As part of our mission to visit and review all of the dog parks in the area, my friend and I checked out C-Bar-C Dog Park on Saturday, June 13. This was the second dog park on our dog park tour! We arrived around 10:00 AM with our puppies. I brought my 7-month-old pup, and my friend brought her 5-month-old boy, who was even smaller than my dog but much more outgoing and social. Overall, I'd give the park 3 stars. The park has separate areas for small and large dogs, which I really appreciated since both dogs are young and small. The small dog section was surprisingly spacious, with a mix of grass and pea gravel, plenty of shade from mature trees, poop bags available, and even a shaded kiddie pool area set up by some of the regulars. There were also lots of lawn and patio chairs, which made it comfortable for owners to sit and socialize. There seemed to be a group of regulars there, mostly in their late 50s to 70s, and everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. All of the dogs we encountered were well-behaved and friendly too, which made for a great experience. It was fun seeing the difference in our puppies' personalities. My friend's pup was eager to meet everyone, while mine was a bit more reserved and preferred to explore. My biggest complaint is actually that the small dog area was almost too large. With a fast, energetic 7-month-old puppy, it was difficult to keep track of him at times. There are several heavily treed areas where dogs can disappear from view, and some spots were hard to access. While I appreciated all the shade, some of these areas felt a little overgrown and poorly maintained. The park also could use some additional upkeep. There were an agility obstacle, but it had standing water on it, and I noticed some dog poop that hadn't been picked up. Later, after the regulars left and we had the park to ourselves, we explored a picnic table near the back fence that sits behind a line of bushes. Unfortunately, we found several cigarette butts on the ground in that area. Overall, C-Bar-C Dog Park is a good neighborhood dog park, especially if you're looking for something convenient and close by. Since it's only a few minutes from my parents' house, I would definitely return, but I do wish the park was maintained a little better. read more

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Nice, large dog park with a lot of safe parking nearby. There's a lot of room for dogs to run and play, here. There're doggie wading pools and grassy areas to run around in. My dog seemed to enjoy exploring the perimeter and features here. I would definitely be happy to bring her back . read more

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Large area, lots of water for the dogs to drink. Some shaded areas as well. People there were friendly.

The park seems okay at first. My dogs would get fleas and some weird infestation. Even though my dogs are on bravecto they both got bites that left scabs. I later read on a neighbor website that many others had the same experience. read more

DONT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE A SMALL NICE DOG. My small dog has gotten attacked by other small dogs multiple times, we wont ever be coming back. Theres a group of elderly ladies that sit in a circle under the gazebo and never watch over their dogs. All the dogs here that belong to the old ladys are so misbehaved. The constantly bark and bite new dogs coming in. I do NOT recommend this park! read more

Great place I really enjoyed spending time there with my friends and family. There were a few of us and everyone really enjoyed themselves.

This dog park is hard to beat. For starters, it's absolutely huge and unlike a lot of dog parks I've traveled around to (including outside of Sac) this one provides a ton of shade thoughout the park, particularly by some large oak trees. There are benches and chairs throughout the dog park, which makes the vibe pretty inviting. I've been coming here for several years and find that the people that bring their dogs here are generally friendly and respectful. The seating is also spread out, so if you're wanting alone time with a good book you can definitely enjoy that here too. Some added bonuses of C-Bar-C include an agility course and multiple watering stations with dog swimming pools. And there's also a back fence with the names of beloved pets that crossed the Rainbow Bridge. The dog park is just outside the local baseball park, so on Saturday afternoons in summer the parking will be more challenging, but it's a fair trade for the sweet sounds of a good ballgame in my opinion. Definitely bring your pooch and check this park out! read more

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We took are 9 month to the small dog section which is a quarter of the large dog section. Similar to the other review there is a group seating in a circle not paying attention to their dogs. A lot of dirt instead of grass. All the dogs their belonging to the group were old and did not want to play and run If you have a dog that wants to run, don't bother read more

