This is my dog's absolute favorite dog park lol. Every time we start driving up the swirly road, he…read moreimmediately knows where we're headed and gets sooo excited! Personally, I love getting to see all the different dog breeds that come by, and watching all the small dogs interact is always the cutest (and funniest) thing!!

This park is well kept and parking is usually not a problem. They have a small dog section and a…read morehuge large dog section. Most owners are paying attention to their companions and cleaning up after them-more so than at other parks. There are water fountains for the pups as well. What I noticed is many owners will take their small dogs into the large dog side. I wonder sometimes if that will be an issue, but so far I haven't seen any problems.

My neighbors mentioned this "new" dog park on Mauna Loa that is near our home and clean. I was…read morepretty excited to check it out on the weekend. I showed up with the puppy brother in the early afternoon only find the dog park completely empty. The park is surrounded by a black chicken wire fence adorned with happy dog shadows all around it. The grass is still green, there is plenty of poopy bags there and there is a few shaded spots for the humans to hang out in. After a few minutes, two other dogs showed up. Maybe I went too early on the weekend for this or maybe not too many people know about it yet. The dog owners I met were nice and I had no trouble asking if they're dogs were friendly enough to play with mine. There is also some hiking trails near by, be safe if you decide to do those and be prepared for dirt and bugs, and take some water with you. The small/medium dog side area is a bit on the small side. Just because we have smaller dogs doesn't mean that our dogs don't like to run the distance. There is only one/two benches available for people to sit on. There was also some poop around the area. The large side area (which I went too after the little dog left) had a lot more shade than the small/medium sized dog area. There is a HUGE tree there and lots of branches for dogs to pick up their sticks to play with. That area by the tree though seems to be a bit on the smelly side and big poops over there. **Keep your eyes out as you walk, there tends to be a lot of poop left over from previous visits. People really should learn to pick up after their dogs***** I would also recommend bringing your own water bowl. I wouldn't like to be drinking from the same cup as other people, so why should my dog (yes, I probably sounds like I spoil my dog but I don't want him to get sick.) #80/2014

This dog park is so nice! I like that they have a big dog section and a little dog section, this is…read morethe first I've seen that they have dog shaped placards all around the fence to indicate the different sizes of each side. Very helpful if you happen to be the first person there. I brought my small dog on a Saturday afternoon and there were a couple people with their dogs. Soon after, there were about 15 small dogs. It was a really diverse crowd and the owners were very respectful in trying to control their dogs from begging. But who can really resist the little munchkins? One fellow doggo owner told me that this location and the San Dimas location take turns closing for several months of the year to put in new grass and allow it to grow for the puppers. That is just so awesome. There is plenty of shade so you won't have to burn in the sun watching your fur baby. Plenty of street parking.

WARNING UNRESPONSIBLE PET PARENTS!!! Okay let's get into it. I've tried this place out multiple…read moretimes throughout the years since it's the closest to me. Let's start with the dogs park environment- It's not the biggest space but they do have space for both small and large dogs. The small dog park looks clean but the large has holes dug all in the middle making it hard to walk around and poop that hasn't been picked up. Overall it's not the worst, theres two benches that get shade to sit and watch your pup. Now unfortunately let's talk pet parents in the area and the environment for your dog. There has been regulars I've seen there and they have AGGRESSIVE dogs. Mainly these 2 huskies and an austrian shepherd mix. They have clear dominance and resource guarding issues. I've unfortunately seen this happen more often where people bring in aggressive dogs off leash. I've brought both my older dogs and my German shepherd pup who's only 7months. My puppy was bit 3 times unprovoked ( luckily it didn't break skin) while I working on recall training (we weren't around other dogs) and the owner didn't even apologize. I had to keep telling the one of the husky's to shoo bc his body language was already telling me he was going to bite my dog and the owner once again doing nothing. I bought a basket muzzle on Amazon just in case for my puppy (he has never tried to bite but can be nervous at times) but these unresponsible pet owners let their dog be a bite risk. It cost $20 and some work from the owner to prevent this. I had to tell people that their dogs aren't friendly and I left. This past time I went was my last straw and for now I will be trying other parks in my area. PLEASE ALWAYS ADVOCATE FOR YOUR DOG!! Side note: there is a group of older men that will hangout under a bench with shade their dogs are so friendly and playful, these are the type of pets I hope for my doggies to be able to interact with. There's also a baseball field that can be accessed behind the dog park and is separated with a gate.

