced·1.0 Acres
501 Covell Ave, Grand Rapids, MI
Small dog friendly
Swimming pool
Field
Trail
Table
Chairs
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Unfenced
307 Summer Ave, Grand Rapids, MI
Trail
Hillcrest Dog Park
Unfenced·1.0 Acres
250 Fuller Ave, Grand Rapids, MI
Swimming pool
Field
Trail
Dog drinking water
Table
Chairs
Why rent a private dog park in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
55Jenna greeted us at the door, She's an awesome lady. I felt comfortable with my dogs being there. she gave the dogs plenty of water on this sunny day. has the cutest baby ever, awesome yard big enough to get a little run inJoyce M.
Joyce M.
May 2023
Jenna greeted us at the door, She's an awesome lady. I felt comfortable with my dogs being there. she gave the dogs plenty of water on this sunny day. has the cutest baby ever, awesome yard big enough to get a little run in
55This was our first Sniffspot booking. Boss Bodhi had a nice time. This is better suited to medium and small dogs as just a bit smaller than we expected and the 4 foot fence could be easily jumped by my athlete (that was my overlook) We met Jenna and she was super nice. I will be booking in the future at spots with higher fences for my boys needs. Thanks for letting us visit ❤️🐾Sherri N.
Sherri N.
June 2023
This was our first Sniffspot booking. Boss Bodhi had a nice time. This is better suited to medium and small dogs as just a bit smaller than we expected and the 4 foot fence could be easily jumped by my athlete (that was my overlook) We met Jenna and she was super nice. I will be booking in the future at spots with higher fences for my boys needs. Thanks for letting us visit ❤️🐾
55Jasper enjoyed the nice yard. It had shady and sunny spots, as well as a nice deck. Even with the swing set, there was plenty of room. The hostess Jenna was very nice.Bob M.
Bob M.
July 2023
Jasper enjoyed the nice yard. It had shady and sunny spots, as well as a nice deck. Even with the swing set, there was plenty of room. The hostess Jenna was very nice.
Susan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55My dog and I had a great time!!! 6 foot wooden fence all the way enclosed. There are a couple spots with some small holes in the fence, but did not effect or play time at all. We will definitely be back!Mike O.
Mike O.
October 2022
My dog and I had a great time!!! 6 foot wooden fence all the way enclosed. There are a couple spots with some small holes in the fence, but did not effect or play time at all. We will definitely be back!
Susan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Perfect spot for two playful pups to run around! The fence was perfectly secure. Yard was a great size, and there is a nice deck are too. We would return!Allie O.
Allie O.
October 2022
Perfect spot for two playful pups to run around! The fence was perfectly secure. Yard was a great size, and there is a nice deck are too. We would return!
Susan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55nice open yard! one or two slightly sketchy spots with the fence so we had to keep an eye on him. bring ur own folding chairs or something if u want to sit!clarke b.
clarke b.
October 2022
nice open yard! one or two slightly sketchy spots with the fence so we had to keep an eye on him. bring ur own folding chairs or something if u want to sit!
Susan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Our 2 pups had a great time running around and playing here! We had no problems at all with the fence (there was nowhere they could have gotten out), and there was lots of room to run and leaves to sniff in. We will definitely come another day. Karen G.
Karen G.
October 2022
Our 2 pups had a great time running around and playing here! We had no problems at all with the fence (there was nowhere they could have gotten out), and there was lots of room to run and leaves to sniff in. We will definitely come another day.
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55This was our first time ever using Sniffspot and we LOVED it! Joel made sure to ask if we had any special requests or concerns (we did not). We spent an hour there and my dog LOVED it. If you have a reactive dog that’s NOT good with other dogs — please note that the neighbors on the left side of the property have a dog (cocker spaniel) and so do the ones to the back of the property (golden doodle). They are both VERY friendly dogs and my dog got along with them (with a fence between them) just fine! At the very back of the property there is some damage to one of the fence links, so if you have a large dog or one that’s the new Houdini then keep an eye out over by that area! There was fresh drinking water for my doggo and a few toys he could play with! However, he seemed much more interested in the new smells, new dogs, and peeing on everything he possibly could! Would highly recommend and we definitely be coming back! 😊Dakota B.
Dakota B.
May 2022
This was our first time ever using Sniffspot and we LOVED it! Joel made sure to ask if we had any special requests or concerns (we did not). We spent an hour there and my dog LOVED it. If you have a reactive dog that’s NOT good with other dogs — please note that the neighbors on the left side of the property have a dog (cocker spaniel) and so do the ones to the back of the property (golden doodle). They are both VERY friendly dogs and my dog got along with them (with a fence between them) just fine! At the very back of the property there is some damage to one of the fence links, so if you have a large dog or one that’s the new Houdini then keep an eye out over by that area! There was fresh drinking water for my doggo and a few toys he could play with! However, he seemed much more interested in the new smells, new dogs, and peeing on everything he possibly could! Would highly recommend and we definitely be coming back! 😊
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55This spot was great! Joel was great and very friendly. He had water and some toys left out for the dogs. There are two neighbor dogs, but they are very friendly and played along the fence line. My dogs had a blast sniffing and exploring the yard Alysa K.
