5 Of The Best Dog Parks In Westland, Farmington, Livonia, Dearborn, & Novi, MI!

Regardless of your dog’s size, temperament, or social skills, there’s a local Livonia dog park that will suit your furry friend’s needs. Safety is the most critical factor when finding a good dog park where you feel comfortable taking your pet. A dog park worth spending your time will offer a variety of options for visitors, including a separate area for small and large dogs, grassy areas for playing fetch, shady spots for hiding from the sun, and water for cooling off.

Livonia is home to several parks perfect for your dog to burn off that extra energy safely, but don’t just take our word for it! Below you will find a list of parks where your dog can run free and socialize on your terms. We even break down why the 2023 Ford Bronco is the best dog friendly SUV on the market. 

Wayne County Dog Park

The Wayne County Dog Park is an off-leash dog park that is part of Hawthorne Ridge Park at 32401 Edward Hines Drive in Westland, Michigan. This dog park covers three acres of ground, providing ample room for even the liveliest fur baby to burn off energy. The park has separate areas for large and small dogs. To use the small dog section, a dog must weigh less than 20 pounds. Both sections are surfaced with grass and have agility equipment. The park is kept clean and well-maintained thanks to everyone following the rules. All owners must pre-register for the facility, produce their dog’s vaccination and license certificates, and pay an annual fee of $20. Non-residents may also use this may also register but have to pay a slightly higher cost of $25.

Farmington Hills William Grace Dog Park 

The recently renovated William Grace Dog Park at 29040 Shiawassee Road in Farmington, Michigan, will exceed your expectations. A trip to the William Grace Dog Park will give you and your pooch hours of fun. Enjoy a stroll on the new walking path created around the park’s perimeter while having peace of mind knowing there is a barrier-free drinking fountain accessible for dogs and humans. Most excitingly, your dog will enjoy the agility play equipment, including log balance beams, climbing boulders, tree stump jumpers, and retired fire hydrants. Designated areas for big and small dogs allow owners to provide a worry-free space for their pets safely. The small dog area is for pups less than 22 pounds. Annual passes start at $35 and an additional $10 for each dog added.

Livonia Dog Park

The City of Livonia has created a dog park at 36000 W. Seven Mile Road, located in Bicentennial Park. The park features waste stations, a doggie drinking fountain (available April-September), benches, agility stations, areas designated for small and large dogs, and an open area for rotation. Livonia residents with licensed dogs can access the park for a $30 annual fee for the first dog and $10 for each additional dog. There is a maximum of three dogs per household. Applications are to be renewed annually and are valid through Jan. 31 each year. Find more information on registration and park rules here.

Dearborn Dog Park 

The Dearborn Dog Park is located Behind the Henry Ford Centennial Library at 16301 Michigan Avenue. The park is divided into two areas for your pup’s safety. There is a larger area for dogs weighing more than 30 pounds and another for smaller dogs which are enclosed by a fence and accessible only through a gate. Dog owners who haven’t paid a fee for using the facility will not be able to enter. Both sections offer benches, dog waste bags and waste disposal stations, water access, and fun agility equipment. The dog agility equipment—which includes adjustable jump bars, elevated agility walk platforms, walk ramps, hurdles, teeter totters, and barrels—is the result of a generous $15,000 donation from the Oakwood Group, a Dearborn-based company founded in 1945. Annual passes for residents start at $35. 

Novi Dog Park

The Novi dog park is located at 42390 Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, MI 48375, just south of the Ten Mile and Novi Road intersection and behind the Novi Ice Arena, where parking is available to park visitors. This huge dog park offers three-acre off-leash dog fun. Approximately three-quarters of an acre is set aside for small or timid dogs, providing enough room for all dogs to run and play without owners worrying about which breed can keep up with each other. The park offers double gate entry, dog and human drinking fountains, plastic bags to pick up after your dog, and benches for owners. A positive perk, Novi Dog Park provides paw-friendly salt around the park during the icy season. As a visitor to the park, you will need to register your information with the city to get a key fob. The best part? Novi Dog Park shares its membership with the town of Northville, meaning members can also use the Community Park Dog Park location. Annual fees are $30 for residents and $60 for non-residents.

Why the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport is the Best Dog-Friendly SUV 

Traveling in the car with your pet can often lead to concerns for dog owners around cargo space, hair clean-up, and keeping the seats and finishing of your vehicle safe from potential claw scratches. Finding the best dog-friendly SUV that’s durable, easy to clean, and provides more opportunity for adventure sounds near impossible. However, dog owners can have the best of both worlds with everything they need in a vehicle with the Bronco Sport. 

The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport offers enough cargo space to carry your outdoor gear and comfortably seat your pup. This off-road beast provides 32.5 cubic feet behind the back seats and 65.2 cubic feet when the rear seats are down. The low cargo floors make it easy for your dog to get in and out of the SUV. While the washable, rubberized flooring and upholstery are easy to keep clean and hose out.

Ford Bronco Sport Portable Soft-Sided Pet Kennel 

Unlike any other SUV, Ford Accessories make a portable soft-sided Pet Kennel specifically for the Bronco and Bronco Sport to keep your pet safe inside or outside the vehicle on every adventure. The kennel attaches to the D-rings in the cargo area of the Bronco. Constructed of strong polyester and folds flat when not in use, the portable dog crate even has pockets for their leash, water bottle, and bow. It doesn’t get any more pet friendly than that! 

The Bronco Sport is designed to withstand wear and tear from the most brutal terrain to your furry friend’s muddy paws and claws. Custom order the best pet-friendly SUV on the market, the 2023 Bronco Sport from Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, Michigan, today! 

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