From parks with big boulders, to well-maintained walking paths, we’ve rounded up the best options in Wichita for getting out with your dog. Luckily for your four-legged friend, there are plenty of wonderful places!
Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park.
Top 5 Dog Parks in Wichita
- Meridian Dog Park
- Chapin Park
- Murfin Animal Care Campus Dog Park
- Dog Park in Andover Central Park
- Centennial Dog Park in Newton
1. Meridian Dog Park
2127 N Meridian Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203
- Grassy off-leash park with separate areas for bigger and smaller dogs
- Comfy benches for dog owners to kick back on
- Can get hot in the summer
- Provides water fountains for your dog
2. Chapin Dog Park
2466 E MacArthur Rd, Wichita, KS
- Fully-fenced off-leash park with separate small dog area
- Plenty of drinking fountains and benches
- Wading pools in the summer
- Can be tricky to find; located behind the Starlite Drive-In
3. Murfin Animal Care Campus Dog Park
3313 N Hillside S, Wichita, KS, 67219
- Fully-fenced off-leash dog park next to Humane Society
- Very little shade
- Can get windy
- Two big dog areas and one small dog (-25 lbs) area
4. Dog Park in Andover Central Park
1305 Central Ave, Andover, KS 67002
- Located outside of Wichita in Andover
- Includes fun obstacles like boulders and tree trunks
- Offers some good shade
- Water fountains provided (some have low water pressure, however)
- Separate areas for larger and smaller dogs
5. Centennial Dog Park (the Newton Dog Park Project)
Centennial Park, Newton, KS 67114
- Clean, popular public dog park
- Plenty of waste stations
- Located 30 mins. outside of Wichita in Newton
Have too many plans to exercise your dog properly while you’re in Wichita? Rest easy knowing that you can easily hire a local dog a walker who will be happy to show your pup around.