I have given the dog park many attempts over the years and it's always a similar story. The people who use the park don't pay attention to their dogs. They're either on their phone or busy talking rather than paying attention to their dogs. Most of my trips end with my dog playing with others, while a few people have hyper aggressive dogs trying to tear up all the others. I have a German Shephard so luckily he can stand his own long enough for me to break up the bad fights when they happen. But of course when I'm shielding my dog yelling for the owner to get ahold of their dog, they're on their phone, will look up, say stop, and then go back to their phone which of course does nothing for their dog. Either that or they blame my dog for starting the fight when they didn't even pay attention to what was going on. A few examples of the experiences I get. A man threatened to sue me for his dogs damages. I've been told I needed to leave before I get stabbed. A woman told me this was "her" park and attempted to push other dogs out so her dog could feel safe and comfortable in the environment. I have many more stories of people here. Unfortunately, It really is a beautiful park with a massive well kept dog area. I just think that some people don't take it serious enough and just want their dog to lose some energy while they ignore it. I've met some really friendly people, there have been great dogs for mine to play with, and I have a lot of good memories from this place, but the negatives keep adding up. If you bring your dog here, just please be curious and keep an eye to your dogs activities, and be a little weary of the other dog park attendants. read more

I have come to C bar C since last July 2022 with my puppy. Quite a few people might know us, he's the black Great Dane (1 year old now). He's very friendly and people friendly as well. He was first attacked when he was about 3.5 months old ( no injuries ) but it left him scared. As he got bigger he was attacked multiple more times here. Sustaining minor injuries, the worst being two full on bites from German Shepard. He has been latched into from pit bulls. Bullied etc. he started defending himself as he got older and now is at the point of hyper defensiveness. If a dog is even slightly aggressive he gets triggered. Otherwise he plays very nicely. I was there the other day with him, and a dog growled at him. This triggered a fight with very minor injuries to the other white poodle ish dog. Definitely a few people seem to blame my dog, Scooby. However, I saw it happen from a short distance. And he certainly did not pick that fight. One fellow onlooker, who ran into "help" I had to tell to let go of my dog. He had him in damn near a chokehold. I'm not sure what kind of a fragile male needs to hold a dog down like that. And be told to let go. I should have reported him to police. I was more concerned about the other Dog but it seemed to be OK definitely was off put by the male owner who demanded a picture of my ID which I did not give him. He tried to cross my boundaries and take a picture anyway, but I quickly grabbed my ID and moved it away from his phone, *FYI for anyone who gets into a situation like this you're not required to show or give a picture of your ID to anybody* if it's that serious police should be called. And to the less than physically fit, middle-aged woman who proclaimed "you need to get your dog fixed just like everyone else!" Sweetie pie c worry about yourself ( and less pies ) I suppose one of my big points is why are people especially with this last incident so upset with my dog when he has been attacked at least six or seven times at this park it is not his fault for defending himself against other dogs, no it's not because he's not fixed. It's because your dog has intimidation issues, if your dog is easily intimidated, simply do not take him to the park. read more

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I love this dog park. They have separate sections for small dogs and big dogs. My dog is a big dog, a German Shepherd. He loves it here they take really good care of it. They have lots of water, buckets, climbing structures, digging mounts, a lot of running space, trees, balls, poop bags and garbage cans, and even kiddie pools for the summer. The people are always friendly too and even host events! We are going to become regulars! read more

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Open for socializing, even in the pouring rain!! Worth the drive. read more

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This is my favorite dog park to take my medium size pittie mix. Plenty of things for her to sniff and plenty of shade for me to hangout in. Have had great experiences with all the dogs we meet over there. read more

Took my 18 month old here twice now. They have a small dog side. I expected my small dog be a little scared because even though I socialize her on leash every day, these were her first two experiences at a park. Both times that I went I saw the same elderly people sitting in a large circle of chairs socializing. There is a large gazebo type structure they sit under which didn't allow for anyone else to utilize the space. Not very friendly, at first I tried to interact a little as I enjoy talking to dog owners to learn things. One lady made a comment that my dog wouldn't remain white if I kept taking her there. (Never mind that I brush my pup four times a week and bath her when needed). Thought it was rude. If their dogs were not in the circle of chairs, they ignore when they wander off. They poop and they don't get up or even pay attention to them or clean it up. They don't move from their chairs. My girl didn't have a bad experience, except a little on the first day, but neither of us liked it. I eventually moved away from the circle, but it was weird. My girl went to the gate on the 2nd day letting me know she wanted to leave. Plus she didn't want to play anyway so no problem. The large dog side was more positive even though we didn't go in. It is much larger. The owners seemed to be shadowing their dogs as it should be. Not sitting in a circle taking up all the chairs for others to use. I understand the need for elderly to get out but they are not interested in interacting and playing with their dogs. It ruins it for others. They just want talk to each other and ignore their animals. I don't think I will go back. Uncomfortable. read more

