Bow Wow Beach in Stow
Site: http://stowohio.org/bow-wow-beac...
- Monday:8AM–8PM
- Tuesday:8AM–8PM
- Wednesday:8AM–8PM
- Thursday:11AM–8PM
- Friday:8AM–8PM
- Saturday:8AM–8PM
- Sunday:8AM–8PM
I very much enjoy this park. People dont always follow the posted rules, they will bring small children in or unaltered dogs. If you go, please be a decent human and dont set the other dogs up for failure. Do not bring food, small children, or aggressive animals. Otherwise the park is a wonderful trip. The lake is enclosed inside the park with ample room to play, swim, and run. The water is treated and filtered but use your judgment. Animals use the grounds and water as a bathroom on occasion. It is not safe for human use. There are portable toilets on site and an area to rinse off the dogs. There is a small dog area as well, but it does not access the water. There is shade available and places to sit. Definitely bring towels for the ride home!
The space is large and beautiful. Weve always enjoyed our visits. However, after our last visit on 6/24/22, our 1 1/2 year old Burmese was extremely ill after visiting. She drank the water even though we kept telling her not to. It was really hot outside. Im sure she was just cooling down. She threw up blood and couldnt keep down food or water for about 24 hours. This was terrifying. We probably wont be revisiting after our experience.
The dogs always have so much fun. We love it here. Its a nice place to walk around the lake while the dogs play
We drive from Pittsburgh once a year for this park. The doggies love it!
Atmosphere is nice. Park is kept clean. Pet area is safe and not hard on the dogs feet from sticks and stones. Pet parents are responsible.
Great place to take your dog off leash to swim. Clean, well taken care of. Weekends get busy, but weekdays morning is really peaceful. Children under 48 inches are not allowed in dog park. No swimming for humans.
Great place for good dogs to go and have fun running and swimming. A small dog area assures the safety of the larger dogs (lol).
Im so grateful this place exists. A well maintained and free park for dogs to run and swim! The only thing that would be better is if all of the humans followed the rules. Stay with your dog(s) and no picnics!
This place is amazing! Not to big & not to small. Plenty of dogs for mine to play with, good combo of sand, grass, concrete, sun, & shady areas for humans and dogs alike. They also have a rinse off areas so you can rinse your dog off. I highly recommend this dog park. Also, there is a dedicated area for small dogs if you want.
This park is great, I dont go often because its about 40 minutes away but if the weather is nice its a fun outdoor activity. There are always a ton of dogs and they have rinse stations where you hose them down after they play in the lake. A lot of people bring shampoo and towels. Most of the dogs are bigger but there are usually a few smaller dogs too. There are benches and some people bring fold out chairs. Its family friendly, but you get a lot of wet dogs jumping up on you so wear something thats easy to wash.
Love taking my dog there, she has so much fun and its clean. Only open until dusk, no way of correcting the hours on Google maps which sucks. I highly recommend this place to everyone looking for something to do with your dog on a hot day!
First time here! My dog had a blast and it was so beautiful out there! We will be back to enjoy this more often for sure!
My Dixie and Kelbi loved this park. The lake was huge so both got to swim and run with other dogs. The dog area was clean and the beach was sand. The dog wash area was a great convenience. We will definitely become beach bums here.
This place rocks. We brought our puppy here. They have a small gated area and a larger gated area with a lake. They even have a dog wash area we didn’t even know they had. Anyhow too bad it’s not closer or we would be there more. So many different types of dogs show up.
Lots of room shaded and sunny spots. Water was clean looking. Lots of dogs all sizes to play with while we were there. Even has a little obstacle course.
LOVED this place, and so did my boy! Its about a 50-minute drive from me and absolutely worth every minute. I wouldnt go in the water myself, but my dog loves it.
Great dog park. If your dog likes water they will absolutely love this place. When exiting there is a area to rinse them off.
This was the first time we visited Bow Wow Beach and I am really impressed. What a beautiful area and the water was wonderful for the dogs. So many dogs were all having a great time. We really enjoyed watching them have fun in the sun.🙂
This is a really great location. Our dog loves both enclosed areas, the small dog section and the large dog with the small lake. For the most part the humans are responsible and follow the rules. It is a really nice community.
Our dogs had a great time! It’s clean, there were lots of friendly dogs to play with and get my dogs energy out.
Great place for friendly dogs to socialize! Clean, very socialable enviroment with great energy between dog lovers of all kinds! People are very friendly! There is a section with a beach, sitting areas, a dock, and dog obstacle course, and bathing station. There is also a smaller fenced area for small dogs without access to the beach. You could let your dog run freely but everyone needs to keep an eye out on their own dogs to make sure they dont get in trouble to keep it a good experience. Every once in a while youll have an owner that wont take responsibilty for their dog or its behavior but they are few and far between! Perfect for getting dogs out of the house and let them be dogs! Overall a fantasic place to go! My dog and I love it here!
My border collies had a blast here.Every town and city should have one, its clean and all the dogs are so playful and off lease.
Great place to take your dog, especially if they love the water. I take my Labrador and she loves running in the water. There is also an area for small dogs, and a wash station before you leave. Make sure your dog is leashed until they enter the gated area.
