Dog parks provide an excellent opportunity for dogs to socialize and work off energy. 

Community Benefits
Well exercised dogs are better dogs!
Crime is deterred in parks that are busy; dog lovers are always using dog parks!
Dog parks provide a safe place for off leash dogs preventing common problems when owners allow dogs off leash in general park areas.
Networking with other dogs owners and your neighbors.

A Few Tips for Dog Owners

1)  Your dog should have reliable recall prior to going to a dog park, this is needed to keep you, your dog, and others safe.
2)  Puppies under four months should not be brought to park
3)  Small dogs may not be appropriate for mixed or large dog areas
4)  Always watch your dog at the park, it is your responsibility to make sure play is always appropriate
5)  Young children should not be brought to the park

Local Dog Park Organizations

Waldo Organized Offleash Friends 
Dogpark Improvement Group

Dog Park Links and Articles
American Dog Trainers Network
The Bark Unleashed: Community Dog Parks
Animal Planet

Area Dog Parks-Public

Happy Tails  
1251 SE Ranson Rd
Lees Summit, MO

Heritage Park
16050 Pflumm
Olathe, KS

Kill Creek Streamway
Dog Park at 95 St. Entrance
Main Entrance 11670 Homestead Lane
Olathe, KS

Penn Valley Park
W. 28th St. and Wyandotte St. 
Kansas City, MO 

Shawnee Mission Park
7900 Renner Road
Shawnee, KS

Area Dog Parks-Private

Wayside Waifs Bark Park
3901 Martha Truman Rd 
Kansas City