Barkwood Dog Park
Barkwood Dog Park is a community-friendly dog park located in Rockton, IL, offering a safe and inviting space for dogs and owners to enjoy outdoor activities together. The park is designed to cater to various dog needs and ensure a pleasant experience in a natural setting.
Reviews
Love this park! My husband and I take our dogs here all the time. We don’t use the fenced part of the park we take our dogs on the trails around the parking lot and fenced in portion.
We have a 6 month old Golden Retriever and found this park a month ago. While I have a large fenced yard at home, Barkwood gives our pup the opportunity to socialize with other dogs and run off leash in a prairie environment. This used to be a 9 hole golf course, which gives an idea of the size of the site. Nice, mowed walking trails throughout the property and most pet owners seem responsible about picking up after their pets (there is plastic bag dispensers located in the fenced area). It is well maintained by the Village of Rockton, porta-john on site and worth every penny of the annual fee charged.
Nice large area that is well maintained maintenance wise by the village and treasured by its users and their owners. Great place to help your dog burn so energy off. I know my Bennie loves it and jumps at the words “puppy park”. There is a Facebook page as well if more information is needed
Very nicely groomed paths. Quiet area and the dogs love the freedom to run.
Had I known how great this park is I would have gone so many years ago. The fenced in areas (one for small dogs and one for medium to large) are great for quick trips, rambunctious and not well minded pups. Then you have the unfenced well maintained trails that are beautiful, and allow for great trail walking with or without a four-legged friend. The pups love the out-of-bounds trails with one of them constantly exploring the brush.
As for poop, like anywhere there is some to deal with. Overall though, I give this place a 4.8 out of 5 for people being respectful and responsible. They have bags there for use, but I still bring my own.