🐾 Kids at the Dog Park: Real Stories, Safety Risks & Smarter Solutions
If you’ve spent time at an off-leash park, you’ve probably seen it:A parent strolls in with a stroller 🚼 or […]
Veterans Dog Park in Minooka, IL is a welcoming outdoor space for dogs and their owners. Its location at the intersection of S Wabena Ave and E Wapella St offers a convenient spot for local pet owners to enjoy recreational time with their pets.
The veterans dog park is amazing! There is a water box so you can fill a bowl with water. There is also a beautiful statue. Most of the park is welly light.
Nicest dog park around, the grounds are kept very nice and it’s a good amount of space for them to run.
My dog and I had a wonderful afternoon. Dawson with a new friend Dalton. Myself with Colleen.
Watch your step upon arrival. The fence is falling apart. The park is nice and bit for the dogs to play. The only other downside is that there’s no shade for dogs or humans
My dog and I absolutely love this park! It’s beautiful, well-kept, and the community is so friendly and welcoming. There are just a few design flaws that keep me from giving it five stars.
First, right at the entrance, there are about 10–15 thorn bushes that dogs love to run through, and I’ve heard of a few getting scratched so you really have to watch your dog in that area. Second, there’s a pretty little section in the back corner marked with a “Sorry, no dogs allowed” sign, which feels a bit odd in a dog park. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem dangerous other than some more thorn bushes, just confusing. Lastly, the grassy area outside the park where most people park has small “No Parking” signs zip-tied to the fence. It would be more convenient if that space were turned into a proper parking lot, though it’s not a huge issue.
Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons, and I always feel happy and comfortable bringing my dog here (as long as I steer him clear of the thorn bushes!).