I took my dog for the first time. She did well off the leash. Most of the big dogs are off leash. It is enclosed and there is a nice walk around the pond. Everyone keeps their hands to themselves. Everyone keeps an eye on their dogs and on your dog too. Some people just go there to let their pets socialize themselves with other animals. Or to have free run in an enclosed space.People forget toys there all the time so there night be a time where you can find a toy to play with your dog.Just a word of cautionDont let your dogs drink the water it is not good for them and wash them off before they go home if they were in the water.
Great park, love taking my dogs here. Always maintained and looks nice. Had one bad experience and been hesitant going now. Just be cautious if you have small dogs in the big area, some people bring their not so friendly/anti-social dog to a dog park, which obviously causes issues.
This place is pretty clean. Its huge and my dog loves to run around here. Every person I have met here is super friendly along with their dogs. Its nice they have little poop bins located throughout the park so there is no excuse not to pick up after your dog.
Our dogs loved it. Friendly people and all the dogs got along.
I enjoyed this parked with my puppy up until today. My puppy Chris is 6 months and on the bigger side not bigger than 35 lbs and not big enough or mature enough to be in the large dog area. A older couple with a smaller dog told me my dog did not belong in the small dog area. Note Chris loves to wrestle hes never been aggressive, never growled or showed any signs of being dangerous to another dog or human. Their dog on the other hand became aggressive to the point the lady asked me to get my dog which I did but instead of her picking up her dog and diffusing the situation she continued to tell me why my dog doesnt belong. While her dog continued to run free as im trying to remove myself and my dog from the situation. My feelings are ultimately hurt as I feel it wasnt just my dog that was the problem as I am a black woman yep I said it!. I no longer feel welcomed. I honestly think that there needs to be an area for Medium size dogs especially for puppies that are bigger. They are left out of the equation of safe space and its not fair. They need a safe space where they can release their puppy energy. I feel this will be an ongoing issue until a middle ground is put into place. I plan on contacting the city of Stow about my concerns. I feel this will benefit everyone and everyone will feel they have a place to be comfortable in this park if they update the park to accommodate EVERYONE.
I’d be happy to change this review in the future, once I’m actually able to take my dogs in the park. We checked multiple websites multiple times to ensure that the park was open. We finally arrived to the park, and there were signs that said the park was closed and to check the Fun in Stow website for updates. Well, get this, when you check the Fun in Stow website, IT SAYS THE PARK IS OPEN. There were at least five other cars with excited dogs that arrived within the four minutes we were in the parking lot. This is a major problem
Love this park for all dogs!! Just dont come if you dont want to get wet or dirty. With all the dogs running and playing you will get wet by them.
Very nice place with a nice beach all the way around the lake. Roomy and clean. We will definitely be back, our dog loved it!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Worth the 30 minute drive. The people and dogs are always friendly and the area is huge! I would visit daily if I lived closer. Such a great place to provide enrichment for your pup.
Love it!!!! Great place.to.take.your dogs. That have a large and small dog area and a great lake for.dogs to swim in. They also have three wash bays for you dog after their visit.
Very nice park for dogs. Lots to do and lots of area to run and play. People need to clean up their dog pool better. Some people get lazy on that but besides that it is fun and good. Highly recommended to take your dog for fun.
My dogs love this park. They can run and swim! Thank you for having such a great area for our pups to play and get exercise. Lots of places for us to sit, shade area, lots of sand for them to roll, nice dog washing area when you leave. Bring your own shampoo and towels to wash them.
Our boys have a blast every time we come. Weve been to other dog parks and this one is by far the best
Love this place! Dog loves the sand and pond and it has wash off stations as well! Great place to go with your pup!
Happiest place to take my pup, ever. She always comes home energy spent, friends made and content. Amazing park. Amazing people. Couldnt ask for more for my furbaby.
Took my dogs there and they had a blast. Large pond for the dogs to swim in and tons of room for your dogs to run and play. Cant wait to take them back again
This place is great for dogs and people. Dogs able to romp around, play in water and enjoy the day. Only complaint, one dog was aggressive. The owner did not seem to care much. Often, he would be on the opposite side of the park. We did leave a little earlier because of their actions.
We go every Wednesday. Its a great place to take your dog to run out their energy. If your dog is aggressive DO NOT bring them here.
Nice big park for dogs which includes a lake for them to swim in. They even have a hose area so you can wash your dog before you leave. There is an area for small dogs, as well.
A great place to take your dog. I just wish there were water fountains on each side of the pond. The only access to water I found was at the dog showers.
Coolest dog park Ive been tom they love it
First trip with our Newfie. Restroom facilities are a pair of port-a-potties, plenty of shade, a fair number of benches and picnic tables. They kindly provide 3 rinse off stations for the dogs. We will definitely come again.
Bow wow beach is easily the best dog park Ive ever been to. They have a area for small dogs, but more importantly they have the all dogs pond. It is a huge pond fenced in with a beach sround the entire thing. It gives plenty of space for dogs to run, swim, and play. The park is very clean with dog owners respectfully cleaning up after their dogs. You will meet lots of cool people with wonderful dogs. All around a great place that I frequent visit with my pup.
