Mt. Airy Dog Park

There are aggressive dogs and irresponsible owners at Mt Airy. Not all its patrons but it only takes one. most important it only takes one dangerous or unsocialized dog. I’m not uptight and have to literally been to every dog park in Cincinnati and NKY. I’d be willing to pay a small monthly fee to have the park regulated– ie proof that dogs are socialized, have up to date shots, bags available, etc.
Could be a rad park and from Northside it’s only 5 minutes away-​opposed to 20 to the next closest dog park.

park itself is nice. Very large. However we had horrible experience. There are few aggressive pit bulls there when we went there yesterday, especially one with a green hair female owner. We purposely stayed away from them. I played balls and frisbbe with my dog at the other side of park. However the pit bull came over and bite my dog. Clearly that dog should not be off leash.

Love the space at this park, but I have to admit, its a bit run down compared to others I have seen. Miscellaneous tubs sitting in the water area filled with stale cloudy water, poop bombs everywhere and dirty tables, chairs and pretty much… everything.
Wish people would value the space enough and respect others enough to pick up after their pets. There are afterall plenty of free bags to take.

Looks to be a picnic area converted to a dog park. There were signs asking for donations, but given how money was I would be very concerned to help out management. They spent a lot of money on building a new covered picnic area outside of the dog area and fencing, but forgot the most important part of any dog park — rolls of bags in a covered dispenser!
As a result there is little poop pickup. Some patrons do care and tied plastic grocery bags to the fence. I didn’t want to touch the bags because they were wet and I could see holes. No one was using them or picking up while I was there. A commercial bag dispenser should be at the gate next to a trash can and most importantly at the start of the path in the parking lot. There was poop every 6ft on the way in.
My dog would not run because it didn’t want to step in land mines. There was no where I could stand without seeing at least 6 piles. It’s well past time to get the community together for complete poop cleanup and to post a sign telling people to tell other patrons to pick up if they miss/​ignore when a dog drops — patrons just need a posted norm. This works where I live without a hitch.
GET RID OF THE SHELTER OUTSIDE THE DOG PARK! It should be illegal to put your dig inside the fence unwatched with no person with a leash incase there is a dog fight. Dog fights happen. The shelter needs to be inside the large dog side period. a small bus stop shelter is all that is needed on the small dog side. NOT TO MENTION THIS IS WHY NO ONE WAS PICKING UP POO — they were on phones outside the park and not in control of their dogs!
Fencing is very costly and I have never been to a dog park with fences this high. They are normally about 3−4ft. The idea is that your dog should be well behaved, not an escape artist, or have a high prey drive — if you are going to a public dog park. I guess this means that if you can’t control your dog, this park is a great place for you… and perhaps deer would stay out too… I guess…
The space is a single hill so dogs/​humans mostly run on very the narrow flat top and there is no grass left. It was mud due to use intensity and the heavy tree cover. The fenced area is very large which is really awesome, but dogs weren’t using it unless humans walked to the fence. If you are disabled or elderly, its steep and there are no sidewalks. Perhaps most of the benches and tables should be relocated from the top of the hill to encourage owners to explore further.
What we loved was that there were agility courses in both parks. We wish they were closer, so we could use them it is a very long walk to get to the one in the large dog area because it is a very long walk to the gate in the first place. Its just not a great park of you are elderly or disabled and I couldn’t physically get to them.
The small dog park was about perfect. It was not too small for dogs to run. Small dogs like to run and often cities make small dog parks too small so they can’t. Yeh, cincy! The small dog side was mostly flat with less trees, so grass cover was great and I could get around more easily. Unfortunately there were no other small dogs, so we didn’t use that side. There were only 6 dogs mid-​weekday and they a were all large, so we went to the big dog side.
They had fresh water for dogs, hurray for that too.

My little snugglebugs love running around outside. Since we live in an apartment a dog park is a good bet for us. I took my two little dogs and my medium sized foster to this park for the first time today. I have a neighbor who comes here 365 days a year and I can see why. My foster and little one had a ball in the little dog area. My slightly bigger little one was a bit frightened and stayed glued to me– hopefully when we go again she will run around like a maniac like her brother. The dog park is large (especially on the big dog side) and has lots of fun obstacles for the dogs. I imagine the dogs might get a little messy put here, but that’s what the they like. I was most impressed with the people at the park. Everyone was super friendly and fun to talk with while the doggies ran around playing. Other dogs were really friendly too. This is definitely a place to check out if you have a social little pup. (or a big one)

Another great option for dog parks close to downtown.
This dog park has pretty much anything your dogs could want. My dogs are cooped up in my apartment all day and when I bring them here and let them off the leash they are able to run free instead the huge fenced in park.
They do have a small pup area which is also greatly appreciated. My pups have a combined weight of about 8 pounds so having another option besides getting trampled is always a good thing. This park has a ton of greenery. It is really scenic and fun even if your going for a picnic.
The only problem I have with this place is the maintenance of the park. It’s hard not to compare it to other parks, but I have to because this one was so muddy when I went I had to go home and change my clothes before we could go do anything else. I don’t think they had a drainage system or something it was kind of weird.
The grass was kinda getting wild with patches here and there too. Maybe I went at a bad time of the year I don’t know, but still a solid dog park and a great option for downtowners to take their pups to stretch their legs!

