Category: Denver Dog Parks

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/3zwRc95p9xn

Size: medium

Quality: high – this park is well maintained in a safe area

Ease of Access: medium – the parking lot is somewhat out of sight from the road but there is a clear sign. It is also not on a main road, but your GPS should take you right to the destination.

Features: 1 parking lot, porta potties, trash, 1 gated entry, fully fenced, benches, 1 small dog area, water fountains, decent amount of shade, 0 ponds/rivers, ok scenery, mixed gravel/grass, no agility course

parking lot, 1 dual gated entry, 2 areas, no agility course, water, shade, portapotties, trash, benches, commercial industrial park area, secluded, quiet except for airport

Cost: free

Sam’s Field Notes: this is a nice, secluded dog park somewhat far from central Denver. It is mostly quiet except for the airport. It does not have an agility course, however there are concrete tunnels your dog can run through. It feels much less popular than other dogs parks so you may not experience much socialization. Overall I liked this dog park because it felt nice and could be a great spot to relax and read a book while your dog plays.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/HCZ1VJP37vm

Size: small-to-medium

Quality: medium – this park is fairly well maintained in a lower income neighborhood

Ease of Access: easy – the main parking lot is right off a main road and easy to find.

Features: 1 parking lot, no bathrooms, trash, 2 gated entries, fully fenced, 1 small dog area, benches, water fountains, decent amount of shade, 1 nearby river with easy access, less than 1 mile of nearby walking paths (outside of dog park), gravel-dirt base, basic agility course, noisy

Cost: free

Sam’s Field Notes: this is a standard city dog park in a somewhat questionable neighborhood. There are no bathrooms so plan ahead. The agility course has 4 unique items and is in good shape. It’s next to a nice walking path near Little Dry Creek. It is also next to a busy road and is somewhat noisy. It felt less popular than other dog parks so you may or may not have much socialization. Half the dog park is dedicated to a small dog area and feels like wasted space that could have been open to all dogs. Overall this dog park is only worth visiting if you live nearby or simply want to use the agility course.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/9SjmJhrf6Qk

Size: small-to-medium

Quality: high – this park is well maintained in a lower income neighborhood

Ease of Access: medium – the main parking lot is easy to find, but it is not immediately adjacent to the dog park. Additionally, Google Maps gave me the wrong directions for the entrance. Input “Berkley Lake Park” as your destination instead.

Notable Features: 2 parking lots, 1 bathroom, trash, 1 gated entry, fully fenced, 1 small dog area, benches, water fountain, some shade, 1 nearby lake (outside of dog park), 1-2 miles of walking paths (outside of dog park), popular, ok scenery, gravel-base, no agility course, noisy

Cost: free

Sam’s Field Notes: this is a small-to-medium sized dog park in an ok neighborhood. It is next to 2 busy roads and is noisy, but is connected to a nice park with a medium-sized lake. It is popular so there will almost always be dogs there to socialize with. There is plenty of parking, a spigot for water, and a cool abandoned looking amusement park nearby (although I think it’s still in business). Overall this is a decent city dog park that is nicer than most, but not worth traveling out of your way for.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/Y6R2FL6aMfv

Size: medium-to-large

Quality: medium – this park is fairly well maintained in a safe area

Ease of Access: easy – the main parking lot is right off a main road and easy to find.

Features: 1 parking lot, porta potties, trash, 4 gated entries, fully fenced, 2 separated areas for all sized dogs, 2 small dog areas, benches, no water fountains, some shade, 0 ponds/rivers, less than 1 mile of walking paths, good scenery, mixed dirt/foliage/grass, no agility course

Cost: free

Sam’s Field Notes: this is a surprisingly bigger dog park than I thought it was going to be. However, it feels less popular than other nearby dog parks and is located on the edge of the city. There are two main areas that both large and small dogs can share and two small dog enclosures. Note: there are warning signs for rattlesnakes. The scenery is pretty good since it’s near the mountains and the North Table, but it’s below the Blunn Resevoir so you can’t see water from inside the park. Overall this is nice a dog park with a decent walking loop and plenty of space for your dog to run and play fetch.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DaDRgL5HTTL2

Size: medium

Quality: high – this park is well maintained in a safe area

Ease of Access: easy – the main parking lot is right off a main road and easy to find.

Notable Features: 2 parking lots, 2 bathrooms, trash, 1 gated entry, fully fenced, 2 separated areas for all sized dogs, 0 small dog areas, benches, water fountains, some shade, 0 ponds/rivers, less than 1 mile of walking paths, popular, great scenery, mixed dirt/grass/rocks, basic agility course

Cost: free

Sam’s Field Notes: this is medium-sized dog park on a main road near a nice suburb. It is on a hill and somewhat rocky so be sure both you and your dog are surefooted. The scenery is great and it’s part of a small, but well-maintained park. It seems fairly popular so there will almost always be other dogs there to socialize with. The agility course is better than most, but still falls under the basic category since there’s only 4 unique items. The dog park is split into two sections, but both large and small sized dogs can use both sides. Overall this is a nice dog park worth checking out.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/beuF7vqN4KH2

Size: medium

Quality: high – this park seems well maintained in a safe area

Ease of Access: easy – the park is right off a main road and easy to find.

