🐾 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 […]
Padgett Park Natural Area is a popular dog-friendly destination offering a mix of scenic hiking and a dedicated dog park in DeWitt, MI. With over 62 acres to explore, visitors can enjoy paved and natural dirt trails winding through beautiful wooded areas, perfect for pet owners seeking pet-friendly trails and outdoor recreation. The enclosed, fenced dog park provides a safe space for dogs to romp off-leash, while the remainder of the park invites on-leash adventures with your furry friend.
This park features wheelchair accessible parking and restrooms, making it inclusive for all visitors. Families will appreciate that Padgett Park is also good for kids, offering kid-friendly hikes and plenty of open space. While dogs can stretch their legs and play freely in the fenced area, owners should remember to bring their own water for their pets. With its easy access, natural beauty, and dog-friendly amenities, Padgett Park is a standout choice for anyone searching for a dog park in DeWitt with hiking and relaxation for both pets and people.
Nice neighborhood Park. Trails are marked with arrows and maps at major intersections. Photographers need to get creative here as there is no wetlands, just trees. One area goes through an old growth Black Cherry grove which is different.
Nice paved trail with a lot of dirt trails through the woods. Beautiful setting and easy access from Schavey or Clark Road.
Nice dog park. Big area.
Bring your own dog water
Fenced and natural trails!
Previous to this visit today I was over at Granger Park which bans dogs on their walking trails. Shame! Meanwhile, back at Padgett Park my dog romped freely in the enclosed dog park for nearly an hour. We left when some big dogs showed up. I’m sure they are nice but my dog is kinda unpredictable. So I switched to hiking some of the trails where leashed dogs are welcome. Nice spring day. Birds singing. Other hikers. Other dogs on leashes. Very nice day!
This was the first time my husband and I walked in Padgett Park. It’s a mile trail and is nice to walk. The park itself is 62 acres with a few different trails. There are not really animals to spy. A few squirrels and chipmunks are running. The trails are not well marked. It’s easy to get turned around while walking. There is an orange trail that we will go back to try. There are also restrooms at the front of the park. Across from the trails is a fenced dog park.