Alysa K.
October 2022
This spot was great! Joel was great and very friendly. He had water and some toys left out for the dogs. There are two neighbor dogs, but they are very friendly and played along the fence line. My dogs had a blast sniffing and exploring the yard
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55This was an awesome spot for our little pack of dogs to play. Plenty of room to play catch, chase each other around, and sniff. We loved that it had both an open grass area and the wooded area for exploring. We will be back again!Laura S.
Laura S.
May 2023
This was an awesome spot for our little pack of dogs to play. Plenty of room to play catch, chase each other around, and sniff. We loved that it had both an open grass area and the wooded area for exploring. We will be back again!
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55It was a great time for my 4 pups. They are a bit reactive as they were rescued from Detroit and my oldest from Texas, there’s a neighbor puppers but they did good for the most part. Fence is very secure. Loved the yard and trail mix. My puppers are tired out! Alejita M.
Alejita M.
May 2023
It was a great time for my 4 pups. They are a bit reactive as they were rescued from Detroit and my oldest from Texas, there’s a neighbor puppers but they did good for the most part. Fence is very secure. Loved the yard and trail mix. My puppers are tired out!
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55We had the best time letting our dogs sniff and stretch their legs. Gorgeous property just a short drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Lots of toys and water available. Will definitely be backEmily F.
Emily F.
June 2023
We had the best time letting our dogs sniff and stretch their legs. Gorgeous property just a short drive from downtown Grand Rapids. Lots of toys and water available. Will definitely be back
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was fabulous! Joel’s communication, yard location & directions, as well as thoughtful things like water and toys were exemplary. The yard is HUGE and so fun and SAFE to roam!Sarah S.
Sarah S.
June 2023
This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was fabulous! Joel’s communication, yard location & directions, as well as thoughtful things like water and toys were exemplary. The yard is HUGE and so fun and SAFE to roam!
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Lush backyard with tons of different places to explore! Kiwi loved sniffing around and running up and down the hills. The kiddie pool was awesome as well!Rachel G.
Rachel G.
July 2023
Lush backyard with tons of different places to explore! Kiwi loved sniffing around and running up and down the hills. The kiddie pool was awesome as well!
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Our dog had a great time chasing a ball and rolling, sliding, etc. The kiddie pool was a nice doggy amenity. Our dog is large and the yard felt secure. The hostess was very friendly. We will be going back again soon ☺️Bob M.
Bob M.
July 2023
Our dog had a great time chasing a ball and rolling, sliding, etc. The kiddie pool was a nice doggy amenity. Our dog is large and the yard felt secure. The hostess was very friendly. We will be going back again soon ☺️
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55The host was very good at communication. The yard was clean and there was so much for ronan to explore! There were dog toys and a kiddie pool as well. We do have a dog-reactive dog & the neighbor dogs at the fence were no problem with there being so much more space around the yard to distract Ronan. so much fun! will definitely come again!!Alysa S.
Alysa S.
July 2023
The host was very good at communication. The yard was clean and there was so much for ronan to explore! There were dog toys and a kiddie pool as well. We do have a dog-reactive dog & the neighbor dogs at the fence were no problem with there being so much more space around the yard to distract Ronan. so much fun! will definitely come again!!
Frida's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55What an awesome property! Our pups couldn’t even last the whole hour they were so SPENT from running, sniffing, leaping. The best part is how naturally shaded the yard is. This is the shadiest spot we’ve tried out yet which is a huge, huge, huge bonus when you have French Bulldogs in summer heat. Thank you for sharing your property! Brooke Z.
Brooke Z.
July 2023
What an awesome property! Our pups couldn’t even last the whole hour they were so SPENT from running, sniffing, leaping. The best part is how naturally shaded the yard is. This is the shadiest spot we’ve tried out yet which is a huge, huge, huge bonus when you have French Bulldogs in summer heat. Thank you for sharing your property!
Connie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Connie’s yard is wonderfully open and clean. Still big enough for my big dog to run around in! She had water thoughtfully put out along with some toys. Looking forward to returning soon! Sarah S.
Sarah S.
September 2023
Connie’s yard is wonderfully open and clean. Still big enough for my big dog to run around in! She had water thoughtfully put out along with some toys. Looking forward to returning soon! 
How do Grand Rapids's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Grand Rapids dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Grand Rapids area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 152 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 15 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
Does Grand Rapids have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 152 fully fenced dog parks in or near Grand Rapids. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Grand Rapids?
The Grand Rapids area has 152 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Grand Rapids?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Grand Rapids. The most popular agility option is Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids.
Where in Grand Rapids can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Grand Rapids?
There are 152 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Grand Rapids where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids.
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