I feel like I would rate this park higher if I had a big dog, because the large dog area looks very nice, almost like a walking path and it seems a lot of people use the large dog area. Unfortunately I have a smaller dog and the small dog area is quite small. Not many people seem to come to the small dog area and I don't blame them. Although there is some seating and some shade, there is no grass and not a lot of room to run. Parking is convenient as the park is on a corner so street parking was available when we arrived. This park was ok, but I probably won't come back; the beach is just too close to use this park again. read more

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came to Monterey for vacation and needed to have my dog release some energy. I have to agree with a few dog parents about the small dog area being small compare to the big dog area. So if you have a Great Dane this is THE park!!!! Other than that it's super koo. You can actually picnic here read more

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What a nice dog park. I met the nicest people here. All seem to have a vested interest in the park. All with well behaved pets. My little Peanut loves this place. read more

Nicely kept park with benches. Easy parking. Responsible group of owners Quite a few lunch spots close enough to reach walking from the park read more

I've gone to this dog park three times now and I absolutely love it. There's plenty of street parking and the large dog side is massive! As you continue to walk deeper into the large dog side they have plenty of seating including picnic tables and a gazebo. There is even a memorial spot of dogs that used to play there that have passed. Depending on your preference, there are also several shaded or direct sun areas. This is a wonderful dog park. read more

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Good park with a lot of the amenities I care about. Lots of space, trees, water and parking right next to the park. read more

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Love this park. My dogs enjoy their visit every time we venture out. This park is well kept by volunteers who poor a lot of love into it. There's a walk way into a memorial area for people to go who want to remember a lost pet. read more

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Just visiting Carmel for the day with my doodle for Poodle Day! And on our way back home we decided to stop at a dog park on our way back to get some free time. And this is the cutest dog park I've ever seen. It's so cute! Tan bark can be a little messy but it's a dog park what do you expect lol. And while we were there on of the dog parents were sweeping the walkway. It just shows how the community cares. If I'm ever back in the area with my doggie I'll be stopping by again! read more

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This doggie park is awesome. The people who volunteer to keep it clean while their doggies play are awesome. The people who created and run it (Becky Stofer and her partner) are awesome. I hope everyone involved and who goes there has a blessed day. See you there! read more

Great dog park and definitely plenty of pups to socialize with! Only draw back is it's all tan bark so the floofy puppies will definitely need a brush down after some puppy fun. People are great, lots of chairs to sit in. read more

BEWARE FELLOW DOG OWNERS: If you see a brown stalky pit bull with a pink studded collar, make sure your dog does not go anywhere near it! We love going to this park due to it having a massive area for the dogs to run around and burn off their energy. Today we experienced a dog owner who should NOT be at this park. As soon as the dog was out of the car it was highly aggressive towards my 2 pups. As soon as we entered the large dog area, this brown pit bull ran straight at my cocker spaniel and began attacking him for no reason. Mind you my dog was still on his leash and I had to physically lift and pull the pit bull off of him. I'm just glad my dog didn't just lay down and give up. This dog also had to be pulled off my 5 month chocolate Labrador once we made it deeper into the park. If you CAN'T control your dog, you should NOT be going to a dog park especially after your dog displays that type of behavior. A fellow dog owner that saw everything even stated this specific dog has previously attacked other dogs in the past. We will still be going to this park, but will be on the lookout for this dog again. read more

We were visiting Monterey for a couple days. We traveled with our 6 month old puppy Dakota. Although we took long walks on the beach, Dakota still had a lot of energy. The dog park has two separate areas one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. The space for the larger dogs is a little deceiving. You can't see the major part of the area because it goes up a hill and around a corner where it opens up into a wide open larger area. Once we got up the hill there were plenty of dogs for Dakota to play with. All the dogs were well behaved and the owners we met were very welcoming. If you are ever in the Monterey area and need a place for your dog to burn off some energy this park is a great choice. read more

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Tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Enclosed areas for small and large dogs. Faucet and bowl for water and bags for picking up after your dogs. Very friendly dogs and owners. Our dog quickly adjusted to the new place. Definitely recommend it if your dog ever needs a place for exercise or socialize. read more

By far the best dog park I've ever been to! Lots of dogs to play with and lots of people to chat with. read more

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This place is really nice! The only thing I wish was different is the bark on the ground. It is very large and really hurts my pups paws, but I know that is our problem not the parks, and they are operating on donations and using volunteers. All the other dogs were having a lot of fun read more

