Is your favorite dog looking for a new place to socialize? Don’t worry because we’ve got them covered, and they’ll adore this list of Kansas City‘s best dog parks that are packed with exciting things to explore.
Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park. Note that Kansas City’s metro area is a goldmine for dog parks with many options, and this is just a starting place.
Top 7 Dog Parks in Kansas City
- Wayside Waifs Dog Park
- Penn Valley Park
- Swope Park
- Jacob Loose Memorial Park (dogs must be leashed)
- Waggin Trail Dog Park
- Heritage Park
- Leawoof Dog Park
1. Wayside Waifs Dog Park
3901 Martha Truman Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137- Five acres of fenced in fun for dogs!
- Agility equipment and drinking water included
- Trees keep things shady and cool
- Separate areas for small and large dogs
- Heads up – application and fees required for gate key
2. Penn Valley Park
2698 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64108- A favorite spot for locals
- Water for both humans and dog provided
- Located super close to downtown Kansas City
- Separate areas for small and large dogs
- Plenty of pups for your dog to play with
3. Swope Park
3999 Swope Pkwy & E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
- HUGE area for dogs to run around in
- Hilly, grassy areas make your dog extra tired
- Separate area for small dogs
- Can get a little muddy, so prepare yourself
- Small pool helps keep pups cool in summer months
4. Jacob Loose Memorial Park
5200 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64112
- One of the largest parks in Kansas City. Not technically a dog park, but we had to mention!
- Big, gorgeous place to walk your dog – just keep them on leash
- The perfect place to people-watch
- Bags and trash bins provided, so pick up after your pet
5. Waggin Trail Dog Park
432 NE 32nd Ave., North Kansas City, MO 64116- Tunnels, ramps and other agility equipment
- Paved walking trail for pups
- Friendly locals frequent this park
- Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs
- Can get a bit muddy, so watch out!
6. Heritage Park
16240 Lackman Rd., Olathe, KS 66063
- 30-acres of open space
- Maintenance closes the park every Tuesday from 5 to 9 a.m.
- Real bathrooms for humans to use!
- Super friendly regulars love this park
- Can get a little muddy, but your dog will love this place
7. Leawoof Dog Park
10601 Lee Blvd., Leawood, KS 66206
- Respectful and friendly owners love this park
- Very clean and well-maintained
- Plenty of space for pups to play
- Large and small dog areas
- There’s even an agility course!
For more ideas, check out the Kansas City Metro Dog Parks Facebook page.
Don’t have a lot of time to take your dog out and about while you’re in town? No worries! You can easily hire a local dog walker who will be happy to show your pup around.