Beautiful park for kids and dogs. There's an open field all around with nicely kept grass. One side there's a playground for kids and a short walk away is a fenced in area for pups. The walkway towards one entry of the dog park was flooded through during my visit, but there's another entry after crossing a bridge. I loved that the dog park was filled with tanbark so the dogs doesn't get muddy. There wasn't any benches, but there were several mismatched lawn chairs for people to sit. Half the dog park was shaded by trees and the other half was nice and sunny. The fall atmosphere was really pleasant. read more

Rincon Valley Community Park - Parks Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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As we walked up to the particular park, we saw there was a lot of grass and wide open areas. There was also a bathroom area and it looked like they had some sort of community center where maybe classes are held? I'm not too sure. But that place was closed on this particular Saturday. As we walked through the park, there was a lot of overgrown grass and weeds, but my puppies liked all the smells! As we walked further back towards the dog park area, there was a great little pond and a little waterfall that sounded whimsical and beautiful except I noticed it was all runoff water! Lol I'm not too sure what that does within the sewer system or maybe it was a clean drain pipe, but it looked a little off to me or dirty? Lol. Nevertheless, my dogs like the area and when we got to the dog park, there were three different entrances. I didn't realize that at the time, and we walked in the entrance closest to us once we crossed the bridge. That was covered with hay, which sadly I'm allergic to, and my throat was closing as we walked towards the back where the Half of the dog park was closed due to mud. Guessing they put hay over the entrance by the front because it was muddy, but goodness! My dogs like the area and they're paused. Did get a little muddy, but they didn't really find any friends although there were a number of different dogs there and cute little community circles! People seem to know each other since this park is in a local neighborhood and I'm sure they walked from the neighborhood. Not sure if we'll go back to this dog park. Maybe when it's not raining, so I don't die from the hay. Lol. read more

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Great dog park with a wide variety of dogs-large medium and small. Lots of room for play and rest

This is my favorite place to take my dog. In my opinion it it the best dog park in Santa Rosa and by far the cleanest. There are almost always dogs here for my dog to play with and normally the dogs are very friendly and good with other dogs. There is plenty of seating, restrooms, and shade. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is because of some of the dog owners that bring their dogs here. Unfortunately because it's such a nice park and such a great place for dogs it attracts some snobbish people who really get bossy and rude to each other if your dog does not behave in a manner they would like. I have seen two owners almost get into a physical fight after one accused their dog of biting the other dog. Also I have seen a lady yell at people for bringing in large dogs because she had a small dog that was nervous around other dogs. Luckily my dog is very friendly and I have avoided being a part of these interactions. Like I said it is a great park and the dogs are great. Jus be warned of a few helicopter dog owners. I highly recommend if you want your dog to be tired and pooped out to bring them here for an hour and they will be exhausted from all the playing. read more

Nice enough park with facilities for humans. Dog park users beware: Locals with aggressive pit bulls come here. Not safe. read more

GREAT place to take your dog. They have a nice area in the middle of the park that's just for them. Plus, the dog owners are friendly :) read more

Has my favorite dog park in the area! Hands down, best play area for the dogs, good crowd of pups and chill responsible owners, and comfy chairs while your pup plays! read more

I go for the large dog park here. There's a section where your trusty sidekick can play in a little man made stream to cool off in the summer. It's usually pretty well maintained, but have decided to take a rain check when the water looked low and stagnant. The park has paved walkways and open grass areas, have seen some fairly large parties here. There's a medium sized play structure area for the kiddies, BBQ's and picnic tables. The ball field is maintained and popular. This park is in Rincon Valley, so you know, not a place you're going to get mugged at. That feels good, no one likes to get mugged. Definitely a park to bring your family and enjoy the clear sky & sunshine. read more

This park is close to our house, I like it because the play structures aren't crazy and my three year old and year and a half year old can play relatively safely. It's packed on the weekends in the warmer months, so if you plan on playing without being bombarded by birthday party goers, choose a morning trip. Why I've only given it 4 stars: I don't like how crowded it is for its size. I also do not like that homeless people and high school kids hang out nearby drinking, smoking, and cursing. That being said, there are huge lawns, a dog park, and really beautiful trees all around, and it it maintained very well. There are picknick tables and BBQs right next to the park with shade, so it is nice to spend an afternoon there watching the kids play and eating food. read more

