Dog Parks in Madison Heights, MI
1 dog park found
About Dog Parks in Madison Heights
Madison Heights, MI has a modest but notable dog park scene — with just one dedicated facility in the area, Red Oaks Dog Park carries the full weight of local off-leash recreation, and by most accounts it handles that responsibility well. Rather than a sprawling network of options, what you get here is a single, well-established park that draws visitors from well beyond the immediate community.
Red Oaks Dog Park stands out for a few reasons worth knowing before you visit. With 364 reviews, it’s clearly a well-trafficked destination, and reviewers describe it as ‘fairly simple with four pasture-type enclosures’ — open, functional spaces where dogs can stretch out and run. The park features both a large-dog area and a small-dog area, so you’re not throwing your terrier into a field with Great Danes. It also has a water feature on site. One detail that comes up repeatedly and genuinely sets Red Oaks apart: it’s ‘one of the few dog parks in the metro area that lets you pay for a pass without being a resident of that particular town,’ making it accessible to dog owners across the region. Some reviewers have flagged fencing concerns, so it’s worth keeping an eye on your dog near the perimeter.
A pass is required to use Red Oaks, so plan ahead and sort that out before your first visit. Since hours weren’t listed in current data, it’s worth calling ahead or checking the Oakland County Parks website directly. Given its regional draw, weekends can get busy — if you prefer a quieter run, a weekday morning is likely your best bet.