We were visiting the area over the holidays and needed somewhere to take our very active Aussies! We decided on this one based on the Yelp reviews. The big dog area was impressive, despite the looks of it when you first drive up. You need to walk up the hill and go to the back, and that's where the nice seating, water, and other dogs were hanging out. Our dogs didn't discover this until we did! We liked this park mostly because of the people (and their dogs there). They kept a good eye on their dogs, were personable, and you could tell they cared about the upkeep of the park (sweeping and cleaning up). -2 stars because even though we made it work, this place was not wheelchair friendly. Which is surprising, considering it's in an older neighborhood/area. The ground is flat until you enter the park, and then you're met with a brick curb. It's pretty low, but still can be challenging. After that curb, you meet the big dog gate, and when you enter, you have to trek up a pretty steep hill with dense leaves to get to the paved area/sidewalk. There's another curb/bump to navigate to get onto the pavement. My partner got stuck a few times in the dense leaves, so just something to be mindful of if you have difficulty navigating uneven surfaces. Once you get to the paved area, that's pretty much where you need to stay to avoid getting stuck. Our dogs had a wonderful time playing with the other well-mannered dogs who were visiting. We'll visit again the next time we're in the area. I hope they can figure out how to make it more wheelchair/walker friendly. read more

This dog park is our 75th dog park, or thereabouts. (We are up to 77 dog parks now.). (I have gone several times, spent maybe 10 hours there.) William Paccheti Dog Park has: Two sections (large and small) Fenced (not all dog parks are fenced) Garbage cans nice wood chips Water with nice bowls (water nearly always fresh) Double gate (at first entrance, see my photos) Lots of shade from gorgeous oaks Chairs, seating a memorial garden for past dogs nice shed with tools This manicured, all volunteer dog park is donation based. Since our very first much loved dog park was the same I can appreciate everything that goes into this particular KIND of dog park. The attention to detail is outstanding. Volunteer dog parks hardly ever have a look like this one (all fences are commercial grade, latches are commercial grade, all tools are top quality). I usually send my husband or myself into the large dog section first to walk to the back since you can't see who is in there till you get there. (You could walk around back by school to see, but it's not a natural thing to do so one of us walks to the back.) It's not my favorite dog park in town. Why? Well it's not my dogs favorite. If I'm driving by I would stop by for sure. My dog is so good at dog parks that I'm never worried about him as long as it's clean which this one ALWAYS is. After following the Facebook page for a couple weeks I found the FB content by park goers was not approaching typical dog park issues the way that people would listen. (Trust me, I have seen it all and know how weird it can get.). I left the FB page. To be fair I would have left the FB page anyway after simply sharing the photos I took of the park. Few dog park Facebook pages work out it seems. I find that there has been more dog fights at Pachetti than I am used to at our mainstay dog parks (Schoonover Dog Park at CSUMB aka Marina Dog Park on Yelp, and Polo Grounds Dog Park in Aptos) so I favor them. It's gorgeous. Really, its drop dead gorgeous with the cool Monterey coast California Oaks that are mature and just amazing. It's a deeply loved dog park by the matriarch. I doubt my dog will get in any fights (he knows how to be ignored by ill behaved dogs), but it's just not our favorite. Sounds strange if you don't know what I'm talking about it, but here goes: I find that the really pretty dog parks (it really is STUNNING) attract people who don't always put as much effort into their dogs. In this case I think they DO try to put the effort in, it's just that a few people haven't learned how to present data in a way that people will be receptive, and a few more just should not be there. What would I change? The tractor gate having a lock on it (combo lock if many people need access to drop off chips?) Find some way to see all through the dog park (no surprises on who is in there with me - dog park meetup of a whole bunch of a specific breed?) And trim under the bushes/trees so I can see my dog at all times (don't want to miss that potty break!) If that doesn't make sense that is fine. I just want my dog to enjoy dog park, not learn bad habits from other dogs, and to go home safely. The folks behind this park did a smashing job. I am in awe of the efforts. I know exactly what goes into all this kind of VOLUNTEER dog park! read more

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Pacchetti Park is nothing like I imagined, it is actually BETTER. WHY? Here are several reasons: - Dogs are unleashed, which gives owners a break and to have fun with their dogs in a large area and gives dogs the opportunity to meet other dogs and run around freely. - The dogs behave and listen to their owner! I have yet to see a dog whom hasn't listened to their owner and this is great because even the dogs that may look scarey are trained very well and are able to interact with other dogs (bigger/smaller than them) and humans. - The park is separated in sections, one for small dogs and another one for all sizes. I am dog sitting a Corgi and German Shepherd so we are usually in the "one for all sizes". - The park IS LARGE!! This is absolutely wonderful, because it gives the dogs a chance to stretch their legs in all directions without taking space up. - Lastly, the dog owners who bring their dogs are kind and respectful. I enjoy coming here probably just as much as the dogs because of meeting new people and experiencing how kind they are. They are really genuine people looking to spark up a conversation and have their dog play with other dogs. This dog park is community based and I love that in a city like Seaside, where everyone thinks of it as a bad place, there are actually perks like this dog park, which bring the community together (of all the Monterey Bay) and keep this part of the city safe. ** Side note: I wish there was grass, but understandable due to the drought. read more

