Top public and private dog water parks and swimming pools in Columbus, Ohio

Bolte's Backyard Oasis

Welcome to an acre of beautiful grounds mixed with a natural creek and a large pond. Very private in the summer and fall. Lots of things to smell and places to explore! Seating, toys and poop bags provided. All that’s needed is you and your canine friend(s)!

Misty's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Columbus

🌳 Welcome to the Pond-Side Paradise! 🐟 ​Looking for the ultimate sniffing adventure for your pup and a relaxing getaway for yourself? Come visit our private oasis in the 43228 area! Our property features a massive, scenic 3-acre pond surrounded by plenty of room to explore, play, and unwind. ​Whether your dog is a high-energy zoomie king or a curious sniffer, this is the perfect spot to unplug and enjoy the great outdoors. ​🐾 The Highlights of Our Spot: ​The 3-Acre Pond Walk: Take your pup on a beautiful, sensory-rich walk right along the perimeter of the water. It’s a full-circle adventure filled with fresh air, cool breezes, and incredible nature views. ​2 Acres of Open Running Space: Located right along the side and back of the pond, we have approximately two acres of wide-open space. It’s perfect for long-line training, practicing recall, playing an epic game of fetch, or just letting your dog run wild and free. ​A Wildlife Haven: We share our property with a wonderful variety of local Ohio wildlife! Your dog will love sniffing out the trails of visiting white-tailed deer, watching ducks and geese splash in the water, and listening to the local songbirds. You might even spot a Great Blue Heron fishing by the shore! ​🎣 Bonus for Humans: Catch & Release Fishing! ​Why should the dogs have all the fun? While your pup takes a break or sniffs nearby, you can cast a line! ​Bring your own poles and bait 🐛 ​Enjoy a peaceful afternoon fishing right from the bank. ​🏡 Guest Amenities & Info: ​Parking: Ample, easy parking on-site. ​Safety & Space: Plenty of room to maintain distance and enjoy total privacy with your dog. ​Pack up your favorite fetch toys, grab your fishing gear, and come spend a beautiful day by the water. We (and Milo!) can't wait to host you!

John's 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Canal Winchester

Front and back yard available for you and your dogs

Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Baltimore

Fully fenced with lots of different spots to sniff and explore!

Angie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Grove City

Rural property with mature trees and stocked pond. You and your pet will enjoy running on the open space of 5 acres, with a combination of mowed & long grass, brush area and hobby farm. The goats are fenced in, along with chickens and ducks who sometimes escape their space.

🌿 Brandi's Private Dog Park – Natural, Shaded, and Creekside Fun! 🐾

Looking for a peaceful outdoor escape for your pup? Our half-acre wooded yard in Reynoldsburg offers a beautiful, off-leash retreat for dogs who love to roam, sniff, and splash — please note: the yard is not fenced, so it’s best for dogs with reliable recall. 🐕 What’s Included: A private creek for water-loving pups to play and cool off Shaded areas with plenty of room to explore Clean drinking water and doggy poo bags Comfortable seating for humans 🎉 Optional Add-On Amenities (available for an additional fee): Dog treats to spoil your furry friend Access to a fire pit for cozy evenings Grill for cookouts Swing set and picnic area – great for family visits This natural space is perfect for dogs who love to explore off the beaten path, and for humans looking to relax in a private, dog-friendly setting.

Walnut Woods Dog Park

Walnut Woods Dog Park in Groveport, Ohio offers a variety of amenities for dog owners including a swimming pool, trail, tables, and an indoor restroom. The park is small dog friendly and open from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM every day of the week. While the enclosure is unfenced, the park provides a safe and enjoyable space for dogs to socialize and exercise. Contact the park at 614-357-9375 or email [email protected] for more information.

Park hours: 6:30 AM–9:30 PM 7 days per Week

Prairie Oaks Dog Beach

Prairie Oaks Dog Beach is an unfenced dog park located at 2755 Amity Rd in Hilliard, Ohio. The park features a swimming pool and a trail for dogs to enjoy. Visitors can find more information on metroparks.net or contact the park at 614-208-4321 or [email protected].

Surfside Private Dog Park In Marengo

Rural, on private lake.

Prairie Oaks Metro Park

Prairie Oaks Metro Park in West Jefferson, Ohio offers a beautiful dog park with a lake or pond and a beach for your furry friends to enjoy. The park is open from April 1 to September 30 from 6:30am to 10pm and from October 1 to March 31 from 6:30am to 8pm. For more information, visit their website at https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/prairie-oaks/#pets or contact them at 614-208-4321 or [email protected].

Park hours: April 1-September 30: 6:30am-10pm October 1-March 31: 6:30am-8pm

Happy Tails 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Sunbury

This is a 5 acre oasis for dogs, complete with a fully fenced 1-acre yard, pond for swimming or just relaxing, and 4 more acres of open space for exploring. *please message me for booking if you don’t see any availability - I can work in additional requests, thank you!*

Alum Creek Dog Park

Alum Creek Dog Park, located at 3992 Hollenback Rd in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a fully-fenced enclosure that follows specific guidelines to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all users. Dogs must be friendly with humans and other dogs, up to date on vaccinations, and under control of their handlers at all times. Children must be supervised outside of the fenced area, and aggressive dogs or those in heat are not allowed. The park also offers amenities such as small dog areas, night lighting, and a beach. Users must comply with all guidelines to maintain the privilege of using the park. Contact information and hours of operation can be found on their website at https://alumcreekdogpark.com/.

