Best Indoor Dog Parks in the United States

© Baxter's K9 Complex

Baxter's K9 Complex was founded in 2010 and offers dog daycare, training, and boarding services for the greater St. Louis area. Two locations are located in St. Peters and St. Charles, providing recreational and social opportunities for dogs and their owners. Puppy preschool training programs focus on general obedience skills, while specialized training and exercise programs are offered for older dogs, including service dog training programs. An 8,000-foot dog daycare facility offers a wide variety of toys and exercise obstacles for dogs to play on, and a 15,000-square foot indoor/outdoor dog park is furnished with safe rubber and synthetic grass floor coverings.

2903 N St Peters Pkwy, St Peters, MO 63303, Phone: 636-939-3000

© Paws 4 Fun

Paws 4 Fun is Nebraska’s first indoor dog park, offering a full suite of amenities and programming for four-legged friends. 12,000 square feet of indoor play space is offered within two large and two small dog park areas, which are fully equipped with antibacterial turf and a variety of playground and exercise equipment. Indoor and outdoor dog pools feature dock diving facilities and training programs, while self-service grooming facilities offer electric tubs and dog spa services. Daycare and suite boarding programs are also available for extended stays, including a full-service cat condo facility offering private condo boarding spaces and scheduled play time with staff members.

3704, 222 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE 68503, Phone: 402-802-1738

© Sit, Stay, N' Play

Sit, Stay, N’ Play was opened in 2012 by dog lovers Wade and Alison Rice, who wanted to create a facility that would allow pets access to exercise during the winter months. The Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania park features 11,000 square feet of indoor dog play space, focusing on safe play experiences and pet owner interactions. A doggy daycare program offers supervised play experiences for partial and full day stays, and a boarding area features 40 overnight rooms for pets. Full-service grooming facilities are also offered as standalone services or in conjunction with overnight stays, and a training program led by certified trainer Katrina Buccello offers programming for puppies and adult dogs.

1501 N 5th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, Phone: 570-872-9748

© Lucky Paws Pet Resort

Lucky Paws Pet Resort is located near Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and offers luxury pet resort facilities, including a full pet hotel that has received Pittsburgh Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Best of Pittsburgh award. Presidential and patio suites are offered for overnight stay, offering a recently-remodeled kennel-free experience with amenities for dogs such as heated floors, elevated beds, and a full sound system. Cat boarding options are also offered within the hotel’s Cat House, which features private multi-level cat condos. The resort is also home to the Pittsburgh area’s only indoor/outdoor dog park, which features a zero-entry swimming pool, a picnic pavilion area, and a variety of play equipment.

9330, 2273 Lovi Rd, Freedom, PA 15042, Phone: 724-728-1484

© Bow Chika Wow Town

Bow Chika Wow Town is a dog resort and daycare complex offering more than 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dog park play space for pets and their owners. Separate areas are offered for safe play for large and small dogs, with all play experiences monitored by staff members trained in pet CPR and first aid. A daycare facility is offered for partial and full day stays, offering safe monitored play and care seven days a week, and a dog hotel features standard suites and private bedroom areas for overnight pet stay. Self-grooming stations and AKC-certified dog training programs are also offered.

6908, 27 Meadow St, Warwick, RI 02886, Phone: 401-737-2900

© House of Ruff

House of Ruff is Seattle’s premiere canine social club, offering a large climate-controlled indoor dog park for dog and owner play experiences in a facility furnished with recovered recycled rubber from local landfills. After play, dogs and owners can relax at the Ruff Lounge, which offers beer, alcoholic cider, and dog and human snacks. Delivery service from nearby restaurants is provided, and big screen televisions offer chances to relax with pets and watch local sporting events. The facility’s indoor canine social club offers supervised daycare play experiences for pets of all sizes and ages, while the Ruff Motel features private kennels for overnight stays and serves healthy grain-free meals.

2603 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144, Phone: 206-325-3476

© Dogwood Play Park

Dogwood Play Park is Seattle’s first combined off-leash park and bar facility, offering indoor and outdoor play experiences for pets and owners in an adults-only environment. Cider, beer, wine, and snacks are offered at the facility’s bar, including dog treats made by the Seattle Bakery. 8,000 square feet of play space offer opportunities for active and gentle play regardless of the weather. Dogs may stay with owners or roam freely throughout the facility. Membership rates are offered for unlimited monthly visits, and regular dog day care services are offered throughout the week. A kennel-free dog hotel is also available for dogs that pass a temperament test, with structured running and ball play times offered throughout stays.

12568 33rd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125, Phone: 206-456-6884