Such a great dog park !!!! We loved all of the chairs for the humans lol and dog toys around for them. It's a huge park so dog have plenty of room to play ! read more

The first time I took my pup, chocolate lab, he was attacked. He was 7 months old so I just looked at it as maybe because he's younger the adult dog was being a bully. I waited till he was bigger to take him back. He LOVED it. Played with all the other dogs, smelled all the pretty girls, ran around and played in the water. We have been taking him every weekend since and he's 15 months old now. I always noticed how I seemed to be hyper aware of my dog and what he's doing and all the other owners will be socializing with each other or staring at their phones completely ignoring their dogs. I also noticed a lot of aggressive dogs that bully other dogs and show aggressive behavior and start fights and the owners do nothing. I never had a problem since that first day so I just shrugged it off and stayed with my pup. Unfortunately today my poor pup was on the receiving end of one of those aggressive dog's behavior. We show up and let him off his leash in the de-leashing area. The second he gets in the gate this Shepherd starts dominantly standing over him and then mounts him. My husband has to stop this dog because his owner does nothing. My pup starts sniffing this cute little husky and they trot off together for a little while. My pup starts heading back the other way and ends up walking past the Shepherd. This time the Shepherd full on attacks my pup and has him by the neck on the ground. I'm trying to hurry to him but I'm not as fast as a 15 month old lab. Another owner, not the shepherd's owner, kicks the shepherd's head to stop him from mauling my pup. The owner just stood there doing nothing. Then blamed my dog afterward. I was furious and left because she was not leaving with her aggressive ass dog. I probably will not go back there anytime soon. We scoped out other dog parks today. I don't want my dog learning bad behavior from these aggressive dogs and their neglectful owners that frequent this park read more

I would highly recommend this dog park. It's a little confusing when you get there because at the entrance when driving in, there are arrows on the ground that make it look like you're driving the wrong way, however it's the only entrance so you're fine. There is plenty of parking. All of the owners here seem very responsible and loving to their pets. I have recently came across someone who says they found an abandoned dog at the park but she had taken it in and has had it for 6 months now. People seem to pick up after their dog pretty well with the exception of a few poops here and there. Most of the area is covered with dirt but there are patches of grassy area. If your dog loves to chase frisbees or play fetch, I'd suggest doing it in the grassy areas because they find it hard to grip on the dirt and can injure their paws in trying to stop themselves. This park is huge! But there is water at both ends of the park. There seem to be plenty of poop bags but I'd still suggest bringing your own so that there is plenty. When I came on a Wednesday there seemed to be a group of elderly friends that circle chairs and talk while their dogs play. They otherwise mind their own business and are kind if you ever find yourself interacting with them. Most owners seem pretty friendly, at least that was my experience. There are plenty of trees to keep you shaded on hot days. There's also a small trail on the outside of the dog park that you can walk your dog at. read more

If i could spell how a dog pants at something when they are happy that would be my opener for C-Bar-C dog park. Insert tail wagging and tongue hanging while jumping on my back feet like a dog who has found his favorite treat. This is one of the best dog parks i have been too. So many things to right, i dont know where to start. My mind is running like a dog who has escaped into the open and playing wild like in the free. Now that i have ran and round for a few i can now calm down and think straight. Maybe ;) Starters when you pull in there a decent amount of parking. Obviously it is a fully inclosed park with fencing. But when you walk in the main entrance you still have your little dog coral to get your dog unleashed and ready to open the dog gate to doggy freedom, or the doggy greating area of sniffing butts and asking questions later as the play afterwards of finding out who is who. Now the park is WICKED BIG! With a few different sections (all open nothing blocking them) like in 2 of the opposite corners they have a big concrete pad section with water bubblers for both upright walkers, and paw walkers alike. But the best andnl i mean best part is they have HOSES. Not just a hose but 2 at each section! ! =) they also have 2 kiddy pools that must be amazing for the summer time. So you can fill them up with ease, and also wash your muddy/dusty /slobbered dog offf year round! Another section is the agility like area few of the poles for weaving in & out of, a little A frame too. Then they have the wooded area, trees which would be great for shade during the summer and dogs running around them and chasing the squirrels if they do dear be around. The middle is just wide open for free range play. And then they have plenty of seats, tables and a few covered like seating for a couple to hold hands and watch there fur babies play and mingle with other fur babies. Now the poop scoop info. Bring your own, ornuse some of the donated ones and then walk to almost any side of the fences and you will see some cut out fence with a wood window-less for easy-to-drop off the smelly treat (ewww) into the outside rubbish, such a awesome idea, keep the smell out and less chance of a dog knocking it over! And lastly they have a ton of metal pails for water, you fill em up with water and randomly put them in the park for dogs to get a drink when they want too. All of the tools, roys, utensils for the dog park are paid for by donations from users like you of the park. So if you feel like spreading smiles to the dogs drop a donation in the pole box at the entrance/exit area. There is also a bulletin board for info and lost and found section for keys, collars and what ever else you may have left behind and someone was cool to put there. My pics for this review are from Christmas eve, we actually had rain before. So even with the rain the park was still pretty good, some dry sreas with some mud, but there is a slight incline so the water goes downhill and keep the rest dry-ish. So go let your dog(s) out, bark, ruff, woof, play and be free while playing at the C-Bar-C park. Cause now it is my time to go rest and take a nap from this review. ;) read more