Such a wonderful place to bring your dog! My dog ran, swam, and played with other dogs. Everyone was very nice. Great way to have your dog get exercise!
We did not go to the bow wow Beach Park itself but rather just to the Silver Springs Park which is where the bow wow Beach is located. Love the vast size of the park with tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, picnic pavilions, wonderful playground!
Love taking my dogs here; they have so much fun just running, playing & swimming - just being dogs. I love watching them interact with other dogs without having to have leashes on. Its always clean & everyone seems to be good about cleaning up after their pets & being respectful of the space. I cant keep my lab outta the water here, he even swam across the water to steal a dog toy from the shallows of the other end. I wish more of the dog parks around here had the water available for swimming but its what makes bow wow beach special.
Bow Wow Beach is a bit of a drive for me and my dog but he just loves to run around the lake they have. He does not really like to swim but will go in up to his chest. Overall if is a very nice dog park and we have not had any issues there with other dogs or owners. They have a section specifically for small dogs which is nice and then the larger open area is open to all dogs (even small ones if they want). There are also some dog washing stations there which is very nice because after running around in the water and playing in the sand my Great Dane will be a 140 pound sandy mess. So it is nice to be able to rinse him down then let him dry off before we head home.
What a fun dog park! We loved the large lake, which is good for walking laps around, and the small dog designated space within the park. There is also a small obstacle course area with a tunnel, ramps, and poles and a hoop for jumping. Other visitors generally were friendly and had good park manners. We cant wait until next time!
Great place to let the dogs roam free. Hot weather day no problem. The lake is clean and cold for all the dogs. The people there are great also.
This is a fantastic dog park! It has a huge lake for the dogs to swim in, obstacle course for you to train and rub your dogs on, and a full run around the lake so you can exercise with your power as well. After you and your furry friends have a great day playing fetch and socializing there are several wash bays so that you can clean up your pets before the ride home. Just remember to bring tennis balls and shampoo with a few towels so that way fun can be hard by your dogs and they can be clean so as not to mess up your vehicle. We highly recommend this amazing dog park for all dogs And their owners. I hope this helps someone out😇
Bow Wow Beach is great fun for the whole family. People can enjoy a nice walk around the sandy beach while the dogs do all the fun dog things. Even during peak times, there is plenty of room for people to social distance. There is also a place to wash your dog off before you head home.
Our dogs get so excited when we pull in! They dont get too deep in the water but they have fun playing with the other dogs. Its pretty muddy right, so be warned lol
Really nice place to take your dog! We drove an hour to get there but it was definitely worth the drive. Everyone there was friendly and most of the dogs were too! I love that they offer a bathing station so before we left we could rinse off our dog. We definitely will be coming back
Always go on the slow times Its pretty clicky up there.. But they all have good intentions and they all love animals.. I wish people would make sure their dogs have all their shots before they came there. But Im not the judge
Our first time at this park. Very clean with tons of room for the dogs to run and swim. Its our new summertime favorite dog park.
Wonderful place to exercise your dogs and yourself. Weve met many fellow dog lovers there. Park workers keep the beach clean, and people do a good job of using provided bags to clean up and dispose of waste.
It was so amazing! Everyone was super friendly and the dogs were so friendly!
My dog LOVES this place! There have only ever been a few issues with dogs (so far, mine hasnt been involved) and in most cases, the owners step in quickly and take care of it. What a fabulous place for dogs to run off the extra energy! The shower stalls for the dogs are definitely a bonus. Happy dog, happy dog owner!
Great park for all dogs! Large enough to not have many issues and keep dogs a good distance from each other when needed. Not a lot of shaded areas for humans so make sure you have sunscreen. Your dog will force you to stay for at least an hour! The port o potties also leave a bit to be desired for humans. Use a restroom elsewhere before you come here if you can!
Love, love, love this dog park. The pups love the ability to get to the water (even though neither of them swim). Its completely free, and is a wonderful bonus to the stow/Munroe falls area. It still has typical dog park issues - people not paying attention to their dogs, but for the most part its awesome. There is also an area for only small dogs.
Great place for dogs to play with other dogs. Most people there are great. Most of the dogs get along great, you do have to be careful though. Some people bring their little dogs into the big dog area and then get upset if your dog wants to play. My dog plays with everyone, loves to chase and wrestle with others. She also loves the water to cool her.
Best dog park like... ever.
Took my dog here for the first time today and he loved it. Hes not really a fan of water but there was still plenty of space for him to run around and play with the other dogs in the sand and the grass. Theres also a station near the entrance where you can rinse off your dogs which was really great since mine was covered in sand and mud after playing.
Lovely setting. Lots of friendly dogs and people. Plenty of space for dogs to run and roam but small enough to keep your eyes on them all of the time.
Great place--lots of space, great swimming lake for dogs. Like any place it is only as good as the dog owners. Most here seem responsible and watch their dogs. Common sense things like NO people food (picnic tables surround the lake), NO dog treats, NO children in the lake, NO female dogs in heat ,NO aggressive dogs-and obviously PICK UP after your dog. If you can not follow the rules, then dont come here and ruin this wonderful park--it is a gem.
