Top public and private dog hiking trails in Lansing, Michigan

Yoko's 12 Acres Quiet Meadow & 1 Acre Hidden Pond behind the Red Barn

Where Dogs Run Free, and Humans Slow Down There are easier places to exercise a dog. But this is a place to exhale. Nestled among meadows, towering trees, and a spring-fed pond, this private retreat offers something increasingly rare: space. Space to run. Space to wander. Space to think. Space to do absolutely nothing. Dogs arrive and immediately understand. They sprint through the open fields, follow trails of scent through the grass, splash into the pond, and explore at their own pace. Humans usually take a little longer. They settle into the shade beneath the trees. Listen to the wind moving across the water. Watch clouds drift over the pond. And slowly remember what quiet feels like. We’ve intentionally left the land natural. No crowds. No traffic. No barking from neighboring dog parks. No pressure to hurry. Just open sky, green fields, cool water, and the freedom to enjoy them together. Some days bring bright sunshine and dragonflies skimming the pond. Other days bring dramatic summer clouds rolling across the horizon, turning the landscape into something that feels almost timeless. Every visit is a little different. But the feeling is usually the same. Your dog leaves tired. You leave lighter.

Private 12-Acres Trails, Pond, & Open Play Space in Rives Junction

Private, Off-Leash Dog Retreat – 12 Acres of Trails, Fields & a Pond! Looking for a safe, private place to let your dog run, play, and explore? Our 12-acre property in Rives Junction, MI offers a peaceful, pesticide-free environment for your pup to enjoy off-leash fun. Amenities: • Private Walking Trails – Enjoy several acres of scenic wooded paths perfect for a relaxing walk with your dog. • Large Open Grass Areas – Plenty of space for fetch, training, or just running free! • Pond Access – A great spot for dogs who love to splash and cool off. • Secluded & Peaceful – No crowds, no stress—just you and your dog in a quiet, natural setting. • No Harmful Chemicals – We do not use pesticides or toxic treatments on our land, making it safe for pets. Whether your pup needs a safe space to run off energy, practice recall, or simply enjoy nature, our property is the perfect retreat.

Beagle Boot Camp

This spot was developed as a starting pen for beagles. Brush piles, food plots, and secure cover were established for rabbits. Elevated observation decks (use at your own risk) were built for dog owners to observe their dog working a running rabbit. This spot is designed for beagle use but is multi use for all breeds of dogs. This spot is located in the "country" with easy parking and access. There are very few distractions which allows you the opportunity to enjoy a peaceful experience on mowed trails with plenty of area to investigate, and plenty of scents to stimulate your dogs sniffer.

The Numi Dream House for Reactive Dogs in Williamston, MI

1 acre fully fenced yard + 7 acres of private hiking trails in rural Williamston. Former stomping grounds of a fear-reactive herding dog. Please leash your dogs on the trails.

Fur Ball Society's wooded trails: 2 acres fully fenced with 6 acres unfenced

In the month of October we feature DOG COSTUMES!!!!! SO EXCITED!! 🎃 👻 🥳 First park in the sniffer parking area, always themed every month for a good photo-op, enter through the wooden gates and enter two acres of fenced in dense woods, at entrance there are supplies and maps, continue along any trail and it will take you to three main clearings and ultimately to the trailhead. Dogs MUST absolutely no question be leashed on our walking trails. Follow trail markers and side quest suggestions ✨ We are new to sniff spot and so please leave us feedback at the entrance! We are so excited to have you over to our forever home!!

Soldan Dog Park

Soldan Dog Park in Lansing, Michigan offers a range of amenities for dogs and their owners including drinking water, tables, indoor restrooms, a lake or pond, and trails to explore. The park is open from 8 AM to 9:30 PM seven days a week, providing ample time for exercise and socialization. Contact them at 517-282-7150 for more information.

Park hours: 8 AM–9:30 PM 7 days per Week

Tacoma Hills Park

Tacoma Hills Park in Okemos, Michigan offers a variety of amenities for dogs and their owners, including a dog drinking water station, field, and trail. The park is located at 1815 Hamilton Rd and can be reached at 517-853-4000 or via email at [email protected]. More information can be found on the park's website at meridian.mi.us. Visit Tacoma Hills Park for a fun and enjoyable outdoor experience with your furry friend.

