Milwaukee Dog Parks
Run free and play safe in off-leash dog parks and explore on-leash trails and spaces. Dog park perimeters are fully fenced at Bay View, Downtown Milwaukee, Currie, Estabrook, and Warnimont. The Granville Dog Park is fenced on three sides and uses the Menomonee River as the fourth border. Some dog parks have a double-gating system offering a small, fenced area for small dogs to interact and a larger space for large, socialized dogs to interact.
HOURS: Dogs parks are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Currie
3535 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa
Managed by Milwaukee County Parks
Currie Dog Park in Wauwatosa, includes a fully fenced-in, 10-acre space for large dogs and a 1.5-acre space for small dogs – both with easy access from the Oak Leaf Trail and the parkway.
Note: The service yard parking lot off of Capitol Drive is closed. Please park along the parkway.
Estabrook
4400 N. Estabrook Drive, Milwaukee
Managed by Milwaukee County Parks
A 3-acre, fully fenced-in park, on the border of Shorewood and Whitefish Bay. Estabrook features separate small- and large-dog areas.
Granville
11718 W. Good Hope Place, Milwaukee
Managed by Milwaukee County Parks
Granville Dog Exercise Area offers access to a river for dogs to splash around. This 10-acre park is ideal for adventurous dogs to explore hilly grassland, native-plant areas, and woody trails. This dog park is not fully fenced-in and is best suited to owners with good voice-control over their dogs.
Roverwest
3243 N. Weil St., Milwaukee
Managed by Milwaukee County Parks
Roverwest, in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood, is a fully fenced-in dog park. Ample, free street parking is available along the perimeter of the park.
Warnimont
6100 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy
Managed by Milwaukee County Parks
This 5-acre park, behind the Kelly Senior Center in Warnimont Park, is fully fenced-in and offers wooded hiking trails and a separate small-dog area.
Bay View
East Lincoln Avenue & South Bay Street, Bay View
Managed by the City of Milwaukee
This pocket dog park offers one acre of fenced-in space with natural agility structures.
Downtown Milwaukee
103 W. Clybourn Ave.
Managed by a non-profit partnership between the Milwaukee Downtown and Historic Third Ward business improvement districts.
The 23,000-square-foot dog park is partially covered by I-794 along the west side of the Milwaukee River. The park features separated large- and small-dog areas, pet turf (artificial, non-toxic grass), and water stations. The site also features a public riverwalk and new pedestrian connections.
Dog Park Open Status
Dog Parks typically remain open during inclement weather. Use your best judgement, and, in case of lightning, don't go near the metal fencing.
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Purchase Your Pass
Your annual Dog Park Pass gives you unlimited entry to all parks, seven days a week, year-round.
Buy On-Site: Purchase annual or single-day passes at the self-pay stations at the dog parks. No change can be given.
Buy In-Person: If you prefer to buy your annual pass in person, visit any of the locations below:
- Milwaukee County Parks Administration – Public Services Office: 9480 Watertown Plank Rd., Wauwatosa
- Boerner Botanical Gardens: 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners
- Bentley’s Pet Stuff: 2532 E. Oklahoma Ave., Bay View
- Community Bark - Bay View: 2430 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Bay View
- MADACC (Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission): 3839 West Burnham St., West Milwaukee
- Wisconsin Humane Society: 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
| Annual/Calendar-Year Pass Type | Milwaukee County Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $36 | $40 |
| Senior (60yrs+) | $20 | $25 |
| Person with Disability | $20 | $25 |
| Each Additional Dog | $20 | $25 |
| Replacement Tag | $24 | $24 |
| Single-Day Pass | $6 | $6 |
Dog Exercise Area (DEA) Rules & Regulations:
Violation of the DEA rules and etiquette may result in the cancellation or forfeiture of your permit for any and all dogs under the owner/guardian's care and supervision.
- No more than three dogs allowed per owner/guardian, per visit within the DEA.
- Dogs are the only animals allowed in the DEA.
- Please evaluate your dogs prior to bringing them to the DEA - ensure that they are well-socialized so that they can be off-leash in this area.
- Owner/guardian must be present within the fenced enclosure of the DEA and is responsible and liable for the behavior of the dog(s) at all times. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and closely supervised. Milwaukee County is not liable for the actions of any dog within or outside the boundaries of the DEA.
- Owner/guardian is responsible for cleaning up and properly disposing of dog excrement and trash.
- All dogs must display dog license and DEA tag while in the DEA (Wisconsin State Statute 174.07 and Milwaukee County Ordinance 29.01). If you purchase a daily permit, please tear off the receipt and keep it with you.
- All dogs must be current with vaccinations. All dogs are required to be current with their rabies vaccination in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 174. In addition to rabies, we recommend all dogs be current with distemper and parvovirus vaccinations.
- Dog(s) must be on-leash until you enter the double-gated entry and make sure to close all gates behind you.
- Owner/guardian must have in their possession a leash for each dog and remain within view and voice-control of their dog(s) at all times.
- For the safety of your dog(s) and those of others, choke, pinch, spike or training collars are not allowed. Remove such collars upon entering.
- Aggressive dog(s) and/or dog(s) with known aggressive behavior are prohibited from the DEA.
- Female dogs in heat are prohibited.
- Milwaukee County Parks recommends that puppies under six months old not use the DEA, as they have not yet received their full inoculations to protect them from distemper and parvovirus, as well as other diseases.
- Each dog must be free of communicable illness and parasites (worms, fleas and ticks).If your dog is ill, please return when your Veterinarian says there is no risk to other dogs.
- If your dog digs, please stop them and fill any holes they have made.
- Do not bring food or glass containers into the DEA.
Citations
Violating park rules and regulations governed under Chapter 47 of the Milwaukee County Ordinances may result in a police officer, deputy sheriff, or park ranger giving you a citation. Even if he or she did not observe you, the officer may give you a citation based on the report of a person who saw the violation.
- Having your dog off-leash in any park area other than a gated section of an off-leash dog park — $200.50
- Not cleaning up after your dog. You are responsible for bringing a means of picking up your dog's waste and taking it home for proper disposal — $200.50
- Having your dog in a prohibited area — $200.50
Dogs are not permitted* on/in these locations:
- Beaches
- Golf Courses
- Indoor and Outdoor Pools
- Indoor Pavilions
- Children's Play Areas, Splash Pads, Playgrounds
- Athletic Fields, Sports Facilities
- Wehr Nature Center
- Boerner Botanical Gardens
- Mitchell Park Domes
- Community Centers
- State Natural Areas (Cudahy Woods, Warnimont Bluff Fens)
*Service dogs performing tasks for a person with a disability are allowed in all parks where the general public is allowed. See Service Animals Procedure 9.02.