Bow Wow Beach
About the Park
Bow Wow Beach is a large, completely fenced off-leash park in Stow, Ohio featuring a lake with sandy shores where dogs can swim, plus wide-open spaces for running. The park is well-maintained with regular water testing and includes a separate area for small dogs. Most visitors report a friendly dog-owner community and clean grounds, though some note issues with waste left by inconsiderate owners and occasional reactive dogs.
Visitors Like
- Large fenced lake with sandy beach
- Plenty of open space to run
- Water regularly tested and maintained
- Separate small dog area
Worth Noting
- Some owners don't pick up after their dogs
- Occasional reactive dogs present
- Risk of dog aggression incidents
- Can get crowded; best with fewer dogs
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Google Reviews
1002 reviews
Shelbi Madden
8 reviewsWill definitely go back! The whole lake is fenced in and can walk all the way around the lake. Didn't feel crowded at all and dogs loved it
corey rodeheaver
69 reviewsWe like sit here my goldens love it
Grace Huang
150 reviewsWe take our pups here regularly to swim and they have a great time every time! We feel better knowing that they regularly maintain and test the water ...
Art McMaster
32 reviewsGreat place for dogs. Lots of room and lots of water.
Erik H
492 reviewsVery nice off leash dog park with a huge pond for the dogs to enjoy
Dennis Sutton
5 reviewsTwo years ago, I moved From Maine on the coast back to Ohio to retire and I brought my dog who’s 13 years old now he grew up with us walking the beach...
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