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If you live in Webster Groves, Missouri, then you’re out of luck for dog parks if you don’t want to leave town. However, if you venture out of Webster Groves, you’ll find a whole world of dog parks at your disposal, from free to paid and parks to bars.
No matter your preferences, you’ll be able to find a place for you and your dog to hang out and burn some energy. Visiting a dog park is really a great option if you live in an apartment or another home without a fenced yard. So, let’s check out some of the best options for your pup in the area.
The 12 Off-Leash Dog Parks Close to Webster Groves, MO
Expect a greeter to help you into the park
Doggy waste bags are provided
Separate large and small dog areas
Fully fenced in
Lots of highway noise
2. Bar K St. Louis
Offers food and drinks
“Dogtenders” help watch dogs while you eat
Full dog menu available
Full-service grooming salon on site
Outdoor and indoor spaces
3. Southwest City Dog Park
🗺️ Address:
📍7351 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63109
🕐 Open Times:
6 am–10 pm Sunday through Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 6 am–8 am and 12 pm–10 pm Tuesday
💲 Cost:
Membership with annual dues required
Membership is paid to the Southampton Neighborhood Association
Fully fenced space
Proof of vaccines required for entry
Shaded areas throughout
Water for dogs for drinking and soaking available
4. Treecourt Unleashed Dog Adventure Park
Privately owned dog park with membership requirements
Temperament test is required prior to participation
11 acres of fenced space
Restrictions on some bully breeds
Water stations throughout
5. SLU Dog Park and Sculpture Garden
Owned by St. Louis University
Fully fenced sculpture park
Water fountain for dogs available
Open times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and construction
6. Frenchtown Dog Park
Privately owned dog park with membership requirements
Small park with 0.75 acres of fenced space
Offers water for dogs for drinking and soaking
Toys and agility equipment available
Seasonal events
7. Veterans Tribute Park
On- and off-leash spaces available
Separate large and small dog areas
6-mile walking trail outside of the off-leash area
Shaded areas available
Areas for dogs to swim and wade outside the off-leash area
8. Happy Hounds Playground
Membership-only dog park
Separate large and small dog areas
Swimming pond with dock for dock diving
Paw washing stations
Playground equipment and splash pads for dogs
9. Tails & Trails Dog Park at Queeny Park
Separate large and small dog areas
Two water features for dogs to play in
Agility equipment available
Biodegradable waste bags are provided
Pavilion with on-site Wi-Fi
10. University City Dog Park
Plenty of shaded areas and seating available
Requires entry fees and gate codes to enter
Well-lit space
Toys and water features available
Separate large and small dog areas
11. Irv Zeid Dog Park
Currently undergoing renovations
Key code required for entry
Watch for signs for protected native plants outside the fenced dog park
Keep dogs on a leash outside of the fenced dog park area
Only non-residents pay annual dues
12. Bark Park at Legacy Park
Bringing children under 8 years is strongly discouraged
No more than three dogs per adult
Glass containers, food, and long-lasting dog chews are prohibited
Small dog park with 1 acre of space
Owners are responsible for their dogs’ actions at all times
Conclusion
Even though there aren’t any dog parks located within Webster Groves, you have plenty of options for getting your dog out for some off-leash fun in the area. There are a large number of membership-only dog parks in and around St. Louis, so make sure to check on a park before you go. Oftentimes, memberships can only be acquired during the office hours of whoever runs the park, which may be very limited.
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Written by
Brooke Billingsley
Author
Brooke Billingsley spent nine years as a veterinary assistant before becoming a human nurse in 2013. She resides in Arkansas with her boyfriend of five years. She loves all animals and currently shares a home with three dogs, two cats, five fish, and two snails. She has a soft spot for special needs animals and has a three-legged senior dog and an internet famous cat with acromegaly and cerebellar hypoplasia. Fish keeping has become a hobby of Brooke’s and she is continually learning how to give her aquarium pets the best life possible. Brooke enjoys plants and gardening and keeps a vegetable garden during the summer months. She stays active with yoga and obtained her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in 2020. She hosts a podcast focusing on folklore and myth and loves spending her free time researching and writing. Brooke believes that every day is an opportunity for learning and growth and she spends time daily working toward new skills and knowledge.…Read more
