Dick Oakes' Denver Area Off-Leash Dog Parks

Denver Area Off-Leash Dog Parks

by Dick Oakes

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Many off-leash dog parks in the Denver, Colorado area are part of multi-use parks. This means that you must be considerate of others.

This site details fenced dog parks only.

The rules for most parks are:

All owners must clean up after their dogs.
All owners must have a leash for each dog.
All owners must unleash the dog within the park (leashed dogs tend to be defensive).
All owners use the facility at their own risk.
All owners assume the legal responsibility for any damage, disease, or injury to persons, other dogs, or property caused by their dog.
Children under 6 years of age should not be brought to a dog park.
Children under 12 years of age are not allowed within some dog parks without adult supervision.
Children must be supervised and accompanied by an adult.
Dogs in heat are not allowed.
Dogs must be removed at the first sign of aggression.
Dogs are not allowed to chase or harass wildlife or other dogs.
Dogs must be vaccinated and have the vaccination tag attached to the dog's collar; collars and tags are required.
Dogs too young to be vaccinated against rabies are not allowed.
Dogs under the age of four months are not allowed.
Dogs known to be ill or exhibiting signs of illness are not allowed.
Dogs must be accompanied by an adult (16 or older) at all times.
Dogs must be under voice command and under control at all times.
Dogs must be spayed or neutered.
Don't give your water to other dogs unless they have their own watering bowls.
Don't give treats to other dogs without permission.
Don't grab or pick up somebody else's dog without permission.
Don't bring food into the dog park.
Pay attention and know where your dog is at all times; owners may not leave their dogs unattended.
Choke, prong (pinch), and spike collars are usually prohibited and must be removed before entering the dog park.
Some dog parks are now using their own "compostable bags," NOT plastic grocery or newspaper bags.
Any other park rules that are posted apply.

Rules for dogs:

Gurr! Growl, growl, whoof. Whoof, whoof.
Errr, emmm, yip.
Sniff, sniff sniff.
Good dog.

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ARVADA

West Arvada Dog Park

Location: 17975 W. 64th Pkwy., Arvada, CO. Approximately 1/2 mile east of Highway 93, near Foothills Rd., on the north side of 64th, opposite Long Lake Regional Park.
Charge? No.
Hours? Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week.

Size? Currently 5 acres to become a 20+ acre site in 4 phases with phase 1 open.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? The large one has some scrubgrass, the others are grassed in.
Trees? Yes.
Baggies? No. Dog owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Arvada.
Contact? 303-898-7400
Map? Directions.
Other: Scrub grass and steep hills; very open and wild. Three areas next to each other: A large one for larger outgoing dogs, another small one for shy or small dogs, and one small one in reserve.

AURORA

Cherry Creek State Park Dog Park

Location: 4201 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO. At S. Parker Rd. and E. Orchard Rd.; from S. Parker Rd. turn west on Orchard Rd.; driveway to the park is on the right.
Charge? Admission for people is $8.00; for dogs it is $2.00 per day or $20.00 for a yearly pass (this is over and above any park charge).
Hours? Daylight.

Size? 125 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Yes.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? No.
Grass? Open fields with trees, bushes, and running streams.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? Dog owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No, but there is a stream in which your dog can play.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Colorado State Parks
Contact? 303-690-1166
Map? Directions.
Other: This is a horse riding area, so you must be able to control your dog on command. There is a 500 yard on-leash policy, then you may take off the leash. Stretching for almost a mile, it offers several trails, a huge prairie meadow, a beautiful stream, shady spots under cottonwoods, and numerous access points to the sandy, flat creekbed. Great mountain views.

Grandview Park Dog Park

Location: 17500 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO. A short block east of Pitkin St. on the right.
Charge? No.
Hours? Daylight.

