Dog Parks

The 17th Ave Dog Park (also known as Altoona Dog Park) is a fenced, 1-acre off-leash play area located at 851 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and admission is completely free with no registration or pass required.

Windsor Heights Dog Park is a free, fully fenced off-leash facility located just south of Colby Park along the Clive Greenbelt Trail in Windsor Heights, Iowa.

Reno Memorial Dog Park is a 4.2-acre fenced off-leash park located at 3325 Hubbell Avenue. Named after a famous local police K9, it is open daily year-round from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Entry requires an annual city dog park permit costing $20

Trailside Dog Park is a four-acre fenced facility located at 590 SE Brick Drive in Waukee, Iowa. It features separate areas for large and small dogs, concrete walking paths, shade structures, water fountains, and waste stations. Daily passes are $5, while annual passes are $25 for residents and $45 for non-residents.

The Urbandale Dog Park is located at 4905 68th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322. It features 6 fenced acres with night lighting and water stations, and is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to sunset. Entry requires an annual pass and proof of rabies vaccination.

Raccoon River Dog Park is a 10-to-12-acre fenced, off-leash dog area located at 2500 Grand Avenue in West Des Moines, Iowa. It features separate spaces for large and small dogs, water jugs, and waste stations, operating daily from 6:30 a.m. to sunset with a required advance permit.