Waggin Trail Dog Park

This dog park is serviceable, although I’m not sure how much particular care it is given by ownership. We have been visiting here for about six months now, and for a large majority of that, there were two giant holes in the ground that received pooled water that obviously became muddy and full of who knows what else (actually, I think we do know what else). Then of course all the dogs want to run through it and play in it. These were only recently filled, so we will so how long it lasts.
There are some tunnels and a ramp and slalom poles, but one of them has been broken off and now the base of it just sits there with a screw sticking through it. And no, we don’t take the dogs to the park just so they can slalom, but I feel like a detail like this speaks to the maintenance. Like, just fix it.
There is a tiny gazebo area with a few benches, and a few other benches scattered around the park. I always notice dogs seeking shade though, as there is little to be found.
The biggest annoyance is the water fountains are turned off way before they need to be (before the winter season) and as of early March, they still haven’t been turned on. So everyone has to bring jugs. If they’re concerned with pipes freezing, I think we are fine now.
If you’re wondering, there are two sides to the park: one for small dogs, and one for big dogs. The fence is very sturdy, which is ideal for preventing dog and kid escape.
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Did not know this place was here until today. This will be a great place for my dog Shadow, since I can’t let out by herself because she likes to jump my backyard fence. It is divided by large and small dogs and has concrete paths for humans, and several tunnels, poles, ramps for training or play. Beware the mud, and no drinking water in winter. I’m sure we will be here a lot.

Good place to take your dog to socialize with other dogs. Come big come small. Come all dogs. Bring a leash and put it in your dog when your entering the park. The local cops will ticket you for not bringing your dog in on a leash.

We don’t have a backyard so my boys love this park! It does get muddy, like most parks, and I recommend bringing water. It usually gets busiest when people get off work, so if you want maximum socialization, I recommend going then.

Pretty nice dog park for my small dog. It has separate large/​small dog areas which is great since my dog can get nervous around high energy large dogs but still enjoys her off-​leash time. People are not always great about picking up after their dog, watching their dog to make sure it isn’t being rude to others, or watching their children, but have never had a major incident there.

It’s better than nothing. I’ve got a great Dane and a golden retriever and they have fun interacting with the other dogs at the park. It’s separated in half by dog size which I’m conflicted about, because I want my big dogs comfortable interacting with small dogs (my Dane lays down to play with my friends shihtzu) and I can’t do that there without people freaking out.

My pup loved the park! A couple complaints: there isn’t much shade and there are small children running around in the park. My pup is a Great Pyrenees, Husky and Shepard mix so he gets overheated easily. My pup loves kids, especially mine, but there are pups that don’t and that can throw the whole mood of the park off and make dogs nervous. It would be cool if there were a separate space for kids too…

Love this park for my pup Bentley. He’s a larger breed dog and loves having all the space to run around. They have ramps and tunnels for dogs who are interested to pay with those, and everyone (and their dog) seems very friendly and well mannered.
Only downside… The mudpits. Wish there was a way to get them dried up faster!!!

Great Job with this new dog park KC. We have a larger breed puppy that uses the small dog area and the large dog area so i’ll review them separately. I rank this dog park above Penn Valley and Swope Dog Parks for large and small dogs.
Small dog area has great mix of small dogs and friendly owners make this a fun place to take our pup, nice concrete trail and good area of grass for dogs this size to go for a run without getting to far away. Only criticism is that there are only 2 benches and there is no shade at all. The small dog side doesn’t get that wet after it rains which is great.
Big dog area has some agility poles, bridge and tunnels, good mix of dogs and plenty of room to run. you’re not as likely to talk to the other owners on this side as they are busier chasing their dogs around the larger park. My criticism of this side is that it seems to get very wet in several areas when it rains and there’s more mud on this side, but still better than several other KC dog parks.
Overall, a great dog park I plan taking my dog to many more times. We’ve been going a few times a week and look forward to meeting new dogs there.

We found this nice area for our dog, Obi to play a while back. Since then, we’ve taken Obi a few times and it’s been really good.
They have two separate areas, one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Both are nice and large with concrete trail for us owners and plenty of grass for the dogs to play in. There are also a few agility related items here, tunnels, poles, and things to climb on. However, most dogs we’ve seen here don’t use them. They are usually content with running around, sniffing around, and playing.
The large dog area is typically the busiest area. However, if your dog tends to be skittish, like ours, there is still plenty of room for them to walk around and play alone if they prefer.
My few criticisms come from some of the owners. They say there’s no bad dogs, just bad owners. Some dogs are a bit aggressive. Most tend to be polite and sweet. There are always a few bad apples. While your dog is quite safe here, always be on the look out for those aggressive dogs.
Like many city parks, they do turn off the water when it’s cold. However, the city sure takes their time in turning on the water. Many owners have resorted to bringing their own water for the dogs. It is not a bad idea to do so yourself when you visit.
Lastly, this is outdoors, so when it’s wet, there is a good chance there is going to be mud. So a bath afterward or towels in your car may be something to think about if you must go out when it’s wet.
Good place in general! We come by often!