This place is really well maintained and has a huge area for the dogs.
In the winter, they scoop up all the plastic pools and stuff so they don’t get frozen over, and even in the snow, the place is well up kept. There is tons of room for the pups. There are two parks, a smaller dog park meant for dogs under 30 pounds or rather gentle play, and a larger dog park meant for rough play or the general public. Almost everyone goes in the large dog park, with every breed from great dane to tiny chihuahua, we have seen it all. It works really well too. Usually the small dog park is empty (sometimes we bring our dogs over there simply because our basset hound is a mess and kind of embarrassing — she makes awful noises that a lot of people mistake for something weird… I dunno… I can’t blame them… she’s sweet but a bit crazy) and our dogs (basset, corgi, and our friend’s yorkie) run around and play happily. The park has some agility equipment, tons of pools in the summer, poo bags for your dog’s waste, and picnic tables, little benches and gazebos, and just plenty of space for you and your dogs to have fun.
Now, let’s talk. One pet peeve here: do not, do not, do not, open the first gate, THEN OPEN THE SECOND GATE WHILE THE FIRST IS STILL OPEN. This has happened to me twice, and my corgi was *this* close to running out but my husband grabbed him. your dogs might come right back, but not everyone’s will, it’s double gated for a reason. Also, be sure the gates are closed. Be sure. You wouldn’t want your dog getting away, so be careful with other people’s. Also, sometimes people don’t keep a good eye on their dogs and they use the restroom and no one picks it up. Or other annoying things. But that’s not the park’s fault. No.
Overall, this is a great free dog park. It’s worth coming to.

Very nice dog park and getting better. Sometimes it can be sloppy for too long after rain but more importantly there are usually a good amount of dogs there and problem dogs or people don’t seem to be an issue at all. There is ‘playground’ structures for urge dogs, water, and seating for owners. Nice and big too. Check it out.

This is a free, public dog park on the western side of Mt. Airy Forest. There are two sections: a Small Dog area and an All Dog area. Each has a double gated entrance. Small dogs are welcome in the All Dog area, and generally this is where most of the action is. There are water stations with water pumps and bowls. There is also an area to hose down your dog because, yes, it can get a little muddy during rainy weeks. There is plenty of shade and lots of grass for the dogs, and picnic tables and benches for the humans.
The most impressive thing about this park is the ongoing maintenance. From what I understand, a large tree knocked out a portion of the fence over the winter, but this was quickly repaired. This spring they’ve brought in mulch piles, maybe to control the mud situation, but the dogs love the mulch mountains. Another recent addition is the agility equipment. Though my pug doesn’t quite get it, your dog might have a blast on the obstacles.
Again, this place is free and open to the public. Though I’ve never encountered an aggressive dog at Mt. Airy Dog Park, there is no security or staff on site. It is up to the dog owners to monitor and control dog behavior. If you’re uncomfortable with that, you should probably look for a paying member dog park with temperament testing.
Mt. Airy Dog Park is the second park entrance after you pass Montana going North on Westwood Northern Boulevard.

Can’t really add anything that hasn’t already been said. If you have a dog, no matter what size, you must take a visit to this dog park. I have a pug and he had a blast when I took him.

My dog hates this place, but I promise you won’t.
The Mt. Airy Dog Park actually is wonderful. It’s a giant double-​fenced in space (so you can open one gate and I’d a dog gets away from you and runs out, there is another gate blocking escape. Genius!) that’s perfect for puppies of all sizes.
Seriously, anything they want, it has: wide open spaces to run in, giant bowls full of water, giant pressurized nozzles to refill the water — even fire hydrants in the middle of the field to help them do their business. That’s a pretty good deal. If I was a dog, this would be my hangout spot. I’d be all, «After a long hard day of ripping up couches and peeing on the floor, there’s nowhere else I want to relax then right here.» Fact.
Plus, it’s free, so win plus there.
Got a little dog afraid of big dogs? No problem! This park has a separate smaller fenced in-​area for tiny dogs — although I’ve never seen it used. Every time have gone, the little dogs are in the big pen along with the rest of the canines, but it’s been fine, all the dogs have always been well behaved. I’ve never seen an attack or a fight.
And for you, there are picnic benches to sit on. You can unclasp your dog from the leash as soon as you get in and let them run to their heart’s content.
…well, you can. My dog is terrified of this place. She starts drooling uncontrollably and won’t leave my side. I wish I knew what made her so nervous whenever we come here. Hmmm, maybe the other dogs picked on her when I had my back turned, like on the playground at school. Stand up to them, puppy! You’re tough! Show them you’re not afraid!