I rated this so highly because the pond is great and the beach is pretty clean AND there are shower stalls for your dog. The whole place is fenced in like a dog park should be so you can let your pup off leash. It was pretty crowded on a Sunday summer afternoon though. Also dont take your dog there if you know it doesnt get along well with others. That is common sense.
Great place to bring your dog. Please supervise. Please donate to keep it open
We (& our Golden Retriever) love this dog park! It has a pond for swimming, an agility course, a small dock for jumping, and plenty of seating around the pond. Helpful hoses at the exit to rinse off your pup as well. The crowd always seems to be friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend Bow Wow Beach Park for a day out with your favorite dog.
Bella loves this place amazing pond to play In totally fenced in
Great dogs and people. Clean and plenty of space to run, swim and play. Safe environment for your fur baby.
Not only is the Beach a huge and beautiful place to run and swim, but they provide poo bags and cans all around the pond. Theres a lovely mini agility course for the doggo, benches and tables for the humans, and even a place to hose down the pooch. Theres a nice separate area for little dogs. Even the patrons are nice; some dummies bring their small kids (not allowed under 48 I believe) and Ive had one aggressive dog bite my Fungus mildly, but considering how often were there, thats pretty good.Theres a little slot by the entrance for donations. I hope everybody puts a dollar in; I always try to. Its absolutely worth it.
First i shall state by saying i have a hunting dog, its hard to find a place where the fence is high enough that she can not jump over. I Love this park and we have driven a hour just to vist to go their. Its really spacious. The water part is also amazing. Alot of dogs their but if a dog doesnt want to socialize like i said theres tons of space for them to get away if they want.
Bella and I drive about 50 minutes a couple times a week to go here. It is all completely free (with optional but appreciated donation) and very well kept. Most of the pet-parents clean up after their pooch very well and are good about keeping aggressive dogs away. I do always worry that the water may not be as clean as Id like it to be, but Ive never felt that Bella or I was unsafe (I wouldnt drink it or anything, but she does by accident sometimes and has never gotten sick). The park is also very safe; I leave out a blanket, snacks, and all of our things so that we can spend the full day, and no one has ever messed with it or let their dog get into it.
It is HUGE! My German Shepherd LOVES it! There is plenty of room to run and swim and even small dog areas. There is an agility course as well! This was an awesome idea! I just wish there were more of these types of places for dogs.
Absolutely love this place! Big open fenced in off leash park with a nice sized pond right in the center of it all. I love taking my dogs here. Always a bunch of social dogs ready for endless hours of play. There is a small fenced in area for little dogs with big fears :) and a wash station for when the fun is over. Dont wear anything you actually like here because where there is water, there is mud and where there is mud and dogs, theres bound to be a mess! Bring drinking water for yourself as there arent any water fountains close unless you dont mind drinking from a hose at the wash station.
This is my favorite dog beach. I drive 40 mins just to get here. They have shower stations for the dogs. So bring a towel, shampoo and a ball you don’t mind getting lost. It’s a blast don’t be afraid to keep your dog off the leash and letting him roam the park.
My dog loves it there but its not for everyone. Follow the rules. No food (this isnt a place to have a picnic or read a book while your dog plays who knows where - you need to watch them), kids need to be a certain height, remove prong/chain collars and leashes, pick up after your dog, and small dogs should stay in the small dog area if they are afraid of or antagonize bigger dogs. Also, its double gated so make sure only one gate is open at a time!
Great spot for larger standard to large/working-sized dogs. Probably not great for small dogs. Most arent leashed.
So I have two rambunctious dogs. They steal balls and splash in the water.They love it.I love it.To walk around and get exercise while they do too.Win!! Win!!!
Great place for our four-legged friends. It seemed very clean (didnt come across any doggie landmines). There were plenty of poop pickup bag and disposal areas. I have a lab, so of course he went into the lake for a swim. He had lots of fun and well be coming back often.
Great place!! Not a ton of green space, mostly sand and water! It was hugely busy on a sunny warm day. All dogs and people were nice!
We like bow wow beach very much. Our dog is high energy and she enjoys playing in the water. This park has plenty of seating areas, benches, and tables to sit. Take a healthy dog with a strong immune system here because dogs do pee and poop in the water, which makes it easier for pups to injest if they are swimming. Also, there are hoses here to wash your doggie before leaving.
My aussie and I adore this park. Its spacious, fun, and you meet some pretty cool pups! Theres a big lake for the dogs to cool off in (i wouldnt let them drink it though), and its all enclosed for off-leash fun. Theres a few people that bring their aggressive dogs, which is annoying (dont bring your dog if its aggressive, you ruin the experience for all the other dogs!) But overall the crowd is very nice and your dog will leave very tired and happy. Also, theres a wash station so you can give your dog a bath after.I took one star off just because of a few people who bring their dogs that they know are obviously not dog friendly. Its not all the time, but there have been a few instances over the summer. As for the park, 5/5!
Most excellent dog park I have been to in the northeast ohio area. The planning for the park is top notch, and its very clean even with the excessive rain this season. The park is large enough to take your dog to a more secluded area for one on one time even on a busy Sunday.
The park is beautiful and both the people and dogs are always friendly. Its our pups favorite place to swim.
