Glendale Open Space Dog Park

I don't have a dog, so when my friend asks me to dog sit... I'll eagerly agree. He's super smart and also needs quite a bit of activity every day. I also live in a high rise, so I have to be pretty pro-active to get him the exercise he needs.This park is probably pretty close to his version of heaven. He can race the cars driving on the highway, he can play with other dogs, he can run run run. The enclosed dog park has a few agility training obstacles, poop bags, and some bowls for water (bring your own water). HUGE ENCLOSED SPACE. Then, after you've tired out your pup a bit, you can take them for a hike out back! It's perfect. I wish this spot were closer to my house.

This dog park is the absolute worst dog park I've ever been to, and I have been to most in and around Castle Rock and Denver. There are no sitting areas near the entrances for disabled or elderly to sit while their dogs can enjoy the park. There is no shade by the entrances. the only places to sit in the shade is if you can make it up the hill to the middle of the park, and it is a big park, and then they have a shed on each side with benches to sit on. the elderly and disabled may as well forget it!!! I have asked for picnic tables at the entrances and canopy for shade but they have refused to put anything in for those who can't make the walk. Also there are no trash cans inside the park for poo so there is a lot of dog poo that stays on the ground and doesnt get picked up. This is the worst park....0 stars

I hiked this area a week ago and it is attached to the dog park. The dog park is awesome and was huge. The hike had some good views closer to the parking lot, up on the mesa. There was a random desk and a tree with ribbons all over (see photos). I need to come back with the dog!

This used to be a great dog park but since they've "improved" it is terrible now. They have fenced in huge parts of the park, cutting the running room down by half, plus a dumb, unnecessary path throughout. Whoever designed and executed this new park should be fired for their stupidity. Dog parks should be geared for dogs and this one is now what is better for humans. No trash cans throughout, only one dumpster in the parking lot. Incredibly disappointing.

Place is great if you want to get the minimal of hiking adventures. Unfortunately like most off leash dog parks people bring there untrained dogs and not registered dogs and some who don't socialize there dogs a lot. Sometimes crashes the vibe for most proper dogs who go to just play since the untrained crazy animals mess the vibe of the park. A lot of the time some people are lazy and think there is a maid to pick up there dog shit. Having a social media dog its sad to see how much Dorian De la Renta is loved and how sad some people have dogs like a handbag.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXXXYmNKwHFy1IxLymLKqpgSometimes we do off leash dog park videos and have to stop recording with the miscreants not behaving. As we all know if your dog was denied to a day camp for its aggressiveness , does not mean take your dog to the park. Take a step back and get him some training with Ancillary K9.Do the world and your dog some good and raise them like a child and not expect others to take care of your dogs or even put up with your dogs behavior. All in all this park is a 50/50 coin toss you never know the crowd your going to get!

If you have a dog, go here! Your dog will enjoy time off leash and you will enjoy the walk!This Park is set up as a giant walking loop with gorgeous views of the front range and Denver. There is water available along with poop bags and trash cans. To the east of the dog park is an old farm site with a mile loop trail that also has some pretty views and interesting history. My dogs are small 6mo chihuahuas and I am leery of most dog parks due to the confined spaces and aggressive dogs, but this dog park makes it so you can avoid people and dogs as you walk around the space. We have really enjoyed the park!

This is a good easy to find and access free dog park. We were frequent goers of Cherry creek State off-leash Park, but you needed a park pass or you were charged $13 each time you came in.Now that we live in LT this is our go to dog park. It's usually pretty busy but we have always have found parking at the convenient lot adjacent to the park. There are a few obstacles which are fun to try with your dog. The paths are dirt (no pavement) so no good for strollers or people using walkers/wheelchairs.