Size? 5 acres.
Parking? Yes, up the hill from the park.
Restrooms? Port-o-let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Some in the larger area, all grass in the smaller area.
Trees? No.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Dog owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? Yes, but only during the summer months.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Aurora.
Contact? 303-326-8948
Map? Directions.
Other: The park is on a slope and quite large. Do not bring dog food or people food into the park. The park has a dog agility area with several pieces of agility equipment.

BOULDER

East Boulder Community Park Dog Park

Location: 5440 Sioux Dr., Boulder, CO. East Boulder Community Park, 55th St. and Sioux, south of S. Boulder Rd. Located south of East Boulder Community Center behind the Community Center and south of the tennis courts.
Charge? No.
Hours? Dawn to dusk.

Size? 2.75 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Port-o-let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? No. Owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? Yes. A blocked-off section of the lake.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Boulder.
Contact? 303-441-3440 or 303-413-7200
Map? Directions.
Other: Two areas next to each other: one for larger outgoing dogs, another for shy, timid, or small dogs. A part of the pond is fenced inside the dog park. Note that Boulder does not have a Pit Bull ban as Denver does. The park is listed as "temporary."

Foothills Community Park Dog Park

Location: 4598 7th St., Boulder, CO. From Broadway turn west on Violet Ave., then right on on 10th St., left on Cherry Ave., and right on 7th. St. The dog park is at the north end of Foothills Community Park, at the corner of 7th St. and 8th St. where you may park on the street. Otherwise, parking is available on 7th at the entrance to the park.
Charge? No.
Hours? Dawn to dusk.

Size? 6 acres.
Parking? Yes, or you may park at the corner of 7th St. and 8th St.
Restrooms?
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes, but nor really for shade.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? No. Owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Boulder.
Contact? 303-413-7200
Map? Directions.
Other: Three areas next to each other: one for larger outgoing dogs, one for medium dogs, and another for shy, timid, or small dogs. A ditch wends its way through one part of the west section and could be a hazard. Note that Boulder does not have a Pit Bull ban as Denver does.

Valmont Dog Park

Location: 5275 Valmont Rd., Boulder, CO. In Valmont Community Park, west of Sterling Dr. between Airport Rd. and 55th St. It is just east of the intersection of Airport and Valmont. Park at the large green warehouse.
Charge? No.
Hours? Dawn to dusk.

Size? 3.25 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Port-o-let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes. Huge shade tree at the entrance where people gather.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? Yes, seasonally.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Boulder.
Contact? 303-413-7258 or 303-413-7200
Map? Directions.
Other: Two areas next to each other: one for larger outgoing dogs, another for shy, timid, or small dogs. Note that Boulder does not have a Pit Bull ban as Denver does. This is listed as a "temporary" park. In good weather, the Boulder Humane Society uses a portion of the park for dog agility classes. There are lots of tables, benches, and chairs.

BRIGHTON

Happy Tails Dog Park

Location: 1001 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO. From I-76, exit at E. 152nd Ave. and head west. Turn left onto Judicial Center Dr. and dirve .9 mile to the park.
Charge? No.
Hours? Sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week.

Size? 3 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Port-o-let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? No.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? Yes.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Brighton.
Contact? 303-655-2049
Map? Directions.
Other: The park has a swamp in the center that has water but it is not for dog swimming or drinking.

BROOMFIELD

Broomfield County Commons Dog Park

Location: 4801 Broomfield City Commons Dr., Broomfield, CO. At Sheridan Blvd. at E. 13th Ave., turn east into Broomfield County Commons Park, follow the road to the circle, go 3/4 of the way around the circle and turn north into the large parking lot. The dog park is on the left at the end of the North Pod of the Broomfield County Commons.
Charge? No.
Hours? Daylight.

Size? 6 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Some.
Trees? Two shade structures.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Dog owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? Yes, although iffy; bring your own.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Broomfield.
Contact? 303-464-5509
Map? Directions.
Other: Two areas next to each other: one for larger outgoing dogs, another for shy or small dogs, although there are no signs to indicate this. This park is temporary until the ball fields take over. No indication whether they'll provide another location when that happens. There are mud brush/boot cleaners installed by each gate. The park has a creek and a pond.