So found this dog park on yelp. We went early morning and I was unfortunately not impressed…read more It had dog poop not picked up and was muddy. They do not maintain it at all. It was a big area so that was a plus. I wouldn't go back.

I'm a photographer and took my client to take her maternity pics here and it was absolutely…read morestunning. My Instagram is CarliToctsPhotography if you want to see my work

Beautiful hike.. I love the sound of the streams While…read morewalking in nature. Peaceful and not too challenging.

Helped my girlfriend out with family photos here. This park…read moreis really nice. It's a smaller park and it doesn't have a lot of parking. There's a lot of shade, a small playground, and restrooms. This is a horse trail park and known as a photo place. I've come here a few times to take photos. It truly is beautiful. It's not the greatest party for large events just because of the limited parking. Bu, if you're looking for somewhere to take a nice walk, this is your park.

Hidden Gem of a park…read more With a short 20 mins hike, you will have a nice view of the city. The park is right off the freeway and easy accessible. Parking is free and have on site toilets. What is more, there are horse ranches located right next to the park! You may run into horses while you hike!

We've been coming here for about a year now and loved the playground but how am I now just…read morerealizing there's a 5G tree tower in the park? As if that wasn't bad enough it looks like they're doing some landscaping renovations and they've been spraying weed killer on weeds where kids probably play and or walk on. So the kids step on the weed killer then go and spread it around on the play grounds. Keep an eye out for the green tint on the floor where they are spraying the weeds, it's everywhere

If you're ever traveling back and forth between Los Angeles and the Inland Empire/San Bernardino…read morearea with kids and are in need of a place to let them run around for a little bit to break up the drive, Gladstone Park is your spot. About halfway between the two metros and located closely to the freeway, this park includes two large play areas for children, basketball courts, a handball court, a walking path, some picnic areas, and restrooms. The kids love it, I love being able to walk around for a little bit. Parking lot always seems to have space in it. Great park.

Plenty hiking opportunities, refreshing air, and a nice scenic drive in. Be sure to have a full…read moretank, as there is no gas services. There is a cafe/ convenience store across from the campground where you can also purchase your day use park pass for $5. I experienced a foggy day, which gave a cooling effect to my hiking. Restrooms are vault toilets, so unpleasant smells and a mess are a given. The lake has lots of swampy algae, therefore not appropriate for swimming or water sports. However, they do allow fishing with permit. I am a nature enthusiast and it was saddening to see the lack of humans respect for nature, with graffiti and trash in some areas of the park. Crystal lake definitely could use more funding to preserve its natural beauty. The loveliest part is listening to woodpeckers as they work, watching an eagle fly above with a fish in its talons, and treading quietly not to startle the squirrel who is crossing my path. I suggest picking up a map with hiking trails from the rangers post or convenience store, before planning your day!

Very beautiful place. Just an hour's drive from La Crescenta, much closer than Big Bear…read more There's still snow there, the road is clear, and along the way, there's a mountain stream and a reservoir where you can stop. Download a map in advance, as there's no signal there. There's a small lake where you can take a walk, and a forest with a cozy family café where you can grab a snack.

Unfortunately, my first experience at this dog park was a bad one. My dog is on the smaller side…read morebut fits the parameters to be on the large dog side. From down the street, I could see a dog jumping onto another and pinning her down--it did not look like fun, innocent rough-housing. As soon as we walked up, this same dog was barking quite aggressively at mine and exhibited territorial behavior at the front gate. I did not feel comfortable, especially since his owner yelled at him several times from across the park with no success in recalling him (Tito or Titu?). When she walked up to pull him away from the gate I asked if he is a friendly or aggressive dog. She immediately said that he's young and has attacked another dog before--"it depends on the dog's personality." HUH? This is neither your private property nor your dog's to defend. It is a public dog park for dogs to play worry-free and meet friends. I was quite shocked at this and brought my dog over to the small dog side to run around by himself. It was quite a disappointment as my dog is very friendly and just wanted to expel some energy. Beware! Your dog may get attacked due this woman's failure to train her own dog.

Phillips Paw Park is a nice, clean and cared for dog park! There's also a climbing wall for kids…read moreand playgrounds. There are two separate agility dog play yards one side for small dogs and one for large dogs. There is a huge grassy run between the dog play yards and the school... be careful though because it's like a mine field of gopher holes. It's a great place to take your dogs! We were visiting the Kellogg's West Conference Center for 4 days and brought our dog. This is not far from there. Glad we found it!!