There were a lot of children at this park. Which is a responsibility that (I believe) parents should consider carefully and prepare for with intention. Interacting with strange dogs can be tricky, even for adults. Certainly, it's best to be educated in 'dog language'. I have a one year old, 90lb German Shepherd mix. I rescued him 6 months ago. Dempsey is a submissive animal that wouldn't allow himself to be reached for... or pet, and didn't wag his tail for our first 3 months together. We work daily on commands, manners, and socialization... but, (understandably) he still has a few things to learn. Recently, he's accepted people don't always equal abuse, and developed excitement for humans. Suddenly he's exuberant and affectionate. (Awesome right?) His worst bad manner? He LOVES to lick people's face in greeting. He's just discovered it, and I mean.... really, enthusiastically lick. Giant, German Shepherd sized, slimy, slobber dripping, full on tongue.... It's admittedly gross. It can be a lot... He's super into it. Children are at perfect face licking height for a large puppy. You see where this is going right? My puppy licked the face of a little girl at this park... and she screamed bloody murder in response. The girls mother was angry at me for my dogs lack of manners in greeting her child. A child which responded, by running frantically in circles squealing.... guaranteed way to further excite a puppy. However, My dog never jumped up on, scratched, or otherwise displayed threatening or inappropriate behavior...he licked her face. Enthusiastically, admittedly! I have three step children age 6,8 and 12 that adore Dempsey... In his experience little people are his first and favorite friends. They're always willing to throw the ball, play, and snuggle with him... what's not to love? He was super excited to see this little girl (a playmate in his mind) immediately upon entering the park. I could see the whole incident... It happened fast, and I arrived just as the woman corrected Dempsey by severely jerking his chain backwards (he sat) when she released him, he came to my call, and hid behind me. The woman proceeded to harshly scold me for "allowing my dog to jump on children. "First of all... If Dempsey had actually jumped ON the (4year old?) girl...she would not have stayed standing, or gone unscathed.... my puppy is large. 90 lbs and eye level with the kid. If he had so much as bumped into her energetically she would have been knocked down. Secondly, I don't 'allow' my dog to jump on anyone. Ever. I take the responsibility of owning a large animal seriously, and work diligently to correct undesirable behavior. Unfortunately... in a Dog Park he runs ahead of me, and I cant always catch every misbehavior immediately. I work on correcting Dempseys 'lick greeting'. A lot. It's gross and it drives me crazy. I must tell him "no lick" 187 times a day.... the only thing I say more is "off the counter" but he is after all, a puppy. My response to the woman was;"I never set my dog loose in kid parks.... for good reason. You should seriously reconsider setting your kid loose in a dog park." A dog deserves a place to let loose and be a dog! I was under the impression a DOG PARK was that place. I trust my animal around kids or I wouldn't have brought him into this park. None the less... Children at the dog park need to be prepared on what to expect. Coached on possible scenarios and responses... taught proper ways to interact with dogs. If that's too much... Maybe carried by the parent? Or... keep kids out of DOG parks. It's not safe.Some dogs ARENT socialized to kids. That's reality. Whether or not they should is a moot point when its too late and your child is injured. Some owners don't realize they need to socialize their animal to children. They assume it comes naturally, in the 'socialized to people' category. It doesn't. Dogs see kids as equals, and it can cause problems quickly. Aside from that, dangerous fights break out over toys... Some dogs snap if you touch their ears, or grab their tail. I've seen adults inadvertently knocked down by a game of chase... on multiple occasions. In a perfect world, all dogs would be properly socialized, and impeccably behaved... then again... so would all humans. It is dangerous to take a small child into a dog park.If you've looked up this park and you aren't sure about your dog around children.. like... really super sure..... you should scope it out before you go in, just my advice based on my few experiences.

This is a wonderful slice of country dog park-ing. Most of the locals seem to refer to this park as "Surry Ridge". I didn't even bother to use a direction finder but just followed the signs to Surry Ridge off I25 while going south. I will bet this place gets muddy and it's got SO MUCH ROOM that dogs seem to just act like they're on a long walk with no leash and random canine distractions. This is a GREAT place to practice your recalls, fellow dog owners! I watched this human chase his dog all around the park because it kept getting distracted by other dogs. Not so fun when you're trying to go home. I liked the rolling hills and views of I25. It made for an interesting juxtaposition of city vs. rural. If I visited more often I might get annoyed at the longish drive from the exit to the actual park but... it does make one feel like they're on a road trip, so all's good that ends with a tired puppy!

The park is nice - great for dogs. BUT the dog owners are another story. So many are totally oblivious to their dogs - there is so much dog dirt that isn't picked up. Today I watched two women with 4 dogs chatting away while their dogs went to the bathroom and they didn't even notice. Come on owners - let's all take care of the park.