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Whether you’re here because you’re moving to Golden, Colorado, or you’re just passing through it and need somewhere to take your dog for some much-needed fresh air and off-the-leash fun, we can help you locate the best dog parks. There aren’t many off-leash dog parks in Golden itself, but the excellent news is that there are plenty in the surrounding area.
We’ve tracked down the best options and highlighted what each park offers to help narrow down your search. So, let’s take a look at what we have for you!
The 12 Off-Leash Dog Parks Near Golden, CO
1. Tony Grampsas Dog Park
5-acre dog park located behind baseball fields
Can be tricky to find
On and off-leash areas available
Plenty of wooded, shaded areas
Small stream, bridges, and a washing station available
Plenty of benches and picnic tables
2. Homer’s Run Dog Park (At Ulysses Battlefield)
Slightly less than 1 acre and fully fenced
Fencing is low, so it’s best suited to smaller dogs
Owners are required to carry a leash at all times in case of an emergency
Water is provided
Plenty of benches and picnic tables in shaded areas
3. Chatfield Dog Park
69-acre off-leash dog park with a double-gated entrance
Need to purchase a pass to enter the state park on the way to the dog park ($9 for a daily pass and $80 for the year)
Park was originally for hunting dogs
Ponds on site
Picnic tables are available
4. Big Dry Creek Dog Park
2-acre, fully fenced-in park in an easy-to-find spot
Separate areas for small and large dogs
Terrain is made of dirt and gravel
Not many shady spots
Water is available, but bring your own bowl
Plenty of benches and tables
5. West Arvada Dog Park
10-acre dog park, fully fenced
Separate enclosures for small, shy, or new dogs
Agility equipment available in the warmer months
Amenities available all year round (water bowls, water fountains, trash cans, waste bag dispensers, benches, and picnic tables)
Very little shade
6. Berkeley Lake Dog Park
🗺️ Address:
📍 CO-95, Denver, CO
🕐 Open Times:
6:00 AM–11:00 PM
💲 Cost:
Free
🐕 Off-Leash:
Yes
Park is located inside Berkeley Lake Park
Separate fenced areas for small and large dogs
Pea gravel keeps paws clean
Not much shade
Park is noisy due to the nearby amusement park
7. Englewood Canine Corral
Fully enclosed with a waist-high chain-link fence
No separate sections for small breeds
Off-leash area is surfaced with a combination of dirt and bark chips
Several large trees offer some shade
Few pieces of agility equipment available
Can become very muddy after rainfall
8. Westminster Hills Off-Leash Dog Park
420-acre and minimal fencing to encourage off-leash exploring
Visitors have reported coyotes and rattlesnakes
Pond on site
Benches are available in shaded areas
Dogs must have a license
9. Valmont Dog Park
3-acre fenced-in area for large dogs and a quarter of an acre fenced-in area for small dogs
Spacious parking lot adjacent to the park
Park is bordered by fencing made of chain-link and tree trunks
Surfaced with a combination of products (sandy dirt, grass, and cement)
No spots of shade
Beautiful mountain views
10. Howard Heuston Off-Leash Dog Area
the main public park and is not enclosed
Dogs must be leashed in other areas of the park
Dogs have to participate in the Boulder Voice and Sight Tag program to use the off-leash area
Can be very busy
No water fountain or amenities for pet owners
Surfaced with grass
11. Wynetka Ponds Bark Park
Grass surface
Separate areas for small and large dogs
Plenty of shade
Water available in warmer months
One side borders a busy road
Ponds on site
12. Forsberg Off-Leash Dog Park
5-acre, fenced spaces for dogs
Breathtaking views of Green Mountain
Separate enclosure for shy, small, or senior dogs
Dog city license required to access the park
Agility equipment on site
Conclusion
If you find yourself in Golden, Colorado, there are plenty of off-leash options for you. Your dog can get muddy, wet, and tire itself out before bedtime, and you can take in the wonderful scenery that Colorado has to offer! It’s clear that whichever park you pick, there will be something for you and your dog to enjoy.
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Kerry-Ann lives in Scotland and wishes her garden was bigger so she could have her very own Highland cow but thinks her dogs probably wouldn’t like that idea very much. She has a La Chon called Harry who was poorly with a liver shunt when he was a puppy. It wasn’t likely he would make it into adulthood, which was difficult to comprehend, but he beat the odds and is a healthy old man now. She also has a Pug called Maddie who is a big foodie. She’s small, sassy, and every day she finds a new way to wind her brother up.
When she isn’t writing you can find Kerry-Ann going for long walks when it isn’t raining, reading, or watching cartoons when she should be tidying her house. She would one day like to be a tourist in her own country and travel through the Highlands with her family.…Read more
