Can my dog be off-leash at Downtown Cleveland Dog Park?

Yes — Downtown Cleveland Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Downtown Cleveland Dog Park fenced?

Yes — Downtown Cleveland Dog Park is fully enclosed.

Is Downtown Cleveland Dog Park free?

Yes — Downtown Cleveland Dog Park is free to access. Street parking in the Flats.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.

Fenced dog park · The Flats / Settlers Landing · 1505 Merwin Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Downtown Cleveland Dog Park

A compact fenced off-leash park in Settlers Landing Park on the east bank of the Cuyahoga River, beneath the Detroit-Superior Bridge, with a play structure, waste stations and owner seating.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
None
Size
~3,500 sq ft
Hours
Off-leash all day · dawn–dusk
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Street parking in the Flats.

Good to know

Small footprint — best for a quick downtown run, not all-day play.
Sits beside the Cuyahoga River but there’s no dog-swim access; the river is industrial here.
Surrounded by city traffic — keep dogs leashed until inside the fence.

About Downtown Cleveland Dog Park

Downtown Cleveland Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Cleveland, Ohio where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced. Size: ~3,500 sq ft.

Rules verified · source: City of Cleveland / Destination Cleveland