Nice place for the dog to swim. A little smelly and its only may
Adult water dog heaven. FREE with outdoor showers to rinse off the fun!
Always a fun experience and everyone is so friendly . Your dog can make friends very quickly here
My dog loves it here! Swimming and lots of room for running!I prefer to go early during weekdays as its not as crowded. Ilove the dog washing station! This is got to be one of the bestoff leash dog parks I have ever been to.
My dog Rags and I go to the Beach almost every day. It is spacious and clean and my 20-pound rescue loves it. Yes, there are a few folks who dont pickup after their dog or who dont pay close attention to their dogs behavior, but, for the most part, people are friendly and control their dogs actions. Kudos to Stow for providing a very worthwhile place for folks like me (an apartment dweller) with a place to go with my dog. Ive met people from as far away as Canton who come a long distance to use the park, they like it so much. The clean-up hoses are a big help in getting the sand off your dogs and the picnic tables and poop stations are a good incentive for folks to clean up after themselves and their animals. Thanks again, Stow. Well Done!
We drive about 30 minutes from Hartville with our 13 year old German Shepherd just to come to this park. The man-made lake used to be a swimming hole for people and is the Parks best feature. I really appreciate the dog wash stations and provided bags to clean up after your pup.
When we lived on the east side of Cleveland our three dogs demanded going at least once a week for the 50 minute drive to swim there. Seeing how thoroughly they enjoyed it was worth the time and effort and we would make a donation via the donations box to help support stow doing this park. Now that we have moved to the westside near the airport we havent gone much at all especially since our destination dog, who was the playtime demanded, has passed away. We plan to take our two dogs soon to see how they respond to the park without the high energy third dog.Here is hoping they get into the water at least.
Our dogs love this place. It usually always hasa decent number of dogs here to socialize and random tennis balls to throw in the pond for our dog to fetch. Its decent size to walk around the pond as wwll. There is also an area to rinse everyone off when you leave as well.
My pups a social butterfly and she LOVES coming to the park to socialize and swim. We never usually have any problems coming to the park but with more dogs coming in to play for the summer I have notice more aggressive behaviors from other dogs and their owners dont take action. One dog was being aggressive with mine and I was asking the owner to hold her dog till we were far enough away, she took no action in controlling her dog, he was growling excessively and snapping at my dogs legs and scruff. Luckily a nice bystander took action and we were able to get to the other side of the park well enough away from the aggressor. Other than that I have no complains about the park, owners just need to be more respectful if someone asks them to control the dog for a moment so there are no issues, common courtesy.
Fun place, very nice sized park. Like any dog park, it can become a bit crowded on nice days and have dog owners that dont keep an eye on their dogs that well. Also, a very good plus, if you play Pokemon GO then 4 gyms and multiple pokestops await!
I have 2 dogs who go crazy for Bow Wow Beach! I live 10 minutes away and every time I go It’s always clean, the dogs are friendly, owners make small talk, and Iv never had an issue. Owners are quick to grab there dog if they feel any aggressive behavior. Overall this place is amazing and highly recommend to any dog owner!
Both my dogs love this place! So far we haven’t had any issues with aggressive dogs and anytime it seemed like there might be an issue starting the owners have stepped in. The people are friendly, it’s clean, and the washing station is a great addition.
Great open park with lots of other dogs. Huge lake! Only think I did not like is all the sand. When I take my dog to a dog park, Im not wearing sandals. And after he gets in the lake and comes back out, its impossible to get all the sand off him. Other than that, this place is great for dogs!
Very fun park for the dogs, but pretty dirty. There were dogs pooping and peeing in the water. Who does that??? And also, when my dogs pooped in the grass and I went to clean it up, there were multiple piles there from other dogs, and I saw 2 other dogs going right in front of their owners and all they did was stand there and watch! They didnt clean it up. I mean, come on! And some of the owners had slightly dog reactive dogs there and they were letting them run clear acoss the other end of the beach and they were getting into fights and that wasnt very smart or safe on their part. I have a dog reactive dog and I left him at home, thats the smart thing to do. If you know your dog is like that, DONT TAKE HIM WHERE THERES OTHER DOGS! I probably wont be going back. Its unfortunate before most of it is the ignorant owners faults. Oh and I wished theyd had warm water to rinse the dogs off before you leave. It was ice cold and my girls were freezing and hated it.
Our dogs really like this park! My only complaint would be from those who havent cleaned up after their dog, which you occasionally find in the grass. We really like that theres a small dog section as well. Well be back!
We hace a small, 7 pound Yorkie that we took to this park today and was very disappointed. Due to his size, we initially decided to take him to the designated small dog area. In most pictures you see the lake and an obstacle course for the dogs to play in but this is not the case for the small dogs. Their area is segregated from all of that leaving our dog to play in a kids pool that contains no water and a SMALL grass area. If we had a larger dog we would have had a much better experience but if you have a small dog be prepared to play in a waterless, beachless area.We decides to take our dog (on his leach) to the large dog area and had multiple dogs bite and try and attack our dog. While we rapidly went to grab our dog and evacuate the situation, none of the owners of the large dogs were paying attention or treating the situation. We know that our dog is smaller and cant always play with the big dogs but it is frightening to see the owners lack of focus.