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One of the best dog park I've been to! Lot of space for plenty of dogs to play and run. Love how their are so many large buckets of water everywhere to keep the dogs hydrated along with fountains to get access to water for the dog. Plenty of seatings for us humans as well. Chairs and benches everywhere. Lots of shades as well. Love how it is also located next to a park and little hiking area so for the people that need to get their dogs calm before entering the dog park. read more

This is the worst dog park in the area. Most of the owners sit in a circle talking while their dogs poop and fight. I have only been a handful of times but each time I've witnessed a dog fight because of negligent owners. I've seen dogs get really hurt because their owners are so careless, it's really sad. Other dog parks I go to when people's dogs are being aggressive 1) they see it because they aren't ignoring their pets and 2) they take them out of the dog park. The owners here just don't care. Don't bring your dogs here unless you want to risk them getting hurt which is highly probable. read more

A while back I was driving around with my monsters after grabbing a nice cup of coffee from Dutch Bros when I decided to take my coffee, monsters and book to the dog park. Having never been to a dog park in this area I did what I always do - I yelped it! As usual, I am glad I did. I absolutely LOVE this park! The small dog area is typical. Small. The usual crowd of chair toting, friendly, chatty dog lovers enjoying their furry family members and each other. I don't typically venture into the big dog areas. I have a shy 4lb yorkie and a not-so-shy 4lb poodle. My poodle, Chulo, seems to think that he can check any and all dogs, including dogs that have faces bigger than his entire body. Soo... I try to steer clear of those potential adventures. However, on this trip, the big dog section looked so inviting and there were only a few dogs in there so we took a chance. I just love this big dog area. It reminds me a little of the dog parks I would go to when I lived in Florida. There is a large grassy area for some games of fetch or just some fun tussling. There is a large section of trees up a small mound creating a nice shady resting space. If you prefer a spot in the sun, there are plenty of chairs and benches scattered about. They also have two water stations, one at the entrance and one toward the back of the park. The water station toward the back is my personal favorite because it has a couple small pools for the doggies to take a dip and cool off. One of the most memorable and sweet things about this park is their wall of memories or rather a fence of memories. Along the backside of the park, there are signs with names of furry family members that have passed and a beautiful sign talking about The Rainbow Bridge. I tried to get a picture to post, but it didn't turn out very clear. So if you love dogs and you love parks, go check this place out... take a stroll to the back of the park along the fence and read the sign. It is touching, special, sweet and it will fill your heart with warm love! For me, that's exactly what a day at the park is supposed to do! read more

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There's both a small and large dog area here. Both seem rather nice with ample seating (chairs & benches), some shady spots, as well as an area in which dogs can have some water fun. The large dog area seems very popular. However, someone had a large dog in the small dog area and wasn't really paying much attention as their dog was intimidating/being pushy to other small dogs that were in there. I was concerned for my animals safety so I decided it was a good idea to leave as a few other people did as well. Perhaps I'll try coming here another time. read more

Great place to bring dogs of any breed. It is a huge park with plenty of space to run around and it also has a small dog area for the little, old or more timid dogs. Highly suggest this dog park read more

