Karen A Nelson Memorial Dog Park
About the Park
Karen A Nelson Memorial Dog Park is a large, fully-fenced off-leash park in Racine with separate areas for large and small dogs. The grounds feature open running space, water stations, picnic tables, shade structures, waste bags, and parking. Most visitors describe the park as well-maintained with a generally friendly community, though rule enforcement varies and some dogs and owners may not follow park etiquette.
Visitors Like
- Spacious areas for both large and small dogs
- Well-maintained grounds with trees
- Multiple amenities (water, shade, tables, bags)
- Fenced and secure enclosure
Worth Noting
- Rule enforcement inconsistent
- Large dogs sometimes in small dog area
- Not all owners clean up after dogs
- Occasional aggressive dogs reported
Park Gallery
Google Reviews
237 reviews
Kathy A
94 reviewsThe Karen A. Nelson Memorial Dog Park has a few strengths on paper, but in practice the experience is often frustrating and inconsistent for many visi...
Joseph Carter Knilans
27 reviewsThis is a great enclosed dog park with 2 sides. One side is for bigger dogs and the other is for smaller dogs but there is no hard and fast rule that ...
Richard Butler
57 reviewsGreat dog park with a gazebo for shade in bathroom facilities. Totally fenced in. Lots of friendly people
Gina Svensson-Schiavo
5 reviewsThe place to go when they gotta go run.
Brienne Lovelace
1 reviewsI got a dog. My name is brownie. He is very sweet person. He like to play with other dogs like a small dog not a big dog.
Mary Pierce
11 reviewsLovely large areas for both large and small dogs. Enough room to have plenty of running with multiple dogs.
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