About USA Dog Parks
Since 2006, we've been helping dogs and their people find the best places to play. Here's who we are and why we do this.
USA Dog Parks was born in 2006 as a simple idea: a directory of off-leash dog parks across the United States. For over a decade, it served as a go-to resource for dog parents looking for a safe place to let their pups run free.
In 2026, we rebuilt it from the ground up — with the same mission, but a bigger vision. Today, USA Dog Parks isn't just a directory. It's a complete guide to the dog park experience: where to go, what to bring, how to stay safe, and which gear is actually worth your money.
We're a small team of dog-obsessed humans who believe in honest reviews, transparent methodology, and putting dogs first — always.
Jake Morrison
Jake is a former software engineer from Portland, Oregon, who traded his keyboard for a leash when he adopted Parker, his Golden Retriever. He's visited over 200 dog parks across 34 states and brings a warm, self-deprecating voice to every review. If there's a mistake to be made at a dog park, Jake has made it — and he'll tell you exactly how to avoid it.
Read Jake's Full Story →Michelle Chen
Michelle is a certified professional dog trainer who runs a behavior correction practice in Queens, New York. She doesn't do "good enough" — if a product isn't safe for your dog, she'll tell you exactly why. With over a decade of experience in canine behavior, Michelle brings scientific rigor and no-nonsense standards to every gear review and safety guide.
Read Michelle's Full Story →Crystal Yifei Liu
Crystal spent two decades in Silicon Valley — first at Google, where she helped build AdWords, then at Amazon, where she architected the global Associates platform. Since 2016, she's been a digital mentor to content entrepreneurs. She doesn't write the articles — she makes sure every piece meets the standards she learned from 20 years in search and e-commerce.
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