The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in Iowa

Altoona

Altoona Dog Park, near Altoona, Iowa, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Ames

Ames Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Ames, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Ankeny

Ankeny Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Ankeny, Iowa — fully fenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Bettendorf

Dogs run off-leash at Crow Creek Dog Park, near Bettendorf, Iowa. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Davenport

Dogs run off-leash at Davenport Dog Park, near Davenport, Iowa. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Tama

Dog Park, near Tama, Iowa, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Waukee

Looking for an off-leash run near Waukee, Iowa? Dog Park at the Cascades is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Coralville

Dogs run off-leash at Emma's Run, near Coralville, Iowa. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Des Moines

Ewing Dog Park, near Des Moines, Iowa, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Des Moines

Ingersoll Square Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Des Moines, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Marion

K9 Acres Off-Leash Area, in Marion, Iowa, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Council Bluffs

Large Dogs is an off-leash dog park near Council Bluffs, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Coralville

Dogs run off-leash at Lily's Pond, near Coralville, Iowa. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Coralville

Linder Tire Service Small Dog Yard, near Coralville, Iowa, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Coralville

Dogs run off-leash at Lucky Pawz Playground, near Coralville, Iowa. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Newton

Dogs run off-leash at Newton Dog Park, near Newton, Iowa. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Norwalk

Norwalk Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Norwalk, Iowa — fully fenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Cedar Falls

Paw Park is an off-leash dog park near Cedar Falls, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Des Moines

Dogs run off-leash at Paws & Pints, in Des Moines, Iowa. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Dubuque

Dogs run off-leash at Pet Park, in Dubuque, Iowa. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

West Des Moines

Dogs run off-leash at Raccoon River Dog Park, near West Des Moines, Iowa. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

North Liberty

Red Fern Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near North Liberty, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Des Moines

Reno Memorial Dog Park, in Des Moines, Iowa, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Iowa City

Rita's Ranch is an off-leash dog park near Iowa City, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Des Moines

Looking for an off-leash run in Des Moines, Iowa? Riverwalk Dog Park is a designated dog park (fenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Council Bluffs

Small Dogs is an off-leash dog park near Council Bluffs, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Coralville

Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Coralville, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Waukee

Looking for an off-leash run near Waukee, Iowa? Trailside Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Urbandale

Urbandale Dog Park, in Urbandale, Iowa, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Waterloo

Looking for an off-leash run near Waterloo, Iowa? Waterloo Dog Park is a designated dog park (fenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Waverly

Waverly Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Waverly, Iowa — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Osage

Wes Carter Memorial Dog Park, near Osage, Iowa, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

West Des Moines

Windsor Heights Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near West Des Moines, Iowa — fully fenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.