🐾 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 […]
American Legion Park is a welcoming green space located at 200 Washington St in the heart of Traverse City, MI. This small, pet-friendly park offers a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful views of the Boardman River, making it a favorite spot for both dog owners and families looking to unwind. Holidaymakers and locals alike enjoy the park’s convenient picnic tables and river access, perfect for starting the day with your furry friend in a quiet, riverside setting.
Accessible for all, the park features wheelchair-friendly entrances and parking, and is known for being clean and well-kept. While American Legion Park doesn’t have a designated dog run or fenced area, it does offer plenty of space for leashed walks and social time for pets. With its close-knit charm, kayak landing, and pet-friendly policies, the park is a great place to enjoy Traverse City’s love for the outdoors, even if you simply need a place to relax with your dog near the river.
Thumper got a quicky
A nice-enough little park, its big appeal being that is has a kayak landing.
A small corner park with a couple of picnic tables, chairs, and access to the river. Not much anything here.
Updated July 13
The city has been keeping up on making sure the park is very clean. A portable restroom was added a while back.
A nice park with a view of the Boardman River. We sit here in the morning to hang out.
Sadly this trash can hasn’t been emptied in quite some time.
Unusual because Traverse City is very nice.
3 stars