# Dog parks in St. Louis, MO Hours, fees, rules, and what local dog owners actually say about off-leash dog parks in St. Louis, MO, researched and verified July 9, 2026. Canonical page: [Best dog parks in St. Louis, MO](https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis) on PetVet Directory. ## Key facts - Location: St. Louis, Missouri - Parks listed: 8 (2 free, 6 membership) - Last verified: July 9, 2026 - Companion guide: [The 10 Best Dog Parks in St. Louis, According to Real Dog Owners](https://www.petvet.directory/articles/best-dog-parks-in-st-louis) - Vets in St. Louis: [20 clinics](https://www.petvet.directory/vets/mo/st-louis) - Dog trainers: [Dog trainers in St. Louis](https://www.petvet.directory/trainers/st-louis-mo) ## Top parks ### 1. Treecourt Unleashed Dog Adventure Park - Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis/treecourt-unleashed - Neighborhood: Kirkwood area - Address: 2499 Marshall Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 - Cost: Around $45 per month, monthly or quarterly plans - Hours: 9 AM to 7 PM - Size: 9 acres - Features: roughly 9 to 11 fenced acres; shaded walking trails; open running space; water stations; spring fed pond; picnic tables and benches; views of Simpson Lake - Requirements: current vaccinations; temperament evaluation before joining - Know before you go: membership is pricier than neighborhood parks - What owners say: Rated excellent on aggregator sites for cleanliness and management - Website: https://treecourtunleasheddogadventureparks.com/ ### 2. Southwest City Dog Park at Willmore Park - Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis/southwest-city-dog-park-willmore - Neighborhood: St. Louis Hills - Address: Willmore Park, near Hampton Ave and Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO - Cost: $60 per year for city residents, $75 non-residents, $15 each additional dog - Hours: Not posted - Size: 1.1 acres - Separate small-dog area: Yes - Features: two separate play areas; agility equipment; dog pools in summer; straw climbing mazes in winter; dog wash facility; water station - Requirements: proof of rabies vaccination; proof of bordetella vaccination; membership window opens on a set schedule each year - Know before you go: membership signup has a limited annual window, plan ahead - What owners say: Repeatedly recommended on r/StLouis, especially for big dogs - Website: https://swcitydogpark.org/ ### 3. Frenchtown Dog Park - Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis/frenchtown-dog-park - Neighborhood: Soulard - Address: 10th St and Emmet St, St. Louis, MO 63104 - Cost: $60 per year for one dog, $80 for two, $100 for three - Hours: 6 AM to 9 PM daily - Size: 0.75 acres - Separate small-dog area: Yes - Features: dedicated separate spaces for small and large dogs; gate code access; historic neighborhood setting - Requirements: application with photo of owner and dog; current vaccination records; signed waiver and rules agreement - Know before you go: members only, no walk-ins - What owners say: A steady r/StLouis recommendation for city dwellers - Website: https://frenchtowndogpark.com/ ### 4. Fox Park Dog Park - Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis/fox-park-dog-park - Neighborhood: Fox Park - Address: Fox Park, near Ohio Ave and Victor St, St. Louis, MO 63104 - Cost: $40 per year for the first dog, $20 each additional dog - Hours: 6 AM to 10 PM daily - Features: fenced off-leash area; central spot between the ball field and splash pad; run by the neighborhood association; private member community group; online incident reporting system - Requirements: membership through the Fox Park neighborhood association - What owners say: Beloved by neighborhood residents on r/StLouis - Website: https://www.foxparkstl.org/neighborhood-association/dog-park/ ### 5. Shaw Dog Park - Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis/shaw-dog-park - Neighborhood: Shaw - Address: 4101 Cleveland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 - Cost: $50 per year for Shaw residents, $70 non-residents, small add-on for additional dogs - Hours: 6 AM to 9 PM daily - Features: crushed granite surface, no mud; dog pools; benches; toys; steps from Tower Grove Park - Requirements: Shaw neighborhood membership program; signed waiver; proof of rabies vaccination - Know before you go: memberships renew every January regardless of when you join - What owners say: 4.3 stars across about 20 reviews - Website: https://shawstlouis.org/attractions-amenities/shaw-dog-park/ ### 6. St. Johns Community Dog Park - Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis/st-johns-community-dog-park - Neighborhood: South County - Address: 11333 St John Church Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 - Cost: Free, no membership or gate code - Hours: Dawn to dusk - Separate small-dog area: Yes - Features: two fenced sections by dog size; shade trees; benches; waste stations; hosted by St. John's UCC - Know before you go: basic amenities compared to membership parks - What owners say: Recommended on r/StLouis as the easy free starter park - Website: https://stjucc.org/ ## Honorable mentions ### Laclede's Landing Dog Park - Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis/lacledes-landing-dog-park - Neighborhood: Downtown - Address: Laclede's Landing Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63102 - Cost: Free - Hours: 6 AM to 9 PM - Features: fenced grassy field; shaded area under the bridge; kiddie pools; benches; water fountains; near the Arch grounds - Know before you go: nearby parking costs money; often no other dogs to play with - Website: https://www.lacledeslanding.com/dog-park-in-st-louis/ ### K9 Garden - Profile: https://www.petvet.directory/dog-parks/mo/st-louis/k9-garden - Neighborhood: McRee Ave, near The Grove - Address: 4565 McRee Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 - Cost: Membership based, day passes available - Hours: Not posted - Features: indoor and outdoor park; full restaurant and bar; opened early 2026 in the former Bar K space - Requirements: membership or day pass - Know before you go: new business, limited review history so far - Website: https://k9garden.com/ ## Vets in St. Louis - [MetroVet St. Louis](https://www.petvet.directory/vets/mo/st-louis/metrovet-st-louis-clayton) - [Kingsbury Animal Hospital](https://www.petvet.directory/vets/mo/st-louis/kingsbury-animal-hospital-st-louis) - [Affton Veterinary Clinic](https://www.petvet.directory/vets/mo/st-louis/affton-veterinary-clinic-st-louis) - [Concord Animal Hospital](https://www.petvet.directory/vets/mo/st-louis/concord-animal-hospital-st-louis) - [Hampton Animal Hospital](https://www.petvet.directory/vets/mo/st-louis/hampton-animal-hospital-st-louis) - [Grantview Animal Hospital](https://www.petvet.directory/vets/mo/st-louis/grantview-animal-hospital-st-louis) - [All 20 vets in St. Louis](https://www.petvet.directory/vets/mo/st-louis)