Amazing park for dogs with a huge pond in the middle. If they love to swim this is the place to go.
We own 5 dogs & we travel from Keego Harbor, MI ( 1 hr west of Detroit) at least 4 times a year to come to this dog park!!! Its worth every $ we spend on gas, hotel rooms, & food to come here. People let the dogs be dogs here!!! Also, everyone weve met has been extremely friendly. Best dog park in the 28 states weve traveled to!!!
My boy adores this place! If you want your boy to sleep when you get home, this is the place!
Very clean and tidy. 2 doors going in to insure dogs inside dont get out. A nice sand breach going to the lake for our 4 legged friends can take a dip. Everbody watched over their dogs. I was impressed.
Best Dog Park ever! Large dogs, small dog section. Lake to walk around with you dog. Bathing station on the way out. Shaded & sun areas. Picnic tables & benches everywhere. We love it there!
My pups always love it here. They get to take out all their energy swimming and running down the beach. I will say there are people who dont take their dogs out of the park when they become agressive or are misbehaving- but its a big park and its easy to get your pups away from those situations. Dont let it ruin the whole park for you.
A nice park for joggers, pet dogs and visitors who just want to kill time.
Love having the sand instead of rocks plenty of places to sit in shade.
Awesome dog park. It was great to let the dog off leash to roam around with the others. There were bathing areas for when we were done. He got a quick bath and home for the day.
Doggie heaven! Stopped in the parking lot to eat a sandwich and watch puppies, left very happy. Cant wait to return with our pup.
Really enjoyed watching all the pooches having so much fun! And Diesel my 1yr old g.s. is excited too..will be going back again and again
Safe place to take your dog. Its a bit crowded at time but is a large enough space to accommodate. Most dog owners are responsible and watch their dogs and clean up after them.
Loved it my dogs had a blast. Havent seen them go to sleep so quick in long time. Park could use more amenities. Bring clean water to wash pups off
Lots of space to run and a pond for pups rou swim in. Separate small dog area available as well as a small training course. There is also a lot of area outside of the fenced play park for leashed walking.
My dog had so much fun! She did end up with a battle scar, but the dog parents are all super friendly.
Love this dog park. My dog loves swimming and this place it just perfect. Its huge and plenty of room to walk and exercise. Must go at least once if youre in the area.
Awesome place!!! We drove about 2 hours to check out and it was awesome. The beach was big, there are places to sit, dog obstacle course. The dogs got to play and swim. Will be coming back. 5 stars are not enough stars.
Beautiful and big, but rather dirty. Many people I know have had dogs get sick because of the water.
I was looking at the dogs and they seemed to really enjoy themselves. Theres a large pond that they can swim in, and if you dont want your dog swimming theres plenty of ground to run around on. Theres an obstacle course, too, if your dog is into those sort of things. A nice patio for the dog-owners to sit on, and plenty of other dogs for your dog to play with. If I had a dog and I lived in the Stow-area I would definitely take it here very often. I dont though, so I went to play Pokémon Go. If youre interested in that... they have a whole bunch of Pokéstops. Tons of scythers. And I mean tons. Had a really wide variety of Pokémon to catch, too. I went twice, and both times at least one of the Pokéstops had a lure on it. Would definitely go again.
Very close to the parking lot easy to access. Still with the hiking trail to get some exercise and see other beauty too.
Great dog park, theres 3 stalls for dog washing when youre finished
Great place for pupper to ru around both large and small. Itd be nice if there was a spot by the water for the little dogs. Almost everytime we go theres someone who fails to control their dog to some degree and ends up in a Lil dog fight.
Loved the park in general. this is my dogs first time at a dog park. wanted to get some more socialization as she is a service dog in training. There was 1 couple who had 2 very mean dogs. 1 very toy possessive and the other had a muzzle and started fights with dogs. They scared kairi and she was nervous the rest of the time. I hope if we come back theres no mean dogs and she isnt scared. i was afraid this would happen but I was hoping it wouldnt. I really hope this doesnt impact her training
We Just L💗VE Bow Wow Beach!! Our pups range from ~8# to 50+/- & all enjoy running around the lake (dog showers on-site! ) & socializing w/lots of other dogs!
This may be the best dog park in the world!
Hi, my names Charlie. Im a 2 yr. old chocolate lab. My mommy takes me to Bow Wow Beach as much as she can. I LOVE it there! As soon as I see that were there, I get SO excited that I start this high pitched squealing to let my friends know Im here!The park is so huge with lots of land to run around in Its safe and fenced in and I have SO many friends to play with that I just start running everywhere, just so I can play with them all. Oh, yeah, and the BESTEST is the big lake right in the middle, just for us where I can dive in and play in the water to my hearts content! Theres nice soft sand all around the lake and a lot of my friends moms and dads bring our balls and frisbees to play with. So come on out and bring your kids, I cant wait to meet them!As a matter of fact, I just now got home from Bow Wow Beach and as you can see in my picture, that Im exhausted! Mommys happy because she knows I wont be bugging her tonite. Ill probably be sleeping like a baby for the rest of the night!
Fun place for dogs and dog parents. They were closed for maintenance when we went this past week. We will go back soon.