CASTLE ROCK

Meadows Dog Park

Location: Located within The Meadows neighborhood of Castle Rock, CO, just north of Paintbrush Park at the intersection of Meadows Blvd. and Painthorse Dr. From I-25 take the Founders Parkway/Meadows Parkway Exit; head west on Meadows Parkway past N. U.S. Highway 85 for 1.3 miles which becomes Meadows Boulevard at the intersection; drive 1.8 miles on Meadows Boulevard to the south end of Painthorse Dr. The park is on the right.
Charge? No.
Hours? Dawn to dusk, 7 days a week.

Size? 3 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Clump grass.
Trees? No.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Town of Castle Rock.
Contact? 303-814-7444
Map? Directions.
Other: There are two sections that are rotated to reduce mud and wear-and-tear on the grass (no separate small dog area); be sure to bring water for your dog.

Fairgrounds Regional Park Dog Park

Location: 1001 Plum Creek Pkwy., Castle Rock, CO. Go east on Plum Creek Pkwy. and turn left at the third entry into Fairground Regional Park, then turn right into the upper parking lot.
Charge? No.
Hours? One hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset.

Castle Rock Fairgounds Regional Park Dog Park

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Port-o-let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Douglas County Parks and Recreation.
Contact? 303-660-7495
Map? Directions.
Other: Park has hiking and biking trails. There are two areas, one of which may be closed for "maintenance." Each section has a statue of a reclining dog.

Glendale Farm Open Space Dog Park

Location: 800 Oak Ln., Castle Rock, CO. From I-25, take the Surrey Ridge exit (190) about three miles south of Lincoln Ave., turn left to the stop sign, and go under the I-25 Freeway. The park is on the right at the arched sign.
Charge? No.
Hours? One hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset.

Size? 17 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Port-o-Let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? No.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? Yes.
Managed? Douglas County Parks and Recreation.
Contact? 303-660-7495
Map? Directions.
Other: Park has hiking and biking trails.

CENTENNIAL

David A. Lorenz Regional Park Bark Park

Location: 4700 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, CO. A bit east of Colorado Blvd. (between Colorado Blvd. and Holly St.) on the south side of County Line Rd.
Charge? No.
Hours? 7:00 a.m. to sunset.

Highlands Ranch David A. Lorenz Park Bark Park

Size? Several acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes, scrub grass.
Trees? No.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.
Contact? 303-791-2710
Map? Directions.
Other: There are two areas, an upper and a lower. The upper is the old Bark Park and doesn't have much grass. The lower one is entered through the old park on the left with a long runway to the area which has grass.

CONIFER

Beaver Ranch Bark Park

Location: 11369 S. Foxton Rd., Conifer, CO. Located in Conifer's James Q. Newton Park at the top of the Tipi Loop Trail. Take the first exit after Staples (Highway 73 exit) off of Highway 285; go under the highway and take S. Foxton Rd. south. Take a right into Beaver Ranch Park and follow the signs .7 mile to the dog park.
Charge? No, although a dollar donation is requested.
Hours? Daylight.

Conifer Beaver Ranch Community Park Bark Park

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? No, but covered with wood chips!
Trees? Yes.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes, from a big tank during the summer. Otherwise, bring your own.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Conifer.
Contact? 303-829-1917
Map? Directions.
Other: Two areas next to each other: one for larger outgoing dogs, another for shy, injured, or small dogs.

DENVER

Berkeley Park Dog Park

Location: 4801 W. 46th Ave., Denver, CO. Enter and park on W. 46th and walk past the swimming pool to the northwest corner of Berkeley Lake Park.
Charge? No.
Hours? Daylight.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Port-o-let in back of the swimming pool.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Some.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? Yes, from a drinking fountain.
Tables? No.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Denver.
Contact? 720-913-0696
Map? Directions.
Other: Located west of Berkeley Lake in Berkeley Lake Park. Lakeside's Wild Cyclone Roller Coaster is across the street. Part of the Denver pilot program. Denver has a pit bull ban.

