Garth Nature Area Dog Park

This is a nice, large area where dogs can have fun. I never let Lacey go off leash in any dog Park (we've only been to a handful) unless there are no other dogs present, but she's content staying on her leash. There is a pond there, and some people evidently let their dogs play in it, but I didn't like the look of the water, so no swimming for Lacey there. We did enjoy walking the path which encircles the pond, however. We also liked all the shady areas.

Dog park large and secure with a border fence. Small pond inside. It is a good place for dogs to run and play. I wished the entrance was visible from seating area because entering dogs may not be friendly and or need properly introduced to avoid dog fights and injury.

So close to a 5! The space is great it just isn’t up-kept as well as it could be. There is a great pond for the dogs to cool down from running. Lots of gravel to help with mud but it’s in need of additional loads. Lots of open space for running. Picnic tables and benches for sitting. Trees for shade. There’s even a wind shelter like you’d typically see at a bus stop. Several trees are in desperate need of trimming. There’s a fair bit of waste from other patrons, unfortunately. I get it. Funding only goes so far. I just picked up a bucket to take with us. My lab loves to bring me all the trash she finds and now I’ll have someplace to put it. Maybe after a while they can just make her an official park cleaner. Either way I love taking my pup to get her energy out, make some pupper friends, and now clean up together!

Garth doggy park is beautiful. There is a huge pond, tree's and benches for us to sit on. However, today I took my lab. There and for the first time two dogs attacked her! The owners didn't do anything to stop them. I was yelling at them to stop them and they didn't. By the time I got to her they were all over her. I am so upset about this! We were there all of 5 min. And I had to get my dog out of there and she was happy to go. Marley loves the dog park. Normally, there isnt any trouble. Normally people are friendly and dogs are too. If you see a large grey hound by the name of Lincoln and his black long haired middle sized friend...for your dog's safety don't enter the park.

This park is great! We ended up going here three times during our road trip because our dogs liked it so much. It has plenty of room for dogs to run, and it even has a pond for them to splash in. My dog was so happy here she tried to take a nap in the pond.