DogMapFenced dog park · Historic Third Ward · 103 W Clybourn Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park
Downtown's first off-leash dog park: a 23,000-square-foot fully fenced space partially sheltered under I-794 along the west bank of the Milwaukee River, with separated large- and small-dog areas, pet turf and water stations.
Off-leash · set hoursThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · set hours
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterWater stations on site
- Size23,000 sq ft (~0.5 acre)
- Hours6 AM–10 PM (county Dog Park Pass)
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Downtown street and garage parking.
Good to know
- Run by a downtown/Third Ward BID nonprofit partnership, but uses the Milwaukee County Dog Park Pass ($36 resident / $40 non-resident annual, or $6/day).
- Opens an hour later than the county parks (6 AM vs 5 AM); artificial pet turf, not grass, and no in-park river swimming despite the riverside location.
- Partly covered by the freeway, so it offers some shelter — but downtown still gets full Midwest winter cold and ice.
Verified off-leash rules
Rules verified · source: Milwaukee County Parks — Dog Parks
Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park?
- Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 6 AM–10 PM (county Dog Park Pass).
- Is Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park fenced?
- Yes — Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park is fully enclosed.
- Is Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park free?
- Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park isn't free — it requires a paid membership or fee to use. Check the official source for current pricing.