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Does it have a great dog park, I wish it had a better playground for the kids. It's very small I'd like to see a something a little bit bigger. They have a great dog park but the kid area is lacking. read more

I've started a Pittie Playdate group here every Tuesday at 5pm. Come say hi and check out our facebook. No dog politics just fun and education. Facebook.com/APBTLoversOfSantaRosa read more

This is my favorite dog park!! My dog loves it!! I appreciate the people who bring their dogs to play too. It's clean and everyone picks up after their dog! I really appreciate that. People are friendly and it's a good experience ! read more

Nice park, plenty of grass space to lay around at. A simple playground, and two fields for soccer, or baseball. In the middle of a subdivision. Good parking spaces. BBQ/picnic area. Nothing too exciting. A simple Park. read more

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Love this dog park. The people are friendly too...most of them don't bite. The area is always clean and kept up nicely. A big area for the dogs to run and play. It is an area filled with bark. The grass is not open yet for play. The dogs all seem nice and have fun there. read more

I love to bring my Goldendoodle here to the dog park. It is a great spacious park, one of the largest I've been to. To people who claim this is a "dangerous park," with "aggressive dogs," ANY dog park I have ever heard of has had incidents with dogs getting into scuffles. When you bring your dog to a dog park that is open to the public, you must be prepared and pay close attention to your dog-be on the defense, that should be common knowledge to anyone bringing their dog to a dog park. Do not expect all owners to pay attention to their dogs (which I have seen) don't expect all owners to have control over their dogs either. But make sure that before you bring your dog here YOU have control of your dog, and also that your dog is up to date on all of their vaccinations. There are many "regulars" that come and are attentive of their dogs. I feel safe for the most part if I come in the afternoon and avoid the 5pm crowd, which is when it tends to get a bit rowdy....but like I said always pay attention and be attentive to your dog and pick up! Your dog will have a grand time! read more

I LOVE this park! Great for B-day parties and I love that they actually have a bathroom! Not too clean, but better than having my son pee on a tree ! LOL read more

Just your basic open green space (well, partly brown in the summer) to walk dogs and for kids to romp around in. Really no other reason to visit. read more

Took my dog to this dog park for the first time today. He was very alerted and did not want to go in. He has been to other dog parks and is always so excited to go in, but today was totally different. He wanted nothing to do with it and dogs were jumping all over him and he couldn't walk without dogs jumping on him. One dog scratched him under his eye. The owners just called their dogs names didn't do anything at all to help get the dogs away so he can smell his surroundings. Not going to this place again. Very snobbish people too. read more

Great big Park! Very very clean.there's a fenced off leash Dog park too. Two Ponds.lots of Trees. Huge lawn.a jungle gym and Playground.

If I recommend anything about the Rincon Valley dog park....I recommend NOT going here. If you have a dog that is subject to any kind of "bad dog" breed stereotypes, stay FAR away from this park. I am disgusted by the treatment my seven month old pitbull has received from this park on a REGULAR basis and refuse to go back. Not only has my dog been bad-mouthed, but has physically hit, slapped, kneed, etc, for playing with other dogs! Playing. This is a park where owners bring their dogs who do not want them to socialize, they bring toys that are meant for THEIR dogs only, and at any sign of puppy play wrestling jump to kicking and throwing dogs to stop what they think are "fights". This dog park is full of ignorant, Rincon Valley snobs who think just because they are dog park regulars they make the rules for all dogs. People here are not afraid to physically handle your dog even when it isn't doing anything wrong. I had one lady say to me two days ago, "Um, excuse me, is this your dog??? Well can you call her??? She's playing with this dog's owner, and its making the dog mad." What a joke!! I have come across few normal, friendly, breed-accepting people here but of course they face the same issues. Watch out for people who bring old, grumpy dogs, who do not want to play, and then are frustrated by puppy energy. It is more of a human social gathering than a dog park, because no one allows their dogs to play the way dogs do. Meet me at Doyle Park instead! read more

Small nice grassy area for dogs we stopped by with our two small dogs they enjoyed it well maintained