Fuller Park Dog Park

Location: 1600 E. 29th Ave., Denver, CO, at Franklin St. It is located at the northwest part of Fuller Park. Enter from E. 29th Ave.
Charge? No.
Hours? Daylight.

Size? 1 acre.
Parking? On the street.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? No.
Trees? No.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Denver.
Contact? 720-913-0696
Map? Directions.
Other: Part of the Denver pilot program. Denver has a pit bull ban.

Green Valley Ranch East Dog Park

Location: 4501 Jebel St., Denver, CO, at 45th Ave. in Green Valley East.
Charge? No.
Hours? 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? No.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? Yes.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? No.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Denver.
Contact? 720-913-0696
Map? Directions.
Other: Renovated in 2008. Denver has a pit bull ban.

Jason Street Dog Park

Location: 678 S. Jason St., Denver, CO, at W. Exposition Ave. Behind the Denver Animal Control building. Park on W. Exposition Ave.
Charge? No.
Hours? Sunrise to sunset, seven days a week.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Some scrub grass.
Trees? Yes, but not shade trees.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? No.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Denver.
Contact? 303-698-0076 or 720-913-0696
Map? Directions.
Other: This is Denver's first off-leash dog park and is operated by the city of Denver and Denver's Municipal Animal Shelter. Some owners have left some chairs to sit on. Denver has a pit bull ban.

Kennedy Dog Par

Location: E. Hampden Ave. and S. Dayton St., Denver, CO 80231. Follow signs for the Kennedy Soccer Fields.
Charge? No.
Hours? 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Size? 3 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? No. Be prepared for mud.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? No.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Denver.
Contact? 720-913-0696
Map? Directions.
Other: Fenced in November of 2011. The park has two separate dog areas: one for high-energy dogs and one for low-energy dogs. Denver has a pit bull ban.

Lowry Dog Park

Location: Sports Blvd. near Yosemite Way
Charge? No.
Hours? 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Size? 4 acres.
Parking? Off of Sports Blvd. behind Big Bear Ice Arena, 1/4 mile away!
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? No.
Trees? No.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Denver.
Contact? 720-913-0696
Map? Directions
Other: This park opened in 2011. There are three areas: one for high-energy dogs, one for low-energy dogs, and a future agility area. Be careful of aggressive dogs. Denver has a pit bull ban.

Railyard Dog Park

Location: 1610 Little Raven St., Denver, CO, at 19th St.
Charge? No.
Hours? Dawn to dusk.

Size? ??? acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? ???.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? No.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Denver.
Contact? 720-913-0696
Map? Directions.
Other: There is lots of soft sandy soil. There are two distinct areas for large and small dogs. Denver has a pit bull ban.

Stapleton Dog Park

Location: 2005 Spruce St., Denver, CO, at the southwest corner of Greenway Park, at the corner of Montview Blvd. and Syracuse St.
Charge? No.
Hours? Dawn to dusk.

Size? 4 acres.
Parking? Yes, on Spruce St. at the tennis courts.
Restrooms? Port-o-let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? A little, but mostly sand.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? Yes.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes. Two are shaded.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Denver.
Contact? 720-913-0696
Map? Directions.
Other: There is lots of sand. Denver has a pit bull ban.

ENGLEWOOD

Canine Corral Dog Park

Location: 4848 S. Windermere St., Englewood, CO. On the west side of Belleview Park. Take Santa Fe, then east on Belleview, then north on Windemere, and the park is about 1/2 mile on the right (the west side of Belleview Park).
Charge? No.
Hours? Daylight.

Size? 1.5 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Yes, Super Bowl Portable Restroom.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Some.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? No.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.v
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Englewood.
Contact? 303-762-2300
Map? Directions.
Other: Picnic tables around the outside of the dog park.

