Dog-friendly Milwaukee

Off-leash dog parks

Fenced dog areas run by Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee, and a downtown partnership. Hours and rules come from the county's dog park page.

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Rules that apply to every county dog area: dogs must be on leash until the double gate, gates must be closed behind you, dogs need a current license, rabies vaccination, and DEA tag, and no more than three dogs per owner. Owners stay inside and clean up after their dogs.

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Bay View Dog Park

Fenced off-leash area

Bay View · E. Lincoln Ave. at S. Bay St., Milwaukee

One fenced acre with natural agility structures. Run by the City of Milwaukee. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Checked Nov 11, 2026 · Source: Milwaukee County Parks: dog parks

Warnimont Dog Exercise Area

Fenced off-leash area

Cudahy · 6100 S. Lake Dr. (behind the Kelly Senior Center), Cudahy

Fully fenced, 5 acres, with a separate small-dog area. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Checked Nov 11, 2026 · Source: Milwaukee County Parks: dog parks

Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park

Fenced off-leash area

Downtown · 103 W. Clybourn St., Milwaukee

23,000 sq. ft. under I-794, with separate large- and small-dog areas, pet turf, and water stations. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Run by a nonprofit partnership of the Milwaukee Downtown and Historic Third Ward business improvement districts.

Checked Nov 11, 2026 · Source: Milwaukee County Parks: dog parks

Granville Dog Exercise Area

Fenced off-leash area

Granville · 11718 W. Good Hope Pl., Milwaukee

10 acres with river access. Fenced on three sides, with the Menomonee River as the fourth. Best for owners with good voice control. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Checked Nov 11, 2026 · Source: Milwaukee County Parks: dog parks

Estabrook Dog Exercise Area

Fenced off-leash area

Shorewood / Whitefish Bay · 4400 N. Estabrook Dr., Milwaukee

Fully fenced, 3 acres, with separate small- and large-dog areas. Open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Checked Nov 11, 2026 · Source: Milwaukee County Parks: dog parks

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