Meridian Township Private Large Dog Park
Meridian Township Private Large Dog Park is a well-maintained, membership-only dog park designed specifically for large dogs over 30 pounds. It offers a spacious environment with open grass areas and wooded trails for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park has picnic tables and wheelchair accessible parking. Access is controlled with a locked gate requiring a membership fob, which ensures all dogs have a safe experience. While the park lacks some amenities like a shelter, water fountains, and agility equipment, it provides a great community resource for large dog owners seeking off-leash play and exercise opportunities in a private, secure setting.
Reviews
What a great community resource! Lots of room for dogs to run, both open grass & woods. There a are even some trails for people if you want to get your steps in. My dogs have a great time every visit! As a bonus, the dog park is part of Central Park South that is filled with paved and rustic trails for extra walk options. A couple FYI’s so you aren’t surprised when u get there: 1. There is a locked gate & you need a fob. It’s only NULL per year to join for Meridian residents so it’s a deal. In order to get a fob, you need a dog license and a rabies cert. This makes sure all dogs have the safest experience, which is great. 2. This park is only for dogs over 30 pounds. If you have a young puppy, there is a small dog park less than a mile away. Come and give it a try!
Pros: This is a well maintained dog park with friendly dog owners and the vast majority of dogs are great. There are a few short trails through the woods. Dog-owners take care of their dogs here.
Cons: You have to either cross a busy street or walk a little ways to get to the dog park entrance. Additionally, it would be super nice in the winter months to have a little shelter built to at least block the wind and/or cover the picnic tables.
I’ve always taken photos here and walked the trails. Love it.
Beware, this not a public park. Members only, the entrance gate requires a fob. We stopped en route from Vermont to Clare so our Aussie Doodle could have some fun off leash after many hours in the car. I saw the park in Google Maps and it didn’t occur to me read through the reviews to find out it was a private park. We’ve visited dog parks in other cities and haven’t encountered a locked private one before. Google should label this , ‘Private Dog Park’ on the map.
Great place to take your dog with a nice group of dogs and people. Access to the park is limited to membership and a trek through the woods or across a very busy street. Also, mudholes could be filled, drainage problems could be corrected and burrs could be eliminated, but otherwise a really great park.