Jefferson County Dog Park, including the Terri Tinsley Dog Exercise Area, is a large permit-only park south of Johnson Creek. The 109-acre property includes about 59 fenced acres for off-leash use, with two large-dog areas, two small-dog areas, prairie, wooded trails and a boardwalk.
Plan your visit
- Address: W5098 Canine Drive, Johnson Creek, WI 53038.
- Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily under current Jefferson County park hours.
- Permit: Every dog needs a municipal license and either a Jefferson County annual tag or daily permit.
- Layout: Four fenced areas: two for larger dogs and two for smaller dogs.
- Parking: On-site parking is available near the dog areas.
- Water: County planning documents list water hydrants for people and dogs. Bring backup water outside the service season or whenever operation is uncertain.
For 2026, Jefferson County lists annual tags at $35 for the first dog and $20 for each additional dog. The county also lists reduced annual tags for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities and military veterans. A daily option is available through the registration page. Confirm the current checkout price before traveling.
Find the dog park entrance
The park is about one mile south of Johnson Creek near State Highway 26. Get directions to Jefferson County Dog Park and follow Canine Drive to the parking and signed dog-area entrances.
Keep your dog leashed while moving between the vehicle, registration area and fenced entrances. No dedicated current operator map was found, so this page does not include an empty map section. Use the entrance signs to choose one of the four areas.
Prairie, woods and separate dog areas
The property combines open prairie with wooded and wetland terrain. County records describe four double-gated dog areas, a boardwalk, trails, shelters, benches and water hydrants. Choose the posted size-appropriate area rather than assuming every fence connects to the same field.
Natural surfaces change with weather. Prairie trails can be wet or muddy, while open areas may be exposed in heat or wind. Bring a towel, waste bags and water, and check the posted condition of hydrants before depending on them.
Permits and rules
Wisconsin law and Jefferson County rules require a municipal dog license and county dog-park permit. Display the current tag as directed and keep purchase confirmation available for a daily visit. Review current permit options and registration.
Follow every rule posted at the entrance. Keep your dog supervised and under control, close each gate, clean up waste, and leash your dog outside the designated off-leash areas. Dogs involved in repeated violations or incidents can be barred from the park. Check current signs for vaccination, age, collar, food and handler limits before entering.
What parkgoers say
Parkgoers often praise the unusually large footprint, open prairie and wooded walking routes. Visitors also appreciate having two large-dog and two small-dog areas, which can provide more choices than a single divided field. Recent visitors mention clean grounds, the boardwalk and agility features.
Common cautions involve the permit requirement, seasonal water, highway construction or access changes, and muddy natural surfaces. These are individual experiences rather than a check of today’s conditions. Read current parkgoer reviews on Google Maps, then use the county registration page for current fees.
More options and updates
Browse dog parks in Johnson Creek or compare dog parks across Wisconsin. Confirm permit rules before changing destinations.
Last researched September 1, 2026; no site visit was made. Check Jefferson County Parks and the current dog-park registration page before leaving. Report a correction to DogPark Near Me.