It is an excellent place to exercise your dog.
I would ask that people PLEASE use a degree of common sense when reading these reviews! For example theres one individual who gave the park a 1 star rating...because shes NOT a smoker (7 1/2 acres outdoors and she couldnt find any air to breath? REALLY???) and I saw at least one comment that suggested the person wasnt happy because they got yelled at for their dog attacking another persons dog (there IS a difference between play and aggressive behavior!). That said, Bow Wow Beach is a WONDERFUL dog park....LOTS of room to run, play and swim, with amenities such as an obstacle course, a diving dock and 3 wash/rinse stations at the exit. My family has 3 dogs and Bow Wow Beach has long been one of our favorite summer destinations...like taking the human kids to Cedar Point, we tend to make a day of it. DO beware of bacteria levels in the lake during hot, dry spells during the summer and DO check to see if theyre open BEFORE you make the drive...they are typically closed during winter months, really bad weather and sometimes during the summer because of those bacteria levels...in other words, use some common sense!
Draco had a really good time today.
My dog loves this beat anytime Im in Stow we go to this beach anytime it is hot always nice full of a bunch of dogs
I absolutely love bringing Dahlia here!
I love bring my lab here. She has plenty of room to run and swim as well as playing with other dogs. Its our favorite place to go!
One of the best dog parks! Very large. Dogs swim freely. Separate area for small dogs, which does not access the beach/water.
Everything was amazing and its been at 5 stars for me up until last night while I was up from 3 am to 7:30 at the vet because my dog was puking worms from drinking the filthy lake water that every dog uses as a bathroom. Maybe if the water gets some kind of filter to it Ill go back but Im not going to ever put my dog through this again.
The pure joy on my dogs face upon realizing what the park actually was, was priceless. Enough said 💜
First time visit today with shy rescue dog separated from his brother a week ago at Center. The dogs, people and park were very nice.
Best Dog park in NE Ohio. Probably best in Ohio. This place is amazing. Beautiful lake right in the middle of the park, sandy beaches, washing station on the way out. very good. always go.
Great dog park with great fenced off area for smaller dogs.
Best place to take you days to play, run, swim and socialize
Honey 🐶 LOVES Bow Wow Beach!Living in an apartment doesnt give her the opportunity to play and run and cool off with other kids which Bow Wow Beach offers. Were lucky to have such a beautiful playground for our pets!🐶
First time, my dog had a great time, all were well socialized. Cant wait to take him back.
One of the best dog parks in the area. Great for dogs who love to swim.
A great place for your dog to get some exercise! My dog got a chance to swim! We got our exercise walking around the lake!
We went today for the first time. ...We loved it! So clean!They thought of everything...even a place to shower your dog before leaving!Wonderful experience!Thank you, Stow!
A little TLC would go a long way. Stow has such nice almost great parks but not enough tax $ go toward them. Doesn’t even need to be $ though, just some local govt initiative to get more volunteer events would be plenty. I called park director twice and left voice mails offering to help and never heard back.
Prior to this visit, I havent visited the park in many years. As it was a early Spring day, the water was very cold and few dogs were @ the park. Sadly, I recalled the park was much cleaner in past visits.
My dogs favorite place. Always lots of dogs to play. Clean and safe. Completely fenced and large pond to swim.
Great park ! Very nice dog showers. Just sometimes people will bring dogs that are not very friendly. Please bring dogs that are good with other dogs ! - Thanks
Great spot for dogs that enjoy playing in water. Plenty of excercise for both you and your dog.
The best dog park around 🐕🐕😁👌
This place is lovely
Great experience until a young couple showed up with three dogs that terrorized mine. I had to get knee deep in the water to save my dog because she cant swim well.
This place rocks... nice area to run in, gorgeous beach around a nice little lake/pond. Wash station on the way out.. loved this park for my dog.
Best dog park you could ever take your pet big and small. Its worth the trip trust me!!! Cant recomend enough
Always a great time for my dogs, a frisbee, and me! Its my Happy Place!
Bruno had a great time!!
Large area with plenty of running room and fun obstacles for your dogs to play on. Really like having separate large and small dog areas.
Great place to let your dogs run and play in the water. Bring tennis balls (although you will most likely lose them, it makes it much more fun)
My boys had the best time
It’s a nice park to take your dogs to. The only downside is no one really picks up their dogs poop so it can be a little gross.
Drive from the Canton area a couple of times a week just to visit this wonderful park! My heart feels so good watching my dogs enjoy themselves ♡♡♡
Lots of things for your pet to do. They can play, train, or swim for hours. The annual paw fest was nice as well.
Best place imagined for a dog! It had sand, water and plenty of grass. I live it. And more importantly do fo my 3 dogs.
Great place to bring the pup, lots of space, walking trail, and of course the lake. Theres even a shower area for cleanup after playing in the lake.
My dog didnt like it, but shes a weirdo. Regular dogs seem to love it. Everyone was super nice and welcoming.
Great place for our pups, very open. Typically very friendly, responsible dog owners. Love it here
Great place to let your dog swim
Lot of fun for the dog but the water smelt like sewage, will recommend giving your dogs a thorough bath afterwards
I was at the lodge there...but an unexpected attraction was that dogs had there own watering hole/beach/pool - they really seemed to enjoy it - I enjoyed watching them.
