Best Places To Take Your Dog In Detroit
Balduck Memorial Park
18101 Chandler Park Dr.
Detroit, MI 48224
Well-behaved canines are welcome at Metro Detroit's hottest "unofficial" dog park. It's located on Chandler Park Drive. Exit I-94 at Moross, go east to Chandler Park Drive, turn right and look on the right a few blocks down. Open dawn til dusk, this park boasts enclosed wooded trail, large field, lots of trees. Groups of dog lovers usually gather between 4-6pm.
Traffic Jam and Snug
511 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 831-9470
www.trafficjamdetroit.com
Your dog is invited to this restaurant/brewery located in Midtown Detroit, just south of Wayne State university. They are serious about it. Offering an eclectic menu of made-from-scratch dishes, this joint is known for its tasty homemade breads, cheeses, ice cream and beer. Plus Fido is welcome to join the party at outdoor tables.
Mark Twain Dog Park
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 246-3300
www.royaloakanimalmission.org
Run by the Royal Oak Animal Mission–this popular park features two separate spaces–one .25-acre enclosed area for small and older dogs, and one 2.5-acre enclosed area for bigger dogs. One tiny drawback–a pass is required. Find it on the east side of Campbell Road South of 14 Mile Rd.
Canine to Five
3443 Cass Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 831-DOGS (3647)
www.caninetofivedetroit.com
Located in Midtown Detroit, Canine to Five is one of Metro Detroit's finest dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility. With 4500 sq. feet of indoor, cage-free, climate-controlled play space, this may be the best place to leave your dog when you're going away. This kennel gets rave reviews. Lots of people say it's clean and safe or your pup.
Me & My Shadow Fitness Center
29855 Ford Rd
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 525-9500
www.meandmyshadowllc.com
Swim with your dog in a clean, comfortably heated, 4 foot pool with life jackets and toys to play with. A doggy tub is also available for bath time, with a dryer too, so your dog won't leave wet. Call to reserve a slot, and it's playtime for just you and your pooch in a private indoor pool.
