I love this dog park as they have a large area for dogs to roam around off-leash and have separate…read moreareas for large vs. small dogs as well as areas to just walk your dogs on a path. Most dog owners are nice and there seemed to be regulars here. They are friendly and for the most/majority of dogs and their owners, they are pretty nice and friendly. I like that my dogs feel comfortable there and can take some time to socialize with other dogs as they pleased...or can be left alone if they weren't in a mood to play with other dogs. There are also water area to get your dogs a bit refreshed and free poop bags if you ever need them, too. The only thing is just that not everyone picked up after their dogs. While the parks are generally clean, I've seen poos lying around here and there..and I wished owners would at least look/clean up after their dogs. Otherwise, I like this park the most so far..to the fact that I take the time to drive close to half an hour each way several times a week to this park to entertain my dogs (most visitors seemed to be locals in the area/live very nearby).

We, and the fur kids, LOVE this dog park…read more Unlike most (all?) other dog parks, this is NOT one big, flat, open, space. Whereas most parks are stripped of all weeds, plants, etc, leveled, sprinkled with few trees, benches and some bark mulch all inside one big fence, this park was designed to be different. In creating it the city intentionally left in place most of the existing plants, terrain, etc. Some trees were planted on both sides, bark mulch, and benches were added, and voilà! A new type of dog park was born! There are two play areas for your dog to choose from. One for big(ger) dogs (25+ lbs), and one for smaller dogs (under 25 lbs), divided down the middle with a dirt/gravel walking path. The first section is a large area with an obstacle course, one covered set of benches near the course, and more uncovered benches placed throughout. While this space is designated for bigger dogs, smaller dogs are welcome too, provided they're okay hanging with the bigger pups. On the west side of the park is a smaller, but equally nice smaller dog area Like on the big dog side, there's one covered set of benches, along with few uncovered stand alone benches placed throughout. Unfortunately though, there's no obstacle course on this side. The north side of the park has an entrance/staging area that has a pump, a big (plastic) bowl for water, and a couple of benches. The gates for both the big and small dog areas are accessible from there, as well as the entrance to the path dividing the two sections. There are more parking spaces on the south side of the park than on the north, so if you're coming by car I'd plan to use the lot on Ventana Village Rd (just W of Universe) which is right next to Ventana Ranch Elementary. That south side also has staging area, a pump, water dish and benches. The entrance for the bigger dogs play area is accessible from the south, but the small dog area is not. To get to there you'll either need to take the path I mentioned above, or walk through the big dog area and out to the staging section on the north end. There's only one gate into the small dog play area, and it's on the north end of the park. My only complaint about the park is there are quite a few ants in the small dog area. It's not overrun, and if your dog is spending their time running around, then they probably won't notice them. But they are there, so be aware, and watch where you sit/stand. I don't know whether the big dog side has the same problem, as we spend all our time on the side for the littles. We don't come here as often as we probably should, given how close it is to our house (about a 5 - 10 minute walk), but it really is a great park, and a nice thing to have so close to home. If you're anywhere near Ventana Ranch, you and your fur kids should come check it out!

Mochi and I really enjoy this small park :). There are scuzzy water…read moreBuckets that can be used and poop bags since Mochi goes like 5x when we co E

As dog parks go, this place is great. Tennis balls are laying around everywhere, there's plenty of…read morewater buckets. Lots and lots of people-seating, including permanent benches and a picnic table. There are ample shade trees too. Though there's no grass, there is a section of Astro turf where the people can avoid dirt/mud whilst standing around. The boulders are a nice touch, breaking up the topographical monotony. It's also nearby Tingley and caddy corner from a great park playground for the kids to enjoy while the parents monitor canines. It looks small when you first pull up, but once inside you find ample space for a healthy run of chuck-it. The only reason I don't give five stars is that there's no grass. I do recognize that grass would be impossible to maintain at a dog park, but somewhere... in Hollywood or Miami or something... is a dog park with lush, manicured greens, so I have to reserve that fifth star for when I find it.

