Top public and private dog beaches in Oberlin, Ohio

McCoy Farm's 90 Acre Private Dog Park

Come visit us on our private 90-acre farm offering the best natural space for your furry friends! Let your dog explore scenic trails and wooded areas. Open fields for fetch and play. A swimming lake with a sandy beach where you and your pets can cool off and enjoy a refreshing swim on hot days. Perfect for off-leash adventures in a completely private rural setting. 70 wooded acres. 20 open field acres. 3 acre lake. *The cabin is open and may be used as shelter during inclement weather* *No Alcohol permitted on premises* *⚠️ Swim at Your Own Risk ⚠️* This is a privately owned pond with no lifeguard on duty. By entering the water, you assume all responsibility and risk for your own safety and the safety of anyone under your supervision. The property owner is not liable for injury, loss, or death resulting from swimming, wading, or any use of the pond or surrounding area. Entering this area constitutes agreement to these terms.

Columbus Park - Sandusky, OH

Columbus Park in Sandusky, OH is a dog-friendly park located at 414 Boston Rd. This park offers amenities such as a designated area for small dogs, tables for picnicking, a lake or pond for water activities, a beach area, open fields for play, and various hiking trails. For more information, you can contact the park at 419-609-1400.

Bow Wow Beach

Bow Wow Beach is a fully fenced dog park located at 5027 Stow Rd in Stow, Ohio. The park is open from 8am to dusk daily during the open season, which lasts from mid-March through December 1, weather permitting. Some of the amenities include a small dog area, a field, and a beach. Visitors must follow a set of instructions to ensure the safety of all park users, such as keeping gates closed, keeping dogs leashed when entering and leaving, and cleaning up after their pets. The park also has rules in place to protect dogs and their owners, including restrictions on aggressive dogs, puppies under four months old, and large dogs in the small dog area. Owners must carry a leash and monitor their dogs at all times, and are responsible for their dogs' behavior and any children they bring to the park. The park can be contacted at 330-689-5100 or parks@stow.oh.us, and more information can be found on their website at https://stowohio.org/355/Bow-Wow-Beach-Dog-Park.

Park hours: 8:00 am to Sunset – daily Opens for the season March 15, 2024 Season: Mid-March through December 1, weather permitting

River Front - Wet and Dry Dog Oasis

1 acre of relaxation and recreation. Open field, wooded area and a small hill leading to The Black River. Your dogs will LOVE romping around the yard, hill as well as playing and swimming in the river! Also, you can stay as long as you’d like and I don’t charge extra. My fee is for the day, you can even leave and come back.