In Ohio State Parks pets are permitted in most day use areas, with the exception of swimming beaches, and must be on a leash. Fifteen state parks offer designated dog park areas complete with fenced-in enclosures and water sources. More than half of the dog parks also offer access to the park’s lakefront. Ohio State Park Dog Swim Areas are provided adjacent to the dog parks at the following parks:
Alum Creek State Park – 3615 S. Old State Road, Delaware, OH 43015; a fenced area with water access for dogs only.
Delaware State Park – 5202 US Highway 23 N, Delaware, OH 43015; a swim area is available near the public beach.
Madison Lake State Park – 4860 E Park Drive, London, OH 43140; a designated dog swim area is located on the west side of the lake.
Mosquito Lake State Park – 1439 State Route 305, Cortland, OH 44410; The Cooperation Station features a dog swim area.
Portage Lakes State Park – 5031 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319; an unfenced dog swim area.
Salt Fork State Park – 14755 Cadiz Road, Lore City, OH 43755; direct lake access for dogs.
A.W. Marion State Park, 7317 Warner Huffer Road, Circleville, OH 43113; a non-fenced area allows off-leash access to the lake.
Harrison Lake State Park – 26246 Harrison Lake Road, Fayette, OH 43521; a dog swim are is located near the campground.
Hueston Woods State Park – 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, OH 45003; a dog swim area is located near the dog park.
Lake Alma State Park – 422 Lake Alma Road, Wellston, OH 45692; a dog swim area is on Lake Alama.
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