Big Sioux Recreation Area Dog Training Park

Awesome place for the more independent pups/humans - those who enjoy the outdoors and being “off the beaten path,” so to speak. There are plenty of unofficial but clear trails throughout the tallgrass prairie. Up by the parking lot, there’s a restroom, water fountain, picnic table, and a mowed play area. There is no gate at the entrance. We only saw one other person and pup, and we all mostly stayed out of each other’s way.

This is just a mowed grassy area with a trail that goes into the woods. It leads to a kayak & canoe only campsite in the back. Sort of strange to be labeled for dogs but there’s no gate, so you might not be able to go off leash for more unruly dogs. Just a little area for dogs to sniff and stretch their legs outside.

This place is beautiful, well taken care of, and dogs can go swimming. Thank you, whoever you are!

My dog loves it here