My 2 dogs are always so excited to go here! Ive never had a bad experience. Definitely recommend it!
Great place to let the dog off the leash and let them run around the pond they have just for dogs. The dog fair they have every Year PawFest is always a great time.
Loved this place so do my dogs
Great place to take your pups to burn off some energy , complete with lake for them to swim and fetch balls!
Love taking our dog here to play. The beach is perfect for her since she gets over heated and hot easily.
Great dog park. Well kept. Lots of fun.
Its an amazing place my pup loves running around and catching the ball and swimming and most of the dogs are really friendly:) great place
Best dog park around. I dont have a dog but my son loves going and looking at all the dogs we love going to the dog fest in the summer
Great place for dogs to just Have fun and meet new friends! There is a small and large dog area separated
Fun place to bring Dogs and let them run free with each other
BEWARE BEWARE BEWAREThe man in this picture is Larry Walters, a Cuyahoga Falls resident who visits bow wow. It’s documented with Stow PD that he has been making verbal threats to adults and children. If you see him here, please report him.Bow wow beach is fantastic and it’s a shame a few bad apples have to ruin it for the group.
Such a wonderful place for dogs, thanks for having us - well worth the 30 minute drive from rootstown a few times a week!
Nice place. When it gets wet, it can get kinda muddy an soft ground. But it is a nice place to take your dogs.
This place is great. Has a pond area for dogs and is good to just walk around.
Your dog can run around and play with other dogs in a gated area. What else do you need. Unless your dog is hardcore into gymnastics or something idk
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Bow Wow Beach 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-15On my drive back to Maryland, I wanted to find a dog park to let my dog run to burn some energy and this one came up. 10/10 recommend! The whole pond is fenced in and it’s fairly large! There were so many dogs there for him to play with. There’s a separate fenced in area for small dogs as well! I wish I had a dog park like this one closer to where I live because we’d be going every day!
Review №2
2022-05-13Great large public dog park with water, grass areas, small dog area, and even hoses to rinse the pups off before leaving! Can be busy, but there’s plenty of space!
Review №3
2021-07-07Wonderful park that has simply gone to the dogs! Literally!This park has something for every dog. The lake water is treated... but is not safe for human... of course. There are plenty of signs letting you know in case the obvious was not good enough. There is plenty of shade and there are separate areas for small and large dogs. But the small dog area does not have dedicated lake access. There is an obstacle course and plenty of room for dogs to roam.There are port a potties available for humans😀. As well as several benches available.Small children are not allowed inside the fence for safety reasons. But unfortunately that is not always followed. It is also against the rules to bring and food inside... both for dogs and humans. But again... not always followed.The park used to be a swim lake... but that was a very long time ago. The buildings are still there from that time... but they are planned to be torn down.There is an area to wash your dogs as you exit.Bring towels for the ride home!
Review №4
2022-04-16Absolutely love bringing my huskies here. we live a hr and a half away,but the trip is worth it for our pups.
Review №5
2021-07-11Our family thought it sounded like a nice place to try for dogs. This was such a fun place to take the dogs. They had a blast running in the sand and swimming in the pond. There were so many dogs running around and playing with each other. There are tennis balls on the beach or in the water that you can use throw to your dog or any other dog. You are able to walk around the pond with your dog or your dog can run, while you take a stroll around the pond. They have fenced in area for the smaller dogs to go in, so that they dont get run over by the larger dogs. On the other side of the pond is an agility area that has 3 or 4 things for the dogs to walk on, jump through or walk through. The kids had an amazing time watching the dogs and throwing balls for all the dogs. There is a place that you can rinse your dog off before you leave the park. No one is allowed in the pond except for dogs. They do have sings stating this.
Review №6
2022-06-25I took my one year old dog for the first time today. Lots of people and dogs on a very hot day. It was great fun for the humans and dogs alike. Very friendly atmosphere. Pretty clean. Awesome place for the dogs to swim, play, run, socialize. I drove 40 minutes to check it out, and it was worth it! Great place, Stow!
Review №7
2021-09-11Very nice and spacious. Well kept area, wash stalls at exit are a very nice feature. It would be nice if there were more balls or frisbee for the dogs or a fountain etc for the dogs to drink from. But otherwise it was a very fun experience.
Review №8
2022-04-06One of the best dog parks in Ohio that Ive visited so far. Dogs love it, plenty of shade and places to sit for us humans too.Theres bathrooms, fountains for us to refill bowls and bottles, as well as a great community for people to gather for a good time with their pups.
Review №9
2021-08-14My puppy had a blast played with water and other dogs at the dog park for first time, I definitely will bring him back there for sure !
Review №10
2021-11-30My girlfriend and I bring our pups here often! Plenty of space, nice little lake, clean! There are a few bath stalls, however, they’re not elaborate. These are simply enough to hose a dog off to the extent that they won’t entirely leave your car a mess. With that said— wash stations are not available in the winter. All things considered, this is a fantastic space to spend some “off leash” time with your dog! This is one of the nicest dog parks we’ve been to, it’s certainly worth visiting!