This stretch of green is a welcome reprieve after a long drive through the bleak Chihuahua Desert…read more The town of Pecos doesn't offer much, but I was thankful for the opportunity to stroll through this park before driving another 9 hours. There are a few shade trees. Picnic tables are spread throughout the park. There are a few cute structures like the miniature Alamo that is fun for the kiddos and just as entertaining for adults to look at. Important note, this park is NOT dog friendly. It's a city park with lovely grass, but dogs are not allowed. There are small signs posted as you transition from the car park area into the park. I completely missed seeing the sign. A man in a truck pulled up blocking my car from departing while I loaded up my uncle's dog and water bowl. It made me extremely nervous since I didn't know the man or his intentions. He said he worked with the Park Service, but he wasn't wearing a uniform or driving a truck with insignia...no surprise in a small town. I was still aghast that this man felt the need to block me in as I was clearly in the process of packing up and leaving when he approached my vehicle. He asked if I was from around here while I was standing right next to the Arizona plates on my mom's SUV. I was tired and weary after a week and a half of being on my feet packing from sun up to sun down and then driving 7 hours from AZ to NM the day before. I didn't notice the sign stating that dogs weren't allowed. I apologized and continued to pack up quickly hoping the stranger didn't have plans to harm me, especially since I was a female traveling alone and there was no one else around. Apparently he just wanted to make a point about "no dogs in the park" even though I was obviously leaving. Nice little oasis of green grass with trees and picnic tables, but not dog-friendly. Apparently there is a dog park nearby, so keep driving if you have a four-leg friend with you.