Great little park with a ballfield and some woodsy trails. The dogs are the best part though!

Lots of dog generally. The ground is wood chips but mostly dirt. A bunch of dogs running ,drooling, drinking and dirt equals a lot of mud so be prepared. Seems like nice people with fairly trained dogs. Ive only seen a couple of fights but Ive only been there 4 or 5 times.

Nice large dog park for both small and large. Everyone was very nice.

Nice and quiet with a separation gate for the dogs. Cant speak too highly for the dog owners however.

Small neighborhood dog park. One fenced in area for big dogs and one for small. Well kept.

The pupper and I love this place. I just wish they wouldve left the water spigot on just a bit longer, but its a great place to bring your dog!

Our favorite dog park in town. Well kept, and decent size for the city. It will get muddy when it rains, but, hey, thats part of the fun!

Great experience today but there was definitely a lot of dogs in the large dog section so we went to the small dog area since it was empty.

This park is busy, but nice. It is a good place to let your dog stretch their legs and socialize a bit. A good amount of benches for owners to sit and decent shade.With the constant use, the grass doesnt get a chance to grow, so it is mainly dirt and some woodchips- but my dog loves rolling around in it just the same.

My dog LOVES it here. Its the only dog park we go to in town anymore.

Nice little park, areas for large dogs and for small breeds and puppies, attentive owners and everyone cleans up after their dogs. Definitely recommend

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH! Love this dog park and all the pups and fur parents but want to make everyone aware of what happened to me there today. I was inside the large dog park area with a few people and their dogs and upon leaving, found my passenger car door window smashed and my backpack (with wallet inside) was gone from my car. Someone came through the lot and did this while we were in the park and my car was fully locked. We all remember hearing a smash but did not think anything of it. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THEFT AND KEEP YOUR VALUABLES ON YOU AT ALL TIMES!!!!!

I used to sing the praises of this park but lately it’s been lacking. No one picks up after their dog and I’ve had issues with owners not properly monitoring their dogs behavior. It’s too bad - this used to be the best park around.

My dog had a great time.

Very nice park and relaxing. Grass could be maintained a little better though

Its a great place for my wife and I to bring our dog

I come here all the time with my dog. Everyone is really responsible for their pets and respectful. If owners notice something isnt right, we all chip in to fix it, even if its another owner. Its always clean there and a decent size. Always coming back.

Lots of other dogs a people to chat with. Poop bags are always filled and a nice fenced in area for small and large dogs. Havent had a bad experience here.

Its just a BIG fenced in area. Its lit so if you have to wait til dark, you can still take your pup out. Its open year round (but they turn the water off in the winter) and most of the people and dogs here are great.Theres two areas, one for small dogs and puppies and one for larger dogs. On any given day, dogs of any size could be in here. Ive seen corgis hold their own quite well, it all just depends on how your dog reacts to big dogs and how proactive you can be if your dog gets into trouble.

Nice and shaded. Lots of benches. Separate aeras for small and large dogs.

Both small dog and big dog enclosures. Lots of shade!

Needs improvement such a water fountain, more waste disposal cans, and new paint on the speed bumps. 3 stars because the city has already announced changes and its close.

Great place for digs to socialize and run.

Well kept. Neighbors and other guests are nice. Enough room to run around. Fence is about 6 completely closed in with two access ports.

Nice big dog park fun to watch how the dogs interact

Fun place to bring the pup!Drive slow though!! People I notice DRIVE WAY TO FAST AROUND THERE. Lots of kids around I noticed

Beautiful park!! Not great for small dogs though. My boy easily escaped the area and was able to run amok in the ‘big dog’ section...and then the parking lot! Super dangerous and terrifying for mom, can’t go back. But it’s a wonderful spot for bigger pets.

Best dog park anywhere in Grand Rapids! Clean, large, plenty of water. Plus the dog moms and dads are great!!!!

Two large separated areas. One for large dogs and the other for small dogs. Both areas seemed clean and the people and dogs were all friendly. My dog had a nice time here.

Awesome park. Nicely sized where I dont feel like my dog can run too far but large enough I feel like he can run with the pack and get some excercise.

Regularly maintained dog park. Well trained dogs. Friendly people. Plenty of space.

Nice big dog park! Tons of dogs were there to play.

