Wheeler Memorial Dog Park

Collins Ave
725 Thurber Drive East
Columbus, OH
Operating Hours:
7am-11pm
Managed By:
City of Columbus
Days Closed:
None, except for some maintenance
Fees:
N/A
Restrooms:
N/A
Park Size:
1.5 acres
Type of Park:
Fenced
Other Notes: Opened May 9, 2009. This dog park has benches, a path, grass, trees, hills, and drinking water.
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BeanTheCorgi's picture
Bean Likes It
4

Overall, I really like this park and think it's a great place for a dog to be able to run around. There are some negatives. Most of them have been touched on by the other commenters.

There's a single gate on one side, which I've seen contribute to mishaps on several occasions when someone unknowingly lets a sneaky dog out. The grass is sparse (but seems to be growing back?). The water pump wasn't working all through the winter, but it's been fixed since and works fine now.

The owners are very nice and conscientious; when the water pump was broken, someone would often bring jugs of water and there are almost always extra plastic bags for cleanup if you should happen to forget one. There's a variety of dogs, large and small, and all the ones I see regularly are very well-behaved.

Biscuit's picture
Nice!
4

We found this park on this site and decided to give it a try. We used to go to Big Walnut, but it has gone downhill in the last year. Mostly because of the people who take their dogs there. This place was fun and the people were great. It is also a little closer to our home as we live in Grove City.

My only knock would be a lack of grass in what seems to be the main area of the park. It could make it a little messy after a rain. Also, the water pump is still broken, so bring your own jug.

lynnowner's picture
Wheeler Memorial Review

Great park! Spacious, trees for shade, hills for tearing around. Bring your own waste bags and water.

Visitor's picture
location

TOMTOMs are horrible, in my opinion. Turn down Collins and you'll see it on your right. It's in between a nursing home and apartments and in back of giant eagle.

Visitor's picture
Hard to find?

Went today and could not find it? Maybe I am an idiot, who knows, but my TOMTOM lead me to an open field and apartments. Help!

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Wheeler Park
4

My 9 yr. old son and I enjoy taking our dog to the park for lots of exercise. Our dog loves it! Currently the water pump is broken so if you want water, you must bring your own. There are plenty of empty water bowls, tennis balls, and plastic bags for clean-up.

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great park
4

well i think the park is great because there's water if someone brings it and lots of space and toys but there are some rough dogs but that doesn't stop me from taking my dog.

Visitor's picture
Nice if you have a larger dog
3

There's only one "air lock" entrance so if people come in the "back" way dogs can escape, also as of writing this, large sections of the park are fenced off or covered in hay.

The water pump is on a section of gravel/rocks, so if your dog is a rock eater, be wary of this area. I had to keep my puppy away from this section!

That said, it was a fairly decent size (the sectioned off areas just made it small) and the trees, grass and hills were lovely. There is no small dog area, so you need to keep a close eye on your dog and be ready to pick him up. As usual there are often people there with mild+ aggressive dogs but that's the same in every park, just be careful.

As I have a medium size dog who plays rough and can stand her own, I enjoyed this park.

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My puppy had a good time!
4

I just took my 10 month old shihpoo and she had a good time. Even thought she did not have a lot of small dogs to play with she held her own with the big guys. I also meet some really nice people who were knew alot about dogs.

Visitor's picture
Nice place to take your dog
5

I just found this small park this month, and my dog and I have enjoyed all the different breeds that frequent this park. They are making improvements to the park,and I have met some nice people there as well.

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Super!
5

My dogs and I made our first visit today and were absolutely delighted. It has grass, trees, and hills -- rare in dog parks.

Visitor's picture
Nice Park

This is a very nice dog park. It has plenty of shade for you and your dog(s). The people and dogs are all very friendly. I go there quite frequently.