Monarch Hills Farm Private Dog Trails With Lake View In Holly

Enjoy a beautiful walk on a network of trails that traverse rolling hills in and out of the forest. At the back of the property, you will enjoy some of the best and most private scenery in Oakland County. As summer turns to fall there are a lot fewer bugs and beautiful color changes. Some trees are changing already. Please stay on the cleared paths on the West side and South portion of the property due to work being done on other sections. There are wooden arrow signs that help you navigate to the back of the property and back to the parking area. Thank you. (We are currently expanding and connecting the trails, as well as clearing the views to the lake and river, so watch for some nice additions in the future.)

Lennon's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Hickory Corners

**Description:** Welcome to our spacious and secure 5-acre dog haven! Our yard is fully fenced when the gate is closed over the drive, providing a safe environment for your furry friends to explore and play. **Features:** - **Expansive Field:** Enjoy 3 acres of natural field with long grass and a mowed pathway, perfect for a delightful and adventurous walk. - **Manicured Lawn:** The remaining 2 acres feature short, mowed grass, ideal for running, playing fetch, or simply lounging. - **Pet-Friendly Amenities:** Access to a hose for cooling off and cleaning up, and a covered porch with seating for a relaxing break. - **Safety First:** Please send us a message with proof of up to date vaccination records prior to your first visit. **Spot Update - Our chickens, coop, and turkeys have found a new farm to call home as of 10/27/25! **Download the app! We take advantage of the messaging feature in the app to provide you with additional info prior to your arrival, as well as promotions and monthly prizes. Bring your dogs to our yard for a joyful and safe outdoor adventure!

Leslie's 12 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ann Arbor

Welcome! We are working hard to make our peaceful, quiet 12 acres into a beautiful park. You are welcome at any time, day or night, to walk, run, bike, ski or snowshoe with your dogs. We no longer have any pets-- no more dogs, horses, chickens, or other livestock. We are often visited by deer and groundhogs. Although we have 12 acres, the house and barn are in the middle of it, so you may see the house from many areas during your visit. Usually, we are working inside or we are away and we keep most of the curtains closed. We may use the driveway or receive a delivery. Future plans include clearing the West trails, planting more evergreens, and making an indoor play space in the barn. Our park will continue to improve -- it is a work in progress! We took lots of pictures and will continue to add them. We want you to know as much as possible about the site before you come here for your visit. We welcome your suggestions on how to improve.

Mandee's Private Wooded Dog Park

This is privately owned land in Chelsea and will allow you to take your dog for a run in a mowed area with sections of long grass and also for a run through the woods. The wooded area has a significant amount of wetland that the doggies love to get filthy in so bring towels if you expect your dogs to run in the woods. You may see deer and other wild animals on the property. This is an awesome spot to take your pupper out in the wilds for a truly unique dog park experience. My puppers have a blast whenever we bring them out - and so does my 15 year old son. Please be careful on the wooded path as there are a lot of trip hazards in the form of dead trees and logs.

Wynshire Woods Dog Trail In Whitmore Lake

🌳 🌲 Welcome to Wynshire Woods! 🌲🌳 We feel so blessed to call this property our home, and we’d love for others to experience the beautiful nature we get to enjoy each day. Our 49-acre property is nestled in the woods, 1/4 mile off the road, with parking near our metal barn at the bottom of the driveway. Wynshire Woods has over a mile of trails through the hills and trees, with fallen trees to sniff, hills to climb, ravines to explore, and plenty of nature along the way. There are two trail options: Long Trail: About 1 mile | 40–60 minutes Short Trail: About 1/3–1/2 mile | Around 25 minutes We hope your dog(s) enjoy all the sights, sounds, and smells throughout the woods! We have wild turkey, deer, and plenty of other woodland critters to sniff out and explore. Hopefully they head home tired, satisfied, and happy. 🐾 A NOTE ABOUT LEASHES + OUR FARM ANIMALS: Our property is completely unfenced, and we have horses, goats, barn cats, and free-range chickens near our home and farmyard. Dogs must be leashed or on a long line on the trails near the house and farmyard, as outlined on the trail map. Part of the trail also passes by our fenced goat area where our chickens also free range, so please keep dogs under control through this section. On the long trail, once you are past the house and before you enter the trail leading to the farm area, dogs with reliable off-leash recall are welcome to explore off leash. Please leash them again before heading down the trail that passes the farm area. Please do not allow dogs to enter any of our farm or animal areas. Any dog that chases, injures, or causes significant distress to our animals may result in a fine. OUR DOGS: We have four dogs who are contained by an invisible fence and do not have access to the trails or woods. As long as your dog stays outside of their designated area near our home, there should be no interaction with our dogs while you’re enjoying the property. 🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸 HUNTING SEASON: OCTOBER 1–DECEMBER 31 Wynshire Woods will be closed on weekends from October 1 through December 31 for hunting. Any additional hunting days will also be blocked off and unavailable to book. Because there are neighboring properties where people hunt, all dogs must remain leashed during hunting season, even in the areas where off-leash dogs are normally permitted. We have two orange dog vests that hang in the hay barn/hut near the parking area for you to use while walking. You may want to wear an orange hat or other blaze orange yourself as well. And just to be clear: No one will be hunting on our property on days the trails are open. I just want to be extra cautious since there are neighboring fields and woods where people may be hunting. 😁