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This dog park is huge! There is a small dog side (I rarely see people use that one). When you walk into the park you can see that it is well maintained. There are bags available for use as well as little brooms to pick up the doggie poop. If you keep walking into the park you'll get to the backside through a little walkway. It looks like a second park! This place is great. My dogs love it. One thing I've noticed coming here is that the dog owners that hangout in the front section are much less friendly than the ones that hangout in the back. Maybe it's a coincidence. I don't know. But if your "big scary" dog gets mean looks walking in, just keep walking to the back of the park. It's more fun on that side anyway. read more

I must say, my girl and I had a really nice time at this park today. I'd been looking around trying to find a nice spot for us to spend a few days out of the week. I was greeted by a few very friendly owners and their very friendly dogs. My pup had a blast. The only thing that makes me slightly hesitant in going back very often is the wood chips with bits of gravel around. I noticed a few spots on my dog's paw pads that were pretty red when we got home. She's ran around mostly on grass up until this point though so perhaps they need to thicken up a bit but it was enough to make me a little wary. Overall though, she had a good time. The people and dogs were pleasant so we may be back! read more

!!!!!KENNEL COUGH ALERT!!!! I do enjoy bringing my dogs to this park. They love it. This review is to inform other dog owners to beware of Kennel Cough. I brought my dogs to this dog park on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Since then my dogs have been experiencing a really bad dry cough and hacking. I am not 100% sure if this is where my dogs got Kennel Cough but I wanted to warn other dog owners just in case it is where my dogs contracted the virus. My dogs do not go anywhere but the dog park, on walks with me, or play dates with my brother's dog at his home. My brother also brought his dog to this dog park on Tuesday and his dog also has Kennel Cough. Again, not sure if this is where all the dogs contracted the virus but be safe out there! And please keep your dogs at home if they are sick! We are all having to keep safe due to COVID, let's keep our fur babies safe as well! read more

After visiting Schoonover Dog Park (and feeling completely disappointed) we came here. Wow, what a difference! It was like a time machine, realizing this was at Del Rey Woods School play area, where I used to play in the early 60's. This area has been beautifully transformed into a dog park that is well maintained by volunteers. This place is free, people! There are brooms and rakes, and signs asking for us to chip in by sweeping and cleaning up. There are plenty of poop bags and receptacles. There were no dogs in the small dog area, which is nice fenced among oak trees- with a few chairs, a picnic table, a water fountain and drinking bowls for dogs. The entire area is filled with wood chips, which is much nicer than a sand pit, for sure! So, we meandered into the "large" area, that has a separate gate. I was a bit nervous, since I've only had my small dog for a little over two months. I knew he wasn't aggressive, but I wondered how he'd do off-leash (which I had never done before). We wandered along the cement walkway, and I noticed how devoid of feces and trash it was. As we rounded the corner, there were dogs! Quite a few dogs! I saw German Shepherds, a Doberman and some small dogs. I was very nervous. But, we forged on, I said hello and all the (female) dog owners said hello back. I said it was our first time, and we were warmly greeted. "Walter" raced ahead and joined in on dog play. He was having a blast, but I never took my eyes off him. There was a Pit Bull that made me nervous, but I soon found out she was a big baby and just a sweetheart. I asked one of the regulars if there are ever dogs fights and she said "oh, yes, many". Yikes! But she pointed up the a tree and showed where two orange "horns" are hanging. She says you can run up to those and honk them, but for the most part, the owners are to call in their dogs immediately. There was two very large Shepherd dogs that got a bit aggressive, in their play, but their owners called them to settle down. I watched them closely when they focused on my small dog, for play, but nothing bad happened-- much to my relief. I could relax, at last, as I sat and watched my dog run and play. I am really happy that I found this dog park. Everyone was really friendly I'm glad I ignored the Yelp reviews that said the people weren't friendly or that they were bossy. This was not my experience at all. As I write this review, my dog is out COLD and sound asleep. He wore himself out, and that makes me very happy. I am grateful to all the volunteers who made this dog park possible. I will do my best to be a good dog owner and to pitch in and help as best as I can. read more

1 star deducted for the (many) nasty, asshole women with unsolicited opinions. Large, fenced, clean space, nice mulch all over with a separate small dog section. Lots of big dogs here to play with my 90 lb Staffordshire and baby Newfoundland. The dog owners are what drive people away from this great park, not the dogs or the park itself. read more