My dog had so much fun with all the other little dogs.

My dogs LOVE this park!

So far, this and Covell Park are great. Active, easy to access, and well maintained for early spring.

Great place to take the dogs for some free fun! It has two big areas, one for small dogs and one for big dogs. Its nothing special, no obstacles or anything like that, but is relatively well taken care of and free. Obviously with a free dog park you never know whos dog is going to show up and bite your dogs throat, but overall the dogs here have caring owners that are aware. I recommend highly especially if you live within 15 minutes or so from here!

Play baseball here with the boys...super fun times

Great place socializing your furry friends. Need to bring your own disposal bags, though, as this park always runs out - pay it forward!

We enjoyed this park for a few years before dog owners started ignoring their pets. I will not bring my dog back there after she was attacked by a few dogs and the owners didn’t seem to care. Such a shame!!!

Great place to take your dog. Lots of other dogs for your dog to socialize, All very friendly.Also a great place to meet new people your into that. No flowing water in early spring so, bring water for your dog. Bring your own bags too for poop n stuff

Overall: Im new to this park and have been here several times at different times of the day. It offers lots of shade and a large area for dogs to run around. However when humidity is high and in the summer months (June/July) the shade does nothing to prevent dogs and dog-parents from overheating. Though I have had great conversations with people here, it does not have a welcoming and friendly culture like some other dog parks Ive done. It feels more neutral. There are a lot of benches to sit down however depending on the time of day they dont always provide much shade. A suggestion for this dog park would be to add more coverage for the benches. Also water is not easily accessible here so adding direct water access to refill the dog water bowls in both the large/ small dog section would make this place so much better. This place usually has 10 dogs present at a minimum and Ive noticed they run out of water very fast and not every one bothers getting them water.DOG OWNERS: PLEASE DO NOT bring in young children or small children into the large dog section! Ive seen many close calls and a few times smaller kids knocked down by dogs playing hard! Even if YOUR large dog and child are comfortable around eachother doesnt mean that will be the case with other dogs. Keep in mind many of these dogs are over 100 lbs and playing very hard with each other! Ive seen people bring in their toddlers in with little regard to the power and size behind the dogs! Also PLEASE do some research on dog body language and dog behavior before going to any dog park! Ive seen many ignorance go around at dog parks when interpreting dog behavior. Also be very comfortable & confident with all types of dogs when coming here knowing dogs here are super excited meaning that: they will hump on you, they will lick you, they will bark at you and so forth and this does NOT mean they are being aggressive! Ive seen too many times very friendly dogs being accused of being aggressive by ignorant people. If you aren not comfortable & confident around these behaviors then you should NOT go to dog parks. Dogs are VERY SMART and they can detect/ feel when someone is afraid and only lead dogs to react to that behavior! Same thing ties in with children, if they arent comfortable and the dogs detect their fear than dogs dont like this! Same rules apply for small dogs. THEY DO NOT BELONG in the large dog section. Ive seen this happen at least every time Ive gone to this dog park! What the heck are you thinking? Taking your small, often-times barking dog in with the large dogs. This throws all the larger dogs off!!! DONT DO IT. Small is small & large is large!! FOLLOW THE RULES.You guys know what you are signing up for. Please be considerate and inform yourselves!

Nice park. Kind of dusty, but the dog loved it. People there were friendly. Able to keep large breeds and small breeds separated.

Always clean, good people, most of the time no children, clean bathroom. Most everyone respects the little dog side ba. Big dog side as well which is nice :)

Awesome place for smoking cannabis.

Love it there! Great people and dogs. Just wish it wasnt so muddy.

Great space for our girl to run around!

I love animals

Great dog park with a separate area for large and small dogs. Be sure to bring a jug of water, as there are bowls there but no actual water source. Theres always tennis balls and waste bags available if you forget, as well as benches and a small fenced area where you can safely get your pet leashed or unleashed upon entering or exiting the park. Ive never had a bad experience here!

My puppy loves it here

Loved it. Friendly and fun dogs. Oh yeah people were ok too.

Very great place to take your dog as long as it hasnt rained in awhile

Great place to bring your dog(s). They offer free poop bags to clean up after your pets mess. I love how its situated on a slight hill so no water collects and creates a puddle. Most of the field is covered in wood chips which I like also. Although it may not be the prettiest park in Grand rapids, its one of the best for canines.