EVERGREEN

Elk Meadow Open Space Bark Park

Location: Stage Coach Blvd., Evergreen, CO. Take Highway 74 (Evergreen Parkway) Stage Coach Blvd., turn west about a mile and a quarter to the Elk Meadow Open Space Park sign. Park to the south. The dog park is on the south side of the road.
Charge? No.
Hours? Daylight.

Size? 8 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? No in the large area, yes in the smaller area.
Trees? Yes!
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? No.
Tables? No, but there are many boulders to sit on.
Benches? One bench in the smaller area.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Evergreen.
Contact? 303-271-5925
Map? Directions.
Other: There are two areas -- a 7-acre site with 4 entrances on the north (road) side, and a smaller 1-acre site with a bench that is grassed in and has a gate on the north (road) side. There is a creek in the park.

GOLDEN

Homer's Run Dog Park

Location: 17651 W. 10th Ave., Golden, CO. West of Ulysses St. on the north side of W. 10th Ave.
Charge? No.
Hours? 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Size? 1 acre.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? No.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Golden.
Contact? 303-384-8100
Map? Directions.
Other: Next to baseball field number 1.

Tony Grampsas Dog Park

Location: 4471 Salvia St., Golden, CO. North of W. 44th Ave. in the Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex off of Salvia St., just east of the Colorado Railroad Museum. The dog park is on the north side, about 300 yards from the main parking lot next to a baseball field.
Charge? No.
Hours? 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Size? 2.5 acres.
Parking? Yes, about 300 yards from the dog park.
Restrooms? Yes, in the park.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes, in the park.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Golden.v
Contact? 303-384-8100
Map? Directions.
Other: Coors Brewing Company originally developed the complex, and in 2000 the 63-acre park was dedicated to Tony Gampsas, a former Coors employee and a friend of Parks and Recreation in the state legislature.

HIGHLANDS RANCH

Digger's Dog Park

Location: 3385 Asterbrook Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO. West of Fairview Parkway. At the north end of Dad Clark Park. Parking is available at Dad Clark Park, near Heritage Elementary School at Astorbrook Cir., although if you park at the circle at the end of Hawthorne St., you will be a short distance down a curving walk to the dog park.
Charge? No.
Hours? 7:00 a.m. to sunset.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes, at Dad Clark Park.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes, scrub grass.
Trees? Yes, a couple.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes - when irrigation system is active (bring your own).
Tables? Yes.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Highlands Ranch Metro District.
Contact? 303-791-2710
Map? Directions.
Other: In the north end of Dad Clark Park.

Fido's Field Dog Park

Location: 1042 Riddlewood Dr., Highlands Ranch, CO. North of Saddle Ranch Elementary School, west of Broadway, and north of Wildcat Reserve Parkway in Foothills Park.
Charge? No.
Hours? 7:00 a.m. to sunset.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes, at Foothills Park.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.v
Grass? Yes, scrub grass.
Trees? No.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes - when irrigation system is active (bring your own).
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Highlands Ranch Metro District.
Contact? 303-791-2710
Map? Directions.
Other: Parking is available at Foothills Park off Winterthur Way in the lot next to the Indigo Hills swimming pool and club house. Charming steel cat sculpture atop a post at center field.

Hound Hill Dog Park

Location: 9651 S. University Blvd. at Quebec St., Highlands Ranch, CO. South of the ballfields at Highland Heritage Regional Park behind the Highlands Ranch Post Office.
Charge? No.
Hours? 7:00 a.m. to sunset.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes, scrub grass.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes - when irrigation system is active (bring your own).
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Highlands Ranch Metro District.
Contact? 303-791-2710
Map? Directions.
Other: Parking is available at Highland Heritage Regional Park.

