Hillcrest Dog Park is a favorite Grand Rapids off-leash yard near Eastown / Fuller—urban, social, and easy when your apartment dog needs a quick, solid run.
Rules can change—follow City of Grand Rapids parks rules and posted signs.
What to know
- Address: 250 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (Hillcrest / Fuller Park area).
- Off-leash: Designated fenced dog park; leash elsewhere in the surrounding park.
- Hours: Commonly listed around 8 a.m.–10 p.m.—confirm on-site.
- Nearby: Community garden across the way; Fuller Park fields and hills for a short leashed cool-down walk.
- Pin: ~42.9679, -85.6359.
Tips
- Busy after-work windows—go earlier if your dog prefers quieter play.
- West-siders: Covell Dog Park (Covell Ave NW) is another GR option.
- River stroll afterward? Ah-Nab-Awen Park (Front Ave NW) is leash-friendly downtown green space—not an off-leash yard.
What to pack: Water, bags, and a city harness for Fuller Ave sidewalks.
How to get there
Central / Eastown Grand Rapids on Fuller Ave NE. Use marked parking by Hillcrest / Fuller Park; watch for ballfield traffic on game nights.
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FAQ
Is Riverside Park (Monroe Ave NE) off-leash?
Plan on leashed walks there—beautiful river paths, but not a fenced dog park.
Small-dog section?
Check gate signs; layouts can change with maintenance.