Small dog side needs a little TLC. Would come back again, but would like to see wood chips cover up the patchy mud spots. And maybe more interactive things other than the 1 tiny fire hydrant.

My dog loves this place! I sometimes wish it was a bit cleaner but in general it’s a nice park

Good dog park. Lots of dogs to run and play. Other patrons are friendly and nice.Downside is that because of the heavy use there is very little grass and it can get muddy after rain.

Good park. Nice people. A little muddy.

Its a really large park with lots of room for running!

Its where they dump all the city ground up tree chips in big piles. They dont spread it evenly or at all in areas. So its very muddy and full of rutts. It has potential but poorly maintained.

My dog has fun

I like how close this dog park is to my house and the fact that its free is awesome. My dog loves it and gets so excited when we pull up to the driveway. The amount of space this park has for large and small is a great improvement on what it was a few years ago.Only downside is not everyone looks after what their dog is doing, Ive witnessed a few fights where no one took action. Other than that its a great park.

Awesome dog park they have toys and all of the dogs and owners were so nice! Definately bringing my dog back here!

I have two small dogs, the small dog area was empty, so I went into the large dog area, where there was a handful of dogs playing. My dogs kept to the fence area to sniff each corner. The large dogs were well behaved, they sniffed my small dogs, but didnt initiate playing. Their owners were also very respectful and directed their dogs away from mine. The dog park itself is small but the people there were all very nice and laid back.

Its good. It is large and has a small dog section seperate from the big dog section. Double door entry. Good amount of seating for people.Some improvements could be: Poop bags arent usually filled up. The ground needs a little more wood chips consistently. Could use a running water tap to refill water, as the only system in place are water jugs.Edit: The lights have been fixed which is a great improvement.

No complaints from my dog. Roomy and a good amount of dogs to play with

Great park. Nicely fenced in separated to a big and small dog area. The big dog area has so much room. There are a few benches and there are plenty of trash cans. This place can get busy at times.

Lots of different types of dogs. I love bringing my Huskies there. Except when it gets really muddy. But they enjoy it and get so excited.

Open space for dogs to run and nice people as well!

I have brought my dog here several times over the past year. The big dog side is rowdy during busy times. The small dog side is small and muddy, unless there hasn’t been rain for a week. Today, my dog was attacked on the small dog side. Prior to being attacked, the owner asked her dog multiple times, while in the fenced in entryway, “are you going to play nice?” She struggled to get control of her dog and did not apologize. I now have over $200 in vet bills. Watch out for the irresponsible owners who should not bring their aggressive dogs to the dog park.

Nice dog park laid out near downtown Grand Rapids. Usually a good mix of dogs there to play with.

Took our big puppy out for an hour, lots of dogs on a mid January, Sunday afternoon. Everyone seemed aware of thier surroundings and the dogs had fun! Definitely coming back. Bring poop bags, but there were some on site.

My old dog is his old self here. He runs, waggs, meets everyone, eats poop, and is happy all day long. He can smell this place from a mile away. We love it.

Fun place to take your dog. You and your dog get to meet a variety of different dogs. There is a large open play area.

Doggo and I liked much fun

I wish there was a facebook page so the parents could coordinate with their dogs friends to meet up

The small dog side is nice but I wish the city would put wood chips on that side too. The big dog side is a little rowdy.

Normally its a great place. This morning when I took Lucy to play they were trimming trees. I know that is needed occasionally but how do you tell your pet we cant go in to play not easy when they know what it means when we arrive there! Hillcrest Dog Park. Great place to bring your dog to play she has so much fun. Occasionally I get embarrassed when she comes running to me and knocks me right on my you know what. It is a great place thanks for being there.

Trash stacked up outside the fences, trash cans full and property poorly maintained. The port a potty is a plus over no bathroom but not ideal. I will find somewhere else to take my dogs from now on.

Continued to visit this park for the last four weeks with my new dog. The people are kind, the dogs are playful, and there are two separate areas for large breeds and small breeds for those who are uncomfortable to share a space with larger breeds. Plenty of area to run, play catch, and for your dog to enjoy themselves! The community come together to supply water to the park, as well as doggy duty bags!

Was a great experience! We will definitely be back. Everyone was so friendly and accepting of our pitbull.