Rover's Run Dog Park

Location: 9250 S. Foothills Canyon Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO. Just south of Town Center Dr., across from Redstone Park. The dog park is on the east side of the street.
Charge? No.
Hours? 7:00 a.m. to sunset.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes, at Redstone Park.
Restrooms? Yes, at Redstone Park.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes, scrub grass.
Trees? No.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes, but bring water for your dog anyway (just in case).
Tables? Yes.
Benches? No.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Highlands Ranch Metro District.
Contact? 303-791-2710
Map? Directions.
Other: Parking is available at the Redstone Park Tennis Center. Park tends to be dry and dusty.

LAFAYETTE

Great Bark Dog Park

Location: 597 N. 119th St., Lafayette, CO. Just north of the intersection of E. Baseline Rd. on the west side of 119th Ave.
Charge? No.
Hours? Dawn to dusk.

Size? 6 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Port-o-let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Shelters with benches.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Dog owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Lafayette.
Contact? 303-665-6411
Map? Directions.
Other: This is Phase 1 of building the Great Park in this area. Two areas next to each other: one for larger outgoing dogs, a much smaller one for shy, injured, or small dogs. There are lots of logs about to sit on also.

LITTLETON

Chatfield State Park Dog Park

Location: Inside Chatfield State Park (11500 N. Roxborough Park Road). The main entrance to Chatfield is on Wadsworth Blvd ~1 mile south of C-470. Once through the main gate, turn left on Main Park Road and proceed to the backside of the dam. Parking is available in 3 lots. To avoid paying the State Park entrance fee, it is possible to park in the South Platte Reservoir and Park across C470 from Chatfield. Take the bike path tunnel under C-470, take the bridge over the South Platte River, and take a right to the split in the trail (bikers must take the left fork) to the dog off leash area.
Charge? Admission is $2.00 per day for up to three dogs or $20.00 for an annual pass. This fee is in addition to the $8.00 per day ($70.00 per year) charge to drive onto Chatfield State Park. The $2.00 daily pass is available for purchase at the main gate or at self serve stations in the first two parking lots. The annual pass is only available for purchase at the main gate.
Hours? 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Size? 69 acres when fenced (currently ~80 acres).
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Yes.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Scheduled to be fenced in the summer of 2011.
Grass? Some.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? No. Dispensers are stocked on an ad-hoc basis by visitors.
Water? Yes.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? Yes.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Chatfield State Park.
Contact? 303-791-7275
Map? Directions.
Other: Currently there are approximately 80 acres with two ponds, the South Platte river, several fields, and back trails through wooded areas. When walking in from under C470, DO NOT UNLEASH your dog until after you reach the sign that says you may. Once the fence is completed, the S. Platte river will be excluded from the off-leash area. It will also be about a quarter mile longer walk on leash to get to the gate for the fenced area if walking in from off-park. For sports dog trainers, two other areas on Chatfield have been designated for dog training (one with water). Contact Chatfield State Park for more information.

Wynetka Ponds Bark Park

Location: 5879 S. Lowell Blvd., Littleton, CO. Just north of the corner of W. Bowles Ave. and S. Lowell Blvd., Littleton, CO (where S. Lowell Blvd. becomes Platte Canyon Rd.) in Arapahoe County. Going north, enter at second left on S. Lowell Blvd.
Charge? No.
Hours? Daylight.

Size? Large side-by-side dog parks.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes! Lots of real grass that is auto-sprinkler fed!
Trees? No.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.
Contact? 303-347-5999
Map? Directions.
Other: There are hiking trails around a pond and a stream. Limit of three dogs per person.

LOUISVILLE

Community Park Dog Park

Location: 955 Bella Vista Dr. and County Rd., Louisville, CO. Enter on Bella Vista Dr. (although there also is parking if you enter on County Rd.).
Charge? No.
Hours? Sunrise to sunset.

Size? 3.5 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? At the southeast end of Community Park.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Small covered structure in the larger area.
Trails? No.
Baggies? No. Dog owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? Not at the dog park but at Community Park.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? Yes.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Louisville.
Contact? 303-335-4735
Map? Directions.
Other: Some nice boulders scattered around to sit on. There is a larger area and a smaller area with a dog pond that has reclaimed household water. All dogs within the Louisville jurisdiction must have valid Rabies tag, registration, and license. No American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, or Staffordshire Bull Terriers (city ban).

