Stoll Off-Leash Dog Park — Attraction in Overland Park

Our first day was first spent walking the outer perimeter to settle our 6mo old’s anxiety and get her used to all the other pups. Although she is a very loving people pup, she has only fairly recently had her rabies vaccine, so I have not allowed her to be around other animals unless she was in a shopping cart experience. So, once her nerves settled and she stopped with the barking and just seemed to be excited, we made our way into the park. Day 1, we were 100% on lead all day. With all the walking trails and interactions, all on lead. She did great! Walked great, played well, no aggression, no barking, showed signs of submission, allowed other dogs to approach her with no fear and just enjoyed her day. Day 2, we started off walking the trails and playing on the lead. We then met a friend she was playing really well with. After talking to the other pup parents that were in my approximate area in which their pups were playing with mine, they agreed that she was doing great and felt she was ready to be off leash to play. WELP, HERE GOES NOTHING, IN JESUS NAME- AMEN! There she goes!! Off to play with her new friends! Such a proud momma moment! Day 3, let’s try walking the trails and let her lead the way! Straight into the gate today! No need to walk the perimeter like the first two days! Took her right off the lead and off she went to do her sniffs and to find a new friend. Didn’t take her long! After her friend had to leave, we spent a couple hours just walking the trails and paths, sniffing and small plays along the way. Day 4, same as day 3! She’s getting a hang of this park thing!! I love seeing her playing so well and being so happy! Just warms this...

It's large, and has different options for different kind of dogs, there is a small path around a fountain, probably about .25 of a mile, for those who want to walk their four legged friend on leash. They have a large off-leash dog park.

This was the first time bringing my 1.5 yo Great Pyrenees/ Saint Bernard mix, and he was pretty nervous and anxious about all the dogs off leash as we approached the entrance of the open off-leash area. We tried to look for an entrance that was quieter, to hopefully coax him into the park on-leash until we felt he was comfortable. Unfortunately there is really only one main area where there are entrances to the off-leash area. It would have been helpful if there would have been entrances and exits all around the off-leash area. We weren't able to let him off leash, but we were able to walk him around the small fountain path, which he enjoyed well enough.

TL;DR: Wasn't for us and our specific situation, but this could easily be the perfect place for another dog in...

My dog gets so excited when we are turning onto the road to get to this park. We enjoy the open space, and that there is not a large body of water for her to jump in - as there are at other area dog parks. There is an area in the very southwest corner that notoriously gets muddy with lots of rain, but the park's maintenance has made progress in correcting this area in recent months, with noticeably more gravel having been poured - which I greatly appreciate. We do enjoy walking the path in the wooded area, as it gives a more calming vibe than the open area. In the winter, you need to bring a jug of water, as the fountains are turned off. There are bags provided so that you pick up after your dog, and these stations are located in a couple different areas of the park. Only on a couple of occasions have I found them to be out of bags, but I usually bring a few of my own anyway. Everyone we have encountered here has always been very friendly and overall, this is our favorite dog...