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This place is great. They even have a special protected park area for dogs with special needs. They have a large medium and small dog separation as well. Very clean. Very well-maintained. Lots of shade and park benches to enjoy watching your dog play read more

I felt like a pedophile when I came to scope out the dog park. Except instead of kids, I was peeping dogs. I sat in the car observing. Then I got out to take a closer gander. Is it safe for our pup? Were there bullies? I didn't want anything bad to happen.. There's separate areas for small and big dogs. I found a lot of little ones roaming the big dog side, though. It's a better site. It's larger, more trees, more foliage. Little dog side: smaller with a couple young trees. Dog parks are new to me. This one has a convenient parking lot. (Translation = not far). Double entry gates into each dog area. I've found they have events like Corgi socials and other events of the like. Some owners smoke. Some owners don't pick up after their dog. This is all true. I like that there are poop bags readily available. There's water bowls scattered around.. benches and plastic chairs.. Tennis balls.. A community board.. Park maintenance happens Thursdays. There's clean up events. I felt a great sense of community here. I love that the dog park exists. I hate that people don't pay attention to their dog and leave shit everywhere. read more

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I love this dog park! Sure, its the only dog park I've ever been to, but that's because this one keeps me coming back! I took my Chihuahua here one weekend for the first time to check it out, and was so happy that they had the park separated between small dogs and large dogs. The large dogs scare my small dog so I was happy to see she could play with pups her own size! The crowd the few times I have been is always really nice and friendly, everyone talks and has a good time and so do the dogs. All dogs I have ever seen there have even friendly to my dog. I think the best thing about this park was that there was SHADE!!! There are a couple trees in the little dog park, and few in the big dog park as well which is really nice during the spring and summer months! There are also poop bags and chairs provided by the volunteers who take care of the park so I suggest picking up one of their flyers while at the park and donating to them when you get a chance! From listening to people talk while I was at this park it sounds like it is the best one around with the friendliest dogs and people so I will be coming back on the reg! read more

12/2/2017 at 3:15 PM at C-bar-C Park Dog Park in 8275 Oak Ave Citrus Heights,Ca., my Husky Kona dog was attacked by another 2 Husky dogs (white & grey).Our dog was on her back on the ground when the bite happened. The bite sight is in her lower armpit. This Husky dogs owner is Mr. Chae and he was not sure about tag numbers for rabies and registration. We get our dog treated for the bite at "All About Pets veterinary office". Please see attached photos . read more

C-bar-C Park Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Citrus Heights, California

While it is a nice, large park, it is mostly dirt and weeds. Seems like nobody picks up their dog's poop, there's poop everywhere. That can't be healthy for other dogs. I don't understand why people can't clean up after their animals. It seems that they all just sit around in a circle while their dogs run around and poop everywhere. read more

I came to this park a few weeks ago and my dog absolutely enjoyed being able to run around with other dogs and tromp through the mud, but today was different. I arrived in the early morning and it was pretty full as usual. I go my dog through the gate and she immediately started running with the other dogs. A few minutes pass and a woman walks in with her large dog still on a leash, not a problem, but you'll see why I mention that. My dog was now over by the area of the park where dogs first come in. There were other dogs there as well. While my dog was sniffing the dog that was still on the leash it began to growl. As I was already at the park for a while my dog was not on a leash and I was a few feet away from her as it's hard to keep up with an excited and energetic dog. Once the other woman's dog began to growl things escalated so I was making my way to my dog. Then things escalated not quite sure why that really happened. Anyways in an attempt to separate the dogs the woman began yanking her dog away which enticed my dog more to keep going. While she was doing that I was trying to grab my dog by the collar while other woman were screaming (escalating the situation). Once I finally got my dog on her leash. She just sat there like 'wtf happened'. I began to be surrounded by woman asking tons of questions. Then one of them says "one of you need to go" so I just said I would. I was waiting to go out the gate and they still were asking me loads of questions. This one woman told me that this other dog comes here everyday and never has issues. Okay? But my dog was here already and she had been fine. Another says that it's the other woman's fault for bringing an aggressive dog in. So which one is it? Does the other dog do this often or not? Well sounds like he does because on my way out of the park there were other people outside the gate waiting to come in and had apparently witnessed the fiasco and said "oh (insert dog name) always does this shit." But I was the one who had to leave because I felt I was going to be ridiculed for my dog being in an altercation as I am not a regular at this park. All in all, my dog is happily running around a different dog park as I'm typing this so I won't be missing the other park so much. read more