Nice dog park

Good variety of dogs. The dogs were very friendly. Good amount of space. Lovely area.

Very grateful this park is there. Its been one of the first ones in the area and Ive been there with my dogs several times over the years. I love the size, the location, the fact that bags are available at two entrances. I dont like that they dont have water there. Its supposedly nearby but Ive never found the source.

My fur baby loves it here

This is a great free place for dogs and owners alike. Mostly mud and wood chips so bring a towel for clean up. There are separate areas for small & large dogs. This is a community owned free dog.

Very nice park, and the woodchips make it easy to pick up the poop! This park has been known to at times get a bit ghetto, though....

Okay baseball field, nice setup for the dog park. No drinking fountains or any sources of water

My dog has a ball here

Fun spot for both adult dogs and puppies in the separate puppy area.

My dogs all love this park. We have been coming here for a couple years now.

Decently sized dog park in a quiet location. Could use separate areas for more timid dogs.

Ive been twice so far, and both my dogs and I love it! The dog owners there are very courteous and clean up after their animals, refill the water bowls, and will diffuse any tense situations between dogs.The park has two areas--one for large dogs and another for small dogs. The area for big dogs is much more spacious, and usually much more full. (Note: I have a 21lb. dog who thinks hes 60lbs., and he gets along just fine with the big kids.) Lots of areas for owners to sit and chat. So far, everyone Ive met there has been very nice and will even play with strangers dogs, which makes for a very warm and welcoming environment.Theres a constant stream of dogs in and out, which is great if you are trying to socialize your dog. There are also complementary doggy bags, and lots of balls left around the park.All in all, its a great little park, and I plan on bringing my dogs every week.

Nice little dog park. Everyone seems to take good care of their dogs too, picking up after them, filling water bowls, breaking up fights before they happen. Theres a separate area for smaller breeds or puppies, but sometimes it can be quite empty.Not well lit at night. A little spooky feeling.Parking lot is small and tends to fill up in the summertime, but street parking and two additional lots off of Fuller, by the basketball courts make up for it.

Convenient place to let the dogs loose to let them run and play. Occasionally see some aggressive dogs but Ive found most owners put an end to the aggression quickly. Grateful there are 2 sides - one for the larger dogs and one side for smaller dogs and puppies. Thankful someone leaves tennis balls, ropes and there are drinking bowls available. Not sure where people fill up the water jugs but know its nearby. Im also glad there are benches to sit for the owners when your pet is busy playing and not demanding your attention.

My baby doberman loves it. Owners just let there dogs play. A lot of people clean up after there dogs. Lots of nice people. Few aggressive dogs but nothing a dog older then 5 months can’t handle.

Love bringing my dog here. She loves it!

Nice area, well kept park.

Wood chips are a downer, and there isnt a bathroom for the hoomans. Two fenced in areas and there are doggy bags for the #2 provided. Nice quiet location, lots of space for the doggies to go bananas

Great park to run your dog and meet other pet. You can separate small and large dogs. Bring your own water.

3.5 to 3.75 there is a water tap on site but its location is a bit of a walk to try and carry back jugs of water from. Wood chips are used instead of grass but they break down too fast and there can be large areas of mud that limit play space or youll have a dog to clean up.Not against the park but not all patrons are willing to perform cleanup duties of their pets or choose not to intervene when their pet becomes a little too excitedNice large park with plenty of space for dogs of all sizes. Theres even an attached small dog area for those smaller critters that are easily overwhelmed or too young to play with the big guys. Parking is plentiful and a double gate system keeps pets from escaping any time someone wishes to leave or enter.

Absolutely loved this park. This was my first time taking my 5 month golden retriever puppy and he had a blast. There are two parks, one for larger dogs and another for puppies/smaller/shy dogs. At first, I brought my golden to the larger dog area because the smaller puppy area had tiny dogs and I was hesitant to bring my bud in there since he was a lot bigger in size compared to them. Right when we got in the large dog area, there was another larger dog that wouldnt leave mine alone and started to bite his ears. There was a lot of territorial activities going on among the other large dogs and to be honest, I was quite scared of some of them. I decided to just try the small puppy area and my little guy loved it. He was kind and gentle and didnt hurt any of the small ones. The people were so nice and everyone was very responsible. I will definitely come back.