About the dog park
The City of Plainwell designated approximately 28,000 square feet of space in Cook Park for residents to enjoy with their dogs. The park includes five acres of land with walking paths, a pavilion, restrooms, and a 100-foot lighted sledding hill. The area is slightly secluded, which makes it the perfect spot for the dog park. The dog park was funded by a Patronicity crowdfunding campaign through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The dog park includes:
- Separate areas for small dogs and large dogs, enclosed by vinyl-coated chain-link fencing with separate gates
- A double gate at the entrance to avoid any accidental releases
- Four park benches placed throughout the park, making the space a community gathering place
- Convenient watering and waste stations
- A concrete-and-brick entrance into the park
- Six pieces of agility equipment, three in each area
Dog park rules
- Use the park at your own risk.
- Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dogs at all times.
- Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the park.
- Dog waste must be cleaned up by the owners immediately.
- Owners must be within the dog park and supervising their dog, with a leash readily available.
- Dog handlers must be at least 16 years of age.
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.
- Aggressive dogs must be removed immediately.
- Dogs should be under voice control.
- Each dog brought into the park must be wearing a current registration tag.
- Dog bites should be reported immediately to Plainwell Public Safety, 269-685-9858.
Support the dog park
You can still donate and/or purchase a brick: sponsorship, donation and brick order forms (PDF).