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Dog parks in Kansas City, MO

16 dog parks in Kansas City, MO: 2 fenced. On the map, 4 have a drinking fountain, 5 have picnic tables or a shelter and 1 has a soccer field.

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What Kansas City requires at off-leash areas

HoursKemp Off Leash Dog Park: daily 5 a.m. to midnight
License or permitDog must be licensed; park free to use
VaccinationsDogs vaccinated, parasite-free and in good health
LimitsMax 4 dogs per adult (16+); no puppies under 4 months; no kids 8 and under; ages 9-15 with adult; no females in heat

Source: kcparks.org, the official site for Kansas City. The city updates these from time to time; signs at the park are the latest word.

Source: OpenStreetMap. The Kansas City parks department sets hours and rules; the signs on site are the final word.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How many dog parks are in Kansas City?

    We list 16 dog parks in Kansas City and 8 more within 20 miles.

    Where are the dog parks in Kansas City?

    Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park, Penn Valley Off Leash Dog Park, Platte Landing Park Dog Park, Ermine Case Junior Park, Leawoof Dog Park and North Courtyard Dog Park and 6 more.

    Is there a fenced dog park in Kansas City?

    Yes, Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park and Dog park, Kansas City are mapped as fenced.

    Which dog parks in Kansas City have drinking water?

    Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park, Penn Valley Off Leash Dog Park, Ermine Case Junior Park and North Courtyard Dog Park have a drinking fountain on the map.

    Where can you have a picnic near the dog parks in Kansas City?

    Swope Park Off Leash Dog Park, Penn Valley Off Leash Dog Park, Platte Landing Park Dog Park, Ermine Case Junior Park and Waggin' Trail Dog Park have picnic tables, and 5 of them a covered shelter.

    Do you need a license or permit for dog parks in Kansas City?

    Dog must be licensed; park free to use. Dogs vaccinated, parasite-free and in good health.

    Are there more dog parks near Kansas City?

    The closest outside town: Saint John's Dog Park in Kansas City (1 mi), E. H. Young Riverfront Park Dog Park in Riverside (3 mi) and Welborn Dog Park in Kansas City (6 mi).