LOVE this place. For 2 years we’ve been looking for a good dog park for our 20 lb Jack Russell/​Border Collie mix, and today we found it. Mt. Airy Dog Park FTW!
Previous experiences:
* Voice of America’s dog park has no shade (and no dogs, the time we were there)
* By contrast, Otto Armleder was TOO busy, and I felt like the owners were too busy socializing to watch their dogs
Mt. Airy Dog Park:
Today was about 70 degrees and sunny, although it did rain last night. I mention this because it was a PERFECT dog park day. So there were probably 20 or so dogs and their owners, which I thought was a great amount (not so many as to be crazy, but not so few as to be awkward or put any pressure on less social dogs/​people). And yes it was a little muddy in some areas (as one reviewer noted) but it really wasn’t that bad. I didn’t track mud onto my clothes or into my car or anything. Some dogs cooled off in dirty puddles, but luckily my dog didn’t.
I loved that there were so many areas for people to sit and hang out, but also lots of open space to explore. Trees for shade = awesome. Big buckets of water = awesome. Wading pool & cleaning hose = awesome (for those puddle-​loving pups).
The park is also just a few minutes off exit 4 on I-​75 — i.e., hugely convenient, unlike some of the others. (It’s the second driveway if you’re coming down Westwood from Montana, fyi.)
There is also a good-​sized area specifically for small dogs, but because no one was in it, we went into the big/​all dog area. It worked out fine. I get the feeling that we could have gone into the small area and thereby coaxed some other small dogs and their owners to join us, but like I said, the big guys were well behaved, and there was lots of space for nervous dogs to roam without joining in the fray if they didn’t want to.
No, the facilities and «amenities» at Mt. Airy are not going to be as nice as the private dog parks (like WagTown or Red Dog), but actually I prefer the natural, woodsy feel, and you can’t beat the price tag of *free*. :)

I go to dog parks all around the area, but I feel this park is the most laid back. People seem cool and friendly… its a good place. The big problem is that its kinda a mud pit… could use a little grass here and there

The Mt. Airy dog park is the best spot I’ve found to meet my Ohio friends on play dates with our respective dogs. The small dog space in the back is rarely occupied but the front section, a long stretch of dirt and grass with plenty of trees almost always holds a dozen dogs and their owners. The park provided old shopping bags to clean up after the dogs and a bare bones restroom facility is available right outside the fence. Picnic tables are scattered throughout the park and several hand pumps are available to provide the dogs fresh water to drink and play in. Towards the far end of the park by the road there is a suspicious fire hydrant. I’m not sure if it’s real or just to satisfy some doggy desire to urinate on hydrants but it’s kind of funny to see it standing all alone in a field of grass. I love Mt. Airy park, hike there frequently. It’s really convenient that they have a space for my dog as well.

Mt. Airy Dog Park is so great that we even found our dog there! While dogless, we attended our friends’ dog’s birthday party (R.I.P. Bowser). We were having a great time enjoying the company of dogs in general when we became acquainted with a lady who had been foster parenting a puppy for the week. He immediately had us smitten with him, and the lady let us know there’d be an opportunity to adopt him later…
Two years later, we constantly come back to the place we found our dog and enjoy our time there immensely. A strong sense of community serves as the backbone of the dog park, with its patrons taking great care of the park. It’s an unspoken rule that if your dog does his duty in the park, you do your duty as his owner (clean it up! what were you thinking??). Bags neatly tied to the fence serve as a means to do so if you forgot to bring one.
A much needed re-​do of the landscape has made it even more enjoyable, though owners should watch for two things: if it just rained heavily, avoid going for a few days. Second, if it’s Winter, take a bathroom break BEFORE going to the park: restrooms are closed the entire wintry season.

Located on Westwood Northern Blvd. between Montana Ave. and Boudinot, and in the Mt Airy Forest, the Mt. Airy Dog Park is a treasure on the westside. Despite the fact that there is another dog park on the eastside (behind the US Bank bldg by Lunkin Airport), I know many eastsiders who make the trek west just so their pooch can experience this little bit of doggie heaven. A former picnic area, converted to a dog park, this 5-​acre piece of land is well-​shaded, has plenty of seating for bipedal beings, and has two separate areas for big and small dogs. There are plenty of areas to hose your dog off, mens and womens restrooms, and a several miles of hiking paths behind it to boot.