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.