Probably worst dog park I've been too. I don't usually go dog parks because people don't know how to control their dogs. The few times I've been here always had same experience. Seen a couple dogs fights over the time. Owners swear their dog is service dog. read more

The boys and I enjoy a trip here and when it's not too hot. My biggest complaint is the group of regulars that smoke and argue. A lot of people don't seem to pay much attention to their dogs while they're there as well. Lots of poops not picked up. read more

Please do not bring your dog here if you don't want your pet to be randomly attacked (with bite marks) by terrible dog owners' dogs. I took my 5 month old yellow lab there today for the first time, he was having a great time playing with another lab, when suddenly a Rottweiler came from out of no where and ran up, threw my pup on his back and mauled my little pup's neck out of the blue- To top it off, the lazy owner didn't even bother to get up out of his chair or stand up or help get the dog off of my pup- thank god a couple of other dog owners helped me get this Rottweiler off of my defenseless lab puppy and I immediately left the park. I've never seen this happen at any other dog park. My lab was terrified, yelping and peed himself from this bully that he wasn't ever playing with. Thankfully just puncture wounds, instead of something more serious, but the beast drew blood with his bites. I WILL NEVER COME TO THIS GHETTO DOG PARK AGAIN-! read more

Love taking my German shorthair pointer here. They have doggy bags, pools, lots and lots of tennis balls and the place is huge!! Definitely a great place. read more

I earned my Unleashed badge here! A few primary preferences bring me to this off leash dog park: (1) easy in/out and plenty of parking, and (2) separated area for large vs small dogs (3) cleanliness I can either walk to this park or drive, depending on how many pups are with me. There's still green grass at this park, some built in seat benches, movable chairs ... it's apparent the visitors to this dog park take care of the area making sure it's pleasant for peeps and their pups. I hadn't noticed it before (thanks Jenni T for pointing it out) but on the walkway to the fenced area is a book exchange on a post for borrowing reading material while at the park. Awesome idea and I have a few I will add on my next visit. read more

The park itself is beautiful. It's spacious, lots of room, nice shade from trees. The only issue I have with it is that some of the people are downright nasty. I have never been to another dog park with so many unpleasant, bull headed, and confrontational people. There are people who constantly, stubbornly drag their small dogs into the large dog area despite their animal's obvious discomfort. I have had such people grab my dog by the scruff, and yell at him and me for his attempts to engage with them. These people are fortunate that my dog was not actually displaying aggressive behavior, as many large dogs who get along great with dogs their own size will see small dogs as prey. In every circumstance where I have tried to explain to these people that they should take their small dog to the proper area, they have refused. Most people here aren't this bad, and I've had many more good experiences than bad, but but there are also less conscious owners who don't monitor their dog's behavior at all which breeds these kind of unnecessarily unpleasant interactions. When there is a hot tempered, clueless, pet owner trying to pick fights with me, my dog is made to feel confused and unsafe which can lead to real problems. It's something to consider if you have a young, high energy dog. I haven't had these kinds of problems in any other park in the area. I'm taking a break from this park after a particularly ridiculous confrontation with a surly older gentleman today. The extra drive time to get to Marco dog park in Roseville will be worth it to give my dog a positive, relaxed experience. read more

Disclaimer: Stars mainly reflect the small breed area. Large breed owners will absolutely love this place, hands down. I could see the huge play area from the parking lot and plenty of furry friends coming and going- it was great! Small breed owners will feel somewhat...neglected when seeing their side in comparison. The large dog area is beyond massive. There are mini rolling hills for goodness sake! Lots of grass, and even a woody area to search and explore. Really, there's just so much room to throw a ball, stick, or squeaky rubbery chewy toy as far and as hard as you can. I couldn't believe it. Please be near your dog at all times though because I would suspect that if your dog were to get into a squabble with another, it would be really hard for you to be quickly at the scene if you're at the opposite end. Otherwise, this is doggy playtime heaven =) I have a Westie, Lulu, and after reading the reviews, I was beYOND excited to come here. Excitement turned into disappointment as I walked though the gates. I understand large breeds must have a large area, but I don't think the small breeds should have 1/4 of what they have, c'mon! I was a bit irked. The grass on our side was not nearly as well kept as the other side's. There was lots of open dirt. Nonetheless, Lulu had a blast. There was a Pug meet and a Westie meet going on, so she had lots of friends to chase and sniff. The soil is ALmost comparable to that of the red soil in Hawaii, so beware white pups! There are many dogs and loyal visitors, so socialization is pretty good here. Bear Park in Roseville has an equal amount of running room for both breed sizes, more seating, and a track for owners to walk. I think I like Bear better for Lulu and I. Conclusion: Large breeds- have at it!! Small breeds- lots of friends, little space. read more

