Best Dog Parks in the St. Louis Area

It seems that St. Louis is more than a sports town, we are pet lovers as well. With quite a few private and public dog parks in the area it is hard to know which ones require a permit or residence card. Here is a guide to the top dog parks in St. Louis.

Frenchtown Dog Park

The Frenchtown Dog Park's goal is to provide an urban green space that offers a safe and secure environment within which residents can exercise their dogs and socialize with neighbors. With the corporation's first park opening in 2004, John and Lucille Wending Soulard Dog Park, they have received many compliments on the outcome and are trying to secure land for additional dog parks throughout St. Louis.

Dogs need proof of rabies vaccination or approved titers from a licensed veterinarian as well as a completed membership form to enter the park. There is a limit of 3 dogs per person and the park is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Please no puppies or vicious dogs. Leash laws apply outside the fenced area.

Frenchtown Dog Park
1850 South 10th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
president@frenchtowndogpark.com

To Join the Frenchtown Dog Park please visit the website to fill out the membership form and release of liability form.

Shaw Neighborhood Dog Park

This dog park features a well lit, handicap accessible facility that has a six foot fence and water facilities. Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily the Shaw Neighborhood Dog Park is always looking for new friendly faces.

Be sure to bring a pooper scooper and pick up any feces your dog might want to leave behind. Leash laws apply outside fenced areas and vicious dogs are not allowed. Your dog needs to have proof of rabies vaccination or approved titers from a licensed veterinarian. Visit the Shaw Neighborhood Dog Park Website for application information. Fees are annual and will run you $25 for residents and $50 for non residents.

Shaw Neighborhood Dog Park
2211 South 39th Street
St. Louis, MO 63110
www.shawdogpark.org

Southwest City Dog Park

The Southwest City Dog Park is operated and maintained by a volunteer committee that works under the Southampton Neighborhood Association. This park features a safe fenced space in Willmore Park that allows dog owners to let their canine friends run and play off their leashes.

A membership application and information can be found on the Southwest City Dog Park website. Cost is $35 for residents, $20 for Southampton Neighborhood Association members, and $60 for non residents.

Southwest City Dog Park
Hampton and Jamieson Avenues
St. Louis, MO 63139
www.swcitydogpark.org

Southampton Neighborhood Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 5183
St. Louis, MO 63139