Davidson Mesa Open Space Dog Park

Location: S. McCaslin Blvd. at Washington Ave., Louisville, CO. The park is located half way between Centennial Parkway / Via Appia Way and S. Boulder Rd. / W. South Boulder Rd. on the west side of the road.
Charge? No.
Hours? One before Sunrise to one hour after sunset.

Size? 10 acres.
Parking? Yes with additional parking across McCaslin Blvd.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? No. Tall plains grasses and shrubbery.
Trees? No.
Trails? Outside the park. A three-mile loop that dogs may use if on leash.
Baggies? No. Dog owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? No.v
Benches? Outside fence.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of louisville.
Contact? 303-335-4735
Map? Directions.
Other: Maximum of three dogs per owner. All dogs within the Louisville jurisdiction must have valid Rabies tag, registration, and license. No American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, or Staffordshire Bull Terriers (city ban). There are beautiful views of the Boulder flatirons from this park. Thanks to Julie Babcock and Dexter for the preliminary information.

NORTHGLENN

Bill Goodspeed Happy Tails Dog Park

Location: 10620 Irma Dr., Northglenn, CO. North of 104th St., on the east side next to the baseball field and just south of Leroy Dr.
Charge? No.
Hours? Daylight.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Yes.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Covered structures.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes.
Tables? Yes.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Northglenn.
Contact? 303-450-8718
Map? Directions.
Other: Mostly dirt. Cleanup is taken care of by the D.O.G. (Dog Owners Group of Northglenn). There is a nice bronze statue of a boy and his dog at the front of the park.

PARKER

Bayou Gulch Regional Park Dog Park

Location: 7530 Fox Sparrow Rd., Parker, CO. Take Hwy. 83 south of Parker to Bayou Gulch Rd., travel east one mile and turn north on Fox Sparrow Rd. Don't turn into the park itself but continue on around to the right. The dog park is on the right (east) side of the road.
Charge? No.
Hours? One hour before sunrise and one hour after sunset.

Size? 2 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? Port-o-let.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? Douglas County Parks and Recreation.
Contact? 303-660-7495
Map? Directions.
Other: There are hiking and biking trails. There are two areas, one of which will be closed for "maintenance." Each section has a statue of a reclining dog.

THORNTON

Big Dry Creek Dog Park

Location: Holly St. and just south on E. 136th Ave., Thornton, Colorado, in the Trail Winds Park and Open Space.
Charge? No.
Hours? 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Size? 5 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes.
Grass? Sparce.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? No.
Baggies? Yes.
Water? Yes.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? Logs.
Managed? City of Thornton.
Contact? (303) 538-7325
Map? Directions.
Other: Two fenced areas, one for small dogs and one for large dogs. Tree logs for agility play. No children under 12 will be allowed within the dog park without adult supervision.

WESTMINSTER

Westminster Dog Park

Location: 10501 N. Simms St., Westminster, CO. Located in the Colorado Hills Open Space, west of W. 105th Dr.
Charge? No.
Hours? Sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week.

Size? 420 acres.
Parking? Yes.
Restrooms? No.
Off Leash? Yes.
Fenced? Yes, partially, although it is not secure.
Grass? Yes.
Trees? Yes.
Trails? Yes.
Baggies? No. Dog owner supplied; bring your own.
Water? No.
Tables? No.
Benches? Yes.
Trash Bin? Yes.
Dog Pond? No.
Dog Wash Area? No.
Agility Equipment? No.
Managed? City of Westminster.
Contact? 303-430-2400
Map? Directions.
Other: Huge area for dogs and hikers. Lots of prairie dogs. Partially fenced and is not altogether secure so make sure your dog is under voice command. Dogs must be leashed when entering or leaving the off-leash area and owners must have a visible leash at all times.