Bailey Park

Bailey Park in Battle Creek, Michigan is a fully fenced dog park located at 1350 Capital Ave. It offers amenities such as dog drinking water, lighting at night, tables, an indoor restroom, a field, and a trail. The park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM seven days a week. For more information, visit bcparks.org or call 269-966-3431.

Park hours: 7 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Kellogg Forest Public Parking

Kellogg Forest Public Parking is located at 7060 N 42nd St, Augusta, Michigan in the United States. The dog park offers a field and trail for dogs to play and exercise. For more information, individuals can visit the website at canr.msu.edu or contact Kellogg Forest Public Parking at 269-731-4597 or via email at [email protected].

Mel's 15 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Laingsburg

Lovely 150 year old decommissioned farm that has been rewilding for 40 years. It has been held as a private wildlife refuge and has been farm and garden chemical free for many years. Trails wind through meadows, woods, and across frozen marsh in the wintertime. Encounter deer, turkey, crane, friendly crows, songbirds, raptors, a wide variety of wildflowers and trees. Also the occasional bunny, fox, coyote, raccoon squirrels and chipmunks pass through. In sheltering spots like my wood chip pile, I have seen snakes and salamanders. In season there are berries and fruit from wild apple and pear trees scattered along the trails. Note that this is a natural area resulting from the rewilding process and not a groomed and open park-like setting. But the trails are wide and mowed regularly for ease of walking. In the woods be prepared to navigate the occasional sticks and branches that may be on the path as typical of a natural woodlot. Wear sturdy walking shoes. This is an exciting place for dogs to sniff around! Looking forward to your visit!

Kearsley Park

Kearsley Park in Flint, Michigan offers a small dog-friendly environment and a scenic trail for pets and their owners to enjoy. The park is open from 6 AM to 10 PM seven days a week, providing ample opportunity for exercise and socialization. For more information, individuals can contact the park at 810-766-7463.

Park hours: 6 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Joe's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Howell

Terry's 10 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Jackson

Antony's 17 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Swartz Creek

Just under a mile from downtown Swartz Creek, this peaceful property offers a scenic mix of open space and nature. Stroll with your dog through a small seasonal garden and pumpkin patch, or relax together under the shade of the pines. You might even spot deer, wild turkeys, or playful black and grey squirrels leaping from branch to branch. The farther you wander, the more you’ll find yourself surrounded by the calm and beauty of nature.

Kristen's 15 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Springfield

Nestled in the middle of the city, you wouldn’t know there’s so much to explore! Drive up our private drive and be immersed in the beauty of our 15 acres, pond and stream! There are plenty of trails throughout the wooded areas and a clear path over one of our bridges! Our home does have about an acre fenced in, for our pups. If you’d be interested in utilizing this space, please let us know. Our pups will remain indoors during your visit.

Mickie's 10 Acre Unfenced Private Dog play open area In Ionia

open wooded area on the river where your doggies can run splash and play you can fish have a fire cook out hammock swim whatever you want to make your time enjoyable.

Little Slice of Heaven. 20+ Acres In Clarklake

Kim's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Laingsburg

Large yard, great for working on distracted recall as well as leash/off leash work on the trails.

Chelsea's Private Dog Park In Swartz Creek

Country Roads, Take Me Home.

Welcome to 2511. Here you will find a peaceful open place to explore with your pup. We offer cut walking trails that will allow you to take a stroll on the grounds, a barn serving as a nice backdrop for photos, and beautiful jack pines to enjoy. There are lots of sticks and a hill to run on. You are welcome to use the entire yard to play in. We would be happy to hold your camera for you to get a few memories with your dog! Additionally, we offer menu options for snacks(for people), extra waste bags, and a few complimentary treats for your 4 legged friend, and water as you have fun!

Waggin tail Dog Park In Stanton