April is Active Dog Month, which is a great reminder that, like humans, dogs need exercise too. It's essential to their well-being! Letting your pup run wild in the dog park or join you on a long hike can help keep them in good shape and live a long and healthy life.

Looking for some ideas on where you can take your dog to get exercise this summer? Our real estate agents are here with a top list of our favorite parks around Cleveland. 

• Edgewater Park - Cleveland, OH 44102
  This beautiful park on Lake Erie is not only a great place to walk your dog, it also offers spectacular views of the Cleveland skyline. Edgewater Park is 147 acres and covers 9,000 feet of shoreline. It also has a dog beach where your pup can run and swim! If you're planning to bring the whole family along, there are plenty of picnic areas and a rentable pavilion.
  
  
• Lakewood Dog Park - 1699 Valley Pkwy, Lakewood, OH 44107
  If you want to let your dog run free, this is the place to go. Lakewood Dog Park has plenty of dog bowls, benches, waste cans, and a separate area where smaller dogs can play. Best of all, the surface is made up of tiny stones, so your pup can play after it rains without getting muddy. If you'd like to live close to this dog park, there are some nice Cleveland homes for sale just down the road.
  
  
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park - 15610 Vaughn Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141
  Take your dog for a long hike on the scenic trails of this beautiful national park. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the best place to take in the beauty of Northeast Ohio — especially the stunning Brandywine Falls. Take advantage of the park's vast trail system to explore many natural elements around the park.
  
  
• Wendy Park - 2800 Whiskey Island Dr, Cleveland, OH 44102
  Located on Lake Erie and right on the edge of downtown Cleveland, Wendy Park has lots for your dog to do. Enjoy walking trails, a secluded beach area, and 22 acres of green space. This park is also one of Ohio's top birding destinations.

There are many ways to get your dogs the activity they need to live a happy and healthy life, especially when you live in a great city like Cleveland. Contact us today to schedule your home tour.