I'm it's my a Small Park with lots of obstacles that are often used in obstacle courses. You can…read moreuse them to train your dog or just exercise the dog. It's not spacious where dogs could run and play without bumping into equipment or other dogs or people but a nice size. What I don't understand is how can people watch their dogs, poop and walk away! That is not good parenting! It's insightful. It stinks and unhealthy! If you do this, if you are guilty of this, you should not be allowed to come to any dog park because you are irresponsible! If you're reading this, please take heed! Pick up your poop!

Both water fountains broken. There's a vending machine but always out of water. Limited shade so be…read moresure and bring water for your pups!

Has something for everyone. Great kids playground…read more 78.5 Acres Baseball Fields Drinking Fountains Grass Area Handicap Accessible Parking Lot Picnic Tables Playground Shade Structure Skate Park Softball Fields Walking Path

Love the dog park and the sense of community it has. The huge sun shade is a fantastic addition and…read moregives bother owners and pets some relief from the New Mexican sun. Lots of space for dogs to run and play and there's water so the dogs don't get dehydrated.

Really wonderful sports park in the far northwest. Lovely green-grassy soccer fields and ample…read morewell-maintained courts for tennis tournaments. Tennis complex has bleachers with limited views that are shaded during the right time of day. Parking lot permits tailgate views of the matches too. There's also a toilet facility with two rooms each, but alas, pit toilets, not plumbed. And obviously no sinks for washing hands. At least there's something more than a port-o-potty. At least there's something at all!

Always a good time here at the park. Well maintained and safe. Our green spaces here are very well…read moremaintained and beautiful. I bring the kids here almost every evening.

Loved this dog park. Friendly people and dogs. Tjere are plenty of balls and a water fountain with…read morebowls. There is a lot of dog poop not picked up though, but other than that my dogs love this place.

There is a difference between people who have dogs and dog people. The owners who come to this dog…read morepark are people who have dogs. Not dog people. They know nothing about dog behavior. They are reactive not proactive and escalate situation.

Passing through Albuquerque on road trip and stopped with our two dogs. Great dog park! Large area…read morefor dogs to really stretch their legs. Really clean! We chatted with some nice folks and all the dogs were well behaved.

I was really impressed with this dog park when I first arrived. They have two really large…read moresections; one for dogs under 25lbs and the other for dogs over 25lbs. They even have a dog course in the park which I thought was really cute and fun for the dogs. I am giving it 3 stars because of the people. No one followed the rules and there were big dogs on both sides. My dogs do well with old big dogs or calm big dogs; not hyper or energetic big dogs. At first, it was just a guy with one old lab. Then another guy with 3 big calm huskies. Then a lady came in with her 4 rowdy big dogs and one small dog. After that is was chaos, they were chasing my dogs and trying to dominate. Once we noticed the rowdy dogs enter, we tried to leave. Then more people with more big dogs came in and were causing my dogs to run away scared. It's one thing if you have calm big dogs or if the park was void of little dogs but common courtesy to just follow the rules or at least ask if we minded. What's the point of a split park if big dogs are on both sides. Might as well remove the fence. Which doesn't matter cause the fence is short enough that once we did get our dogs to leave a dog hopped the fence into the in between fence where you leash/unleash. He was just waiting for us to come in so he could play with my dogs. We just waited and he hopped the fence again but now on our side! Just too much stress for my dogs and I sadly won't be going back. I really had high hopes when we first got there. I was in love with the park but it's just not worth it for my dogs. If your dogs mesh well with big dogs of all types, I highly recommend. It is a great park as long as the people are respectful.

Awesome park for the whole family! Great long dog park area for dogs to run off leash. Baseball…read morefields host many games and practices. Walking track around perimeter everyone uses from pushing strollers and running around. Playground, skate park, open field space for many family activities.

This park really has it all. It is incredibly busy. Between the baseball fields, batting cages,…read morerunning trail, dog park, open spaces, skate park, and play ground, there is something for everyone. The playground equipment is small and not so great for little kids. In the evenings, it is crowded. There is usually someone selling concessions under the shaded picnic tables. Overall, I think the park has a lot of potential, what turns me off is that it is so crowded and poorly maintained (the same sticky seat has not been leaned in 3 months).