Park hours: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Companion Club Dog Park

Companion Club Dog Park, located at 6306 Home Rd in Delaware, Ohio, United States, is a fully-fenced enclosure that promotes safe and enjoyable play for dogs. Park rules include keeping dogs leashed upon entry, ensuring they are vaccinated, and cleaning up after them. Additional rules cover areas such as pond access, children's supervision, and aggressive behavior. Amenities include agility equipment, a dog washing area, a field, and a pond. The park operates from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on weekends. Violators face removal, suspension, or termination. Visit their website or contact them at (740) 881-2000 or [email protected] for more information.

Park hours: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm - Weekdays - Monday - Friday. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm - Weekends - Saturday & Sunday.

Golden Hills

Talk about a wonderful sniff spot. Check out Golden Hills just right outside hocking hills. This remote spot is 17 acres of woods, creeks and a pond just for your dogs. Why Golden Hills? We got a property a while ago and had 2 golden retrievers. It was their favorite spot and we spent a lot of time there. Unfortunately we lost both of them last October but their legacy will live on at our property. The worst part about the property is that they may never want to leave :). We welcome you to golden hills. Feel free to even bring some fishing poles. 🐾🦌☀️🌲

Alum Creek State Park

Alum Creek State Park in Delaware, Ohio features a fully fenced dog park with specific guidelines to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all users. Dogs must be friendly and up-to-date on vaccinations, while children under 12 should stay outside the fenced area. Dogs must be closely supervised, leashed when entering and leaving, and waste must be picked up immediately. The park offers amenities such as a small dog area, drinking water, night lighting, and a beach. All rules must be followed to maintain the privilege of the dog park's operation. For more information, visit their website or contact them at (740) 548-4631 or [email protected].

Park hours: 07:00 am – 11:00 pm

Mutt's Paradise Amusemutt Park & Training Center

Mutt's Paradise is a dog park and training center located at 1277 Hills-Miller Rd in Delaware, Ohio. The park features a fully fenced enclosure with a field and a lake or pond for dogs to enjoy. For more information, visit their website at https://www.muttsparadise.com/index.html or contact them at 614-783-5638 or [email protected].

Camryn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Caledonia

We have a fully fenced back yard for your pup to enjoy. There is always plenty of sticks for playing if that is your pups cup of tea. There is a pond with fish to look at. We have one section up close to the house that is a smaller fenced in area for owners that want a smaller roaming area and a larger fenced in area attached that is the rest of the property.

Gina's 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Westerville

Beautiful area and location. Five separate fenced in areas from which you may choose. Some flat large areas for running and some hilly and wooded areas with small creek. All the major areas are fenced with split rail and horse fencing. Some areas with split rail and farm gates. 

Jessica's 2 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Delaware

Angela's Private Dog Park In Baltimore

Jean's 2 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Richwood

Although I have 2 acres, 1 acre is used for crops (seasonal). When there are no crops your pup is welcome to run in that area also. I have a med-lrg area that is fenced in, if your pup is a runner (I have 1 that is). There is also a small creek at 1 end of the property. There is a converted Grain Bin to Gazebo, where parents and pups are welcome to sit and and rest. I would prefer dogs not drink from the same bowls for health reasons, so please bring your own bowls and water (water can be provided in a emergency situation, ie: pup spilled water bowl, pup drank all you had brought, etc. My own pups will not be permitted outside while you and your pup are here, I want you and your pup to enjoy your time here without that distraction.

Dog's Dream Yard – Suburban Paradise with Woods and Creek

Welcome to our spacious backyard retreat for dogs! Our property features a large, open yard with plenty of room for your pup to run, explore, sniff, and play freely. The yard also includes areas with trees and small wooded spots, giving dogs lots of interesting smells and natural surroundings to enjoy. Just beyond the fenced area, there is a small creek that many dogs find exciting. If your dog enjoys water, there is a small gate that allows access to the creek area while still keeping the main play space safely enclosed. This is a peaceful spot where your dog can stretch their legs, explore nature, and enjoy a safe private space to play.

Melissa's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Xenia

Farm: fenced area that used to have animals but now isn’t used for anything

Tracy's Dog (and people) SniffSpot

I feel like our backyard is a little slice of heaven on earth! We have 3 pups of our own and can appreciate a safe place for them to roam off leash. But the pond is so tranquil that people can enjoy the space too. Even without pups!!

Sarah's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Pleasantville

Fully fenced yard to use as well as a pond outside of the fenced area. Please be mindful of horses/barn on property but enjoy yourself with your pupper!

22 acres of an unfenced dog spot In Marengo

Located at Grins & Pickin's CampFarm, an outdoor recreation facility located just outside of Marengo, OH. Dogs love all the smells here! We are rooted in nature! There are paths, trails, woods, a creek, a fishing pond and fields to explore, run and play. You may park in the parking lot at the back of the driveway near the outbuildings. A small trash can and water dish will be provided. There is a map of the grounds on the bulletin board and you will notice that the property is rectangle shape with half of the grounds green space and the other half wooded. If you unleash your dog, it must obey when you call it back because if it goes into the neighbor's yard, I will have to close my spot.

Cheryl's 13 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Sunbury

River Meadow

CONTACT BEFORE BOOKING!! This spot is a campground meadow surrounded by trees, with the Scioto River running along it, with a beach area for dogs to play in the river if they like. Please message before booking, as it is a campground and we may have campers. If privacy is needed when we have campers, we have a crop field and some empty horse paddocks that you can run them around.

Verna's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Delaware

Secluded, private with nature trail & relaxing pond! Patio & furniture available for guests. Swimming may occur when algae permits, this is at the visitor’s discretion; it changes daily!

Hilary's 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Newark