I've had to reduce stars on this park mainly due to other dogs/owners that attend who shouldn't be there. I won't take my dog anymore because there are constantly issues with aggression and fights. I think the only way to save this park is to establish membership requiring dogs to be fixed, vaccinated, and even temperament tested. I would absolutely pay a yearly fee for that to ensure the safety of my dog! read more

I've been to a lot of dog parks! Some are shitty and some are very good. The Valmont dog park in Boulder is very good, the twin Lakes dog park in Colorado is very good. This dog park is very good! It is ran by Just volunteers! How AMAZING!!! A nice lady actually donates dog bags for the poop at the dog park. The park was filled with honestly probably 15 dogs from small to large and they all played very nicely. The park has a lot of water and chairs for seating. read more

This dog park is one of a kind. Large space, responsible owners and overall a great time for our four legged friends! I recommend!

Wonderful neighborhood parks, too bad they are in need of a good grooming. The underground wildlife are digging up a lot of holes and tunnels. I spotted a few squirrels ducking in and out. Still I enjoyed a nice romp in the park. Try it. You will like it. read more

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My pup enjoys this park. Very nice people, clean, and easy to get to. I plan on making many trips here.

What a great hidden gem of dog Parks, very nicely fenced, great picnic tables and a nice new gazebo the park had lots of fresh wood chips, everyone was friendly and the dogs all played well together. A must go to spot when in the area but remember to pickup after your dog! read more

This is the best dog park in the area. There's a private small area for little dogs (or anti-social dogs), and a huge area for all friendly dogs. The ground is mostly dirt with gravel in some parts, so plan for your pooch to get dirty. There are now two water stations in the big area, one by the entrance, and one in the back. There are also doggy pick up bags available, so people are able to pick up after their dogs. The dogs and dog owners are almost always friendly, although we have run into a few naughty dogs and owners! Bring your own toys if you like to play fetch, sometimes you will find a ball, sometimes not. There are picnic tables and chairs throughout the park, so you have a place to sit down if you want to. Big thanks to the crew that has been working to make this dog park awesome! Someone said there's even a facebook group where they plan times to meet up! read more

I really do love it here! I live nearby and sometimes I walk here with my furbaby and sometimes I drive either way plenty of parking. I brought my teacup chihuahua and she hardly gets to meet little dogs like her but I'm glad she's allowed to meet bigger dogs too. Everyone who visits is always so friendly to each other. read more

This is GREAT park for our nieghborhood furry friends! You can meet your neighbors and their dogs while letting them socialize and get their excersize. The city and MANY volenteers put in many hours getting this park ready for our dogs! Give it a try you just may like it! read more

I love this park because of its two sections. It's volunteer ran so whenever we go we try to just pick up whatever we can. Everyone that visits is always super friendly and welcoming and I love it! read more

New fencing put up in May. Nice open spaces for dogs to run. Even a small dog fenced area. Only complaint is that it's kind of dusty and there is no grass... Just sand dirt and gravel. Nice high fencing though! read more

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Very nice, large dog park! This park is a whole lot better than the one in Monterey near the funeral. There's plenty of space for your dog to run around! One thing.. If you go here please CLEAN UP after your dog!! The park is usually clean but my last visit there was a lot of dog poop all over the place. Not cool.. read more

My dog loves this park! That alone makes it deserve a five star rating! But really, it's all the voluntary help and donations from the community that make this park great. The dog owners come and clean the sidewalks, most dog owners are responsible for their dogs... and the have a section for both small and large dogs. Bring your dog, let him/her off leash and watch them come home tired :) read more

Don't understand why you would have rocks at a dog park. My poor guys paws are so ripped apart. Nice location horrible idea to have rocks. Sand or grass or moss. read more

Love this dog park! Beautiful and well maintained by volunteers!!! A definite stop for your fur babies! Stop there while traveling. I have come here several times and enjoy it everytime! read more

First time there today! Recommended to me by a coworker & I loved it! My dog had so much fun & Great place for dogs to play with new friends & it's very well maintained. Didn't have cash on me so I couldn't donate, but I will next time I go! This place needs to stick around for a long time! read more

Don't really care for the location but other than that, I love this dog park. It's clean and very spacious. There is plenty of room for the dogs to run around. I've been to it once before with my best friend and her dog before I got my own, and just yesterday I brought mine for the first time. She was so cute, she loved it! In a way she was in her own world but she did play with the other dogs and I like that the other "fur parents" weren't timid because my dog is a blue nose pitbull. Even some of them had half breed pits too! There's also a smaller area for little dogs, or like one person said for the "anti-social," but even in the bigger area there's a sign that allows all dogs. I'll probably come here more often! read more