This is the best dog park I've found so far. It's a big dog park with a separate area for small dogs and in the past year they added even more space. Pros 1. Lots of trees so there's a ton of shade for you and your dog 2. A ton of water buckets through out the park 3. Numerous poop bag stations with their own garbage cans 4. Lots of doggy pools for your pooch to cool off 5. Good amount of seating - but watch out because there's always that one dog in the park that pees on the chair legs. I once got pee on my leg, that poor chair I sat on probably has the scent of 100 dogs. 6. Separate area for smaller dogs 7. Lots of toys and balls available for your dog to play with. Cons 1. I'm guessing that this park is so big that owners don't even notice when their dogs poop because I always find a ton of poop all over the place. This is no excuse, it's bad etiquette to not pick up your dogs poop so pay attention to your dog at all times. 2. Limited parking on weekends. This is usually only problem if there's a softball game going on at the same time. I've also seen signs along the park that there have been a lot of car break ins, so do not leave anything valuable in your car even though you can see your car from the dog park. The people that go to this park seem to be very tight knit. I remember one Saturday morning I went there and I swear it must've been "Bring your English Bulldog Day" because there were about 10 bulldogs running around the park and their owners were all gathered together. They also hold lots of meetings, fund raisers, and even parades. This is by far the best dog park. read more

This is entirely based on experiences on the small dog park side: **After a VERY nice visit I just have to stress, the amount of people/dogs in the park seems to make a HUGE difference. Had a great experience with nice owners and it truly made all the difference. I have a Papillon so we used the little dog side. We used to go several times a week at various times but after our last visit, we have not been back. During the times when there are few people, the visits were pleasant, there were nice owners and well behaved dogs. My dog was free to roam around, sniff, play, and run. When there were more people/dogs we had TERRIBLE experiences. The last one my dog was surrounded and ganged up on by several other small dogs who were displaying aggressive behavior. The owners did nothing. They just sat there and watched!! I was so disgusted by the HUMAN behavior I haven't been back. The park is very nice, the small dog side is of course- much smaller than the big dog side. I have heard of some owners taking their smaller dogs to the big dog side to avoid the drama of the small dog side. read more

This is a pretty darn good dog park. The small dog side is just the right size and my dog has only ever been in once scuffle here, a long time ago. I've been to the large dog side (not with my little dogs of course) and all the dogs seemed to have enough space to do their own thing if the want or interact when they feel necessary. The large dog side is huge. People all seem to be responsible in picking up after their dogs. I watch mine and am quick with a baggy when one sqwats. I do get annoyed though when I'm there and everytime my dog pees some wierdo gives me the stare down for not jumping up right away. Look, I know my dog, I know the different stances she takes when peeing and pooping. And that was definitely a pee... if you can even consider the 2 drips that came out as a pee. Ugh. Side note... Great park to go (without your dogs) for some baseball/softball/kickball/futbol(soccer) on the other side. Just don't interfere with our Sports Sundays. We'll have to have a dance off to determine who gets the fields and you'll lose and then we'll feel bad because the whole point of our Sports Sundays is to go out, have fun and get some exercise; not to make some losers who can't dance feel bad about their lack of skiiiiiiiiilllz, son. read more

I love how spacious this park is! It's obvious that a lot of planning and hard work was put into constructing this canine playground. From the long swaths of grass and trees (bathroom galore!) to the TWO whole watering areas (complete with doggy pools) this park has everything your best friend could possibly search for. While there ARE two separate parks for both large and small dogs, I didn't really see a problem with bringing my 20lb beagle to the large dog side. Most of the owners that come with large dogs are pretty responsible and attentive to their charges, insuring that fights are kept to a minimum. In fact, most of the problems I DID see were instigated by the smaller dogs (but that's a WHOLE 'nutha story). I think it's a bit interesting that the entire center of the park is bare of grass, but the pooches didn't seem to mind so I guess I shouldn't either. After all, at the park, it's all about them~ read more