Features: 1 small parking lot, porta potties, trash, 2 gated entries, fully fenced, no small dog area, benches, water fountains, some shade, 0 ponds/rivers, less than 1 mile of walking paths, popular, mixed gravel-sand, no agility course

Cost: free

Sam’s Field Notes: this is a medium-sized dog park in a nice neighborhood with a sandy-gravel base. It has 1 water fountain, a few places to sit, and some shade to cool off in. It’s a popular dog park so you will always have dogs to socialize with. Overall it’s one of the better city dog parks to visit.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/VZHqwhPRwVP2

Size: small

Quality: medium – this park is fairly well maintained, but because of its size and traffic can become dirty, smelly, and dusty

Ease of Access: medium – this little park is buried in a neighborhood on the grounds of a high school so if you’re unfamiliar with the area it may take a moment to find

Features: street parking, no bathrooms, trash, 1 high-energy large breed dual-gated entry, 1 low-energy small dog gated entry, fenced, access to fresh water in the summer, some shade depending on time of day, benches, lots of dogs and people

Cost: free

Sam’s Field Notes: this can be a fun dog park if your dog likes high traffic, high intensity play and socialization. There are times of the day when it is quiet, but after work and the weekends can be packed. This park has frequent scuffles requiring owners to intervene and forcibly separate dogs. There is no parking lot or bathrooms, but there is fresh water accessible in the park with a spigot to fill large jugs of water. There are often many water bowls and extra jugs of water available for us. This dog park can also be very dusty compared to others so avoid on windy days and avoid on rainy days and after snow as it can become very muddy.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DaDRgL5HTTL2

Size: large

Quality: medium – this park feels less maintained and doesn’t have many facilities, but is in a safe area

Ease of Access: easy – the main parking lot is right off a main road and easy to find. There is a second overflow parking lot in the south east corner of the park (below the main lot on the Google Map, but not shown in June 2017 imagery).

Notable Features: 2 parking lots, porta potties, trash, no gated entries, not fenced, benches, very little shade, 1 pond with easy access, 2-3 miles of walking paths, somewhat popular, amazing scenery, no agility course, allows bikes or other modes of transportation

Cost: free

Sam’s Field Notes: this is a fun, easy hiking experience for you and your dog, but it does have some drawbacks. It is not a traditional dog park so it is NOT fenced in. It is very large and open with a great view of the mountains. There is a large pond which has 1 good spot for swimming. Beware of hidden cacti off the sides of the trails. There is also one spot between the pond and the main park that asks you to leash your dog. Most people tend to ignore the sign since it doesn’t make a lot of sense. Plan ahead for hot, sunny days as there is no real shade for your dog to cool down in.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/rhFwZRho2NC2

Size: large

Quality: high – this park is well maintained in a safe area

Ease of Access: medium – the main parking lot is easy to find and off a main road, BUT there can be LONG lines to get in so plan accordingly. I recommend arriving early in the day, visiting on a weekday, or buying an annual pass to skip the line (only via some entrances).

Notable Features: 2 parking lots, 2 bathrooms, trash, 3 gated entries, fully fenced, benches, water fountain, some shade, 1 river with multiple points of easy access, 1-2 miles of walking paths, popular, amazing scenery, no agility course, allows bikes or other modes of transportation

Cost: $9 for parking, $2 for dog park – you can optionally purchase annual passes for both, $70 and $20 respectively.

Sam’s Field Notes: this is a fun dog park because of the river that runs along its edge. Dogs can easily access the water in most parts with at least 1 section having rocks that dogs can leap off of into the water. It’s fairly flat with a long loop around the edge so it’s a decent amount of exercise as well. There is a horse area on the east edge that the dogs can see, but not get near. There are some very muddy areas with a clay-like mix that can make a mess, but washes off easily. Some parts of the park have a good view of the mountains off in the distance. You can also bring your bike and ride the loop with your dog which is a great way to get even more exercise!

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/CPSp8hwZkwk

Size: large

Quality: high – this park is well maintained in a safe area

Ease of Access: medium – the main parking lots are marked and easy to find, BUT they are somewhat buried in the Chatfield State Park so if you’re unfamiliar with the area you might get turned around. There can also be LONG lines to get into Chatfield State Park so plan accordingly. I recommend arriving early in the day, visiting on a weekday, buying an annual pass to skip the line, or using one of the southern entrances.

Notable Features: 2 parking lots, 2 bathrooms, trash, 4 gated entries, fully fenced, benches, water fountains, plenty of shade, 2 ponds with easy access, 1-2 miles of walking paths, popular, great scenery, no agility course

Cost: $8 for parking, $2 for dog park – you can optionally purchase annual passes for both, $70 and $20 respectively

Sam’s Field Notes: this is one of my favorite dog parks. The water is easy to access with multiple beaches and is a great place to teach your pup to swim. The terrain is varied and the walking loop is decent. Everything is well maintained, there’s shade, and it’s popular. The biggest drawback can simply be accessing it because of the long lines getting into Chatfield State Park on nice days. We’ve had luck entering through the southern entrance and, despite the extra distance you drive, it is often much faster than waiting 20-30 minutes in line.