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Dogwood Acres Dog Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Sterling, Illinois · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Dogwood Acres Dog Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Dogwood Acres Dog Park
“It's very clean and the park has a Porta potty, playground, pickleball courts and walking path nearby!”
It seems like people and their dogs are returning after Covid. Mostly we've encountered friendly pet owners and even tempered dogs. It's especially nice to have a large breed and small breed area! It's very clean and the park has a Porta potty, playground, pickleball courts and walking path nearby!
Love this place. More importantly, so does my dog ! Our back yard is small, so he loves having the freedom to run ! Very clean and very well maintained. Best thing I've ever done for my little guy ! Tires him out when we get home !!; 😂
Dogwood Acres is a great dual fenced dog park with double doors for safety, newly planted trees for shade, bags for picking up after your animal, and even a drinking fountain for your favorite canine friend. Highly recommend!
My grand dog Brantley really enjoys visiting the park. And interacting with the other dogs. And is with walking distance of their new home. In the morning I know my brother takes his little dog for a visit, also
Trail conditions & character
“Has two separate yards, one for smaller dogs and a bigger one for larger ones.”
“Things that would make it better for owners include more than one bench, perhaps some seating with shade, additional bag dispensers and collection bins, maybe a portable toilet.”
Plan your run at Dogwood Acres Dog Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesterlingparks.org
- Phone(815) 622-6200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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