University Lake Park
About the Park
University Lake Park is an off-leash dog trail looping approximately 1.5 miles around a lake with wide, well-maintained paths and multiple swimming areas. The park attracts an active dog community with generally responsible owners and friendly interactions, though incidents of aggression and inadequate dog control have been reported. The area features natural surroundings and a spacious, unfenced layout. Dog owners should monitor water quality, ensure their dogs are comfortable with off-leash interactions, and be aware of potential water hazards.
Visitors Like
- Off-leash trail around scenic lake
- ~1.5-mile loop with well-maintained paths
- Multiple swimming areas
- Active, generally friendly dog community
Worth Noting
- Water quality concerns—dogs reported getting sick
- Off-leash dogs will approach yours
- Reported incidents of aggressive, uncontrolled dogs
- Dog waste cleanup issues
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Google Reviews
418 reviews
Allison Schrecengost
14 reviewsI love it when all the four leggeds are out free-doggin'. I kept my little one in a leash, as we are figuring out if she will ever listen. But the old...
Jarek Halat
465 reviewsGreat place for dogs to be off leash! The trail around the lake is about 1.5 miles long.
Debra Doornbos
90 reviewsBest place to run e dogs
Wendy Sharon
4 reviewsVery beautiful outside especially when there is still snow on the ground.
Marie Corven
421 reviewsActually it was the Orthopedics office
Ralph Engebreth
14 reviewsGreat
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