Bayou Gulch Regional Park

There's a two mile loop here that passes by three bike parks for different skill levels. The dog park is right next to the start of the trail and there is tons of parking along with a port-a-potty. The trail was well maintained and had some views of the mountains off in the distance. The trail is pretty flat and easy, maybe 250 ft elevation gain total.

Great space. The views are great and no issues with parking.

I have been coming here since the first month this place opened. It is a good, basic, dog park. The weather in this location is not idea. On hot days, there is very little shade. On cold days, the wind will blow right through your bones. It has two sides that they rotate out, so that the grass can grow back. They put in a water fountain (with dog level) a couple years back, and that has been a big help. The nearby port-a-potty is consistently clean. You are much less likely to run into aggressive dogs (or owners), or overly sensitive dog owners at this park than most. This is a Douglas County Dog Park (not a Parker one). Sadly, this remains the closest dog park to the Parker area. They were supposed to build one several years back (off of Pine lane and Cherry Creek). However, this project was cancelled, and after the economy took a nose dive, the powers that be in Parker continued to roll the dog park funding over for several years, before finally absorbing it back into the general fund. It appears that a dog park that is actually close to Parker is still not a priority.-----------------------From the 2007 Budget . . .(Page XI)Capital Projects. . . Other projects include $350,000 for a public tennis courtcomplex, numerous trail improvements and extensions and a dog park.(Page 93)2007 Goals and Highlights--Dog park design study (construction in 2008.)2007 Capital Purchases:--$15,000 for a dog park(Page 98)Parks and Recreation Fund Capital Outlay 2007 Budget203-4520-7766 Dog Park - 100,000---------------From the 2008 Budget . . .(Page 1)Throughout this budget, you will find exciting enhancements to the services the Town currently provides, including a skate park, tennis courts and a dog park.(Page 92)2008 Goals and Highlights--Complete Dog Park design study and initiation of construction.Parks and Recreation Fund Capital Outlay 2008 Budget203-4520-7766 Dog Park - 100,000---------------From the 2009 Budget . . . (Page 15-16)2009 Objectives--Construction of a Dog Park(Page 85)2009 Goals and Highlights --Initiation of capital improvements for new Dog Park(Page 88)Capital Projects 2008 Revised Budget Dog Park 115,000-----------------From the 2010 Budget . . .(Page 142)Capital Projects 2009 Revised Budget Dog Park 115,0000The message from the town of Parker for the last couple years has been, "Although there are currently no dog parks in the Town of Parker, the Recreation Department has researched several potential dog park sites in the Town over the last several years. While a dog park remains a very high priority with our citizens, Town Council and staff, we have been unable to find a suitable site that would meet the long-term needs of the community. Much of the Town's open space areas are use-restricted with either existing conservation easements or Federal Endangered Species issues. In addition, over the last several years as a result of the economy, the Parks and Recreation Department's capital projects budget has decreased significantly. While we remain optimistic, realistically we are probably several years away from constructing a dog park."

2+ acres of off-leash dog park for your best friend! Make sure you bring your buddy some water and a bowl. This is a great place to socialize your dog. Owners are very friendly; please make sure you pick up your pets... remains. They have baggies and receptacles. Bring a toy or two. If you don't have a backyard to let your pet loose, this place is nice little treat! Make sure you're animal is vaccinated and has a collar. Parking lot is dirt and sometimes gets muddy; I suggest bringing a blanket or a towel just in case...P.S. IT'S FREE

This dog park just outside of Parker is the only one in the area so there's not much to compare it to, but my pooch likes to be able to run off-leash and it's nice and big with several pine trees. It's a pretty popular place on the weekends do if your dog prefers to be alone .. Mid week is probably better. There are two fenced areas so that one can heal while the dogs run on the other .. There is always fresh water and in the summer months there's even a people and doggie water fountain.

Base ball park is state of the art !Patrolled regularly by police Hosting baseball tournaments .. You'll need to build a snack bar hut !

Pretty good dog park. Cool that they alternate fields to keep good grass around. Great and consistent maintenance of the trash pick up etc. Hands down the surprisingly best smelling and stocked porta-John I've ever been in...

Nice park. Probably overused since there are hardly any dog parks this far south in either Parker or SE Aurora.As others have said, some owners control their dogs better than others. I even saw someone leave their dog here while they went out mountain biking. If I had known they were doing that I would probably call Animal Control on them. The park is not a babysitting service for dogs.Water is seasonal here. When the fountains are not on people have brought plastic jugs and there are some dishes here. Pet waste bags are always in supply here and I even see volunteers occasionally cleaning the park.Sometimes the pet owners come off cliquish but really I'm here for my dog - not for them.Plenty of parking, portable restroom, and water. Overall not too bad. Kind of nice that it is off the beaten path. Keeps most of the troublemakers out.

I would absolutely, absolutely, absolutely NOT recommend this dog park at all. We've had 3 bad experienced with aggressive dogs there and owners who really didn't care.The 1st occasion, 1 owner's 3 dogs had mine pinned on her back and wouldn't let her get up - one of the dogs started aggressively growling at her when she tried to get up. The owners got irritated at me and said "they are just playing, for god sakes!" Next thing I know, one of the dogs had my dog by the throat and it turned into a pretty nasty event. Luckily my dog wasn't hurt. The owner just "shouted" for his dogs to move to another part of the yard. Like that did anything - we had to leave.The 2nd occasion, a Bull Terrier was aggressively growling at her and the owner was too busy on her cell phone. Myself and another owner had to yell at her to get her dog off mine. The owner had no interest in leaving even though it was clear her dog was aggressive.The 3rd occasion was today and we weren't so lucky. A 10yr old labrador was running around the park grumbly-growling at other dogs. The owner said "he's just old and grumpy" - our dog came up to say hi to her and the older dog suddenly went for ours. It gave her two very bad puncture wounds on the right side of her face that required an immediate visit to the vet, stitches and antibiotics. Sadly she will be visibly scarred on her face.All three of these people thought their dogs were just fine... Our dog is a medium sized shepherd, super friendly, never been aggressive whatsoever. She was screaming when she was bitten on the face.There are MANY people who have experienced aggressive dogs at this dog park. two of my neighbors don't go there anymore precisely because of dog aggression. I'd never, ever, ever advise anyone at all to go there.

Good dog park, always well kept and always has bags stocked. Only complaint is there are some aggressive dogs that come here at times and their owners don't control their dog very well. Overall, the people who bring their dogs here are friendly, but I have had instances where people's dogs were aggressive towards mine and they didn't do anything.